Cool Looking Motors!

[euroslap]

I thought I'd put a flip side on the Horrible Motors thread and see what you guys rate as cool. As before doesn't matter if it's retro as you like it or up to date current, anything cool.

I'll start off with a random one I've always liked...

http://peacetek.net/saab-900cv/saab-900cv-1988-turbo-lr.jpg

http://image.motortrend.com/f/9510858/112_0702_12z+1987_saab_9000_turbo+engine_view.jpg


:D

[Audi A4 Lover]

Hmmmm, well Id have to go for one of these (it just happens to be mine...hehehehe)
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/1959/photo00443sc4.jpg



Or one of these....

http://damox.com/cars/wallpaper/Delorean/1981_Delorean_DMC12.jpg

[euroslap]

Back to the Future, Delorian's are well cool! :D

Oh and your MGB Roadster's not bad either. ;)

[kite]

I'm not really a Fezza fan but this one does it for me....

[euroslap]

The Fez is absolutely gorgeous. I know this'll probably go down like a Sh?t Sandwich on here but I've always loved these...

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/new/220866.jpg

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/new/220872.jpg

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/new/220876.jpg

Roll on the Abuse! :biglaugh:

[Audi A4 Lover]

Sadly they can be a bit 'chav-tastic' these days, but in their prime, they were a cooool car!

Ford escort RS Cosworth

http://www.wrc-cosworth.org/pics/pics5/carl1.jpg

[euroslap]

Real Escort Cossie's can't ever be described as Chav Tastic, the Chavs filler a Cheap fibreglass bodykit onto an XR3i and think they've got you fooled but to the trained eye you can spot a real or fake one straight off. An absolutely glorious motor and if you know my stance on Ford in general you'll realise this is a big compliment. ;)

[philla4tdi]

gotta put one of these in the dream garage....

http://estb.msn.com/i/9C/9F6AF92EA291396C4774699852EB.jpg

always loved them!:Blush:

[euroslap]

There's a guy on here that's got a 2.5 Evo Version. :D

http://www.mercedesclasicos.com/modelos/1982_Mercedes_190E/Mercedes_190E_Evolution.jpg

[philla4tdi]

There's a guy on here that's got a 2.5 Evo Version. :D

http://www.mercedesclasicos.com/modelos/1982_Mercedes_190E/Mercedes_190E_Evolution.jpg


:yikes::yikes::yikes:

[smokey0123]

gotta put one of these in the dream garage....

http://estb.msn.com/i/9C/9F6AF92EA291396C4774699852EB.jpg

always loved them!:Blush:

Another vote for the 190E 2.5-16 cosworth ;)
Also owned an e30 318i (with a 2.5 lump in it) not that long ago :D

[k9max]

Sad as it is, I wouldn't mind one of these...

[MalcQV]

Sad as it is, I wouldn't mind one of these...

No it is not sad. I was only thinking last night how I would ove to won one again. I suppose it is because it was my first car. A 1600L in dark blue with a white (yes white) vinyl roof, 8 spoke chrome wheels and BF Goodrich Radial T/A's. I later slotted a 2.0 Pinto OHC in.

Anyway getting a little real. My four favourite cars.

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/holden2/cars/Mondial/images/DSCF0875.JPG

Ferrari Mondial

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f0/Ferrari_F355_Coup%C3%A9.jpg

F355

http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/389591/Ferrari%20288%20GTO%20%281%29.jpg

The Stunning 288GTO

http://www.getfrank.co.nz/assets/images/Halfwidth/NewFolder/audi3.jpg


The RS4

[NickPicks]

For me, it's got to be:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Lancia_Delta_Integrale_Evo_2_IMG_9403.jpg/800px-Lancia_Delta_Integrale_Evo_2_IMG_9403.jpg

The Lancia Delta HF Integrale. The most sucessful WRC car ever.

I always wanted one of these, but I had to make do with the FWD HF Turbo instead. It was still a great car (until it rusted to bits)

[euroslap]

Is that an Evo 2 or 3, I've always wanted one of them aswell but have always been put off by rust and reliability stories. Very Cool.

http://www.roadragegraphics.com/images/1969dodge_charger.jpg

How about this for Cool? :D

[euroslap]

You've gotta Love these aswell...

http://www.carprices24.com/cars/ford/mustang-fastback/mustang-fastback-3.jpg

[MalcQV]

The above two makes six for me. Then there is a 911...

I have driven and been in a 1970 Charger as some will know. Fantastic motors.

[euroslap]

I have driven and been in a 1970 Charger as some will know. Fantastic motors.


I'm sooo jealous!!! :p

[Hex69]

Mr Bond's DB5....


http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/TorqueOmata505.jpg

or an E-Type...

http://www.greatescapecars.co.uk/images/library/files/JaguarEtypeV12pic4.jpg

[euroslap]

Mr Bond's DB5....


http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/TorqueOmata505.jpg

or an E-Type...

http://www.greatescapecars.co.uk/images/library/files/JaguarEtypeV12pic4.jpg


I think the Mods might get their knickers in a twist posting porn like this!!! :D

[euroslap]

http://www.tjrubley.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/dsc_0001-2.jpg

:D

[bora(ing) nick]

I give you the shelbt GT 500....

I like both the old shape and the new KR

[euroslap]

The new Mustangs look well cool and for the price they're absolutely awesome. Trouble is I don't think I could ever bring myself to buying a new American motor. :o

[MalcQV]

The new Mustangs look weel cool and for the price they're absolutely awesome. Trouble is I don't think I could ever bring myself to buying a new motor.

