What Discontinued Car Model Would You RESURRECT Next If It Was Yor Decision?

Thunderbird, Camaro, Mustang, MINI, Charger, Challenger, Beetle...just a few models that have been re-invented and brought back to market in recent years.

Some have turned out better than others and sales have varied significantly.

In car companies labs all over, we're sure the discussion of what models deserve a comeback, are in the forefront of their minds.

Which leads us to the subject of our latest article.

What discontinued car model/models would you RESURRECT next if it was YOUR decision?

And it is not limited to previous models from the domestic car companies.

We already know cars like the Mercedes Gullwing are being prepped for re-release.

Feel free to give us your opinion on what should be next.

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Joe_Limon - 4/13/2009 12:22:57 AM

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Blast! I was about to say the 850i... but since the picture is there it doesn't seem very creative. This is tricky though... all the retro 50 era designs have been horrible failures... the efijy concept was good but the PT Cruiser, and HHR are horrible! Maybe a new Duesenberg?

B7FAN - 4/13/2009 7:35:51 AM

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BEING THAT i AM A bmw FAN AND i HAVE ALWAYS ASKED BMW ON AUTOSPIES TO BRING BACK THE 8 SERIES. WE NEED TO GIVE THE MERCEDES CL SOME COMPETITION. WAKE UP BMW DONT SLEEP ON THIS OPPOURTUNITY

Agent004 - 4/13/2009 2:58:20 PM

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BMW 850
Toyota Supra
Dodge Venom (although it never actually existed)
Ford Probe GT
GMC Typhoon

B7FAN - 4/13/2009 3:25:17 PM

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I would have to say these are my 3 favorite

BMW 850: what else is there to say the hottest and one of the fatsest exotics of its time especially if you have the M version of it which was the 850CSi. BMW did not advertise it as a M car but the engine was done by BMW Motorsports division.

Toyota Supra 93-97: this car had the lexus GS300 engine in it with the wide 16 inch wheels on the back this is a super sexy car till this day and that also goes for the 850

GMC Typhoon: My number 1 favorite truck of all time. I think the only truck that compares to that truck today is the SRT8 Jeep Grand Cherokee but its not a 3 door its a 5 door.

sizquik - 4/13/2009 12:29:23 AM

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They can make 850is and E39 M5s forever as far as I'm concerned.

njsidekick3 - 4/13/2009 10:22:32 AM

+2 Boost

YES! the BMW 850 & The Acura Legend Coupe!

njsidekick3 - 4/13/2009 10:24:15 AM

+3 Boost

850 > 6-Series

valhallakey - 4/13/2009 12:46:25 AM

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Alfa GTV6, BMW 3.0 CSL, Corvair (bit of a reputation to overcome but a neat design by the time of it's demise), 240Z (the 370 has little of the 240 left in it... to big, heavy, powerful), Toyota MR2 (inspired by the 1st or 2nd gen), Honda CRX, Boattail Auburn, Ford Cosworth Sierra, Stutz Bearcat...

Joe_Limon - 4/13/2009 12:49:44 AM

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Isn't toyota bringing back the MR2?... as a prius coupe?

Dodgeyaussie - 4/13/2009 1:59:10 AM

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The entire LH line...

Agent001 - 4/13/2009 2:04:40 AM

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Someone should bring back the Javelin.

001

Airliner - 4/13/2009 11:16:17 AM

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You almost had me... though why not a Renault Le Car?? Just kidding.
- McLaren F1
- Nash Metropolitan (wife's request)

Joe_Limon - 4/13/2009 2:09:19 AM

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Oh! The lancia stratos! but not looking like the abortion lancia concept.

Chip - 4/13/2009 2:16:18 AM

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WOW, Good photo choice 001. I miss the 8-series so much!!! Build a new one BMW and throw in the V12 please.

AShul007 - 4/13/2009 3:50:37 AM

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Porsche 928
one of the best designed cars ever -- it looks like the millennium falcon.

Baby - 4/13/2009 1:37:33 PM

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Good call! I loved driving that car back in the Risky Business days.

tango - 4/13/2009 4:07:43 AM

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Cost no object: Auburn 852 "Boat Tail Speedster"
Upper Mid level: Buick GNX
Lower Mid level: Volkswagen Corrado G60
Lower level: Volkswagen 1302S

STJ88 - 4/13/2009 5:58:25 AM

+1 Boost

Nissan silvia S15.

Hachee2001 - 4/13/2009 9:03:35 AM

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OK, now I get it. this guy has been just fucking with everyone for the longest time. Well done, David.

LACMAN - 4/14/2009 3:28:17 PM

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^^^...Umm, yea, you and only you...

caixa2 - 4/13/2009 7:04:26 AM

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ALMOST agree with tango, but I would bring back the Corrado VR6. I can understand why the G60 was mentioned for the "tunability" of the engine, but the VR6 was extremelly smooth, had really good torque and it was a better match for its chassis. Everyone keeps talking about the new Scirocco, but they should be planning on the new Corrado instead.

