1987 Fiat X1/9 Bertone (autocrosser in progress...)
European automakers I consider myself very passionate for cars and I insist that they should give you strong emotions, not only when you see the car, but especially when you drive. In my opinion a car must have a manual transmission (automatics are mind-numbing garbage). You should be able to hear the music from the engine. I appreciate companies that try to minimize noise levels, but for me I'd rather sit on top of a mountain if I want silence. A large high-pressure turbo is a wonderful thing. Forget what magazine writers say, turbo-lag is amazing fun and here is hoping it is never 'refined' (uh-huh...) away! Last, the handling must allow you to not only carve up the twisty roads, but feel them as well. I very much appreciate originality in the design. No copy companies for me thank you. Please, do as Audi say in their new commercials, whether it is a car company or yourself in life... "never follow"!!!
My favourite car of all time?  
Marshall Brain's How Stuff Works
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