[paul b]

There is nothing more cool than this.

http://www.tuttogratis.it/img/fotogallery/7/187/ferrari_248_f1_04.jpg

Paul

[euroslap]

What about this? ;)

http://www.grandprix.com/jpeg/misc/2006mclaren1-lg.jpg

[Hex69]

There is nothing more cool than this.

http://www.tuttogratis.it/img/fotogallery/7/187/ferrari_248_f1_04.jpg

Paul

No?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2094/2288867132_bc23a008f6.jpg

[euroslap]

http://www.karting1.co.uk/pics/lewis-hamilton/lewis-hamilton-karting-1.jpg

Anybody recognise the driver?

[paul b]

What about this? ;)

http://www.grandprix.com/jpeg/misc/2006mclaren1-lg.jpg

On yer bike! :biglaugh:


No?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2094/2288867132_bc23a008f6.jpg

Ahh, those cars had nothing but turbos for power back then. Get modern young Hexagonal one, with N/A power. :approve:

Paul :p

[paul b]

http://www.karting1.co.uk/pics/lewis-hamilton/lewis-hamilton-karting-1.jpg

Anybody recognise the driver?
This one's better. :p

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa124/f1fanatics/karting.jpg

Paul

[Sam]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e5/Lotus_77_Sears_Point.jpg

My first ever Scalextric set featured a JPS - it's held a soft spot ever since.

[euroslap]

Bloody Fez Head!:p

Aimed at Paul B, MyCar beat me to it!

[paul b]

Bloody Fez Head!:p

Aimed at Paul B, MyCar beat me to it!
Just need Malc to come along now. :p

Paul

[euroslap]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e5/Lotus_77_Sears_Point.jpg

My first ever Scalextric set featured a JPS - it's held a soft spot ever since.


I had that Scalextric set when I was little too, it had some weird six wheeled F1 car in the set aswell but I can't remember what it was. :confused:

[paul b]

I had that Scalextric set when I was little too, it had some weird six wheeled F1 car in the set aswell but I can't remember what it was. :confused:
Tyrrell of some sort. Sir Jackie Stewart made it popular.

Paul

[euroslap]

It was one of these..
http://www.diecasts.biz/images/M/F1/436_820699.jpg

Not one of these..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2080/2239124463_626c65ede9.jpg?v=0

It was a Williams apparently.

[paul b]

Ahh right you are.

The Williams was pants!

Paul

[euroslap]

http://www.anthonymcgrath.co.uk/images/vehicles/rs500_01.jpg

[euroslap]

Ahh right you are.

The Williams was pants!

Paul

Personally I think they both look pretty pants. :biglaugh:

[Hex69]

On yer bike! :biglaugh:



Ahh, those cars had nothing but turbos for power back then. Get modern young Hexagonal one, with N/A power. :approve:

Paul :p

Says he, with 3 turbos to his name....:p

[paul b]

:banghead: You got me there!

However, I have three turbos that shall not be going round Silverstone. ;)

Paul

[omegadirective]

Still have a bit soft spot for this car:

http://www.allvehicles.co.uk/991.jpg


I also like this :D:

http://www.infoaddict.com/fileadmin/Images/Cars/aston_martin_vanquish.jpg

And finally I really do like:

http://www.bluechipcars.co.uk/images/range-rover-sport-1.jpg

[paul b]

Nick I cannot see your first image. :(

The Aston is gorgeous... :approve:

But the RR, you'd have to be a drug dealer to own a black one like that. :biglaugh:

Paul

[omegadirective]

Nick I cannot see your first image. :(

The Aston is gorgeous... :approve:

But the RR, you'd have to be a drug dealer to own a black one like that. :biglaugh:

Paul


I'll find another pic. I think the bandwidth for the website has run out. :(

Either a drug dealer or Bond! :)

[paul b]

I'll find another pic. I think the bandwidth for the website has run out. :(

Either a drug dealer or Bond! :)
What I have never understood... is why have an Impreza when you can have a Supra?

http://www.import-heaven.net/images/specs/toyota_supra_turbo_06.jpg

Or an S2000?

http://www.freefoto.com/images/29/12/29_12_3---Honda-S2000_web.jpg

Paul

[omegadirective]

What I have never understood... is why have an Impreza when you can have a Supra?

http://www.import-heaven.net/images/specs/toyota_supra_turbo_06.jpg

Or an S2000?

http://www.freefoto.com/images/29/12/29_12_3---Honda-S2000_web.jpg

Paul


I'd have an Impreza over a Supra, but I have to say, the S2000 is tempting.

Still, I like my S3! :)

[paul b]

Nothing beats VAG! :biglaugh:

This might sound odd coming from a 47 year old... but I love these!

http://media.canada.com/267c54bd-63f5-4113-9b72-08e5f2aaa7c2/exige.jpg

Paul

[Sam]

I'll play;

Brabus SV12S (CL 600)

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2007/2007-Brabus-SV12-S-Biturbo-Coupe-based-on-Mercedes-Benz-CL-600-Rear-Angle-1280x960.jpg

356(A) Speedster

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/Porsche_Speedster.jpg

[RichardCranium]

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/richb9/Audi_R8.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/richb9/14-1957-410_superamerica_m.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/richb9/1967-Shelby-Mustang-GT350-black-whi.jpg

[philla4tdi]

got to have one of these somewhere, even tho its french:p
http://www.playtoymotorsport.com/images/peugeot205gti_header.jpg

just looked over the other cars in this thread and feel silly!
still love little cars... trying to find a picture of a mario cart! will that count?

http://www.nintendo.com.au/ngmcontent/Image/Wii_Mario_Kart_Wii_Mario_ch.jpg

[smokey0123]

http://www.playtoymotorsport.com/images/peugeot205gti_header.jpg



The horrible cars tread is the other 1 :biglaugh:

[Hex69]

got to have one of these somewhere, even tho its french:p
http://www.playtoymotorsport.com/images/peugeot205gti_header.jpg



Not that 205, this one..

http://www.specialstages.com/acatalog/rwspeugeot_web.jpg

[MalcQV]

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2008/01/ferrari_f2008.jpg

There you go Paul.
Nice to see a bit of old American muscle making it too.

