Dream Cars: 10 Best Cars Where Money Is No Object

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 Dream Cars: 10 Best Cars Where Money Is No Object

We'll bet at least a couple of these legendary cars are on your ultimate wish list.

Picking the best cars for a dream cars list can be tricky business, as everyone's tastes are different and this is such a subjective matter. Instead of simply selecting 10 of the fastest supercars, or a handful of the most expensive cars ever made - or trying to compile the most beautiful vehicles - we've approached this thoughtfully, and tried to include something for everybody. This is a money-is-no-object list of dream cars, although we have highlighted prices to help you work out how much your dream car shopping list might cost.

This list includes cars that are desirable based on their status, their appeal, their scarcity, or iconic place in automotive history; they are listed in no particular order. Pricing quoted here refers to base MSRP, where available.

1. 2004 BMW M3 CSL

Dream Car Quality: The Finest Iteration Of BMW's Greatest M Car

For many, the E46-generation of BMW's M3 is the finest iteration of the famous sports sedan. It's soft enough to be used every day, yet focused enough to perform as a seriously engaging driver's car. Plus, it hails from an era when BMW were still producing silky smooth and naturally aspirated six-cylinder engines, rather than the boosted powertrains M models rely upon today. If the E46 is the greatest generation of M3, then the CSL model is truly the best of the best.

Only 1,383 of these focused and lightened M3 models were ever produced, which means they easily command north of $100,000 when presented in good condition. Such values and scarcity mean the E46 M3 CSL qualifies as a true dream car.

2. 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV

Dream Car Quality: Perfect Companion For Italian Job Fantasy Drives

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The Lamborghini Miura is often hailed as the world's first supercar, boasting an impossibly cool silhouette, and a mid-mounted V12 engine. This is also the car that put Ferrari on notice during the late 1960s and early '70s, as Feruccio was determined to beat Enzo at his own game. Newer Lamborghini models may be faster, and objectively better in every practical sense, but a classic Miura is infinitely cooler, and the ideal mountain-pass companion. Prices for SV models are now upward of $3 million, so this is a real 'money-no-object' acquisition.

3. 1964 Mini Cooper S

Dream Car Quality: Characterful Classic With Go-Kart Handling

A 76-horsepower Mini might not be one of the most common dream cars, and it might seem strange to feature it here on this list of top 10 dream cars, instead of something more exotic and powerful. However, the Mini, especially the original Cooper S model, is a true go-kart for the road, with next to no weight to lug around, and a skinny wheel pushed far into each corner. For pure driving enjoyment, a classic Mini is hard to beat, which is why it deserves a space in any gearhead's dream garage.

4. 2025 Mercedes-AMG G63

Dream Car Quality: Perfect Blend Of Luxury & Off-Roading Ability

Now that the Land Rover Defender has been modernized and softened, the 2024 Mercedes-AMG G63 really is in a class of its own as a proper boxy 4x4, yet with a luxurious twist. Inside, this once-agricultural off-roader is trimmed as sweetly as any S-Class, and Mercedes offers seemingly endless customization options, allowing owners to truly tailor the end result.

There aren't really any SUVs that compete with the Merc G63 on all the right axes. Some are just as luxurious, sure, and more than a few can follow it into the dirt without losing their footing. But when you throw in the fact that it can hit 60 mph in just four seconds, that number shrinks down to zero.

While other powertrains are available, when it comes to the top cars in our dream garages there can only be one choice - the flagship AMG model, which packs a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8.

5. 2025 Audi RS6 Avant GT

Dream Car Quality: The Ideal Daily Driver For True Gearheads

While the idea of piloting a flamboyant Lamborghini or 1,000 horsepower Ferrari hypercar every time we leave the house sounds like fun at first, we can imagine this would grow old after a few days. For this reason, it's essential that every list of top dream cars includes a sensible and practical daily driver. OK, sensible might be pushing it, but the 2025 Audi RS6 Avant GT is certainly practical, with enough space to throw the whole family in, along with all their luggage. Audi's 621 horsepower, twin-turbocharged V8 engine keeps things interesting enough to consider this wide-body wagon a real dream car.

6. 1963 Aston Martin DB5

Dream Car Quality: Timeless Classic With Buckets Of Charm

This is perhaps one of the more common dream cars, and it's easy to understand why. From fulfilling James Bond fantasies, to simply wanting to own one of the most timelessly elegant classic cars ever produced, there is no shortage of reasons to desire owning an Aston Martin DB5. In comparison to modern Aston Martin models, the DB5 cannot match the performance on offer, with 'only' 286 hp from it's sumptuously smooth inline-six. However, what it lacks in performance it more than makes up for in style.

7. 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Dream Car Quality: Arguably The Best Sports Car In The World

Driving enthusiasts will have no doubt been waiting for this to crop up on the list. Porsche's 911 GT3 RS is a real lottery win favorite, especially for those who love to test their skills on track, or to make the most of their favorite twisty back road. Adorned in space-age adaptive aerodynamics, there aren't many cars that could keep with a 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS through the corners, and with a 518-hp flat-six hanging over the rear axle, it's pretty swift down the straights, too. For anyone that loves getting behind the wheel and finding their limits, a GT3 RS is a must-have dream car.

8. 2024 Hennessey Venom F5

Dream Car Quality: America's World-Dominating Hypercar

Many of the top 10 cars in this dream cars list are there for fairly unique reasons, be they timeless classics, sweet driver's cars, or perfect daily drivers. However, no dream garage is complete without a real monster - something that prioritizes outrageous performance while making absolutely zero compromises.

This is where the Hennessey Venom F5 comes in. Beneath the sleek silhouette lies a twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter V8 engine, which produces a mind-boggling 1,817 hp. Hennessey Performance seem pretty certain that this output is enough to see the Venom crack speeds north of 300 mph, although, for now, the most it's managed is 272 mph.

9. 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R

Dream Car Quality: Perfect Playmate For Sand Dunes And Adventurous Trails

Driving dream cars around public roads and highways sounds like great fun, but as time ticks on, the chances are it'll all seem a little too ordinary, and the hankering for something a little more adventurous might kick in. This is why the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor makes the list, specifically the Raptor R, which kicks out 720 horsepower from a supercharged 5.2-liter V8. For blowing off steam, nothing sounds better than hurling a $113,055 pickup truck at dunes and jumps.

10. 1987 Ferrari F40

Dream Car Quality: The Finest Ever Analog Supercar

If money were no object, surely this $2 million-plus Ferrari is the ultimate dream car. Few supercars, if any, can boast the legendary status of Ferrari's F40 - a truly analog creation that packs nothing but the absolute bare essentials. The twin-turbocharged small-capacity V8 engine delivers its power the old-school way, with plenty of lag low-down, and then a thump in the back when the revs get climbing. Inside, all you can do is cling onto the wheel and bury yourself in the tight, figure-hugging buckets - there are no driver's aids here for you to blame any mistakes on. Arguably, nothing else can offer such a visceral driving experience, which is why the Ferrari F40, for so many, is the ideal dream car.

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