Vehicle of The Day

[Dagger311]

Inspired by https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/song-of-the-day.314757/.

You guys can PM me once a week with a maximum of five vehicles each week. Sunday is when it resets, so if you send me five vehicles thursday of this week, you can send five more this sunday.

Once a vehicle has been picked, I'll put it in the archive, and it will be removed from the list until 30 days after it's picked.

Rules:

1. Vehicles with inappropriate liveries will not be accepted.
2. Please, do not post heavily modified cars (ricers, slammed, lifted, blown...). Keep it stock, and try to find the stock rims. Rule lifted.
3. Please, do not go off-topic. You may discuss the cars that have been picked, but don't post random stuff.
4. Don't go crazy if you don't like the nominated car.
5. If a vehicle has already been picked as Vehicle of the Day, no one can nominate it again. This prevents the same car from being picked multiple times.

Oh, and don't ask when your car is going to get picked, I use a random, unpredictable generator, so no one knows when.

How to nominate:
Just send me a private message with up to five cars (include pictures, specs are optional) per week. Easy as that.

Archive:

8/26/14: 1985 Ford F-250 4x4 , nominated by @Slash.
8/27/14: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429, nominated by @Slash.
8/28/14: 2013 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor, nominated by @EF12345678.
8/29/14: 1969 Chevrolet Z/28 Camaro, nominated by @Dagger311.
8/30/14: 1953-1953 Ford F-100, nominated by @GranTurismo916.
8/31/14: 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6, nominated by @Dagger311.

9/1/14: 1989 Toyota Cressida Grande, nominated by @Celicaas.
9/2/14: 1963 Chevrolet C10 Flareside, nominated by @Dagger311.
9/3/14: 1989 Chevrolet Caprice Brougham LS, nominated by @Celicaas.
9/4/14: 1964 Ford Galaxie, nominated by @mustang fanatic.
9/5/14: 2004-2011 Bristol Fighter, nominated by @Leggy1.
9/6/14: Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro LMP1, nominated by @ProjectWHaT.
9/7/14: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sports Coupe (283 Turbo-Glide), nominated by @Dagger311.
9/8/14: 1996 Peugot 406 Coupe, nominated by @The Stig Farmer.
9/9/14: 1963 MAZ 537, nominated by @Leggy1.
9/10/14: Caterham Seven 620R, nominated by @Murcie_LP640.
9/11/14: ERA Mini Turbo, nominated by @Legro.
9/12/14: 99-02 Saab 9-3 Viggen, nominated by @GranTurismo916.
9/13/14: 2014 SRT Viper GTS-R, nominated by @The Stig Farmer.
9/14/14: 2015 SRT Charger Hellcat, nominated by @Custom878.
9/15/14: 1965 Impala SS 454, nominated by @Dagger311.
9/16/14: Tesla Model S, nominated by @AudiMan2011.
9/17/14: 2000 Subaru Impreza Version VI STi, nominated by @Murcie_LP640.
9/18/14: De Tomaso Pantera GT5 (scroll down), nominated by @Murcie_LP640.
9/19/14: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette, nominated by @Dagger311.
9/20/14: 1982-1986 Toyota Supra, nominated by @ilikewaffles11.
9/21/14: 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, nominated by @Dagger311.
9/22/14: 2013 Freightliner Cascadia Pikes Peak race truck, nominated by @Leggy1.
9/23/14: 1975 Ford Mustang Cobra II, nominated by @Slash and @Celicaas.
9/24/14: 1995,1998-2001 Mercedes-Benz R129 SL73 AMG, nominated by @Leggy1.
9/25/14: Slash's 1985 F250, nominated by @Slash.
9/26/14: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (Scroll down), nominated by @Celicaas.
9/27/14: 2015 Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4, nominated by @GranTurismo916.
9/28/14: 1911 Ford Model T, nominated by @Dagger311.
9/29/14: 2014 Nissan GT-R, nominated by @Dagger311.
9/30/14: Aston Martin DB5, nominated by @Legro.