I forgot about the S2000 aswell :beerchug:

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/holden2/index_files/DSCF0333_Large.gif

[Ben]

Is that an Evo 2 or 3, I've always wanted one of them aswell but have always been put off by rust and reliability stories. Very Cool.

http://www.roadragegraphics.com/images/1969dodge_charger.jpg

How about this for Cool? :D


The above two makes six for me. Then there is a 911...

I have driven and been in a 1970 Charger as some will know. Fantastic motors.


I'm sooo jealous!!! :p

This is cool:cool::approve:

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb105/golfmk5gttdi/wedding/DSC01824.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb105/golfmk5gttdi/wedding/23052008264.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbM19X1aG-s
my wedding transport.

[euroslap]

This is cool:cool::approve:

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb105/golfmk5gttdi/wedding/DSC01824.jpg


my wedding transport.

Very strange but still rather Pimp Doggin! :D

[Ben]

Very strange but still rather Pimp Doggin! :D


is that a complement?

[euroslap]

is that a complement?

Very much so, never seen a Dukes of Hazard style wedding car before. :approve:

[Ben]

Very much so, never seen a Dukes of Hazard style wedding car before. :approve:

was lucky to get that one

http://www.moparuk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20483&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

[euroslap]

Sounded like a nightmare but at least you got there in the end. :beerchug:

[omegadirective]

Some more beauts! :)

http://www.ssip.net/upload/porsche-997-turbo-side-3_190.jpg

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/editorial_images/mercedes_clk55_black_edition_amg.jpg

[euroslap]

It's another Beemer yes but how could you not love a 1602?

http://i3.tinypic.com/vzfr6f.jpg

:o

[NickPicks]

I also give you the second car I ever owned:

http://www.imps4ever.info/family/stiletto/r61805_sunbeam_stiletto.jpg

This one looks like the front needs lowering - mine was lower than that, or it might be accellerating hard.

[euroslap]

I saw one of these on the TV the other day with a gorgeous two tone paint job, it was a proper anorak that owned it but a beutiful car nontheless. ;)

[audipersempre]

Still have not worked out how to post pictuers but the BMW 8 series.

Super cool :beerchug:

Sorry it's another of the enemies cars :Blush2:

[euroslap]

Still have not worked out how to post pictuers but the BMW 8 series.

Super cool :beerchug:

Sorry it's another of the enemies cars :Blush2:


Just find a picture on the net, right click, copy and paste. ;)

[Sam]

This one looks like the front needs lowering - mine was lower than that, or it might be accellerating hard.

I doubt it's accelerating hard :biglaugh:

Probably on its way back from the local shop with a boot full of potatoes ;)


Still have not worked out how to post pictuers

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5780

If they're online already, just copy the picture's location (right click it, select copy location) then click the picture button http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/applied/editor/insertimage.gif and paste the location.

[euroslap]

I doubt it's accelerating hard :biglaugh:

Probably on its way back from the local shop with a boot full of potatoes ;)


Boot's at the front. ;)

[Sam]

Boot's at the front. ;)

....hence the ;)

[audipersempre]

http://www.carstyling.ru/resources/classic/90bmw_850.jpg

Got it! Thanks.

[MalcQV]

I like the 8 series too and now the 911 has made it. My dream garage is running out of space quickly. Guess I will have to dream bigger :p

[euroslap]

http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2007/11/23/mclaren-slr-722-edition_54.jpg

:D

[RichardCranium]

http://www.diseno-art.com/images/Alfa-Romeo-8C-Competizione.jpg

http://www.hot-cars.org/images/McLarenF1.jpg

[euroslap]

I've got to throw the XJ220 out there! :D
http://www.resimler-im.com/data/media/1038/Jaguar_XJ220_Pininfarina3.jpg

The McLaren and Alfa are awesome too!

[audipersempre]

Did anyone put Lamborghini in yet? It is Audi after all :D

Here is the best photograph I could find to show off those exquisite Lambo wheels................

http://photocarsonline.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/ferrari-and-lamborghini-babes.jpg

[euroslap]

Did anyone put Lamborghini in yet? It is Audi after all :D

Here is the best photograph I could find to show off those exquisite Lambo wheels................

http://photocarsonline.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/ferrari-and-lamborghini-babes.jpg

What Lambo?

[Hex69]

What Lambo?

What wheels? :D

[paul b]

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2008/01/ferrari_f2008.jpg

There you go Paul.
Schumi's was of course better old bean. :p


It's another Beemer yes but how could you not love a 1602?

http://i3.tinypic.com/vzfr6f.jpg

:o
It's hideous.


