I've been thinking of getting a new DD. First saw this maybe a week ago. Lincoln LS that just had another $400 lopped off the price. That's getting close to the range I could do in cash and to hell with what's wrong with it.
I've been thinking of getting a new DD. First saw this maybe a week ago. Lincoln LS that just had another $400 lopped off the price. That's getting close to the range I could do in cash and to hell with what's wrong with it.
I want a roadmaster or a caprice wagon. Had a funny idea of getting a junk one and trying to cram it into every small parking spot I see. Door dings be damned
So, I bought a 07 aura xr 3.6 the other day at the auction, it has the Moroccan leather and optional DVD/navigation/touchscreen with 200k. After the suspension rehash/nysi it'll be under budget. Does it qualify for the aristocrats?
In reply to Flat_Black13z:
Are you really going to attend? If yes then it seems we may have a subclass that includes the Maxima, Saab 9-3, Aura and maybe more.
If we do have this turn out, I propose:
In the United Kingdom, Esquire historically was a title of respect accorded to men of higher social rank, below the rank of knight and above the rank of gentleman.
You could still win The Aristocrat section trophies (top autox, top drag and top concourse) but I will bring a different trophy for highest overall Esquire.
Roadmasters remain Aristocrats but should a LeSabre or Supercharged 3800 show up it is an Esquire.
Thoughts?
We aristocrats are old money. These "newer" cars are the Nouveau Riche. I suggest a cut-off year for separating these classes. 2000? 2005?
i like your idea on the esquires, but im more likely to show up with my turbo saturn wagon. wayyy more grassroots than the aura
Unless things change in the next couple of weeks, it looks like I have to toss my hat into this class, i really was hoping to find something really cheap and fun. but it looks like we are going to to have toss in a 02 subby outback....wait for it....with a stick. at least we can joke that we had crocodile Dundee as our cars spokes person in this past 10 years i think.
Hmmm. Notto be a dick....
Not sure a Subaru outback qualifies as aristocrat.
In reply to wvumtnbkr:
I agree.
It's probably the most aristocratic car made by subaru.
What would you guys say about a Mazda 929?
Putting some feelers out there. Would a V70 T5M fit the bill for the aristocrat class? Will there be a contingent in the $2017 event?????
In 2015, the initial, big Aristocrat year, there actually was a Volvo 850R sedan, it just wasn't available for the big photo shoot.
Yes, included.
The intention was for "premier models of premier brands."
Under this intention the entry model of Volvo, 240 or S40, would not be included.
Similar examples:
Buick Roadmaster, yes
Buick Skylark, no
Lexus GS400, yes
Lexus ES300 (Carmy twin), no
Are we doing wagons next year? Could be a two-fer!
bluej wrote: Are we doing wagons next year? Could be a two-fer!
I've been pushing for a wagon class.....for obvious reasons 
John Welsh wrote: In 2015, the initial, big Aristocrat year, there actually was a Volvo 850R sedan, it just wasn't available for the big photo shoot. Yes, included. The intention was for "premier models of premier brands." Under this intention the entry model of Volvo, 240 or S40, would not be included. Similar examples: Buick Roadmaster, yes Buick Skylark, no Lexus GS400, yes Lexus ES300 (Carmy twin), no
Sweeeeet 
I might actually be able to get it entered at a quarter of the $ cap!!
DrBoost wrote:bluej wrote: Are we doing wagons next year? Could be a two-fer!I've been pushing for a wagon class.....for obvious reasons
If my vote counts for anything I'm all in for wagons for $2018.
Spotted one of these pretty cheap
Seeing how they keep playing that damn 80's Mercedes song on the radio, I figure I should grab one now before Hagerty puts it on their top pick list. Will she be Aristocrat qualified? Seems like it was the stereotypical aristocratic car to have from through the 80's.
Oh, yeah. A Mercedes SL would be Aristocrat.
Even better if it has a V8 or V12!
You might find the 6cyl to have uninspiring performance.
John Welsh wrote: In 2015, the initial, big Aristocrat year, there actually was a Volvo 850R sedan, it just wasn't available for the big photo shoot. Yes, included. The intention was for "premier models of premier brands." Under this intention the entry model of Volvo, 240 or S40, would not be included. Similar examples: Buick Roadmaster, yes Buick Skylark, no Lexus GS400, yes Lexus ES300 (Carmy twin), no
But wasn't a Maxima in the first batch?
Yes, a Maxima was. We were trying to be "inclusive".
It didn't fair that well.
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