The Ultimate Dream Gift to Get Your Motor Running

COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 13, 2005 -- Have you ever dreamed about getting the ultimate gift for the holidays? What if money wasn't an object and you could have anything you wanted parked in your driveway as a special gift this holiday season? The experts at NADAguides.com (www.NADAguides.com), a leading vehicle information website, have announced this year's most desirable gifts -- a list of their favorite dream vehicles. From exotic cars to motorcycles to boats, here's a look at the NADAguides.com editors' top picks.

The Ultimate New Car -- 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT-8

Mark Perleberg, lead auto expert at NADAguides.com, picks the 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT-8 as his ultimate dream gift for the holidays. "I grew up during the muscle car era, so when Daimler-Chrysler announced a few years back the legendary Hemi engine would be returning, I instantly sat up and took notice," said Perleberg. With 425 horsepower from a 6.1 liter engine, this is modern day muscle at its finest -- a throwback to the mighty machines of days gone by. "I love this car -- it's screaming fast and handles beautifully with Brembo Brakes to boot. This is truly my ultimate dream gift."

  

  The Ultimate Classic Car -- 1967 Fastback Mustang

If you've ever seen Steve McQueen's movie, "Bullitt," you'll know exactly why the 1967 Fastback Mustang is this season's favorite NADAguides.com classic car pick. Don Christy, Jr., President and CEO of NADAguides.com, has asked Santa for one with a dark green exterior and a jet black interior. "There's just something about a '67 Fastback -- a thrill that keeps coming back to life, an excitement that lasts forever. As a matter of fact, Ford used some of the '67 Fastback design elements when it produced the new Mustang." With a 390ci big block, 320 horsepower V8 4-speed, the 1967 Fastback Mustang is the gift that keeps on giving -- the ultimate in classic style, power and appeal.

  

  The Ultimate Exotic Car -- 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Supercar

"This race bred ultimate supercar redefines the road," said Steve Ferguson, Exotic Car Editor at NADAguides.com. "Talk about a superb machine -- from the styling to the power to the handling, I can't find a thing wrong with this car. Wrap it in a bow, park it in my driveway and hand me the keys. I'm ready for my ultimate holiday gift." With a price tag of more than $450,000 and a V10 605 horsepower engine, the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Supercar is a 'hold-onto-your-seats-pure-adrenalin-rush machine' designed to WOW even the most discriminate driver.

The Ultimate Motorcycle -- 2006 Victory Ness Signature Series -- Vegas Jackpot

"I've never been asked to pick my ultimate dream gift until now," said Lenny Sims, Vice President, NADAguides.com, "and this was no easy task. After tons of consideration -- and after more than 30 years of analyzing and editing motorcycle data for NADAguides -- I made my ultimate motorcycle gift choice. I knew it would have to be custom made and low and behold, I found out it's already been created by Arlen & Cory Ness, leaders in the custom bike industry who teamed up with Victory Motorcycles." Sims' pick, the 2006 Victory Ness Signature Series -- Vegas Jackpot, comes equipped with a comfortable custom stitched seat, Arlen Ness-signed side covers, and all the custom chrome billet accessories a motorcycle enthusiast could ask for. "With a Freedom 100 cubic inch engine and a standard 6-speed transmission, I'd be more than happy to ask for this bike ... but it looks like the Ness boys already read my mind."

  

  The Ultimate RV -- 2006 Country Coach Affinity Series 45' Stag's Leap

And what is Sims' ultimate RV gift? The 2006 Country Coach Affinity Series 45' Stag's Leap. "I get a tremendous perk working at NADAguides.com," said Sims. "I get to attend the National RV Trade Show every year where the nation's leading manufacturers show off the industry's latest and greatest RVs -- a supreme opportunity for guys like me to window shop." So why did Sims pick the 2006 Country Coach as his dream RV gift? "With 4 slide-out rooms, this thing is more spacious than a small apartment. And the 525 horsepower Caterpillar diesel engine powers this roomy RV up the steepest grades and allows it to tow the car or boat of your choice." Add radiant in-floor heating, stainless steel appliances, and two mega-sized LCD HDTVs, and you can see why Sims can't wait for this holiday season. "I'd be one happy camper if the Country Coach was parked in my driveway."

  

  The Ultimate Boat -- 2006 Chris Craft Twin Engine CORSAIR 28

"When people think of Chris Craft, they think of a classic," said Don Christy, Jr. "But my ultimate dream gift this year is a NEW Chris Craft -- a 2006 Twin Engine CORSAIR 28." Why did Christy pick the Chris Craft as his ultimate boat gift this season? "The first time I saw one, I was so impressed with the design, performance and attention to detail -- it made me want to learn as much as I could about this boat." According to Christy, the 28' length and a 10' beam (with all the comforts of home) was just plain inviting and cool. "This is a fast, enjoyable, beautiful boat -- one I could use to spend quality time with my family and friends."

If you'd like to learn more about the vehicles that made this season's NADAguides.com Ultimate Dream Gift list -- or virtually every vehicle on the market today -- log onto www.NADAguides.com for more information.