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Link Posted: 2/25/2018 7:31:32 PM EDT
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Peugeot used to be a great Dentist choice - now all they have left is Volvo

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We didn't get cool shit like this 403 Utility - they're all over Argentina. The driver didnt like me taking the photo and he wasnt buying I thought it was a cool truck.

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We got 404 Sedans, Wagons - but not the Pininfarina Coupes or Cabs, tho  theres one on Hemmings right now for import. Always thought the wagons were just very clean, classy, good looking rides
Link Posted: 2/25/2018 11:35:14 PM EDT
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XR4ti

Slap on an inter cooler and it really woke that bitch up.
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The Prelude 4ws, not a run of the mill Prelude. The Prelude 4ws was definitely obscure and 99.9% of Americans have no idea that it was ever available on US soil.
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Honda Prelude? I think half the people in here owned one of those gutless B21A1/B20A5 shitboxes at one point in time
The Prelude 4ws, not a run of the mill Prelude. The Prelude 4ws was definitely obscure and 99.9% of Americans have no idea that it was ever available on US soil.
As a kid with a Car & Driver subscription, I remember that plus the Mazda 626 four wheel steering version.
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Cool now were getting somewhere - what color was the interior and exterior trim. Any grey market cars Ive seen had original orange KPH gauges - before RIs were req to swap.

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Interior was a tan color.it had two gauges that would go up when I got the boost...I don't really know much about it ..I bought it when I was a kid and drove it like I stole the thing.ended up blowing the engine and selling it for what I paid.
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I see your Spirit, and raise you an Eagle SX/4. True 4x4.

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This one may not be obscure enough, but I think it's cool and I would totally drive one:

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Mazda 323 GTX. It looks like a standard grocery-getting shitbox, but it packs AWD, a turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder engine, some chassis stiffening over the base model, and weighs 2600lb.
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That was my first car...... Minus the AWD, and other cool stuff. Just a standard 323. I thought it was a race car though.
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I see your Spirit, and raise you an Eagle SX/4. True 4x4.

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I always loved those cars, they were very popular in farmland where I grew up. I’m afraid time and rust has probably claimed just about all of them.
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I always loved those cars, they were very popular in farmland where I grew up. I'm afraid time and rust has probably claimed just about all of them.
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They're still around, the Wagon version is fairly common but yeah the SX/4 itself is rarer. I still see them for sale from time to time though and they have a small following...gonna buy one eventually once I get my Jeep project backlog shortened a bit.
Link Posted: 2/26/2018 2:18:49 AM EDT
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Mangusta


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Jensen Interceptors never came with a hemi engine, they had either a 383 or a 440.  The 440 was in more units.
If only they had come with a manual transmission.  
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My mom had a Ford EXP growing up.  It is the only one I have ever seen.   It had nothing for a back seat and was turbo charged.   It was very similar to the one in the photo.  She used to pile 3 of us kids in the back without a seat.  Man those were the good ole days of no fucks given about your kids!  

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my first ex had an EXP
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Interior was a tan color.it had two gauges that would go up when I got the boost...I don't really know much about it ..I bought it when I was a kid and drove it like I stole the thing.ended up blowing the engine and selling it for what I paid.
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Cool now were getting somewhere - what color was the interior and exterior trim. Any grey market cars Ive seen had original orange KPH gauges - before RIs were req to swap.

What made you think it had twin turbos?
Interior was a tan color.it had two gauges that would go up when I got the boost...I don't really know much about it ..I bought it when I was a kid and drove it like I stole the thing.ended up blowing the engine and selling it for what I paid.
Makes less sense now - NFI man.

By '87 Sun had brought in only 75 R5s, almost all Turbo 2s. About a quarter white. They listed $18k as a base vehicle charge, but none of the cars went out the door for less than $24k. Virtually no other RI did, Sun had the economies of volume. Tan interior is later - so '85- .

So basically within a year or two of import it ended up on a junker lot for $750.
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Those would make an awesome Gambler 500 car.
Link Posted: 2/26/2018 12:23:24 PM EDT
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guy a few houses down from me was pretty much the godfather of those cars in the SE.  always a good time seeing them around
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My mom had a Ford EXP growing up.  It is the only one I have ever seen.   It had nothing for a back seat and was turbo charged.   It was very similar to the one in the photo.  She used to pile 3 of us kids in the back without a seat.  Man those were the good ole days of no fucks given about your kids!  

