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Posted: 8/2/2020 5:04:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've always wanted one of these to dink around with https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dfJFpSR8L.jpg I've wanted a Subaru Brat for a long time, clean ones don't exist in the wild. 
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Posted: 8/2/2020 5:05:01 AM EDT
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When I was a kid a guy up the road had a Dodge Mirada and I thought it was the coolest car.
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Posted: 8/2/2020 5:13:37 AM EDT
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The 77-90 caprice classic.
Dad had three of the wagons. One was taken apart since i was born, dad drove a dark blue 77 and mom drove a light blue 85. I wouldnt be caught in one today because they fell to a certain vibrant culture, but ill always secretly want one. |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 5:15:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThis era is coming back. I can think of a few films/tvwhere characters drive this. |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 5:56:52 AM EDT
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 Pontiac Fiero. But to this day, I still don't get why I really liked them.  Dodge Stealth as a close second. I really don't know how this car was in terms of quality or performance. But the lines of the car, especially with the oddball spoiler seemed to be strangely appealing |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 6:43:19 AM EDT
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Anyone who posted in this thread needs to go to a Radwood car show. This year’s in Austin was hands down the best car show I’ve ever attended.
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Posted: 8/2/2020 6:47:45 AM EDT
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Liking my 2002 TL Type S.
It has 102k miles on it, went through all the fluids, belts, tune up. Rebuilt the transmission. Should be good for another 100k. Has 270hp so passing is effortless and get over 25mpg on freeway.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 6:57:52 AM EDT
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I loved my 2000 Chrysler Concorde LXi. I have seen a few over here still running around. Luxury car with sporty handling, nice ride, and plenty of power for a 6 cylinder. The sunroof was great, with no leaks, etc. Picked it up for 9K USD in 2003. Nothing like it, these days, under 50K USD.
I would buy another in a heartbeat if they still made them.  ETA: Never had a lick of trouble with it mechanically or otherwise, which I cannot say for any other vehicle I have ever owned over the last 40 years. Even after my ex- took it to Jiffy Lube instead of the guy I told her to when I was in Kosovo. They filled the power steering reservoir with oil. My guy purged the system, replaced the seals, etc., and it was back on the road without any permanent damage. JL paid the bill with no arguments, too, which was another miracle. 
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Posted: 8/2/2020 6:59:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I know a guy, that converted a Chevy Beretta to RWD using, essentially the entire powertrain from a Buick Grand National. It was/is, just as awesome as you can imagine. It is currently owned by one of the original builders best friends, it mostly sits in a garage but it is still very well maintained and is only brought out to prove a point, to an uneducated blowhard. I have driven it, I loved it so much, I almost bought it! Some "uneducated blowhard" is going to buy that car just to rip the drivetrain out of it for their GN project. I hope they make you watch. 
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Posted: 8/2/2020 10:20:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I loved my 2000 Chrysler Concorde LXi. I have seen a few over here still running around. Luxury car with sporty handling, nice ride, and plenty of power for a 6 cylinder. The sunroof was great, with no leaks, etc. Picked it up for 9K USD in 2003. Nothing like it, these days, under 50K USD. I would buy another in a heartbeat if they still made them. https://www.newcartestdrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2000/12/01concorde.jpg ETA: Never had a lick of trouble with it mechanically or otherwise, which I cannot say for any other vehicle I have ever owned over the last 40 years. Even after my ex- took it to Jiffy Lube instead of the guy I told her to when I was in Kosovo. They filled the power steering reservoir with oil. My guy purged the system, replaced the seals, etc., and it was back on the road without any permanent damage. JL paid the bill with no arguments, too, which was another miracle. My experience was similar to yours, with the exception of a coil pack going bad somewhere along the way, otherwise trouble free. Drove well, plenty of power, and a very nice interior. Mine had the split bench without the full length console making it a six seater in a pinch. We had a third kid after buying it, so it was time for a minivan. |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 10:23:10 AM EDT
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Ford Capri were all over England when I got there. For the lower end of the car market there, they were pretty sporty looking cars...never understood why they didn't do better in the US. I honestly can say I've never even seen one on this side of the pond.
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Posted: 8/2/2020 10:42:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ford Capri were all over England when I got there. For the lower end of the car market there, they were pretty sporty looking cars...never understood why they didn't do better in the US. I honestly can say I've never even seen one on this side of the pond. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/457055/1980-ford-capri-1_jpg-1529742.JPG Muh Capri!!   They were basically the cheap Euro “diet” Mustang, so it probably wouldn’t have done well in the US, unless it was priced FAR lower than the mustang. Most of them were 4-cylinder, and the “powerful” ones were V6. Mine was a mighty 2.3L V6.
