MK2VR6
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Mk2 Golf GTi 90 Spec
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Thought I'd share this. Don't know a load about it, but reckon it just works. Apparently it's a Autokonexion Fastback conversion; I'm assuming no-one in the UK has given it a go yet...
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I'm pretty sure Mazda made some when they launched the NB MX5 for a car show. I think they look fantastic, no idea why they didn't make them.
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I've got Rovers.
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Interesting - a modern take on the Ashley hardtops that were / are popular on Spridgets.
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Porsche
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Kev from B'ham.
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It has a Marcos sort of look to the rear I think.
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they were a proper car. mazda did a limited run of them. about 200 i think. of the mk2 variant. only sold in japan though.
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'72 Opel kadett coupe
'77 Opel kadett city sr
'92 Peugeot 309 Gti Goodwood
'93 Peugeot 205 GL auto
'88 Citroen BX 16v(Breaking)
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'72 Opel kadett coupe
'77 Opel kadett city sr
'92 Peugeot 309 Gti Goodwood
'93 Peugeot 205 GL auto
'88 Citroen BX 16v(Breaking)
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purcyp
Part of things
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that is gorgeous, id have one of those miatas in a fastback any day
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Porsche
West Midlands
Kev from B'ham.
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I've found this one on the web, but's it's slightly different than the one originaly pictured.
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Last Edit: Jan 1, 2014 19:57:20 GMT by Porsche
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Llewelyn_
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Hi everyone :)
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^ looks like a shorter, fatter mx6. I like it!
It'd be interesting to see what a mk1 in coupe guise looks like!
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"Back off man, I'm a Scientist" - Dr. Peter Venkman
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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That one in the video was built by a guy in Australia that goes by the name of Lightyear, should check out his full carbon MX5 build. Some amazing handy work
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MK2VR6
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Great find. What a stunner! ^ looks like a shorter, fatter mx6. I like it! It'd be interesting to see what a mk1 in coupe guise looks like! Mk1 coupe you say? linkyJust found this from March 2004 as well: "Mazda's new MX-5 Coupe looks so good, so natural, you wonder why it's only just happened. Fact is, Mazda has been thinking about a fixed-head MX-5 right from the start in the late '80s. Yes there have been a couple of first-generation concepts (the M2 1028 and M Coupe from 1996) and this January the exotic, Abarth-style TS Concept appeared at the Tokyo Auto Salon (evo 065). But as far as production goes, it's only now, through Mazda E&T, the manufacturer's in-house special operations division in Hiroshima, that the fixed-head has had a chance of being worked into the Mazda system. Even now, these desirable MX-5 Coupes are limited-edition, Japan-only models. There's the Type A version (yellow car, 200 units) and a mini-Jaguar XKR-lookalike called the Type E (red car, 150 units) while Mazda is also offering two versions of the Coupe with the standard MX-5's front end (Roadster Coupe/Type S) depending on whether you want the 1.6 or 1.8-litre engine. The coupe conversion, penned by former Mazda design chief Shigenori Fukuda, brings new sheet metal from the doors back. You get a slightly deeper boot and a long, flat shelf behind the seats for extra storage. The cabin is snug and while there's not a huge amount of headroom, it's still about on a par with a normal MX-5. Mechanically the coupes are standard but, with the roof in place, the body is more rigid to give more precise control. The latest 1.8-litre twin cam is nice and revvy and, with 158bhp on tap in Japanese versions, is enough to give the Coupe decent pace. It's a testament to the E&T team that the coupe conversion (which takes about three weeks to complete) adds just 20kg to the roadster's weight, so preserving the MX-5's famed chassis balance. You forget until you drive one again just what a hoot the MX-5 is. Although it rides on 205/45 R16 Bridgestones, the Coupe's still not hugely endowed with grip so it's a car that's more than up for the sideways challenge. The benign way the tail drifts out is one of the great things in life. The intuitive steering, superb gearshift, strong brakes and decent ride also come together to make the Coupe feel impressively all of a piece. While prices start at £11,750 in Japan, you'll need £15,500 for the 'mini-Maranello' Type A, arguably the most covetable of the bunch. A future collectable? Absolutely." linky
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Last Edit: Jan 1, 2014 21:25:01 GMT by MK2VR6
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Llewelyn_
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Hi everyone :)
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FIT!
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"Back off man, I'm a Scientist" - Dr. Peter Venkman
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the first one posted is not the mazda coupe its a autokonexion kit, basically a hardtop extended to the rear with a bootlid included which is removable, was tempted to have a go many years ago now mind.
Check em out on the web.
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Some of these conversions look really good whilst others look like badly designed kits. I wouldn't mind finding one of those MK1 coupes though.
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1965 Morris Minor 1000 soon to be 1380 1997 MK1 MX-5 1.8 (sold) 2009 MK3 MX-5 2.0 (sold) 2008 Mini Cooper (sold) 2003 Mini Cooper S (sold) Fixed wheel Raleigh Clubman (sold) 1982 Yamaha RS125DX (sold)
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Pretty sure thats a Mazdaspeed hard top conversion? Ive seen them before on other forums. Heres another pic
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when I had my eunos I fancied doing this. triumpgh gt6 roof has to be the appropriate kinda size. would give you a funky side opening tailgate.
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Toyota mk3 supra. retro goodness.
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