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my first ex had an EXP
LN7s are the obscure Ford product. Who named this stuff Ford, c'mon.

About a decade later the launched the Capri...better nameplate, same result
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I never knew about these in the day, but there's Youtube channel called Tom's Turbo Garage where he rebuilds one a these... it's pretty cool, they were trick and they had all the tech... 4WD,4WS.. his even has a dash that changes colors(from the factory) or some other nonsense.

BTW the channel is real quality, he also owns a Miata with an LS5 or whatever that he did in his garage... guy is organized and immaculate in everything he does.
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I never knew about these in the day, but there's Youtube channel called Tom's Turbo Garage where he rebuilds one a these... it's pretty cool, they were trick and they had all the tech... 4WD,4WS.. his even has a dash that changes colors(from the factory) or some other nonsense.

BTW the channel is real quality, he also owns a Miata with an LS5 or whatever that he did in his garage... guy is organized and immaculate in everything he does.
I rode to Pearl Harbor in a Galant to tour a L A class attack sub. 5 adults squeezed in it and I couldn't believe the smooth power delivery, 5 spd.
Link Posted: 2/26/2018 12:53:47 PM EDT
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Not ultra obscure, but my dad bought a Dodge Raider just like this brand new in 1989.  Same color too.  Montero's lesser known brother.  I look for one on CL from time to time to turn into a trail rig.

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did they have the cool attitude gauge also?
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About 15 yrs ago they decided to have a local Gay Pride Parade here. What better car to use than the "Stag". Well it seemed the Chevy V8 had a small throttle issue and the thing stuck WFO and ran over a bunch of the Gay people killing one of them 5 minutes into the celebration.
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Came to post this.  Had one same color in high school. Should have never sold it.
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Not ultra obscure, but my dad bought a Dodge Raider just like this brand new in 1989.  Same color too.  Montero's lesser known brother.  I look for one on CL from time to time to turn into a trail rig.

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Had one of those too in high school.  I took that thing off road everywhere.  Leaked a lot of oil and I didn't check it as often as I should have.  Seized.
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1990/91 Audi Coupe, I owned a 1990 model. If I asked for an oil filter for a 1990 coupe some Audi parts guys are like " I need the model".
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One of my roommates in college had a 1987 Shelby Dodge Lancer.  That thing ate BMW’s for lunch. Total sleeper.
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i love the Shelby Dodge cars. I own one of the ultra rare 208 Lancer Shelby’s from 89. While not a car modified by Shelby, it is still very cool and gets a lot of recognition when I go out on the town. 

i have  an 89 Shelby CSX also. They were amazing cars in their day.
Link Posted: 2/26/2018 1:26:25 PM EDT
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A lot of the cars posted here aren't exactly "lesser known". I mean, really? Sentra SE-R? That body style of Sentra was produced in Mexico for about 15 years and called the Nissan Tsuru. Honda Prelude? I think half the people in here owned one of those gutless B21A1/B20A5 shitboxes at one point in time.


Onto obscurity....


Mastretta MXT (Mexican car)
http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2008/07/29-mastretta-mxt/_Mastretta-MXT-1-lg-720x429.jpg


VUHL 05 (another Mexican car) y
https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/VUHL-05-0.jpg


Inferno (1400hp and Mexico's third supercar)
https://www.topgear.com/sites/default/files/styles/fit_1960x1102/public/images/news-article/carousel/2015/12/defa0db56d74dfd6e5c5c584ac9c9f00/1.jpg?itok=dq2FNhxf


CAMI Terra Wind (South Carolina)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za63ltkMGGE


Chrysler TC (Lebaron customized by Maserati)
The interiors on them were gorgeous,g the rest of the car was a piece of shit LeBaron.
https://blog.caranddriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/LeMons_WishList-ChryslerTC.jpg


Cadillac XLR-V
https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--pzsle2xL--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/mtrd8s1dl95jxku2yrxh.jpg

C4 ZR1
Check the engine out at 2:53. Even though it's still a dookie C4, the DOHC engine is kinda cool.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgNtUghaWzQ

Ferrari FF
https://hips.hearstapps.com/roa.h-cdn.co/assets/16/06/1600x801/ferrari-ff_2012_1600x1200_wallpaper_26.jpg?resize=980:*

ATI Terminator (Ford Focus w/Mustang Cobra V8 and no, this wasn't a one-off)
https://safetystance.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/focus-burnout2.jpg


