A smattering of Ilott cameras (IlottVintage.com)
I'll put this simply: I grew up digitially. I own a Nikon F80 that was used for a black and white film class in college which was quickly relegated to a closed shelf after the semester. I've always held film shooting in the highest regard, however; I may have forgotten the nuances of the developing process, but it's a challenge I'd like to take on again someday. Even though I own a film camera that has a plethora of automatic functions, that won't be enough for me when I'm ready to enter the analog world again. I want a genuine, honest-to-goodness, fully manual film camera. And I found one I want!
Canonet QL...I'll take this one!
I present to you the work of Ilott Vintage Camera, a US-based company that takes great pains to restore classic, slightly worse-for-wear rangefinder cameras. Not only do they restore these timeless cameras, they replace the old, worn leather with genuine wood veneer, giving them a spiffy, classy look. Depending on what model you purchase, there is no light meter, so the work you're doing is completely manual, from winding the film to metering externally or using your intuition. Yeah, I want that kind of challenge. The Canonet has a very tricked-out looking selenium photocell meter on the front of its lens, but they don't last forever, so even those cameras will end up being a fully-manual tool.
A deliciously dial-covered Argus C3.
As for cost, it's gonna set you back. The online store is currently down for the holidays (I'm guessing they are sold out), but from what I remember, the cameras cost a couple grand apiece. If you're going to up your film photography game and want one of these, you're going to need to have some serious dedication.
It's not clear whether or not Ilott will let you send them your own camera for restoration, but it's worth contacting them to see. If not, be prepared to shell out some serious dough for one of these. However, based on the meticulous nature of the restoration and that awesome wood veneer, it looks like you're getting what you pay for. My credit card is already glowing red from holiday shopping, but when more of these are in stock, it might start to melt.
Interested in more information, or perhaps buying one like I am? Visit their homepage for some sample images and to view their full lineup of awesome cameras.