Its going to be a while but:
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March 16, 2011 3:28 p.m. Rusted_Busted_Spit Dork
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March 16, 2011 4:26 p.m. Keith SuperDork
ddavidv wrote:
Hyundai Pony pickup
The Pony was sold new in Canada. Best selling car in the country in 1984. And there are almost none left at all.
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March 16, 2011 5:14 p.m. wlkelley3 Dork
SlickDizzy wrote:
wlkelley3 wrote:
This is amazingly similiar to the Opel Manta. GM did a some badge engineering between Opel and Isuzu. Still cool though.
Believe it or not, the 117 was actually designed by Italdesign/Giugiaro before GM bought a stake in Isuzu. It is also a substantially bigger car than a Manta.
Cool. Never seen the Isuzu before. Just stating that the lines are similiar to a Manta A. Not saying that's a bad thing. I have an Opel. And there are several cars that look like sold in America but the Euro/Asia version is usually better. Like the Sunbeam Talbot that someone else posted looks an awful lot like an old Dodge Omni/Plymouth Horizon. But again probably better drivetrain and maybe a bit larger.
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March 16, 2011 5:20 p.m. 93EXCivic SuperDork
MG Metro Turbo
MG Metro 6R4
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March 16, 2011 5:30 p.m. monark192 Reader
More MG goodness
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March 16, 2011 5:32 p.m. monark192 Reader
And if we can wait a few more years
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March 16, 2011 6:04 p.m. oldeskewltoy Reader
SlickDizzy wrote:
Here's what I have thought of so far.
Isuzu 117 Coupe (1968-81)
That Isuzu reminded me of something.......
A Fiat Dino coupe
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March 16, 2011 6:09 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork
Surprised only one person mentioned the Lancia. Thought it's rally credentials would have won it hearts here.
there is also this gem from Fiat. The Strade TC 130. Take a regular humble Strade with all of 80hp, hand it over to your abarth division for a twin cam and some suspension and body work.. and you get a hot hatch with 130hp to go GTi hunting..
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March 16, 2011 6:16 p.m. Apexcarver SuperDork
Lotus excel
Ford Cortina
Ford Falcon (similar to fairmont, so mustang goodies should fit)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SEAT 1430
the UMM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMM_%28Uni%C3%A3o_Metalo-Mec%C3%A2nica%29
SAAB 600 (rebadged lancia)
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March 16, 2011 6:21 p.m. Apexcarver SuperDork
Seriously, you know you wanna try to get a reliant robin
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March 16, 2011 6:39 p.m. Apexcarver SuperDork
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evante small beans, but could be cool
Talbot Sunbeam Lotus
Reliant Scimitar
Different Reliant Scimitar
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March 16, 2011 6:48 p.m. Keith SuperDork
Apexcarver wrote:
Ford Falcon (similar to fairmont, so mustang goodies should fit)
Man, Australia had some good looking cars in the 80s. Sigh.
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March 16, 2011 7:06 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork
The Z1 might be old enough too.. just imagine cruising the beach with the doors rolled down into the body
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March 16, 2011 7:10 p.m. Apexcarver SuperDork
different track
Suzuki Fronte coupe
Mitsubishi Minica Skipper
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March 16, 2011 7:43 p.m. Lugnut HalfDork
As I put in the other thread, I really love the Volvo 480. First year models are now old enough.
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March 16, 2011 8:04 p.m. Jay SuperDork
mad_machine wrote:
The Z1 might be old enough too.. just imagine cruising the beach with the doors rolled down into the body
I used to occasionally see one of those around London, Ontario when I lived there. I have never seen one here in Germany. Go figure.
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March 16, 2011 9:47 p.m. AquaHusky Reader
I'm with monark there.
But, you guys hit the few cars on my list. I especially want the Chevette HSR and the Bellette GT-R.
Edit to add: 1st gen Mazda 626 Montrose
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March 16, 2011 10:33 p.m. Keith SuperDork
Apexcarver wrote:
Mitsubishi Minica Skipper
Anyone else see the resemblance? I don't think I've even seen a Sud since the mid-80's, but this still jumped out at me.
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March 16, 2011 11:41 p.m. TR8owner Reader
In reply to SlickDizzy:
Easy one for me. 1967-68 Renault R8 Gordini. Rear engined 1300cc SOHC with twin webers.
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March 17, 2011 3:08 a.m. Merc New Reader
Lancer EVO 1,2 and 3
Ford Sierra Cosworth
Nissan Silvia
Honda Beat, what the DelSol should have been in larger scale.
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March 17, 2011 7:08 a.m. Luke SuperDork
Keith wrote:
Apexcarver wrote:
Ford Falcon (similar to fairmont, so mustang goodies should fit)
Man, Australia had some good looking cars in the 80s. Sigh.
If you were to actually bother importing an 80s Falcon from Australia...
Special edition Dick Johnson GrandPrix Turbo
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Also, somehow the Isuzu 117 pulls off 'swoopy Italian coupe' better than the Fiat Dino.