IhavearedS2000 - 4/13/2009 7:47:54 AM

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NSX - in it's original layout
S2000 - replacement for my beloved current drive
CRX - already in the works, Honda will introduce the CRZ in the next year or two!

Airliner - 4/13/2009 11:17:38 AM

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Plymouth... Plymouth Prowler. But we get it.

Jordanski - 4/13/2009 12:59:34 PM

+1 Boost

Actually, the Honda/Acura Integra/RSX need to come back. Though the Honda Prelude would make a nice Hyundai Genesis Coupe fighter.

xj13 - 4/13/2009 8:23:19 AM

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Bring back the E TyPE Jag.

Tour18 - 4/13/2009 9:36:40 AM

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Porsche 993

Drerx8 - 4/13/2009 10:04:01 AM

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Toyota Supra and RX7

Agent63 - 4/13/2009 10:07:51 AM

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The 8series I would love to return. If the 8 was around the 6 wouldn't be flagship sports coupe of the range.

I would also like the RX7 and Supra to be resurrected, they along with the NSX and GTR were the most desired cars in the Japanese market. They would still be big hits today I believe.

Redwood - 4/13/2009 10:13:56 AM

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NSX is my vote. My romantic thoughts about the 8 series went away when the 335 coupe came out. The rear reminds me a lot of the 8, it's lighter, faster, roomier, and certainly cheaper to maintain. Aside from the sleek nose, the 8 is starting to look a bit dated.

rigid - 4/13/2009 10:18:11 AM

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Caddy Cimeron, Porsche 912, and the Buick Reatta.

Yonder7 - 4/13/2009 10:39:43 AM

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BMW 850CSI Is not a CL competitor cause the rear seat and the whole size of the car is smaller than any CL, however in my opinion it was great competitor for the SL, yes it is slightly bigger but for me there was no other BMW like that....It was the world most beautiful coupe and it´s design still the best.

1dott8 - 4/13/2009 11:20:16 AM

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i wish they would bring back the;

Toyota Supra
BMW 8 series
VW Corrado
Acura Legend (4 door and coupe)
Toyota Cressida
Nissan Stanza
Sterling (i can't remember the name)
Merkur Scorpio XR4Ti

0to60 - 4/13/2009 12:55:42 PM

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Isnt the Altima the Stanza?

t_bone - 4/13/2009 11:26:38 AM

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BMW Z8, Acura Integra (but this time make it RWD)

answer - 4/13/2009 11:27:49 AM

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Great topic!

In no order, my choices would be:

1994 Porsche 911 Speedster

Lexus SC400

Acura NSX (targa with flip-headlights)

BMW 850csi

Nissan 300ZX (2+2)

camrydriver - 4/13/2009 12:22:31 PM

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I think the Toyota Echo needs another shot. It was just a bit before it's time.

Nissan makes a 2+2 ZX already, its called an Infiniti G.

0to60 - 4/13/2009 1:04:04 PM

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Isnt the Echo the yaris? Arent we speaking of discontinued vehicles and not vehicle names

rocker - 4/13/2009 11:57:21 AM

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Original VW Beetle design. Not that I like it but it was the ultimate function over form.

Jordanski - 4/13/2009 12:53:00 PM

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No thanks; by the way I'm Jewish.

dra44 - 4/13/2009 12:15:13 PM

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Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
Triumph TR-4
Jaguar XKE
Dino 246 GTS

Jordanski - 4/13/2009 12:49:10 PM

+1 Boost

Toyota Supra FTW!

Htay7500 - 4/13/2009 12:51:51 PM

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Porsche 944 turbo
Acura ITR

A4ORCE - 4/13/2009 12:54:31 PM

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550 Spyder if I had to pick one.

Notables: BMW M1, S13 240SX, 91-94 NSX w/manual rack... So many to name...

Nice choices dra44!

mini22 - 4/13/2009 12:58:39 PM

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In no special order
Alfa Romeo GTV6
1974 BMW 3.0 CSI
Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3(with the new 6.2 engine in it)
VW Corrado VR6
Porsche 904 GTS
Toyota 2000
BMW 850 CSI
Alfa Romeo Duetto

mini22 - 4/13/2009 1:00:41 PM

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Oh I forgot one
1971 Mercedes 280 SE 3.5 Convertable.My parents owned one in Tobacco Brown and I used to drive to highschool every day. Lovely car!

Agent00J - 4/13/2009 1:03:00 PM

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Porsche 944 Turbo

-00J

Agent00J - 4/13/2009 1:03:38 PM

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FIrst generation Toyota MR2

A modern Pontiac Fiero would probably be pretty cool as well.

-00J

jdotking - 4/13/2009 1:12:43 PM

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Ford Bronco (60s style), they had a great concept at the Detroit Auto Show several years ago.

2nd Generation MR2, but large enough for a human.

