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car of the momentretrowagen1234
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Mar 21, 2009 19:27:32 GMT
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what car is taking your fancy at the mo... i seem to go through phases of liking different cars , at the moment its this.... just seen one on american ebay and for some reason realy love it... did we ever get em here? on the advert its called a 79 supra. but the old advert ive included calls it a celica gt liftback ;D     |
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Mar 21, 2009 19:33:40 GMT
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There is one of those in my new unit. White with LOTS of rust & rot!
Si (Black8driver) and I were looking over it only a couple of hours ago and discussing how few of them you see anymore.
I'll have a look and see if I have a pic of it somewhere....
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Mar 21, 2009 19:38:09 GMT
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Supras were known for their straightline speed. Braking and turning were not their forte's. Although they got better at turning as the line matured. Never really solved the braking. The late Supras were bloody heavy beasts, like lorry heavy.
Just another random thought, had a friend with a convertible Mk2 Sillyca. Kind of an odd-looking aftermarket sort of chop job. But people loved them, commanded a premium over the coupe since the factory only offered a T-top version.
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Last Edit: Mar 21, 2009 19:41:13 GMT by Team Blitz
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car of the momentretrowagen1234
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Mar 21, 2009 19:46:51 GMT
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the back end reminds me of somthing but I'm not sure what... sware its somthing american tho
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Mar 21, 2009 19:53:11 GMT
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the back end reminds me of somthing but I'm not sure what... sware its somthing american tho Rambler Marlin?  |
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Mar 21, 2009 19:55:17 GMT
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I thought I had a couple of photos. Taken on my phone - quality is pants, but you get the idea. I'll get some better shots when I am back down there tomorrow:   |
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Mar 21, 2009 20:00:20 GMT
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the back end reminds me of somthing but I'm not sure what... sware its somthing american tho Mariah Carey?  |
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Mar 21, 2009 20:34:34 GMT
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There is one of those in my new unit. White with LOTS of rust & rot!... Yup. They suffered badly with it  I had one quite a few years ago now and the back arches, tailgate lip and various other areas were pretty much missing. Apart from the soggy handling (knackered rear shocks) it drove like a dream, never missed a beat and went like stink! |
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car of the momentretrowagen1234
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Mar 21, 2009 22:08:09 GMT
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na defo not a rambler marlin.. although i do like that alot and its the first time ive seen one.... marriah carey on the other hand is an idget
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Mar 21, 2009 22:13:14 GMT
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Dodge Charger? Shame about your taste in girls, mate. I don't judge them on their IQs.   |
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Team Blitz Ford Capri parts worldwide: Restoration, Road, or Race. Used, Repro, and NOS, ranging from scabby to perfect. Itching your Capri jones since 1979! Buy, sell, trade. www.teamblitz.com blitz@teamblitz.com |
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ta22gt
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Mar 23, 2009 13:26:49 GMT
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what car is taking your fancy at the mo... I seem to go through phases of liking different cars , at the moment its this.... just seen one on american ebay and for some reason realy love it... did we ever get em here? on the advert its called a 79 supra. but the old advert ive included calls it a celica gt liftback You're looking at two different cars. The pictures are MA46 Celica Supras, but the advert is a RA42 Celica. The diffrence is the 6 cylinder engine in the Supra, rather than the 4 in the Celica. The nose is a few inches longer to accomodate the 6 and there are lots more toys and bits to play with. The MA46 was JDM and US only, but there are a handful in Europe, mostly ex US forces. The UK got RA40 Celicas in ST, (base model 2litre 4) XT, (better trim, auto option) and GT, (twin cam 4, LSD etc, ultra rare). The mechanicals last for ever, but if you can find a decent GT, a standard car will whizz you to 60 sub 9 seconds, if all is well. An excellent Q car. ;D |
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Mar 23, 2009 13:54:21 GMT
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Don't be hatin'!  Black (bit satin maybe?), rusty bonnet, yellow-ish lights (illegal in germany? dunno), steelies of the '09 Camaro V6, whitewalls etc* ... because once I'm through with me Julie I'm sure it's time for something modern. I'm not fed up with the Diva yet (hooge carbs, lumpy cams, you name it), but moderns are becoming more and more attractive to me recently.  ... and giving a futuristic-looking brand new car the treamtent could become interesting IMO. I'll start a thread about this a soon as I
- found some pics of moderns modified in such way
- made a P-chop of what my Cruze would look like
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rodharris83
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car of the momentrodharris83
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Mar 23, 2009 14:00:15 GMT
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Keep being tempted by one of these lately...  |
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llamaboy
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Mar 23, 2009 14:12:12 GMT
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Mebbe too old to be retro but...  I've always wanted one, and am secretly (and VERY slowly :  saving for one. Helped a fellow with a 3.5litre blower a few years back while at Halfords and he took me out for a spin at lunch. I WANT ONE! Beating boy racers off the line and a 75 year old car was ace ;D |
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1992 Rover 214i (scrapped)
1995 Rover 214Si (sold)
1975 Rover P6 3500 (scrapped)
1984 Vauxhall Chevette (bangered)
1971 Rover P5b Coupe (sold)
1995 BMW 318i (sold)
2001 Peugeot 206 (sold)
2000 Rover 25 (gave back to father in-law)
1989 Lancia Prisma (swapped)
1985 Volvo 340 (sold)
1997 Daewoo Nexia (hmmm...)
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bazzateer
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Mar 23, 2009 14:50:02 GMT
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1968 Singer Chamois Sport
1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport
1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2
1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome
2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily)
2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily)
2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)
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Mar 23, 2009 17:31:31 GMT
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the back end reminds me of somthing but I'm not sure what... sware its somthing american tho it probably reminds you of some sort of mustang. lots of the old rwd celicas were similar in design to mustangs |
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conrad
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Mar 23, 2009 17:51:28 GMT
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meant to include my own car of the moment that i've taken a liking to. CEDRIC:  |
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Mar 23, 2009 19:57:49 GMT
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Its like Fransters 'Porn car' Celica lift back innit.
Loads of stuff take my fancy but at full capacity nowt is really get a look in.
If anything, summat tough and offroadable; 80's Chevy truck, Baja bug etc
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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Mar 23, 2009 19:59:11 GMT
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it probably reminds you of some sort of mustang. lots of the old rwd celicas were similar in design to mustangs Lots? Or one!   ;D The RA28 LB was definitely crafted with the fastback 'Stang in it's designers mind but I'd say the others are merely representative of their contemporary designs. In the meantime...I quite fancy a Citroen Berlingo at the moment. |
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Mar 23, 2009 20:06:25 GMT
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meant to include my own car of the moment that i've taken a liking to. CEDRIC: Good choice ;D I'm really liking this at the moment:  Muscle cars with BIG wheels are my bag right now |
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Your car is not 'epic', this thread is not 'epic'....the OCEAN is epic, the UNIVERSE is epic.... please stop misusing this word!! It would appear Hotrods are the new VWs - aint fashion funny! '69 BUICK LESABRE 350 |
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I had one quite a few years ago now and the back arches, tailgate lip and various other areas were pretty much missing. Apart from the soggy handling (knackered rear shocks) it drove like a dream, never missed a beat and went like stink!
saving for one.
