Do I need an orange-over-black Hakosuka Skyline GT-R in my life? No. Very technically, I can survive without it. A sad, hollow survival, but survival nonetheless.

If you need me, I’ll be quietly, longingly staring at this 1972 Nissan Laurel Hardtop.

The Toyota Corolla entered this world 50 years ago this year. Was the 1980s all-wheel-drive wagon the best one? Probably not, but I love it.

These are the seats you could get in a 1983 Nissan Gazelle Coupe Turbo RS-X. I need them.

That’s a one-of-15 Porsche 924 GTS Clubsport chasing a Lancia Stratos chasing a Lancia 037, shot from a Lancia Delta S4. There are good days, then there are good days.

Nothing screams cone-carving performance like a Lincoln MkVII. Gotta get one of these Fox Bodies with the LSC handling trim, for sure.

Nothing screams luxury like a Lincoln Mark VII. Gotta get it in beige for full effect.

Look at that ugly mug. Mercedes sold this thing! What a moment in time that was.

This, friends, is a 1978 Nissan Fairlady Z, or a Datsun 280ZX as we would call it here in America. What a machine.

The 2003-2006 Toyota Matrix XRS was equipped with the wonderful 2ZZ-GE engine that cranked out 180 hp from 1.8 liters and was paired to a mandatory six-speed manual. The Matrix weighed only 2800 lbs and had more cargo room than the Subaru WRX wagon. Good times.

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