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Cars where every body style works?

misteralz Posted a lot I may drive a Volkswagen, but I'm scene tax exempt! Posts: 2,495	Cars where every body style works?misteralz @misteralz
	Feb 17, 2017 14:44:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've been here in The Netherlands for three months now, and there's still a huge amount of 'retro' stuff used daily compared to where I'm from. Recently, after seeing probably my tenth W124 that day, I realised that if I had to pick one style as a favourite I wouldn't be able to do it. Now the more I think about it, the more I cannot think of any other vehicle before or since that looks equally as good in every body style available: Okay, perhaps not the last one, but still. The only other 'almost' contenders I can think of are Volvo Amazons, but given the choice between the 2 door or 4 door you'd always choose the 2 door, wouldn't you? The W123 almost manages, but the coupe is hideous. Is there anything I'm overlooking?
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Midland Performance & Retro Posted a lot Posts: 1,163 Club RR Member Number: 25	Cars where every body style works?Midland Performance & Retro @strada Club Retro Rides Member 25
	Feb 17, 2017 15:08:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	BMW E30, E36 and E46
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misteralz Posted a lot I may drive a Volkswagen, but I'm scene tax exempt! Posts: 2,495	Cars where every body style works?misteralz @misteralz
	Feb 17, 2017 15:13:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Feb 17, 2017 15:08:30 GMT Midland Performance & Retro said: BMW E30, E36 and E46 Really?
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outrage Europe Posts: 250	Cars where every body style works?outrage @outrage
	Feb 17, 2017 15:21:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Simca 1000: Coupe:


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Midland Performance & Retro Posted a lot Posts: 1,163 Club RR Member Number: 25	Cars where every body style works?Midland Performance & Retro @strada Club Retro Rides Member 25
	Feb 17, 2017 15:28:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Feb 17, 2017 15:13:42 GMT misteralz said: Feb 17, 2017 15:08:30 GMT Midland Performance & Retro said: BMW E30, E36 and E46 Really?
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SmokeEm South East . Posts: 3,303	Cars where every body style works?SmokeEm @smokeem
	Feb 17, 2017 15:35:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I clicked into this thread purely to suggest a W124! Other than that, how about the E Type? Even works as a hearse....
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penski Probably posted too much Posts: 10,429	Cars where every body style works?penski @penski
	Feb 17, 2017 17:06:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	E36 convertible only works if it has a hardtop on. *n
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outrage Europe Posts: 250	Cars where every body style works?outrage @outrage
	Feb 17, 2017 17:32:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	E36 Compact doesn't work, sorry


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ivangt6 Part of things Posts: 776 Club RR Member Number: 132	Cars where every body style works?ivangt6 @ivangt6 Club Retro Rides Member 132
	Feb 17, 2017 21:47:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	mk1 Granada Edit Seems i missed out the UK coupe and 2 door
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waveman1500 Posted a lot Posts: 3,743	Cars where every body style works?waveman1500 @waveman1500
	Feb 18, 2017 2:24:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	In my opinion the HQ Holden works pretty well in most body styles. Monaro (coupe), sedan, wagon, Statesman (long-wheelbase sedan), ute, one-tonner (cab chassis), panel van. I think the Statesman is probably the least attractive one.
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daslandroverman Part of things Posts: 724	Cars where every body style works?daslandroverman @daslandroverman
	Feb 18, 2017 10:13:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Predictable probably, but sod it. Many more variations, but you get the idea.


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ZXRob Europe Posts: 1,200	Cars where every body style works?ZXRob @mk3rob
	Feb 18, 2017 10:15:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Feb 17, 2017 15:35:23 GMT SmokeEm said: I clicked into this thread purely to suggest a W124! Other than that, how about the E Type? Even works as a hearse.... Crazy! I watch Harold and Maude last night and after reading the first post was all ready to post that exact picture!
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misteralz Posted a lot I may drive a Volkswagen, but I'm scene tax exempt! Posts: 2,495	Cars where every body style works?misteralz @misteralz
	Feb 19, 2017 7:51:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I think the E36 Compact and the Holden Statesman are hideous, sorry. The mk1 Granada is an excellent shout, though. Especially when you consider the two versions not posted above: Any more?
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grandsport Part of things Posts: 172	Cars where every body style works?grandsport @grandsport
	Feb 19, 2017 8:18:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	1954 Corvette


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waveman1500 Posted a lot Posts: 3,743	Cars where every body style works?waveman1500 @waveman1500
	Feb 19, 2017 8:39:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Feb 19, 2017 7:51:01 GMT misteralz said: I think the E36 Compact and the Holden Statesman are hideous, sorry. The mk1 Granada is an excellent shout, though. Especially when you consider the two versions not posted above: If you think the HQ Statesman is hideous, then you haven't seen the WB Statesman! I think square and ugly was supposed to look prestigious in the early '80s? Perhaps? More to the point, they were trying as hard as possible to hide the fact that it was still an HQ underneath, by making it look different. The big rubbing strips are there to hide the crease line on the doors.
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mikec Part of things Posts: 118	Cars where every body style works?mikec @mikec
	Feb 20, 2017 20:08:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I reckon the Triumph Herald works pretty well in all variants: saloon, coupe, convertible, estate and van - and in 1200, 13/60 and Vitesse bonnet styles. One of Giovanni Michelotti's best works (just don't look up the 4-door Standard Gazelle!):
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dikkehemaworst Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 1,636 Club RR Member Number: 16	Cars where every body style works?dikkehemaworst @dikkehemaworst Club Retro Rides Member 16
	Feb 20, 2017 21:10:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Classic fiat 500 and 600.


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igor Posted a lot Posts: 2,688	Cars where every body style works?igor @igor
	Feb 22, 2017 8:01:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The Herald ute is missing. Not really a factory option but I've seen a very well executed conversion here in New Zealand. No pics sorry.


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JoshO Part of things Posts: 337	Cars where every body style works?JoshO @josho
	Feb 22, 2017 8:51:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Feb 22, 2017 8:01:43 GMT igor said: The Herald ute is missing. Not really a factory option but I've seen a very well executed conversion here in New Zealand. No pics sorry. Found it, looks amazing.


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JoshO Part of things Posts: 337	Cars where every body style works?JoshO @josho
	Feb 22, 2017 8:55:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Also a mad vitesse estate. And a more restrained looking estate


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