# Bakers Dozen **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [August 4, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173 "2010-08-04T17:56:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 419
**Author:** ![Sternvogel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc79bd/32.png) [@Sternvogel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sternvogel)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8362 "2011-11-01T19:12:25Z")
The car you’d drive if all expenses were paid (with pics) 1. [Jaguar XJS](http://www.eppingmotorcompany.com/st...20Blue%202.JPG) 2. [Lamborghini](http://www.topspeed.com/cars/lamborghini/2012-lamborghini-gallardo-lp-570-4-super-trofeo-stradale-ar115994/pictures.html) 3. [Bentley Mulsanne](http://www.bentleymotors.com/models/mulsanne/) 4. [1930 Duesenberg Model J](http://www.gizmag.com/17-miilion-duesenberg-model-j/14546/) (or just about any Duesenberg, for that matter) ---
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8363 "2011-11-01T19:33:02Z")
The car you’d drive if all expenses were paid (with pics) 1. [Jaguar XJS](http://www.eppingmotorcompany.com/st...20Blue%202.JPG) 2. [Lamborghini](http://www.topspeed.com/cars/lamborghini/2012-lamborghini-gallardo-lp-570-4-super-trofeo-stradale-ar115994/pictures.html) 3. [Bentley Mulsanne](http://www.bentleymotors.com/models/mulsanne/) 4. [1930 Duesenberg Model J](http://www.gizmag.com/17-miilion-duesenberg-model-j/14546/) (or just about any Duesenberg, for that matter) 5. [Audi TT Roaster convertible](http://www.billdunntopshop.com/audi-tt-convertible-advance-plus-717247.jpg) My first choice would actually be something chauffeur driven (a Suburban with full media in the backseat perhaps), but if _ **I** _ had to drive it I’d go Audi TT. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8364 "2011-11-01T20:11:06Z")
The car you’d drive if all expenses were paid (with pics) 1. [Jaguar XJS](http://www.eppingmotorcompany.com/st...20Blue%202.JPG) 2. [Lamborghini](http://www.topspeed.com/cars/lamborghini/2012-lamborghini-gallardo-lp-570-4-super-trofeo-stradale-ar115994/pictures.html) 3. [Bentley Mulsanne](http://www.bentleymotors.com/models/mulsanne/) 4. [1930 Duesenberg Model J](http://www.gizmag.com/17-miilion-duesenberg-model-j/14546/) (or just about any Duesenberg, for that matter) 5. [Audi TT Roaster convertible](http://www.billdunntopshop.com/audi-tt-convertible-advance-plus-717247.jpg) 6. [2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1](http://2012-corvette.us/images/2012-corvette-zr1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Sparky812](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Sparky812](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sparky812)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8365 "2011-11-02T12:37:49Z")
The car you’d drive if all expenses were paid (with pics) 1. [Jaguar XJS](http://www.eppingmotorcompany.com/st...20Blue%202.JPG) 2. [Lamborghini](http://www.topspeed.com/cars/lamborghini/2012-lamborghini-gallardo-lp-570-4-super-trofeo-stradale-ar115994/pictures.html) 3. [Bentley Mulsanne](http://www.bentleymotors.com/models/mulsanne/) 4. [1930 Duesenberg Model J](http://www.gizmag.com/17-miilion-duesenberg-model-j/14546/) (or just about any Duesenberg, for that matter) 5. [Audi TT Roaster convertible](http://www.billdunntopshop.com/audi-tt-convertible-advance-plus-717247.jpg) 6. [2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1](http://2012-corvette.us/images/2012-corvette-zr1.jpg) 7.[1964 1/2 Mustang Convertible in Cascade Green](http://www.svs.com/zim/mustang/images/64-S.jpg) (my Dad’s old car) ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8366 "2011-11-02T14:00:14Z")
