If the written account is accurate then the very first line of the conversation went thusly:

-a project car

Fast Volvos come to mind:

...at the same time the Brits called it a boat: "all it needs is teak decking and a rope" is a direct quote I remember. They judged the Accord Type S (not Type-R, Type-S!) to be far more enjoyable and better handling (in a test with a big group of high level racers).

You might be thinking of this — the Gran Prix Turbo, co-developed with McLaren if I'm not mistaken. They're pretty rare though.

Not only will I pull a Clarkson, I'll pull THE Clarkson!

The best? BMWs own.

Toyota's jab at the ze Germans.

Obviously, I'm biased towards Audi, and my favorite Anti-M3 from them would probably be the original RS2, followed closely by all the other S4s and RS4s.

Not lost by those who know what it is, lost by those who don't.

DOUG'S NEW CAR! DOUG'S NEW CAR!DOUG'S NEW CAR!DOUG'S NEW CAR!DOUG'S NEW CAR!DOUG'S NEW CAR!DOUG'S NEW CAR!DOUG'S NEW CAR!DOUG'S NEW CAR!DOUG'S NEW CAR!DOUG'S NEW CAR!DOUG'S NEW CAR!

This would make some GOOD jalopnik.

Because it's better when you do it yourself. Kind of like sex.

Only one way to find out!

I wouldn't be against it. I'm seriously considering this car.

Ok, this is a "sub-suggestion." I think you should by a car from Europe that meets the 25 year import exemption rule. Then, you get a trip to Europe to check it out, you can detail all the fun times you have (read: entertaining hassles) importing it and maintaining it, and then selling it, preferably back to Europe.…

Indeed. I was lying in wait like a young spaniel, hungry for delicious, delicious socks.