Focus Wagon
https://safetystance.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/focus15-2.jpg

TSX Wagon
https://images.autotrader.com/scaler/620/420/cms/content/articles/oversteer/2017/01-jan/01-11/260777.jpg

Mazda 6 Wagon
https://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/testdrive2_chapters/mazda6-wagon-22-skyactiv-d-review-2016-1.jpg


Nissan Axxess
I remember Dodge making a big deal about having the first minivan with two sliding doors, but this piece of shit Nissan was actually the first. Mine had a manual transmission too.
https://c-5uwzmx78pmca09x24umlqix2emlx2emlucvla-umlqix2ekwu.g00.edmunds.com/g00/3_c-5eee.mlucvla.kwu_/c-5UWZMXPMCA09x24pbbx78ax3ax2fx2fumlqi.ml.mlucvla-umlqi.kwux2fvqaaivx2fiffmaax2f9778x2fwmux2f9778_vqaaiv_iffmaa_x78iaamvomz-uqvqdiv_am_a_wmu_9_388.rx78ox3fq98k.uizsx3dquiom_$/$/$/$/$/$


S13 convertible
http://auto-zer.com/uploads/nissan/nissan-240sx-convertible/nissan-240sx-convertible-04.jpg


Acura 1.6 EL/Honda Domani (Kinda like a cross betwen Civic & Accord styling, sold in Canada and Asia)
https://images.autotrader.com/scaler/620/420/cms/images/oversteer/2016/10-oct/acurael/258155.jpg


Nissan Stagea, this one has a Skyline front end, but it's pretty much a Skyline wagon
https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Nissan-Stagea-GT-R300.jpg


C140, they had a convertible and a coupe. I've never seen the cabriolet version outside of Florida before.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/attachments/w140-s-class/235283d1240947645t-attn-w140-coupe-owners-may-car-dsc_0307.jpg


Ford Centurion (OG Expedition)
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Thats not at all correct. The cars were built in Italy and share few if any part numbers with the Lebaron. they get that rep because Chrysler lured away the guy who designed the car. the disaster that was the engine calibration cause huge delays in the project and resulted in a 6.8:1 compression ratio and a car that came out well after they originally wanted it to.
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My buddy had a conquest tsi and couldn't keep a motor or turbo in it. Sold him my 420hp 5.0 out of my wrecked fox body stang and it was a monster
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BMW Isetta
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Sunbeam Tiger, forerunner to the infamous AC Cobra.
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Blew up two motors before I cut my loses. Fun car when it was running
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The Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo.  1987.5 model.  I miss the one I had.  The salt and pepper tweed interior was very nice.  Also gave 5.0 Mustangs a run for their money with it's 4ZC1T motor.

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My best friend's sister growing up drove one of these, it was like sitting in a space ship...
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My parents bought one brand new off the lot in '91.

They weren't fast off the start, but at distance they would really go.

Really miss that car
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Triumph Spitfire. I haven't seen one in 30 years.
Beautiful lines.
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Triumph Spitfire. I haven't seen one in 30 years.
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Friend had one as a DD through school. It ended up in the cart corral often.

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Prolly the rarest factory Honda ever
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Not ultra obscure, but my dad bought a Dodge Raider just like this brand new in 1989.  Same color too.  Montero's lesser known brother.  I look for one on CL from time to time to turn into a trail rig.

http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/12/14-1987-Dodge-Raider-Down-On-The-Junkyard-Picture-Courtesy-of-Chrysler.jpg
did they have the cool attitude gauge also?
Sure did!
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Don't think these ever made it to the US, but the original Z is cool.

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I LOVED those Eagles.  As someone who graduated HS in '89, this thread brings back a lot of good memories.
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Not many people realize that this is the sexiest skyline

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Eewww...
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Friend had one as a DD through school. It ended up in the cart corral often.

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what is that?

I come from a CRX Si family.

My mother had the original 1985, my dad had a 1987 and I had a 1991... cool cars..
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I come from a CRX Si family.

My mother had the original 1985, my dad had a 1987 and I had a 1991... cool cars..
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Friend had one as a DD through school. It ended up in the cart corral often.

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what is that?

I come from a CRX Si family.