What wheels? :D
What Audi? :D

[euroslap]

Should have known it'd get your back up Senior Donkey, you really are anti BM aren't you? :biglaugh:

[euroslap]

How does this grab you?

http://www.strikeengine.com/technical_information/BMW-M3-CSL-side.jpg

:p

[paul b]

Should have known it'd get your back up Senior Donkey, you really are anti BM aren't you? :biglaugh:
Me? Nahhhh! :p

They're all I've ever wanted. :puke:

Senior Donkey

[paul b]

How does this grab you?

http://www.strikeengine.com/technical_information/BMW-M3-CSL-side.jpg

:p
Overagressive, stupid grilles on the wings... just looks like a "chavved" Corsa! :p

Senior Donkey

[philla4tdi]

anyone? or just me?

http://www.mfdhk.com/aerokit/TOYOTA/Toyota_kit_photos/Toyota_mr2__tailight01.jpg

[euroslap]

I hope it's just you! :biglaugh:

[euroslap]

Overagressive, stupid grilles on the wings... just looks like a "chavved" Corsa! :p

Senior Donkey

So you don't like it? How about this?

http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/T/S/2007_BMW_M6_conv.JPG



Just pullin your chain, I can't stand M6's or M3's (except the old ones I posted earlier)!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/sxlova07/misc/smiley-rofl.gif

[philla4tdi]

I hope it's just you! :biglaugh:

thems fightin' words!:booty: how can you not like it a little? a nice black one with those mad wings, i think that is so smooth! cant find a decent picture of one with out a stupid exhaust or a proper over the top spoiler, once again, the chav taketh over.

[euroslap]

thems fightin' words!:booty: how can you not like it a little? a nice black one with those mad wings, i think that is so smooth! cant find a decent picture of one with out a stupid exhaust or a proper over the top spoiler, once again, the chav taketh over.

One of my good mates used to have a black turbo, it had the hardest back breaking suspension ever and had a very bad habit of hanging it's tail out just when you didn't want it to (hence the nickname "widowmaker"). No I'm not very fond of them.
http://www.clipartof.com/images/thumbnail/1132.gif (http://www.clipartof.com/details/emoticon/1132.html)

[euroslap]

How's this?

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1105/1386360552_bf4ba44094.jpg?v=0

Must admit if it got me one of them sitting on the quarter I'd be all for it! :D

[philla4tdi]

One of my good mates used to have a black turbo, it had the hardest back breaking suspension ever and had a very bad habit of hanging it's tail out just when you didn't want it to (hence the nickname "widowmaker"). No I'm not very fond of them.
http://www.clipartof.com/images/thumbnail/1132.gif (http://www.clipartof.com/details/emoticon/1132.html)

fairy muff, i have never had anything to do with one ever, but passed one every day on the bus to school for 5 years and thought it was the nuts! just leave it in the back of the garage, under a sheet, and dont tell any one you got it, but you got to have one in there....

:stooges:

[philla4tdi]

How's this?

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1105/1386360552_bf4ba44094.jpg?v=0

Must admit if it got me one of them sitting on the quarter I'd be all for it! :D

see what i mean about the spoiler!?!?!?!? soooo unnecessary!

[euroslap]

see what i mean about the spoiler!?!?!?!? soooo unnecessary!

As I said, I'd sell out for the Asian Babe! :p

[stuart]

What do I buy next;)

[euroslap]

Is it an S or an RS6? Either way I'd have the Audi over the Aston, if you'd ever taken an Aston apart you'd realise you're paying £100,000 for a reshelled Mondeo! :D

V10 or V10 twin turbo what's the difference? Flash G?t!

[philla4tdi]

What do I buy next;)

pah!:p
my next car will be a 900cc fiesta if my money keeps getting more worthless!

[stuart]

Is it an S or an RS6? Either way I'd have the Audi over the Aston, if you'd ever taken an Aston apart you'd realise you're paying £100,000 for a reshelled Mondeo! :D

V10 or V10 twin turbo what's the difference? Flash G?t!

Audi S8 5.2 V10 or DB9 :D

[euroslap]

In that case then I'd say S8 but if it was me I'd have the new RS6. :D

[Hex69]

audi S8 5.2 V10 Or Db9 :d

db9s ;)

[euroslap]

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Ducati%20998R%2002%20%204.jpg

:D

[Hex69]

http://digilander.libero.it/gipp1/easy-rider/easy-rider.jpg
:biglaugh:

[euroslap]

http://digilander.libero.it/gipp1/easy-rider/easy-rider.jpg
:biglaugh:

Born to be Wild or what?

[euroslap]

I used to have one of these...

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s10/maximus1300/Ninja/DSC00565.jpg

:D

[RichardCranium]

http://s2.desktopmachine.com/pics/Camaro_Concept-SS-02_1024x768.jpg

[Hex69]

I used to have one of these...

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s10/maximus1300/Ninja/DSC00565.jpg

:D

then one of these :banned: :D

[Ben]

I also give you the second car I ever owned:

http://www.imps4ever.info/family/stiletto/r61805_sunbeam_stiletto.jpg

This one looks like the front needs lowering - mine was lower than that, or it might be accellerating hard.

Its OLIVER

[euroslap]

You're not Anti Bike are you? What's wrong with you? http://www.clipartof.com/images/thumbnail/1901.gif (http://www.clipartof.com/details/emoticon/1901.html)

[Hex69]

Its OLIVER

http://file037b.bebo.com/7/large/2007/11/06/17/4290781004a6037389733l.jpg

[paul b]

It's a car forum!!!!

