[Thunderguts]

This is likely just an academic exercise since I doubt my spousal unit would ever let me spend $150k on a car without divorcing me but...

Let's say you had up to $150k to spend on your forever car. It would live in the garage under a cover and only come out on nice days to remind you how much fun driving can be. I prefer slightly older cars with some character.

The caveats are:

1) Must be a manual
2) Puts the "fizz" in your pants when you drive it
3) Parts are readily available
4) Easy enough to work on in your garage

Here's my short list:

993 Turbo
NSX Zanardi Edition
928 GTS
Viper ACR
Testarossa
Diablo


Honorable Mention:
Ford GT
550 Maranello
R8
Gallardo
Lotus V8 Twin Turbo

I think even a high-mileage Ford GT is well over $150k now, otherwise it would be #1 on my list. The Audi and Gallardo are probably a nightmare to work on. I don't know if the 550 is garage mechanic friendly. The Lotus is a maintenance nightmare and its transmission is a grenade with a loose pin.

What else?