The car you’d drive if all expenses were paid (with pics) 1. [Jaguar XJS](http://www.eppingmotorcompany.com/st...20Blue%202.JPG) 2. [Lamborghini](http://www.topspeed.com/cars/lamborghini/2012-lamborghini-gallardo-lp-570-4-super-trofeo-stradale-ar115994/pictures.html) 3. [Bentley Mulsanne](http://www.bentleymotors.com/models/mulsanne/) 4. [1930 Duesenberg Model J](http://www.gizmag.com/17-miilion-duesenberg-model-j/14546/) (or just about any Duesenberg, for that matter) 5. [Audi TT Roaster convertible](http://www.billdunntopshop.com/audi-tt-convertible-advance-plus-717247.jpg) 6. [2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1](http://2012-corvette.us/images/2012-corvette-zr1.jpg) 7. [1964 1/2 Mustang Convertible in Cascade Green](http://www.svs.com/zim/mustang/images/64-S.jpg) (my Dad’s old car) 8. [Aston Martin DB5](http://www.topgearrules.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/James-Bond-Car.jpg) (James Bond’s car) ---
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8367 "2011-11-02T16:02:48Z")
The car you’d drive if all expenses were paid (with pics) 1. [Jaguar XJS](http://www.eppingmotorcompany.com/st...20Blue%202.JPG) 2. [Lamborghini](http://www.topspeed.com/cars/lamborghini/2012-lamborghini-gallardo-lp-570-4-super-trofeo-stradale-ar115994/pictures.html) 3. [Bentley Mulsanne](http://www.bentleymotors.com/models/mulsanne/) 4. [1930 Duesenberg Model J](http://www.gizmag.com/17-miilion-duesenberg-model-j/14546/) (or just about any Duesenberg, for that matter) 5. [Audi TT Roaster convertible](http://www.billdunntopshop.com/audi-tt-convertible-advance-plus-717247.jpg) 6. [2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1](http://2012-corvette.us/images/2012-corvette-zr1.jpg) 7. [1964 1/2 Mustang Convertible in Cascade Green](http://www.svs.com/zim/mustang/images/64-S.jpg) (my Dad’s old car) 8. [Aston Martin DB5](http://www.topgearrules.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/James-Bond-Car.jpg) (James Bond’s car) 9. [Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren](http://cdn.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/mercedes_slr_mclaren_722_image_main.jpg?9707a5) ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8368 "2011-11-02T19:16:14Z")
The car you’d drive if all expenses were paid (with pics) 1. [Jaguar XJS](http://www.eppingmotorcompany.com/st...20Blue%202.JPG) 2. [Lamborghini](http://www.topspeed.com/cars/lamborghini/2012-lamborghini-gallardo-lp-570-4-super-trofeo-stradale-ar115994/pictures.html) 3. [Bentley Mulsanne](http://www.bentleymotors.com/models/mulsanne/) 4. [1930 Duesenberg Model J](http://www.gizmag.com/17-miilion-duesenberg-model-j/14546/) (or just about any Duesenberg, for that matter) 5. [Audi TT Roaster convertible](http://www.billdunntopshop.com/audi-tt-convertible-advance-plus-717247.jpg) 6. [2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1](http://2012-corvette.us/images/2012-corvette-zr1.jpg) 7. [1964 1/2 Mustang Convertible in Cascade Green](http://www.svs.com/zim/mustang/images/64-S.jpg) (my Dad’s old car) 8. [Aston Martin DB5](http://www.topgearrules.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/James-Bond-Car.jpg) (James Bond’s car) 9. [Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren](http://cdn.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/mercedes_slr_mclaren_722_image_main.jpg?9707a5) 10. [Rolls Royce Silver Shadow](http://api.ning.com/files/9y1u6p6L7BWt0-pEi8Bc1iRvR74RF*Sp5F6w4dAFVgNJ--DAPldAyW-y0*MP6RflSNmOw5N6weH4d9MBYDlXPfWUFxP-oIlf/BentleyT1.jpg) #9 looks like the Batmobile! ---