And before you say I'm not anti-bikes... I've had quite a few...


if you'd ever taken an Aston apart you'd realise you're paying £100,000 for a reshelled Mondeo! :D
In other words an X-Type? :D

Paul

[euroslap]

It's a car forum!!!!

And before you say I'm not anti-bikes... I've had quite a few...


In other words an X-Type? :D

Paul

Yeerp, streamlined X-Type!

The threads called Cool Looking Motors and doesn't quote how many wheels. :p

[Col]

Just scanned through all eleven pages of this thread and the coolest car in it is the MK2 Golf.

I really really need one !

[euroslap]

The Golf Rallye is a beautiful Motor.

http://www.bilforumet.no/attachments/golf-ii/5203d1043391937-golf-rallye-gti-inter2001-31.jpg
Shame about the Cheesy windscreen sticker but otherwise Awesome!
:D

[STEWY L]

I also give you the second car I ever owned:

http://www.imps4ever.info/family/stiletto/r61805_sunbeam_stiletto.jpg

This one looks like the front needs lowering - mine was lower than that, or it might be accellerating hard.
they were originally produced lower but apparently the front side lights were too low to meet the regulations. it was cheaper for them to jack it up
rather than re jig the presses and change the front panel.
my dad had three of them - bless him .

[euroslap]

they were originally produced lower but apparently the front side lights were too low to meet the regulations. it was cheaper for them to jack it up
rather than re jig the presses and change the front panel.
my dad had three of them - bless him .


They don't make 'em like they used to! :biglaugh:

[STEWY L]

They don't make 'em like they used to! :biglaugh:
they had a colostomy bag in the front for a washer bottle:D

[MalcQV]

anyone? or just me?

http://www.mfdhk.com/aerokit/TOYOTA/Toyota_kit_photos/Toyota_mr2__tailight01.jpg

In standard form I like, however...


How's this?

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1105/1386360552_bf4ba44094.jpg?v=0

Must admit if it got me one of them sitting on the quarter I'd be all for it! :D

The car is horrendous.


Paul B, I have no favouritism over F1 drivers just the cars they drive. Schuey was a very, very good driver but did get upto one ore two tricks in his time, but as he drove for Ferrari for most his career he gets a http://www.windowsguide.org/forum/images/smilies/party-smiley-048.gif

[euroslap]

In standard form I like, however...
The car is horrendous.


The Kitted MR2 was a mickey take. Please don't take this as my taste in cars, I'll cry!:(:(

It's everything I hate about car modification all rolled into one!!!

Bar the Asian Babe. ;)

[MalcQV]

The Kitted MR2 was a mickey take. Please don't take this as my taste in cars, I'll cry!:(:(

It's everything I hate about car modification all rolled into one!!!

Bar the Asian Babe. ;)


http://www.windowsguide.org/forum/images/smilies/smoker.gif I was worried for a minute :p

[euroslap]

I think you would make a good politician Malc, taking things out of context and then hitting people with it! Ouch! :p

[MalcQV]

I think you would make a good politician Malc, taking things out of context and then hitting people with it! Ouch! :p

http://www.windowsguide.org/forum/images/smilies/yes.gif
http://www.windowsguide.org/forum/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

[NickPicks]

It's OLIVER

Who?


they were originally produced lower but apparently the front side lights were too low to meet the regulations. it was cheaper for them to jack it up rather than re jig the presses and change the front panel.
my dad had three of them - bless him .

That's right, the prototypes were lower. After a while, they lowered them again and sorted out the horrendous positive camber.

I had 2 - An Imp and then a Stiletto. You could call it three if you count the one I bought for spare parts.



they had a colostomy bag in the front for a washer bottle:D

I'd forgotten about that! I did swap mine for a proper washer bottle with a washer pump to replace the push bulb on the dashboard (and I put twin speed windscreen wipers aswell)

On the whole, it was a great car for me to drive and learn about how cars work (and how to tailslide around corners!)

[MalcQV]

Who?


Oliver - Richard Hammond's car - Top Gear.
http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=TfRfj6FkfYg&feature=PlayList&p=46BFE5BBAB4966B8&index=1

[euroslap]

Just thought of one that really needs to be in here!
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Morris_Mini-Minor_1967.jpg/800px-Morris_Mini-Minor_1967.jpg

:D

[hongkongstuey]

my all time favourites are

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/Ford_RS200.jpg
http://www.idlonline.de/fotos/autostadt_wolfsburg_2005/audi_sport_quattro_1984_seite_hq.jpg
http://www.desktopcar.net/wallpaper/5613-2/Holden_Efijy_101.jpg
http://www.alpinaaustralia.com.au/gallery/e21/images/Alpina004_1.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-11/1103748/CSI04.jpg

hope its not too bmw heavy but they are legendary cars :biglaugh:

[Hex69]

http://www.auta112.cz/imgs/Lancia-Stratos-HF-Group-4.jpg

[euroslap]

911 GT1...
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/Porsche_911_GT1_'98_-25.jpg

[euroslap]

Marcos Mantis Spider...
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1082/571857209_ae77d61653.jpg?v=0

[RichardCranium]

Just thought of one that really needs to be in here!
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Morris_Mini-Minor_1967.jpg/800px-Morris_Mini-Minor_1967.jpg

:D


Most definitely. I've had 3 of them in my yoof. All great cars. last one was a 1275cc cooper

The Lancia Stratos is pretty effin cool too, and the quattro swb

[MalcQV]

Just thought of one that really needs to be in here!
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Morris_Mini-Minor_1967.jpg/800px-Morris_Mini-Minor_1967.jpg

:D

Uber cool. My Pa has one and is more than willing to let me have it (for a price of course). Mrs QV has put her foot down though :(

[euroslap]

Uber cool. My Pa has one and is more than willing to let me have it (for a price of course). Mrs QV has put her foot down though :(


How Much? ;)

[MalcQV]

How Much? ;)
http://www.windowsguide.org/forum/images/smilies/hmmm.gifhttp://www.windowsguide.org/forum/images/smilies/lipsrsealed2.gif

[Col]

I gave mine away to the scrapman two years ago (Boo-Hoo) having owned it for almost 20 years !! It did sit and rot in the garden for the last 10 of those years.