IVANURI97 - 4/13/2009 1:17:49 PM

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VW Bus
Subaru SVX
Buick Reatta
Alfa Graduate Spider
VW Karman Ghia
VW Thing
Jaguar E-Type

Agent001 - 4/13/2009 1:28:41 PM

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I would have to agree...VW made a mistake not bringing back the bus.

Some other picks

Opel GT, Jeep Pickup, Alfa Romeo GT, 60's Kennedy Lincoln with suicide doors, Mercury Capri (the german version).

001

pennfootball - 4/13/2009 1:18:36 PM

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I would create a modern Ford Thunderbird to compete with the BMW M6, Jaguar XKR, Mercedes SL 63 AMG and kick the living hell out them for 40 grand less with a 550 Horsepower Supercharged Ford GT motor. The Chassis would have to be steal with a long beautiful front hood, plush interior and back seats designed for people over 6 foot 2 with a rag top convertible like the original one from the 50's. It would have a 6 speed automatic or a 6 Speed T6060 Gearbox with the trans axle placed in the rear like the Corvette. Resistance would be Futile!

Baby - 4/13/2009 1:28:53 PM

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DeLorean. :)

hehe

macbjg - 4/13/2009 1:46:30 PM

0 Boost

A Pacer hybrid that has solar panels under the vast expanse of a hatchback!

Agent008 - 4/13/2009 2:46:16 PM

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AMC Eagle

XYZZ - 4/14/2009 6:09:29 AM

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LOL! +5

XYZZ - 4/14/2009 6:12:13 AM

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and even SPORTIER (being just a 2-seater), the Suzuki x90!

(aka as the Elmer Fudd Car) lol.

Bimmer4me - 4/13/2009 3:46:06 PM

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I wish they will bring back the 8 series BMW, 97 Toyota supra, 95 Acura Legend cope and a real NSX, Porshe 944. that when cars was sexy. I would even consider a honda Prelude.

bikeatl77 - 4/13/2009 9:08:26 PM

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Porsche 928
Infiniti J30
Maserati Biturbo
Nissan 240SX

stone - 4/13/2009 9:59:13 PM

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Original Infiniti Q45
Porsche 944 turbo
VW Karman Ghia
Merkur XR4TI
Datsun 240Z
Jaguar E-Type
Lotus Esprit S4
Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible

botsapper - 4/14/2009 12:21:04 AM

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BMW's own subcompact - 2002tii

Chevy's 911 - Corvair Corsa Turbo

Egg + PUMA/Segway - BMW's Isetta

Sub-Camino - The Subaru Brat

America's Maybach - Duesy SJ

Come on Mclaren! Top your F1

And finally a contemporary and updated Miura

kut17 - 4/14/2009 12:23:45 AM

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Porsche Carrera GT, Toyota Supra, and Acura NSX.

Tuscani - 4/14/2009 2:27:17 AM

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Pontiac Trans Am with a new Retro Look, make the Nissan 280Z RWD but 4cyl Turbo (instead of the Silvia name or 240sx), a more Hyundai 4cyl Genesis competitor, Since the Next future Toyota Celica will be RWD, after that the Supra should be next big brother to be back from the past all good 90 Best Imports Rx7, Supra, the eclipse I know is all ready out it would be cool if it was turbo and AWD like the old days when it was fun to boost 97-99 Eclipse.

LACMAN - 4/14/2009 3:33:55 PM

+1 Boost

YES! Carrera GT! I would love to see that happen!

Hemi_Boy - 4/17/2009 11:31:51 AM

+1 Boost

Dodge Charger RT (I know there is a car called the Charger, but let's be honest, not even close)
Dodge Coronet RT
Pontiac GTO (not the lame a$$ attempts made over the years, anything resembing the look/performance of the 64-71 models will do just fine)
Pontiac Firebird Trans-AM (70-73 the chicken hooded version please)
Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet Belair
Ford Gran Torino Cobra (an all time fav of mine)

Lamborgini Countach (still a sexy ride to this day)
VW Corrado g60
Datsun 240z
Toyota Supra

Hemi_Boy - 4/17/2009 11:33:49 AM

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The Trans-AM should be the non-chicken hooded version...brain laspse when typing :-)

LauderdaleDriver - 4/17/2009 3:55:12 PM

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GM EV-1

Bet they wish they had not killed that one, just for the PR value.

But what I'd like is an Alfa Spyder, or a working Lancia Beta HPE

LauderdaleDriver - 4/17/2009 3:56:14 PM

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and don't forget the Porsche 356. It's amazing how much fun you can have with a small motor in a well engineered, beautiful small car.

DRC4 - 4/17/2009 3:57:02 PM

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1- Ferrari Testarossa 1988
2- Acura NSX 2001
3- Aston Martin DB4 GT 1959

colbyc11 - 4/17/2009 5:07:57 PM

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DUDE Bring back the Pacer or Eagle Wagon 4WD those are both beast. How about the Pinto with standard sprinkler system for those pesky rear end collisions?