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Posted: 8/2/2020 10:43:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ford Capri were all over England when I got there. For the lower end of the car market there, they were pretty sporty looking cars...never understood why they didn't do better in the US. I honestly can say I've never even seen one on this side of the pond. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/457055/1980-ford-capri-1_jpg-1529742.JPG Was there a US version of that platform at all? That rear side window looks vaguely Pinto-esque. |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 10:46:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Was there a US version of that platform at all? That rear side window looks vaguely Pinto-esque. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Ford Capri were all over England when I got there. For the lower end of the car market there, they were pretty sporty looking cars...never understood why they didn't do better in the US. I honestly can say I've never even seen one on this side of the pond. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/457055/1980-ford-capri-1_jpg-1529742.JPG Was there a US version of that platform at all? That rear side window looks vaguely Pinto-esque. I think it was a unique Euro design, based on the Cortina/Taunus platform. |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 10:52:22 AM EDT
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 Isuzu Amigo. |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 10:53:31 AM EDT
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 Attached FileI should have bought one before they became so desirable. Hard to find a nice one for under $25k now. |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 10:54:28 AM EDT
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Any turbo dodge from the 80s. I had 3 of them back in the day. Funnest little fed car ever. Easily nodded to 225hp/300ft lbs of torque. Lol
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Posted: 8/2/2020 10:57:11 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/2/2020 11:00:06 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/2/2020 11:03:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Some "uneducated blowhard" is going to buy that car just to rip the drivetrain out of it for their GN project. I hope they make you watch. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I know a guy, that converted a Chevy Beretta to RWD using, essentially the entire powertrain from a Buick Grand National. It was/is, just as awesome as you can imagine. It is currently owned by one of the original builders best friends, it mostly sits in a garage but it is still very well maintained and is only brought out to prove a point, to an uneducated blowhard. I have driven it, I loved it so much, I almost bought it! Some "uneducated blowhard" is going to buy that car just to rip the drivetrain out of it for their GN project. I hope they make you watch. Lol, highly doubtful! I get the disdain for using the GN components, but those components came out of a totaled GN. Hell, I towed the donor GN to the guys shop! Also, every part was eventually upgraded to performance parts, so no real value to a purist. But, again, I do understand the disdain a bit. I would have never thought to do such swap/build. All I can say, is the final product turned out fucking spectacular.  Really clean looking, like it was meant to be. Everything worked as it should, including the damn A/C. I really wish I had pictures of the damn thing, but this was built before the smart phone era. |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 11:07:26 AM EDT
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Always loved the early 90s Thunderbird Super Coupe version
Age somewhat changes the definition of "nothing" though. No one would have looked at this anymore than we do a minivan, but they're desirable now. 
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Posted: 8/2/2020 11:10:27 AM EDT
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I got my license in 1989 so there are a lot of 80's cars near and dear to my heart.
1985 GLH-T. My first fwd. 4 door, 5 speed 2.2 t1. This was as fun a car as I have ever had and it would give Mustangs and Camaros fits.  Attached File1981 Citation X11. Friends brother had one. 4 speed v6 and a sideways radio. It was damn quick and looked sweet with the cowl bulge. I test drove one and was able to catch rubber in 3 gears.  Attached File1982 Dodge Charger. My friend had this and auticrossed it quite a bit. 2.2l high output engine and 5 speed. It was a fun car to sling around. I can still remember cleaning the carburetor lol.  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 11:12:05 AM EDT
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Thought of a couple others I get the itch for from time to time.
Ford Fairmont. These are basically a fox body Mustang underneath and can be modded as such.  ETA: just noticed the silver Contour SVT in the background. I had one just like it and mentioned it earlier in this thread. This guy has great taste in vehicles! |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 11:14:36 AM EDT
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Dodge Raider. Yes it is the same thing as the Montero, but I have a special attachment to the Dodge version. Would love one that looks like this.