Here are the last few shots of her, just before she went on the back of the lorry...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/colin__/Mini/P2110004.jpg

Me and the kids watching the scrap man strap her down.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/colin__/Mini/P2110008.jpg

Last look at the inside

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/colin__/Mini/P2110009.jpg

Going....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/colin__/Mini/P2110018.jpg

Gone.... (the last ever time I saw her).... I'm wellin up now at the memory of it :crying:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/colin__/Mini/P2110019.jpg


A very very sad day.
The coolest car I ever had even more so than my MK1 Golf. Keen viewers will note that my Mini was wearing ATS cups as fitted to lots of VW stock !

[euroslap]

http://www.mel-lambert.com/Ruskin/Artwork/Images/Mike_Etheridge/Bromley_Pageant_1205/03Bottom/AC_Cobra02_650px.jpg

http://www.constructorscarclub.org.nz/Resources/Lotus-7-Rep-Peverill4.jpg

Was your's a 1380 Col? :D

[Col]

Nope, just a humble 1275 but I had an Oselli inlet, LCB ex manifold, RC40 exhaust and a re-needled carb.

It used to really shift up to about 60mph then it was useless. It would also out handle almost anything as well. You can't really tell from the pics but it was lowered about 2" (done by cutting the metal trumpets down LOL), had 1" spacers along with the wider rubber.

As a result I ended up having to change a wear bearing or balljoint about once a month when I used it !!

[euroslap]

I bought an original 1960 Mk1 850 Super Deluxe that was rotten as a pear with the full intention of restoring. It turned it was that far gone I just sold it on. Would have been worth a small fortune restored. I also nearly died in one of the very last Coopers , we found out they don't fair to well against stationary Merc. 300E's, especially when fitted with a Webasto Roof.

:o

[STEWY L]

this was my first car,i got it in 1971, it was a 1953 mg magnet.
wish i still had it. mine was black,leather seats and a real,proper walnut dash with green lighting.
http://www.classiccarportraits.co.uk/pages/MagnetteZA5356.htm
happy days,( "gold seal engine,--twin su's )
stewy.

[euroslap]

The Old Man had one of these.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b8/MG_Midget.JPG

:D

[STEWY L]

and how many of us wish we had one today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[euroslap]

and how many of us wish we had one today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wouldn't bet on a large ammount. :biglaugh:

I don't think the Old Man would fit in one today.

[STEWY L]

trying to find a pic of a triumph tr6.
just loved them, sort of air force blue was my fav colour,
just can't find a pic to post!!!!!!!!!!!!
wish i knew what i was doing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[euroslap]

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-stuv/Triumph-TR6-blue-da-nf.jpg

Close? :D

[STEWY L]

IN ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT.
thanks for that,
stewy.

[STEWY L]

oh no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i meant the right hand drive version!
hated those lefty things!!!!!!he he he ,ha ha ha .

[euroslap]

MGA's and Austin Healey 3000's are amongst my favourites. ;)
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/wdmgcc/members%20cars/PhilW58mga.JPG
http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news/14209/Austin-Healey_3000-L.jpg

[STEWY L]

yep, can't argue,in fact agree.
i liked the daimlar dart, and the original sunbeam tiger.
"these folk today"-------------
thanks for your company, euro, but she's up there, screaming for attention.
a mans got to do what a mans got to do, and flipping work tomorrow,
thanks pal,great pics,
stewy.

[euroslap]

yep, can't argue,in fact agree.
i liked the daimlar dart, and the original sunbeam tiger.
"these folk today"-------------
thanks for your company, euro, but she's up there, screaming for attention.
a mans got to do what a mans got to do, and flipping work tomorrow,
thanks pal,great pics,
stewy.

I'm ready for bed aswell. Most probably tomorrow then. :beerchug:

[Audi A4 Lover]

MGA's and Austin Healey 3000's are amongst my favourites. ;)
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/wdmgcc/members%20cars/PhilW58mga.JPG
http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news/14209/Austin-Healey_3000-L.jpg



Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yes! The MGA's can be a bit of a swine to drive sometimes but are uber classy! As for the healey's, theyre just amazing cars!! Id love to have either but sadly I dont think I ever will! A rotton 'A' shell would set you back well over 10k alone!!!

[euroslap]

The Black MGA's rather fetching isn't it? I especially like the blood red interior. :D

[audipersempre]

OK, so I got the Ford Corsair in the wrong post as everyone thought it was cool when I thought it was horrible (having owned one). Surely I have got this one right (again having owned one).

