Clearly you don't have a clue what you're talking about.

MGB - brakes failed when I was on the freeway 10 miles from home. But it had crumple zones, so I knew it was ok. As long as the SUs didn't leak too much on the exhaust manifold.

NW Missouri, from KC to Omaha, Des Moines to Lincoln. This is the vehicle of choice. 4-doors, long bed, single wheel 2500 Cummins. Preferably with the manual trans.

Chrysler CTS-V

I can't tell if this was posted before. But if it hasn't been, I'm shocked. Best ever, no question.

Drive my dream diesel daily (bone stock '03, 6spd, Laramie, still getting broken in at 86k)

RX-7 GSL-SE - an amazingly balanced car. Not only in terms of weight; handling, speed, and luxury all were incorporated and come together exactly right. It doesn't overwhelm you it just welcomes you to drive.

@DON_BOT:

68% of Chrysler is owned by UAW. They are more American today than they ever were as DC.

@ferric oxide: Every body panel is pretty well toast. Front quarters, fascia are all probably repairable. Rear quarters are beyond repair. Hood and doors are ok, frame seems ok and it runs pretty well. I figure I'll turn it into a rusty runabout for fun first. Then if it grows on me I'll turn my attentions to the body.

IH 196, mostly because I just bought one. Straight from Wikipedia: "It is also worth noting that International Harvester was not really geared up for the production of a four cylinder engine, as was seen in the 152 and 196 engines. Consequently, they simply cut off four of the cylinders and sold these two engines as…

400gt. But I'd have to be allowed to do more than thrash it about a parking lot. Like take an amazingly hot girl out in it. Of course, the car might be the easy part of that fantasy.