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Mar 29, 2006 20:51:53 GMT
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I've just been to check over my latest purchase. This here '74 Carina TA12.    Just the right amount of cosmetic rust, holes and faded paint to make the perfect Hood Ride. Underneath it's remarkable solid and it runs/drives like a dream. 60-odd thousand miles from new, with history. Only two previous owners, both of whom live in the same road! It will be slammed, natch  That is all. |
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Mar 29, 2006 20:55:07 GMT
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Brilliant! Now I am getting excited about mine, good job too cos I was starting to have those 'what the fµ<k did I agree to buy that old heap for' type thoughts!!!
I think mine is a TA14 but I don't know the difference, looks pretty similar to this one.
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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Mar 29, 2006 20:59:11 GMT
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I gather that the differences between the TA12 and the TA14 are minor. Slightly longer wings (?) and slightly different (better) interior. I have also been offered another cheap TA12 Carina, suitable as a spares car.
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Mar 29, 2006 20:59:15 GMT
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MEGA!!!!
Ace re-homing skillz. I thought that was gonna end up on the dirt oval for sure.
Love the bizarre styling touches on this generation of Carina's.
87.328/10. Well done.
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Neil
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Mar 29, 2006 21:02:59 GMT
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Love it! The blue suede bomb! |
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tenman
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Mar 29, 2006 23:40:25 GMT
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thats cool.... I wanna go
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RWD Fanatic...
2003 BMW 320d Wagon (getting old and boring)
1996 Mini Kensington (SWMBO's)
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Samage
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Mar 29, 2006 23:41:36 GMT
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Another lovely-looking machine with tons of potential there!
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Dude you're getting quite a collection!! ... how do you know which one to drive... it's not like you can go out and go "I think I'll drive my cool car today" .. you'd still be just as lost as to which to drive  |
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hehe, thats cool. keep the steels and just lower it!
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Well done, another great car! You've always got the option of sticking your new Lotus rims on this. Some Celica running gear under there would surpise a few people.
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OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 That is über cool. My dad had a '72/K when i was wee, and makes me feel quite emotional. Top find, Good job, look forward to buying it off you when its done..... |
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VWDan
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Cool motor - will look good with original paint, polished chrome, lowered on some period alloys  |
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If only everything in life was as cool as a retro VW racer.
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That's just what I was thinking I suppose I could experiment with them on the Datsun and the Carina and see which they look better on. Don't put ideas into my head, I'm very impressionable and easily swayed into spending my (Barclaycard's) money on unnecessary items ;D LOL. I just drive whichever has petrol in, or whichever hasn't been boxed in by the neighbours. The Ascona always comes out for long journeys though. It's the only one with a 5-speed box. I'm actually trying to come up with 'real' uses for them so that I can justify keeping them all; long distance tourer, town car, dog transporter, etc. It's the only way I can get it past Misses Daz ;D |
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Mar 30, 2006 13:47:45 GMT
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That is awesome! I wanted it, but thought i'd better do something with the tatty old toymota's I already have before buying any more. BUT if you happen to want to sell it... |
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Mar 30, 2006 22:59:08 GMT
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I was trying to think of one of your listed motors that I don't want to steal... But nah, I want them all. This is just the rusty brown icing on a multi-tiered cake of glory |
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Volvo, Buggy, Discovery and an old tractor.
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You've caught the J-bug pretty hard haven't you Daz? ;D
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I have really caught the bug. I knew buying the Datsun would prove to be the first step towards financial ruin via continual J-tin purchasing! Must-stay-away-from-ebay............But it's so hard to resist.
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Mar 31, 2006 11:44:41 GMT
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When you picking it up ADaz? I am in crewe 15-23 April, maybe we could meet up, as i recall you're not too far from there?
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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Mar 31, 2006 11:53:07 GMT
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Wow thats ace, How you gonna choose which one to take to CARS? i want to see them all!!!!
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Mar 31, 2006 14:21:15 GMT
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I was going to bring the Ascona to C.A.R.S. then I was going to take it off the road for, ahem, upgrades, now I'm going to leave the upgrades until after C.A.R.S. But I might get a trailer and bring two cars. Initial thoughts; Carina and Ascona. My bit of rough and my neat & tidy :-)
Mr_B, You are welcome to pop round my gaff for tea and biscuits when you're in town. I'm just a short hop down the A500, about 12 miles from Crewe. Remind me closer to your visit and I'll PM you my address.
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