10/1/14: 1967 Shelby 427 Cobra, nominated by @Dagger311.
10/2/14: Audi RS4 (B7), nominated by @AudiMan2011.
10/3/14: 1999 BMW M3 GTR Strassenversion, nominated by @Murcie_LP640.
10/4/14: 2014 Aston Martin DB9, nominated by @Dagger311.
10/5/14: 1991-2002 TVR Griffith (scroll down), nominated by @Leggy1.
10/6/14: Mini 1275GT, nominated by @Legro.
10/7/14: "Herbie" the VW Beetle, nominated by @Dagger311.
10/8/14: Lola T70, nominated by @Leggy1.
10/9/14: MG ZT-Z 260, nominated by @Legro.
10/10/14: Trident Iceni, nominated by @Leggy1.
10/11/14: 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan, nominated by @Dagger311.
10/12/14: Infiniti FX50 Sebastian Vettel Edition, nominated by @GranTurismo916.
10/13/14: 1982-1986 Toyota 4Runner, nominated by @ilikewaffles11.
10/14/14: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette ZL1, nominated by @Dagger311.
10/15/14: 2004-2005 Subaru Forester STi (SG), nominated by @GranTurismo916.
10/16/14: 1957 Harley-Davidson Sportster, nominated by @Dagger311.
10/17/14: 2014 Roush Mustang Stage 3, nominated by @GranTurismo916.
10/18/14: 2000-present Spyker C8, nominated by @Leggy1.
10/19/14: Toyota GT86, nominated by @ProjectWHaT.
10/20/14: Peugot 206 WRC, nominated by @Legro.
10/21/14: Honda Civic Tourer BTCC 2014, nominated by @The Stig Farmer.
10/22/14: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, nominated by @Dagger311.
10/23/14: Lamborghini Aventador[/url, nominated by @EF12345678.
10/24/14: Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series, nominated by @Dagger311 and @AudiMan2011.
10/25/14: 1966 Jaguar XJ13, nominated by @Leggy1.
10/26/14: 1977 Pontiac Sunbird Formula Coupe, nominated by @Slash.
10/27/14: 2012+ Volvo V40 (Scroll down), nominated by @Leggy1.
10/28/14: Jaguar XJ220 (Scroll Down even further), nominated by @The Stig Farmer and @Legro.
10/29/14: 2010 Lada Niva, nominated by @The Stig Farmer.
10/30/14: 1967-1969 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale, nominated by @Leggy1.
10/31/14: 1971-1973 Mazda RX-3 (S102), nominated by @GranTurismo916.

11/1/14: 1992 Dodge Viper RT/10, nominated by @Dagger311.
11/2/14: 1951 Buick Lesabre Concept (Scroll Down), nominated by @Dagger311.
11/3/14: Legro's Kadet Kart, nominated by @Legro.
11/4/14: 1978-1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, nominated by @Dagger311.
11/5/14: 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis GS, nominated by @Celicaas.
11/6/14: 1970 Citroen SM, nominated by @The Stig Farmer.
11/7/14: Peugeot 205 16 Evo 2, nominated by @Legro.
11/8/14: Jaguar XJR-9, nominated by @Legro.
11/9/14: Nissan Skyline 2000 GTR, nominated by @Dagger311.
11/10/14: 1979 Ford Ranchero, nominated by @Slash.
11/11/14: 1975-1980 Chevrolet Monza Spyder, nominated by @Slash.
11/12/14: 1971 1/2 - 1974 Chevrolet Nova, nominated by @Slash and @Dagger311.
11/13/14: BMW M1, nominated by @Legro.
11/14/14: 1966 Ford Fairlane (Scroll down), nominated by @mustang fanatic.
11/15/14: 1971 Pontiac Catalina, nominated by @Dagger311.
11/16/14: Volvo FH16 750, nominated by @Leggy1.
11/17/14: 1995 Ford Mustang SN95 SVT Cobra, nominated by @Celicaas.
11/18/14: 2015 Mustang/Mustang GT, nominated by @EF12345678 and @Dagger311.
11/19/14: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1, nominated by @Slash.
11/20/14: 1958 Land Rover Series II Cuthbertson , nominated by @The Stig Farmer.
11/21/14: 1947-1954 Chevrolet 3100 Advanced Design (Scroll Down), nominated by @Dagger311.
11/22/14: 1967-1971 De Tomaso Mangusta, nominated by @Leggy1.
11/23/14: Aston Martin DBR1, nominated by @Legro.
11/24/14: 2014-Present Infiniti Q50S (Scroll Down), nominated by @GranTurismo916.
11/25/14: 2008 Honda Civic Mugen Si Sedan, nominated by @Dagger311.
11/26/14: Lotus Evora S, nominated by @Legro.
11/27/14: 1969 ZL1 Camaro and Mini 1000 Clubman, nominated by @Dagger311 and @Legro, respectively.
11/28/14: Audi R8, nominated by @EF12345678 and @AudiMan2011.
11/29/14: Lister Storm, nominated by @Legro.

 

[Dagger311]

8/26/14: 1985 Ford F-250 4x4, nominated by @Slash.