My mother had the original 1985, my dad had a 1987 and I had a 1991... cool cars..
Strathman CRX convertible.  $5000ish factory authorized option, about 300made.
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that's nuts... in this country?

never heard of such a thing.. thanks for sharing
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In the US, not all dealers marketed but it was available as an option - eligible for Honda financing, warranty intact and delivered through the dealer.

Strathman dod the 300ZX drops and quite a few Ferrari's and upscale Marques.

Theyre kinda the Grail for some Honda guys, I'd rather have a S600

ETA - My '88 Si  was fun
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Theres a couple dozen boutique outfits that construct interesting rides. They're exclusive not necessarily fantastic, though some are.

As a buddy points out, Toyiota probably has more engineers working on taillights than Ferrari employs.
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Triumph Spitfire. I haven't seen one in 30 years.
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because the lord of darkness struck them all down.

Whats rare is one with a working electrical system.
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because the lord of darkness struck them all down.

Whats rare is one with a working electrical system.
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Triumph Spitfire. I haven't seen one in 30 years.
Beautiful lines.
because the lord of darkness struck them all down.

Whats rare is one with a working electrical system.
Lucas is a Satanic Cult.  All hail LUCUS ruler of the under dash world.

One of the lowest volume car from VW in North America was the Corrado

It was the most trouble free new model release I'd ever experienced. If people fed it a detergent fuel diet it was issue free.
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Lucas is a Satanic Cult.  All hail LUCUS ruler of the under dash world.

One of the lowest volume car from VW in North America was the Corrado
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Those were good looking cars.
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Lucas is a Satanic Cult.  All hail LUCUS ruler of the under dash world.

One of the lowest volume car from VW in North America was the Corrado
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It was the most trouble free new model release I'd ever experienced. If people fed it a detergent fuel diet it was issue free.
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Triumph Spitfire. I haven't seen one in 30 years.
Beautiful lines.
because the lord of darkness struck them all down.

Whats rare is one with a working electrical system.
Lucas is a Satanic Cult.  All hail LUCUS ruler of the under dash world.

One of the lowest volume car from VW in North America was the Corrado
http://www.fast-classics.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/-2016-04-22/M1A0033-Edit.jpg
It was the most trouble free new model release I'd ever experienced. If people fed it a detergent fuel diet it was issue free.
Huh, I never realized that. I knew 3 guys that had them, one that did a full on crashworthiness test and walked  - then again a good friend owned two Phaetons at once.

Don't see as many Eos'  as I recall seeing Corrados, but may not notice since they don't hold my interest.

BTW - you're dead on about the Jag/Maserati/Lotus guy was a great dude.

Without getting into weird foreign shit like the XL1 ($150k - but hey I'll get 280mpg  - two seater) , or rebrands like the Apollo or K70, the Fox and Dashers aren't common or recognized.

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Huh, I never realized that. I knew 3 guys that had them, one that did a full on crashworthiness test and walked  - then again a good friend owned two Phaetons at once.

Don't see as many Eos'  as I recall seeing Corrados, but may not notice since they don't hold my interest.

BTW - you're dead on about the Jag/Maserati/Lotus guy was a great dude.

Without getting into weird foreign shit like the XL1 ($150k - but hey I'll get 280mpg  - two seater) , or rebrands like the Apollo or K70, the Fox and Dashers aren't common or recognized.

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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/14291/EC2DAE54-AECC-4C38-8FAD-A0E9D376B744-466013.JPG

Dig this - to bad it wasn't green lit.

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You are probably 100% correct about the Eos and phaetons being lower volume, I'd throw Touaregs in too. I stopped working in cars mid 90s so I never even considered anything past that.

That VW boxer looks nice.

Our own mod @Aimless had a fox, can't remember how he liked it.  The drive line was right from the dasher.

I'll see your fox and raise you a quantum synchro. I love the straight 5 cylinder, poor mans Quattro.
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You are probably 100% correct about the Eos and phaetons being lower volume, I'd throw Touaregs into. I stopped working in cars mid 90s so I never even considered anything past that.

That VW boxer looks nice.

Our own mod @Aimless had a fox, can't remember how he liked it.  The drive line was right from the dasher.

I'll see your fox and raise you a quantum synchro. I love the straight 5 cylinder, poor mans Quattro.
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My buddy with dueling Phaetons had a Fox in college.  Then a Passat - I think the Phaetons put him off VW for good.

I dig Quantums -  a Quantum Syncro Wagon with an import late Audi R5 2.5 TDI swap would be straight up tits.

Snowflakes make everything look better.
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