Super cool :confused::D

http://www.stufffromthe80s.co.uk/images/triumph-tr7-convertible1982.jpg

[onzarob]

The Old Man had one of these.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b8/MG_Midget.JPG

:D


this was mine not so long ago

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/mgmidget/index_files/image002.jpg

[euroslap]

this was mine not so long ago

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/mgmidget/index_files/image002.jpg
Check out that moisture on the inside of the windscreen, you've gotta love retro motors! :biglaugh:

[onzarob]

Check out that moisture on the inside of the windscreen, you've gotta love retro motors! :biglaugh:

I used to work on the principle of , If the rain wasn't dripping on me, then that was great:eek:

[euroslap]

I used to work on the principle of , If the rain wasn't dripping on me, then that was great:eek:

http://www.globalwarmingshop.com/images/Silicone%20sealant%20and%20gun.jpg

??? :biglaugh:

[philla4tdi]

got one of these yet? broadband playing up so cant see all the pictures:zx11:

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop-460x302/ferrari_250_gto_6w.jpg

i read that one of these went for $30,000,000 recently. might have been 3 thinking about it.:confused: whatever, a load of money! beautiful car though....

and if bikes are allowed, this should be!
http://www.edmunds.com/media/2003/naias/ford.f150.lightning/ford.f150.lightning.f34.500.jpg

come on then, lets have it!

[euroslap]

Edition One G60...

http://www.matey-matey.com/g60_synchro_1.jpg

[hongkongstuey]

saw one of these last year at donnington renault day, venturi 400 gt, sweet car!!
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_NCTKUEHu-jQ/RzstGfIjqhI/AAAAAAAAESg/fIcGsYUfWcw/Venturi+400+GT.jpg

[euroslap]

Being French this goes against all my better judgement but the Renault 5 Turbo 2's are Awesome!!!


http://images.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0308_02z+1986_renault_r5_turbo2+rear_side_view.jpg

:D

[paul b]

Being French this goes against all my better judgement but the Renault 5 Turbo 2's are Awesome!!!


http://images.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0308_02z+1986_renault_r5_turbo2+rear_side_view.jpg

:D
You think?

I've never driven one, just been driven in one, and I have to say it was fun!:D

But I do think they look as awful as the Twingo!

Paul

[euroslap]

Had to put this in here, had one as a runaround for 6 months and loved it. :D

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/G6AArgh/canonixus064.jpg

Brakes were nigh on lethal (no servo) and the gearbox found a gear if it fealt like it but a proper laugh!

:biglaugh:

[euroslap]

http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/1966_Lotus_Cortina_Mk1_Rear_1.jpg

http://www.pixelmatic.com.au/cortina/mk1pix/lotus.jpg

http://www.tommysandham.name/earlylotus.jpg

How Cool are these? :D

[MalcQV]

Euroslap, just slightly cooler than the MkII ;). They were very quick cars for their day.

[Sam]

Not sure if we've had these already

RS3100

http://www.rscapris.com/images/RS31-126_jpg.jpg

RS1600

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/93/Ford_Escort_RS1600_-_Race_Retro_2008_03.jpg/799px-Ford_Escort_RS1600_-_Race_Retro_2008_03.jpg

Then of course the Cosworth Sierra etc, then it all went wrong

[euroslap]

Euroslap, just slightly cooler than the MkII ;). They were very quick cars for their day.


My mate's Father had a 1600E with the twin cam Lotus engine fitted. He said it was like the Proverbial off a Shovel! It was stolen and never seen again, Thieving B?stards! :mad:

[euroslap]

Here's another Cool Lotus collaboration! :D
http://www.v-tuning.com/images/Lotus%20Carlton.jpg
http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news/17480/DSCF1325-L.JPG

[paul b]

My father-in-law had the boring version, the Vauxhall Carlton.

It was a 2.0 CD, forever he claimed it was a 2.5 V6... it just wasn't. It wasn't powerful enough, then again I don't think Vauxhall made a 2.5 V6 until they out them in the Vectras?

Following that he got a 2.0 CDX, slightly posher.

Paul

[euroslap]

They did do a V6 Cavvy, a couple of people I know have had one, both Auto's and both V. Cack. :biglaugh:

[euroslap]

http://www.modifiedcars.com/pix/cars_large/16346_5986.jpg? (http://www.modifiedcars.com/cars/vauxhall/16346.htm)

Do you remeber the GSi 4X4's and turbos? I used to love them before I learnt anything about motoring. :biglaugh:

Just realised I'm talking about completely the wrong car. DOH!

[STEWY L]

They did do a V6 Cavvy, a couple of people I know have had one, both Auto's and both V. Cack. :biglaugh:
i believe at the time, that "practical caravan" rated it above the granada 2.9 as a tow car;)
they took about four or five "outfits"on a round trip abroad somewhere,and the carlton came out best.
regards,
stewy.

[paul b]

Indeed the V6 Cavaliers were cack, yet slightly amusing at the same time.

They're a true love-it or loathe-it car.

Still don't think they put the V6s in the Carltons, but I could be wrong.

Paul

[euroslap]

Indeed the V6 Cavaliers were cack, yet slightly amusing at the same time.

They're a true love-it or loathe-it car.

Still don't think they put the V6s in the Carltons, but I could be wrong.

Paul

They put the 3L V6 in the GSi 3000 but I think you may be right no 2.5L. :confused:

Check out the Horrible Motors.

[STEWY L]

They put the 3L V6 in the GSi 3000 but I think you may be right no 2.5L. :confused:

Check out the Horrible Motors.
what was the 2.6i ?
was that a vee?