Engines:

300 Straight 6, 125 horsepower, 250 ft-lbs torque.
302 Windsor V8, 190 horsepower, 285 ft-lbs torque.
351 Windsor V8, 210 Horsepower, 305 ft-lbs torque.
420 International Harvester Diesel V8, 170 horsepower, 315 ft-lbs torque.
460 385 V8, 245 horsepower, 380 Ft-lbs torque.

Drivetrain:

Four wheel drive.
3 speed auto, or 4 speed manual.

 

[GranTurismo916]

8/26/14: 1985 Ford F-250 4x4, nominated by @Slash.

Engines:

300 Straight 6, 125 horsepower, 250 ft-lbs torque.
302 Windsor V8, 190 horsepower, 285 ft-lbs torque.
351 Windsor V8, 210 Horsepower, 305 ft-lbs torque.
420 International Harvester Diesel V8, 170 horsepower, 315 ft-lbs torque.
460 385 V8, 245 horsepower, 380 Ft-lbs torque.

Drivetrain:

Four wheel drive.
3 speed auto, or 4 speed manual.

Pic's broken.

 

[Dagger311]

Not for me...

 

[Slash]

Works for me.

 

[GranTurismo916]

Laptop you dumnut...

 

[Dagger311]

Funny story though, it originally picked one of mine, but I had to redo it because I left one out .

 

[CinnamonOD]

Same as @GranTurismo916 .. I can't see the picture

 

[Dagger311]

How about this one?

 

[CinnamonOD]

How about this one?

That works.. thank you

 

[Dagger311]

Alright, cool 👍

This is one of my favorite Ford trucks, just below the oroginal F1, and just above the mid 70's F150.

 

[Slash]

Ew that one is disgusting

Here's the picture he used.

 

[Dagger311]

Ew that one is disgusting

Here's the picture he used.

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It is filthy, but so are 90% of the ones you can find! .

If that one works for you guys, then cool.

 

[EF12345678]

Pic's broken.

Laptop you dumnut...

@GranTurismo916, you're not the only one. :/

Just so y'all don't get confused, this is the post where the pictures are broken:

8/26/14: 1985 Ford F-250 4x4, nominated by @Slash.

Engines:

300 Straight 6, 125 horsepower, 250 ft-lbs torque.
302 Windsor V8, 190 horsepower, 285 ft-lbs torque.
351 Windsor V8, 210 Horsepower, 305 ft-lbs torque.
420 International Harvester Diesel V8, 170 horsepower, 315 ft-lbs torque.
460 385 V8, 245 horsepower, 380 Ft-lbs torque.

Drivetrain:

Four wheel drive.
3 speed auto, or 4 speed manual.

 

[Slash]

It is filthy, but so are 90% of the ones you can find! .

Clean 80s trucks are hard to find. Everyone beats the crap out of them because they can take the abuse.

 

[Dagger311]

Clean 80s trucks are hard to find. Everyone beats the crap out of them because they can take the abuse.

And also because they're insanely cheap to buy and fix. Parts are everywhere.

Oh, and I found you a tailgate at a car show, but the guy was in the middle of selling it.

 

[Slash]

And also because they're insanely cheap to buy and fix. Parts are everywhere.

Oh, and I found you a tailgate at a car show, but the guy was in the middle of selling it.

Damn. Those gates are expensiveeee.

 

[Dagger311]

Damn. Those gates are expensiveeee.

He sold it for $200... Must be a rare part or something. It was in perfect shape, too. You'd have fainted. It was Red/White.

 

[Slash]

He sold it for $200... Must be a rare part or something. It was in perfect shape, too. You'd have fainted. It was Red/White.

$200? Holy hell. Those gates are worth $750+. The aluminum trim for those alone are worth $200. That's exactly what I needed. Red/white.

 

[Dagger311]

$200? Holy hell. Those gates are worth $750+. The aluminum trim for those alone are worth $200. That's exactly what I needed. Red/white.

Not down here they aren't! He had one that was green as well, but the letters were all painted over and stuff. Wanted $150 for it.

I also considered this generation F-150 as a first car until gas prices jumped up.

 

[Slash]

Not down here they aren't! He had one that was green as well, but the letters were all painted over and stuff. Wanted $150 for it.

I also considered this generation F-150 as a first car until gas prices jumped up.

I don't care about the colors, they are all getting blasted to bare metal and repainted anyways so it doesn't matter. $150 is not a bad price. Hell, I'd give you the cash if you picked me up one.

Short bed F150, 6 cylinder and a 5 speed manual and you'll get 18-20 mpg all day long.

 

[Dagger311]

I don't care about the colors, they are all getting blasted to bare metal and repainted anyways so it doesn't matter. $150 is not a bad price. Hell, I'd give you the cash if you picked me up one.

