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Jun 24, 2017 18:24:16 GMT
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Ok, we've heard all about the bits that we don't like on cars so here's the antidote. The design details that you really like. Those bits that make the difference between a utilitarian bland-mobile and something a bit more special. Standard and modified cars. I'll start with Citroen DS rear indicators. I shouldn't like this because it's got that lights not all together in one cluster thing, but this particular one looks so good you've got to forgive them.  1965 Buick Riviera headlights  My favourite hidden headlights bcause they look good closed but don't look clumsy or out of place when they're open. |
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MiataMark
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Jun 24, 2017 18:34:02 GMT
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It's a bit modern but the 'strakes' on the top of BMW E46 door mirrors.  |
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1990 Mazda MX-52012 BMW 118i (170bhp) - white appliance 2011 Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 2003 Land Rover Discovery II TD52007 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon JTDm
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vulgalour
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Jun 24, 2017 19:09:39 GMT
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The very subtle kick up at the back of the Princess roof. It's difficult to photograph.   |
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Jun 24, 2017 19:15:13 GMT
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ANYTHING....(well nearly)...with spats!  |
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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stwat
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Jun 24, 2017 19:26:31 GMT
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1992 190E 1.8 manual
1989 300SE Low mileage LuxoBarge
1988 190e 2.6. 1988 190 2.3-16 Cosworth
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fred
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WTF has happened to all the Vennies?
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Jun 24, 2017 19:39:07 GMT
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Proper switches which have a ''Proper'' clonk when switched , Chrome horn rings , and quarter lights
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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Jun 24, 2017 19:58:24 GMT
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The sound of the doors closing on an air cooled Porsche 911.
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Jun 24, 2017 20:25:07 GMT
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 that face  that roofline |
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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vulgalour
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Jun 24, 2017 20:38:45 GMT
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Those bonnet vents on the Celica too.
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Jun 24, 2017 20:44:12 GMT
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it would be quicker to point out the bits I didn't like on either...and that's very little.
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Jun 24, 2017 21:18:53 GMT
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Not retro and probably prone to failure in high mileage, poorly maintained vehicles but I like the manual mode on some modern automatics. I love how that sequential shift makes it easy to slam it down through the gears like a motorcycle (or a proper car with a manual box) and get engine braking on a big downhill. Having driven a few old sh1tters over the years I'm never keen to trust the brakes more than I absolutely need to.
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Jun 24, 2017 21:28:22 GMT
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In my opinion one of the prettiest cars from any angle, the shape of the rear quarters and the little kick up of the boot lid    |
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Jun 24, 2017 21:29:02 GMT
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The smell of the inside of almost anything BMC. Magnettes, Farinas etc. There are others that come close, but not quite. Also a clean engine bay. Theres nothing more dissapointing than looking around a nice clean car, only to find a shed of an engine bay. Id have to agree with 'that' roofline too.
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Jun 24, 2017 22:15:23 GMT
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 the way the stone guards accentuate the width...yum!! |
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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dubwarrior2
Part of things
"Open up, its the filth"
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Opening the bonnet on a pre-95 vw and having loads of space to work on it.
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Yep, pretty much the total opposite of any new car today.
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79cord
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Last Edit: Jun 25, 2017 8:49:49 GMT by 79cord
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The Doctor
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Jun 25, 2017 10:09:03 GMT
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 The little dash light on my Corolla. It's quite dim, and not good at illuminating the dash. But if you flip it open, you get a stream of light right at your lap, great for reading maps in de the dark. I don't know if it's unique or not, but it really makes me smile. |
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Dez
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And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up.
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Jun 25, 2017 10:15:43 GMT
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Hidden fuel fillers.   (Behind license plate, can't find a better pic). |
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Last Edit: Jun 25, 2017 10:21:18 GMT by Dez
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Jun 25, 2017 10:16:54 GMT
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In weather like we have been getting lately, my air conditioned centre console cubby hole makes me smile as it keeps drinks really cold (96 E class)
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-(
10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily
03 Import Forester STi - Sold
98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-(
99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold
02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX
88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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