Top ten dream garage

Time for something I should have done a long time ago.

It's the subject most blokes have discussed at least once and, for me at least, it continues to change over the years as new metal (and carbon fibre) appears on the scene. Yes, here is my ultimate top ten dream garage:



In no particular order:



1. BMW E30 M3. Iconic, muscular lines, wonderful chassis and one of the most feel-some steering racks of any car. When BMW released the first M3 in 1987 little did they know what a breed of imitators would follow.



Even today the baby BMW can hold a light to modern machinery in the corners. Sure the power output looks puny nowadays but with such a light body it still knows how to entertain. It may have only been left-hand drive but it could still grace my garage any day.


2. Bugatti Veyron: Who wouldn't have one of these in their garage? Surely the must have for any discerning petrol-head. The Mclaren F1 may have held the mantle as the world's fastest car for over ten years, but the Veyron's performance figures are a serious step beyond. Epic urge, a poised sculpted body carrying an awesome W16 engine with a quite unbelievable 1000bhp. Most of us would be lucky to even spot one yet alone own one. Yes please.



3. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640: Ok, so Audi may have the company under its belt but that doesn't take any of the Italian madness away. Stunning looks, sensational performance and a visual presence like few other supercars. Makes the baby Gallardo look rather tame.



4. BMW M635i: Yes, you may notice a BMW theme here but I think it's fully justified. Those famous shark-nose looks get better with every passing year and there's not many modern BMWs that have as much character as this classic, most noticeably the new 6-series. Shame on you BMW.



5. AC Cobra. A million replicas can do the original little justice. This animal of a car is about as raw as driving gets. In its day it was crazy, today it can still kill you. A beast that will never be tamed. Respect is essential.



6. Nissan GT-R: To you and me that's the new Skyline. The motoring press have not a single bad word to say about this incredible technical achievement. It may be overweight, have an automatic gearbox and lack badge pedigree but I SO want one.



7. Ferrari 250 GTO: Chris Evans may be the new owner of one of the most expensive cars in the world, but for me that hasn't taken any of the appeal away. I'm sure it would be the most beautiful car in my garage, except for...



8. Jaguar E-type. Captures an era I would love to have been part of. Its beauty can only be described as breathtaking. The ultimate example of automotive elegance.



9. Audi R8 V12: A soon-to-be defining moment for Audi - the first V12 diesel supercar to match and exceed performance of rivals such as Lamborghini and Ferrari, in torque at least. Doesn't look too shabby either.


10. De Lorean DMC-12: To me and you the car that appeared in the Back to the Future films. Yes, I know the car is a well known dog, but I want the version that stared in the movies - who wouldn't? Gull wing doors, a flux-capacitor, Lotus looks and the ability to travel back in time... well, I did say this was my dream garage.