Short bed F150, 6 cylinder and a 5 speed manual and you'll get 18-20 mpg all day long.

I'll see if I can get you one at the next show. I'll get his phone number and give it to you so you can have it shipped.

And V6 truck? Eww. May as well get a sedan so I can haul people around .

 

[Slash]

I'll see if I can get you one at the next show. I'll get his phone number and give it to you so you can have it shipped.

I got to see what this other dude is doing first but yeah that would be alright.

And V6 truck? Eww. May as well get a sedan so I can haul people around .

Inline 6 truck dude. Sounds like a V8 and has the torque of a 302

 

[Dagger311]

I got to see what this other dude is doing first but yeah that would be alright.



Inline 6 truck dude. Sounds like a V8 and has the torque of a 302

Alright, I'm going to a ahow the 13th, if I see one I'll send you his number.

And yeah, I have a habit of typing v(number) no matter the layout... But still, trucks and muscle cars I'd only own with a V8.

 

[Celicaas]

I really Love these trucks , though i Prefer a GM 454 Trucks But i saw a 1990's Ford F150 a while a go and i loved how they look , i thought that F150's Most of them had Cologne V6 and the F250 had V8's (302/351)

but the question is What is the diffrence between the F series trucks Are they differ on The size like GM Trucks do or is it the engine used ?

 

[Slash]

No full size Ford pickup bet came with a Cologne V6, only the Bronco II. The only 6 cylinders was the Essex V6 and 4.9L inline 6. All F100s, 150s, 250s, and 350s had 6 cylinder and V8 options.

Yes, 100, 150, 250, and 350 designations are similar to GM's 1500, 2500 and 3500 designations. Engine has nothing to do with it. Also, these trucks had 460s.

 

[Dagger311]

I really Love these trucks , though i Prefer a GM 454 Trucks But i saw a 1990's Ford F150 a while a go and i loved how they look , i thought that F150's Most of them had Cologne V6 and the F250 had V8's (302/351)

but the question is What is the diffrence between the F series trucks Are they differ on The size like GM Trucks do or is it the engine used ?

Trucks go in a series. Ford F-150 is the same class as the GM 1500, and Ram 1500. Same with the F-250/2500/2500 Ram, and F-350/3500/3500 Ram.

And I prefer GM trucks as well, but not on the 80's and up models. GM really started tumbling downhill around 83 or 84.

 

[homeforsummer]

I've got a better idea for this thread, @Dagger311, if you'll entertain it.

Since everyone on GTP has wildly varying tastes in cars, why not make this a thread where people can pick a particular car, talk about it for a bit, and spur a bit of debate? Maybe make it weekly so conversation doesn't flit from car to car quite so quickly as it would in a day.

Could do it like a car-themed GTP Member of the Week thread - you could pick one member each week to talk about the car of their choice. Some might say the cool wall thread is similar to that already, but this thread wouldn't be about the subjective coolness of a vehicle - instead, it would be entirely about why an individual GTPer likes a particular car and their opportunity to maybe explain to others why it's significant.

At the moment, this thread just seems like slow-chatting on the parts prices of old trucks... which isn't really entertaining subject matter for a thread.

 

[Slash]

GM really started tumbling downhill around 83 or 84.

Any truck GM made after 85/86 is laughable.

I've got a better idea for this thread, @Dagger311, if you'll entertain it.

Since everyone on GTP has wildly varying tastes in cars, why not make this a thread where people can pick a particular car, talk about it for a bit, and spur a bit of debate? Maybe make it weekly so conversation doesn't flit from car to car quite so quickly as it would in a day.

Could do it like a car-themed GTP Member of the Week thread - you could pick one member each week to talk about the car of their choice. Some might say the cool wall thread is similar to that already, but this thread wouldn't be about the subjective coolness of a vehicle - instead, it would be entirely about why an individual GTPer likes a particular car and their opportunity to maybe explain to others why it's significant.

I like this idea 👍

At the moment, this thread just seems like slow-chatting on the parts prices of old trucks... which isn't really entertaining subject matter for a thread.

Hey now

 

[Dagger311]

8/27/14: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429, nominated by @Slash.

Engine:

429 "Semi Hemi" V8, rated at 375 horsepower and 450 ft-lbs of torque, but as most of us know, these numbers were a lie to make insurance cheaper. No idea on actual power, but there are claims of 500-600 horsepower.

Drivetrain:

Front engine, rear wheel drive.
4 speed manual was the only option.

Congratulations on two wins in a row, @Slash! Your F250 will return on 9/25/14, and this iconic muscle car returns on 9/26/14.