Happy Holidays from 62mph

We here at 62mph wish everyone a very happy holidays. In honor of the festive occasion we decided to send our special wishes to everyone hoping that they get the gifts that we know we won’t receive.

Austin:

Every year I see loads of cars. This year I spent a lot of time in Scottsdale and it became a regular experience to see cars that cost significantly more than my house. And yes every time I would pass a Ferrari F430 or a Lamborghini Merciélago I could feel my heart rate increase. Those cars produce a reaction that my wife could be nothing but jealous of, but still none so much as my all time favorite of the Lotus Exige S 240.

In spite of the fact that this is a no limits wish list, I think the fact the Lotus checks in at a completely realistic and attainable price of right around $70,000 MSRP. That isn’t just the base either. That is with the Track package which give it the ability to adjust the suspension, plus I added the Touring pack which gives it the leather seats, stereo, and sound insulation. I also added metalic paint, and of course a Limited Slip Differential. The full kit for $70k not too bad for a car that is pretty exotic in my book. Sure they are cheap but they just aren’t around all that much. I wish you all one. Merry Christmas

Allen:

There are just so many to cars to choose from how can I choose just one.  I have always liked Porsche and if I was going to choose a Porsche it would be the 911 GT2 Turbo but those aren’t necessarily unique.  Rare, maybe? but anyone can buy one with enough money.

What I think I really want is the 1969 Ford GT40 that won Le Mans, the exact car, no replicas just that very car.  It truly is a testament that American manufactures can do anything if they want to.  It symbolizes that America has been there and defeated Ferrari, Porsche and anyone else who got in the way.

But I wouldn’t stop there.  I would fly the car to Europe and drive it around the Le Mans Circuit that it won almost 40 years ago.  Just once around the track would be good enough for me.  What an experience that would be!  Then I would fly it back to my house, put in the garage and polishing it nightly mumbling to myself… “My Precious…  My Precious… Gollum… Gollum.”