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Posted: 8/2/2020 11:30:18 AM EDT
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Lotsa people need to get their head checked in this thread
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Posted: 8/2/2020 11:38:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Back in the late eighties and early nineties I wanted to pull one of those out of the junkyard bad. There were tons of them in every yard, and most of them looked great. Honestly I don't think I have ever seen one on the road though. The main reason I noticed them in the yard was they had about 80% parts interchange with the vehicle I used to deliver pizzas with, an 88 Yugo. So what was up with those cars? Why so many very nice examples in the junk yard. Back then? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/44791/d453d78a3225dc27144df6cc6cd14e11_jpg-1529265.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/44791/Screenshot_20200801-202730_png-1529266.JPG Fiat x/19 same reason as the fiat spider. You can push it to it's limit,it was a very fun car to drive. I've owned 3 Honestly I don't think I have ever seen one on the road though. The main reason I noticed them in the yard was they had about 80% parts interchange with the vehicle I used to deliver pizzas with, an 88 Yugo. So what was up with those cars? Why so many very nice examples in the junk yard. Back then? They were mechanics cars as well as drivers. To own one means you have to work on it, most couldn't or wouldn't. It was designed by Bertone who designed the Lamborghini countach, Lancia stratos, some Ferrari's. There are Honda k20 conversions out there, a 2000 lb car with a 200 hp upgrade is a load of fun. |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 11:44:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Liking my 2002 TL Type S. It has 102k miles on it, went through all the fluids, belts, tune up. Rebuilt the transmission. Should be good for another 100k. Has 270hp so passing is effortless and get over 25mpg on freeway. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/16302/20200801_151558_jpg-1529632.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/16302/20200801_153409_jpg-1529633.JPG They were and still are good cars minus the transmission which was total crap. I was replacing 1 a day for what seemed forever. They were super easy to replace. 1.5 to 2 hours and on to the next car. |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 11:48:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Liking my 2002 TL Type S. It has 102k miles on it, went through all the fluids, belts, tune up. Rebuilt the transmission. Should be good for another 100k. Has 270hp so passing is effortless and get over 25mpg on freeway. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/16302/20200801_151558_jpg-1529632.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/16302/20200801_153409_jpg-1529633.JPG |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 12:06:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Was there a US version of that platform at all? That rear side window looks vaguely Pinto-esque. Had to go looking, since I was almost sure it had a short run here. They actually sold it through Mercury dealers in the US. From the Capri Club North America: "Capri Club North America (CCNA) is a professionally operated car club dedicated to the 1969-1987 Ford Capri, which was sold around much of the world. The Capri was imported to the United States from Germany and England, and was sold in Mercury dealerships throughout the country. CCNA was founded in 1995 in anticipation of the 30th Anniversary of the birth of the Capri, which was celebrated in 1998. Enthusiasts throughout North America have joined the club and participated in its many events since that time." CCNA (shows "not secure" on my computer) |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 12:15:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think it was a unique Euro design, based on the Cortina/Taunus platform. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Ford Capri were all over England when I got there. For the lower end of the car market there, they were pretty sporty looking cars...never understood why they didn't do better in the US. I honestly can say I've never even seen one on this side of the pond. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/457055/1980-ford-capri-1_jpg-1529742.JPG Was there a US version of that platform at all? That rear side window looks vaguely Pinto-esque. I think it was a unique Euro design, based on the Cortina/Taunus platform. They were imported to the US for a few years. A buddy's mom had a yellow one with a black vinyl top and stick shift V6. It was a cool car. I got to drive it a couple of times. My buddy drove it like a complete maniac. Here's one on bring a trailer: 
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Posted: 8/2/2020 12:19:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think the Volvo 200 series station wagon (technically, a Volvo 245 I guess) is one of the greatest cars ever made.  I loved my old 245, but my buddy still has his 1800 which is very ugly-cool . The inline 5 motor on the 850 wagon was a downright workhorse,and pretty peppy with the turbo |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 12:20:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Muh Capri!! https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/1715/37539.JPG They were basically the cheap Euro "diet" Mustang, so it probably wouldn't have done well in the US, unless it was priced FAR lower than the mustang. Most of them were 4-cylinder, and the "powerful" ones were V6. Mine was a mighty 2.3L V6. That's a great picture!
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Posted: 8/2/2020 12:21:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat's actually kinda badass. 
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Posted: 8/2/2020 12:25:19 PM EDT
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Have always wanted and have even looked for a Pontiac Grand Am GT.
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Posted: 8/2/2020 12:26:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/2/2020 12:27:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's a great picture! Given it's European roots, I believe the correct adjective is "cocky sod" No offense, DK, I think Sir Paul McCartney actually described himself that way as a 'yute. |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 12:46:19 PM EDT
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My old 1985 K-5 Blazer and my 2001 WS6. If I ever get the money I would buy and do a pro-tour WS6 Mullet mobile. Lotto money, a K-5 built for King of the Hammer.