**Author:** ![Sternvogel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc79bd/32.png) [@Sternvogel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sternvogel)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8369 "2011-11-02T19:37:08Z")
The car you’d drive if all expenses were paid (with pics) 1. [Jaguar XJS](http://www.eppingmotorcompany.com/st...20Blue%202.JPG) 2. [Lamborghini](http://www.topspeed.com/cars/lamborghini/2012-lamborghini-gallardo-lp-570-4-super-trofeo-stradale-ar115994/pictures.html) 3. [Bentley Mulsanne](http://www.bentleymotors.com/models/mulsanne/) 4. [1930 Duesenberg Model J](http://www.gizmag.com/17-miilion-duesenberg-model-j/14546/) (or just about any Duesenberg, for that matter) 5. [Audi TT Roaster convertible](http://www.billdunntopshop.com/audi-tt-convertible-advance-plus-717247.jpg) 6. [2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1](http://2012-corvette.us/images/2012-corvette-zr1.jpg) 7. [1964 1/2 Mustang Convertible in Cascade Green](http://www.svs.com/zim/mustang/images/64-S.jpg) (my Dad’s old car) 8. [Aston Martin DB5](http://www.topgearrules.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/James-Bond-Car.jpg) (James Bond’s car) 9. [Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren](http://cdn.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/mercedes_slr_mclaren_722_image_main.jpg?9707a5) 10. [Rolls Royce Silver Shadow](http://api.ning.com/files/9y1u6p6L7BWt0-pEi8Bc1iRvR74RF*Sp5F6w4dAFVgNJ--DAPldAyW-y0*MP6RflSNmOw5N6weH4d9MBYDlXPfWUFxP-oIlf/BentleyT1.jpg) 11. [Tucker '48](http://www.tuckerclub.org/html/see_a_tucker.php) Incidentally, the URL for #10 says the car depicted is a Bentley T1. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8370 "2011-11-02T19:42:44Z")
The car you’d drive if all expenses were paid (with pics) 1. [Jaguar XJS](http://www.eppingmotorcompany.com/st...20Blue%202.JPG) 2. [Lamborghini](http://www.topspeed.com/cars/lamborghini/2012-lamborghini-gallardo-lp-570-4-super-trofeo-stradale-ar115994/pictures.html) 3. [Bentley Mulsanne](http://www.bentleymotors.com/models/mulsanne/) 4. [1930 Duesenberg Model J](http://www.gizmag.com/17-miilion-duesenberg-model-j/14546/) (or just about any Duesenberg, for that matter) 5. [Audi TT Roadster convertible](http://www.billdunntopshop.com/audi-tt-convertible-advance-plus-717247.jpg) 6. [2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1](http://2012-corvette.us/images/2012-corvette-zr1.jpg) 7. [1964 1/2 Mustang Convertible in Cascade Green](http://www.svs.com/zim/mustang/images/64-S.jpg) (my Dad’s old car) 8. [Aston Martin DB5](http://www.topgearrules.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/James-Bond-Car.jpg) (James Bond’s car) 9. [Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren](http://cdn.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/mercedes_slr_mclaren_722_image_main.jpg?9707a5) 10. [Rolls Royce Silver Shadow](http://www.modelsinfoupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/rolls-royce-silver-shadow%20(4).jpg) 11. [Tucker '48](http://www.tuckerclub.org/html/see_a_tucker.php) 12. [Audi R82](http://www.autocarideas.com/wp-content/uploads/audi+r82.jpg) Hmm. Google Images gave me that pic for the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, but I’ve fixed it. ---
**Author:** ![SSG\_Schwartz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@SSG\_Schwartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSG_Schwartz)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8371 "2011-11-02T21:25:30Z")
The car you’d drive if all expenses were paid (with pics) 1. [Jaguar XJS](http://www.eppingmotorcompany.com/st...20Blue%202.JPG) 2. [Lamborghini](http://www.topspeed.com/cars/lamborghini/2012-lamborghini-gallardo-lp-570-4-super-trofeo-stradale-ar115994/pictures.html) 3. [Bentley Mulsanne](http://www.bentleymotors.com/models/mulsanne/) 4. [1930 Duesenberg Model J](http://www.gizmag.com/17-miilion-duesenberg-model-j/14546/) (or just about any Duesenberg, for that matter) 5. [Audi TT Roadster convertible](http://www.billdunntopshop.com/audi-tt-convertible-advance-plus-717247.jpg) 6. [2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1](http://2012-corvette.us/images/2012-corvette-zr1.jpg) 7. [1964 1/2 Mustang Convertible in Cascade Green](http://www.svs.com/zim/mustang/images/64-S.jpg) (my Dad’s old car) 8. [Aston Martin DB5](http://www.topgearrules.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/James-Bond-Car.jpg) (James Bond’s car) 9. [Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren](http://cdn.