Controlled Geekery: 2010

Who doesn't like a good bandwagon? I know every time I see one, I want to jump on.

First up, Ford Escort Mk3 XR3i Cabriolet. Unfortunately, this example is missing the blue side stripes and 'Xr3i' decals that would be necessary for it to be in the garage. Well, I was born in Chelmsford.

Next up, somewhat more sensibly is an e46 BMW M3. Without the flappy paddle gearshift, please.

I need at least one track car, and this is it - the Porshce GT3RS.

There are a few bits of Detroit iron in this list - the first is, of course, the'73 'Cuda Hemi. It has a stroked 500 cubic inch engine, a six-barrelled carburettor and the awesome shaker scoop. Sure, it'll come off at the first corner, but it's cool. It also makes a good head for your giant robot. One of the most powerful muscle cars ever built at the time, it suffered largely from being released right before the Arab oil embargo. Oops.

The next bit of Detroit iron is, as Ben promised, a Sherman tank. They're reliable, cheap to run (for a tank) and it's easy to get spare parts. The one below (which I'd choose) is the M51 Isherman and has been modified by the IDF to mount an extra long 120mm gun, better suspension and air conditioning. Spec is everything when ordering your ideal vehicle.

It doesn't properly exist, but it should - the 2010 Corvette Stingray concept.

Next up, everyone else seems to have taken a 4x4, so here's my choice. Back in the late 70's Lamborghini's engineers were running out of sports car orders, so naturally, they decided to enter the US Army's future utility vehicle competition. After being thrown out for allegations of corruption, they later released it as a luxury SUV - with the Countach's V12 engine thrown in. Sylvester Stallone had one, giving rise to the nickname 'Rambo Lambo'. Hey, if things had gone a bit differently, the US Army could be driving Lamborghinis around Afghanistan and Iraq instead of Hummvees.

On the subject of Lamborghinis, my next choice is that 80's poster favourite, the Lamborghini Countach. It's so space age! I'll have mine in cherry red, please.

Marianne should like this one - the Cord 812 Supercharged. Way ahead of its time, it even has pop-up headlights. Perfect for the 30s supervillain in you - and check out those pipes on the flanks!

It's a bit modern and a bit clichéd, but every garage should have a Ferrari in it. I think I'd prefer a GT over a sports car, so the 599HGTE goes in.

Yes, even I like some Japanese cars. The Datsun 240Z's my favourite. Couldn't find a picture of one I wanted, but either silver with black bonnet, or Tokyo prefecture police colours for mine, please.