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Posted: 8/2/2020 12:53:39 PM EDT
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I've always had a thing for 914s
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Posted: 8/2/2020 12:58:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Given it's European roots, I believe the correct adjective is "cocky sod" No offense, DK, I think Sir Paul McCartney actually described himself that way as a 'yute. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: That's a great picture! Given it's European roots, I believe the correct adjective is "cocky sod" No offense, DK, I think Sir Paul McCartney actually described himself that way as a 'yute. Eminently fair and reasonable. Those were the days when I was a young and fit infantry sergeant ... so basically invulnerable.
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Posted: 8/2/2020 1:06:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI really like the styling of these,especially these days it would stand out by having a low nose,low belt line and lots of glass. |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 1:14:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I really like the styling of these,especially these days it would stand out by having a low nose,low belt line and lots of glass. Agreed. I always thought those 2nd gen Probes, particularly the GT's, were great looking cars. Still look great, IMO.  |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 1:16:21 PM EDT
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88 Turbo Thunderbird
 Regular Car Reviews: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 1:18:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I really like the styling of these,especially these days it would stand out by having a low nose,low belt line and lots of glass. I still miss flip-up headlights. I know it's just one more thing to break, but I loved them! |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 1:19:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Lotsa people need to get their head checked in this thread These cars will scratch an itch that a Lamborghini won't. The nostalgia itch, would be my guess. Even though I never owned some of the cars I listed, I saw them more, rode in them more, and spent more time wanting them than something like a Countach or Diablo. |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 1:38:36 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 1991 Mitsubishi Montero. Had one in high school. I did some crazy shit in that thing. Thing was a goat. It would go anywhere. They are pretty cheap these days and would make a great overland build. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/73787/IMG_0784_JPG-1529599.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/73787/IMG_8503_JPG-1529600.JPG reminded me of the Dodge Raider/Mitsu Montero  |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 1:40:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: so many fun ones posted. all through HS, i wanted an isuzu impulse: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/26435/impulse_jpg-1529781.JPG Had an 85. Great car, but blew it's transmission. Very expensive to repair. Was fun to drive, although I did enjoy the Concorde more. |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 1:54:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Had to go looking, since I was almost sure it had a short run here. They actually sold it through Mercury dealers in the US. From the Capri Club North America: "Capri Club North America (CCNA) is a professionally operated car club dedicated to the 1969-1987 Ford Capri, which was sold around much of the world. The Capri was imported to the United States from Germany and England, and was sold in Mercury dealerships throughout the country. CCNA was founded in 1995 in anticipation of the 30th Anniversary of the birth of the Capri, which was celebrated in 1998. Enthusiasts throughout North America have joined the club and participated in its many events since that time." CCNA (shows "not secure" on my computer) Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Was there a US version of that platform at all? That rear side window looks vaguely Pinto-esque. Had to go looking, since I was almost sure it had a short run here. They actually sold it through Mercury dealers in the US. From the Capri Club North America: "Capri Club North America (CCNA) is a professionally operated car club dedicated to the 1969-1987 Ford Capri, which was sold around much of the world. The Capri was imported to the United States from Germany and England, and was sold in Mercury dealerships throughout the country. CCNA was founded in 1995 in anticipation of the 30th Anniversary of the birth of the Capri, which was celebrated in 1998. Enthusiasts throughout North America have joined the club and participated in its many events since that time." CCNA (shows "not secure" on my computer) I thought the 1979-mid 80s Mercury Capri was essentially a Mustang with slightly different fenders. I always thought the Mercury Capri was a lot nicer looking than the Mustangs, with those wider fenders.  |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 1:55:55 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Have always wanted and have even looked for a Pontiac Grand Am GT. I still see a quite a few Grand Am/Prix in my area. |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 2:05:13 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I still see a quite a few Grand Am/Prix in my area. Our son inherited our 2004 Olds Alero when he turned 16 last year. It's north of 290k miles now, nearly 300k. Still a reliable car that he drives every day. I notice how many of these (Grand Am / Alero) I still see on the road, compared to other domestics from the same time frame. For a car that was an economy car out of the gate, ours has been supremely reliable and low maintenance. Wife bought it in 2005 with a handful of miles on it. |
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Posted: 8/2/2020 2:21:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/86/02/e3/8602e3f54a9c6481700b10492f57bb2e.jpg Had one just like this, I miss that truck |
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