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South America, Venezuela, to be precise. I was driven in one back in 1990 when I was there visiting my parents who were out there for two years. Before finding this, I was convinced it was more like the Vauxhall/Opel Monza, but clearly it's Cavalier underpinnings make it quite stubby looking. Funny how memories play tricks! ![](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/36/18/f6/3618f67c0e7e22a7eae99a84559d03e5.jpg)
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TATA Motors had something like those 4x4s
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Panhard 24 Series
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South America, Venezuela, to be precise. I was driven in one back in 1990 when I was there visiting my parents who were out there for two years. Before finding this, I was convinced it was more like the Vauxhall/Opel Monza, but clearly it's Cavalier underpinnings make it quite stubby looking. Funny how memories play tricks! ![](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/36/18/f6/3618f67c0e7e22a7eae99a84559d03e5.jpg) I love the weird South American versions of cars we're familiar with in Europe with different names. I remember being slightly baffled by the VW 1500, a version of the Hillman/Chrysler Avenger with a new grill and VW engine, but I've now discovered an earlier version; The Dodge Polara. ![](https://www.allpar.com/photos/dodge/polara/1980-polara.jpg) Obviously both Chrysler products, but the rear quarters are different (not as nice) to the UK version. What's double confusing is that the Polara name was also used on a Full size Dodge in the US.
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Panhard 24 Series It's on a platform in the middle of a pond... They're all getting their feet wet. ..why??
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It's on a platform in the middle of a pond... They're all getting their feet wet. ..why?? So it is! I thought it was taken in a Manila car park after a bit of rain. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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It's on a platform in the middle of a pond... They're all getting their feet wet. ..why?? Funny how i never gave that a second thought..
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Last Edit: Oct 5, 2017 7:09:47 GMT by HmmDK
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It looks to me like a GTA car that's been in the garage and modified Time for a tune?
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Actually stumbled across this on American eBay: Laforza: ![](https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/FullSizeRender-33-940x599.jpg) ![](https://bangshift.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/laforza5.jpg) ![](http://www.leblogauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/Joest_J_O/magnum_2_0_turbo.jpg) ![](http://img.auto.cz/news/img/art/2017-31/620_598417e837733.jpg) also known as Rayton-Fissore Magnum.........looks like it's a Fiat/Alfa parts bin special (uno rear lights??) Available with 2.0 supercharged engine, 2.4 turbo diesel, 5.0 V8 and a 6l supercharged V8!!! It looks to me like a GTA car that's been in the garage and modified Has a reputation worse than a Maserati biturbo.
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A 1964 AC A98 Le Mans, only 4 built & just 1 survives, this car was crashed & was lying around AC cars being used for parts, the current owner bought & restored it, sweeter than the Shelby Cobra Coupe imo
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Cheers Martin
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ovimor
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On Brazil...
Do I recall talk of 'the best block for a Talbot/Lotus is a Brazilian Block'.. ??
*ah! ... This car had an Avenger 1,600 c.c. pushrod engine and the well-proven running gear (Armstrong shock-absorbers and other cheaper but effective equipment for the privateer) but the 125 b.h.p. 1300 engine or the 2.0-litre Brazilian block engine of Avenger Group 1 ancestry can also be purchased. This allows 160 b.h.p. and Henri Toivenen used a similar car to finish a magnificent ninth overall on the RAC Rally...
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Last Edit: Oct 9, 2017 15:16:23 GMT by ovimor
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A 1964 AC A98 Le Mans, only 4 built & just 1 survives, this car was crashed & was lying around AC cars being used for parts, the current owner bought & restored it, sweeter than the Shelby Cobra Coupe imo It resides in Aberdeenshire somewhere now. I've seen it out and about a few times and it's very, very cool. I've got pics somewhere.
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It resides in Aberdeenshire somewhere now. I've seen it out and about a few times and it's very, very cool. I've got pics somewhere. Looks like it's been up there at least 6 years ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Oct 10, 2017 17:05:19 GMT
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That pic was at the Deeside Speed Festival last year, but yeah, I think the first time I saw it was at a show at Alford some time around 2011? I take it you know the owner?
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Oct 10, 2017 19:48:31 GMT
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That pic was at the Deeside Speed Festival last year, but yeah, I think the first time I saw it was at a show at Alford some time around 2011? I take it you know the owner? Nope, MOT history check lol
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Oct 10, 2017 20:24:05 GMT
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Oct 14, 2017 16:01:26 GMT
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Yes, you are looking at a Trabant camper. Yes I know, I want one too ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) ![](http://www.lindner-reisemobile.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/trabi15.jpg)
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta 2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van 2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
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Oct 14, 2017 18:04:54 GMT
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Yes, you are looking at a Trabant camper. Yes I know, I want one too ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) ![](http://www.lindner-reisemobile.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/trabi15.jpg) Mk3 Golf front bumper?
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Oct 18, 2017 12:16:30 GMT
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I'd never heard of these before, found hidden between many other car related books on the shelf.
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