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/mercedes_slr_mclaren_722_image_main.jpg?9707a5) 10. [Rolls Royce Silver Shadow](http://www.modelsinfoupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/rolls-royce-silver-shadow%20(4).jpg) 11. [Tucker '48](http://www.tuckerclub.org/html/see_a_tucker.php) 12. [Audi R82](http://www.autocarideas.com/wp-content/uploads/audi+r82.jpg) 13. [Semi Truck with a jet pack](http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/525/back300h.jpg) Next topic: Truck Driving Movies ---
**Author:** ![The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/74df32/32.png) [@The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Devil_s_Grandmother)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8372 "2011-11-02T21:39:43Z")
Truck Driving Movies 1. [Convoy](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077369/) ---
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8373 "2011-11-02T21:43:55Z")
Truck Driving Movies 1. [Convoy](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077369/) 2. Smokey and the Bandit ---
**Author:** ![Ponch8](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ponch8/32/9883_2.png) [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8374 "2011-11-02T21:54:31Z")
Truck Driving Movies 1. Convoy 2. Smokey and the Bandit 3. Duel (the villain truck driver’s face is never shown in this movie.) ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8375 "2011-11-02T21:56:33Z")
Truck Driving Movies 1. Convoy 2. Smokey and the Bandit 3. Duel (the villain truck driver’s face is never shown in this movie) 4. Cars Well, it’s not exclusively about truck driving, but Lightning’s trip west is an important part of the movie. ---
**Author:** ![SSG\_Schwartz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@SSG\_Schwartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSG_Schwartz)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8376 "2011-11-02T22:26:54Z")
Truck Driving Movies 1. Convoy 2. Smokey and the Bandit 3. Duel (the villain truck driver’s face is never shown in this movie) 4. Cars 5. Black Dog. The movie that probably killed the truck driving movie. Think Roadhouse on 18 Wheels. SFC Schwartz ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8377 "2011-11-02T22:34:01Z")
Truck Driving Movies 1. Convoy 2. Smokey and the Bandit 3. Duel (the villain truck driver’s face is never shown in this movie) 4. Cars 5. Black Dog 6. Wages of Fear The only arthouse truck driving movie ever made. ---
**Author:** ![PigArcher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bcef8e/32.png) [@PigArcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PigArcher)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8378 "2011-11-02T22:45:20Z")
Truck Driving Movies 1. Convoy 2. Smokey and the Bandit 3. Duel (the villain truck driver’s face is never shown in this movie) 4. Cars 5. Black Dog 6. Wages of Fear 7. Smokey and the Bandit II Are we actually going to make it to 13 on this one? ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2011, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8379 "2011-11-03T00:55:51Z")
Truck Driving Movies 1. Convoy 2. Smokey and the Bandit 3. Duel (the villain truck driver’s face is never shown in this movie) 4. Cars 5. Black Dog 6. Wages of Fear 7. Smokey and the Bandit II 8. Maximum Overdrive ---
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2011, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8380 "2011-11-03T01:53:33Z")
Truck Driving Movies 1. Convoy 2. Smokey and the Bandit 3. Duel 4. Cars 5. Black Dog 6. Wages of Fear 7. Smokey and the Bandit II 8. Maximum Overdrive 9. High Ballin’ ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2011, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/8381 "2011-11-03T02:16:51Z")
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