[euroslap]

Possibly, I didn't know they did one. We're definately talking about these cars in the wrong thread though. Definately not Cool!! :o

[hongkongstuey]

ahem, all carltons were straight six they did a 2.5, 2.6, 3.0 and 3.6 (lotus carlton)

[paul b]

And the 2.0s were 4 pots?

[hongkongstuey]

yes and very slow :biglaugh: anything above was v. cav's were v6, taken from the new range of ecotec engines.

[Col]

i believe at the time, that "practical caravan" rated it above the granada 2.9 as a tow car;)
they took about four or five "outfits"on a round trip abroad somewhere,and the carlton came out best.
regards,
stewy.

I had a 2.9 V6 Scorpio Granny when I was in my 20's !

Loved it, big fat cruiser of a car with every gadget imaginable even by todays standards.

My current Passat though has almost as much power, as much torque and uses at least half the fuel to travel the same distances.

[euroslap]

ahem, all carltons were straight six they did a 2.5, 2.6, 3.0 and 3.6 (lotus carlton)

You're right! I was convinced they were V's but no. :o

[hongkongstuey]

You're right! I was convinced they were V's but no. :o

too high tech i suppose :biglaugh: i presume the inline 6 went back to the 70's like fords pinto, really solid and heavy but made weaker by new technology tuning like turbos etc, new for them anyway :biglaugh:

one of my fav's http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1960-1969/1967-Shelby-Mustang-GT-500-blue-white-fa-lr.jpg

[Dudey Head]

http://www.anthonymcgrath.co.uk/images/vehicles/rs500_01.jpg

Wicked. Loved them from when they first came out & I was at primary school! :p

[Dudey Head]

Is it an S or an RS6? Either way I'd have the Audi over the Aston, if you'd ever taken an Aston apart you'd realise you're paying £100,000 for a reshelled Mondeo! :D

V10 or V10 twin turbo what's the difference? Flash G?t!

I've driven a V8 Vantage & believe me, there's absolutely nothing even remotely Mondeoish about it!
As Borat may well say "it's a-niiiiice!" :p

[Dudey Head]

The Golf Rallye is a beautiful Motor.

http://www.bilforumet.no/attachments/golf-ii/5203d1043391937-golf-rallye-gti-inter2001-31.jpg
Shame about the Cheesy windscreen sticker but otherwise Awesome!
:D

160 BHP (if you're lucky!) is cack for a supercharged 1.8 though! Once they're chipped & pulleyed, then they're good!
So simple use the engines potential it makes you wonder why they didn't leave the factory like that in the first place?!!

[Dudey Head]

http://www.modifiedcars.com/pix/cars_large/16346_5986.jpg? (http://www.modifiedcars.com/cars/vauxhall/16346.htm)

Do you remeber the GSi 4X4's and turbos? I used to love them before I learnt anything about motoring. :biglaugh:

Just realised I'm talking about completely the wrong car. DOH!

I had a Cavalier SRi as a stop-gap between killing my Mk2 Golf (A reg, one of the very first! :() and getting my Coupe. It was a proper hooligan wagon, it'd been sitting in my mates garage for ages & was scruffy as hell & went like poop off a polished shovel! :p

Anyway, these are all pretty cool!

4467

4468

4469

4470

4471

[euroslap]

160 BHP (if you're lucky!) is cack for a supercharged 1.8 though! Once they're chipped & pulleyed, then they're good!
So simple use the engines potential it makes you wonder why they didn't leave the factory like that in the first place?!!

Works Rallye's came fitted with one of these though, a different beast altogether!

http://www.gti-g60.nl/easypicture0195.jpg

:approve:

I do agree, they are slow in strandard trim, 160bhp, loads of metal added and a 4x4 drivetrain,definately doesn't spell a quick mk2. The opportunity came up for me to buy a Tornado Red one a few years back at the right price, I hummed and ha'd and came to the conclusion that I would be dissapointed with the performance and didn't buy it. I still wonder to this day whether it was the right decision.

:confused:

[Dudey Head]

Works Rallye's came fitted with one of these though, a different beast altogether!

http://www.gti-g60.nl/easypicture0195.jpg

:approve:

I do agree, they are slow in strandard trim, 160bhp, loads of metal added and a 4x4 drivetrain,definately doesn't spell a quick mk2. The opportunity came up for me to buy a Tornado Red one a few years back at the right price, I hummed and ha'd and came to the conclusion that I would be dissapointed with the performance and didn't buy it. I still wonder to this day whether it was the right decision.

:confused:

Hmm... With previously mentionrd mods you get them up to about 200ish BHP which should do the trick performance-wise, or certainly re-invigorate it. They were all left-hand drive though! I reckon that'd have done your head in the most!

[euroslap]

I could definately handle LHD, I'm going build a Mk2 in the new year hopefully with a 16V G60 (I've been planning it for years but kept putting it off) which means I'll probably have to use LHD to give clearance for the alternator mounted at the back of the engine.
It'll feel strange at first but reckon you'll soon get used to it. :D

You've got to remember a Cool Car doesn't have to be silly fast to be Cool.

[Dudey Head]

I could definately handle LHD, I'm going build a Mk2 in the new year hopefully with a 16V G60 (I've been planning it for years but kept putting it off) which means I'll probably have to use LHD to give clearance for the alternator mounted at the back of the engine.
It'll feel strange at first but reckon you'll soon get used to it. :D

You've got to remember a Cool Car doesn't have to be silly fast to be Cool.

I mean in heavy traffic, not being able to see round the car in front to overtake etc. would be a pain in the posterior!
Definitely agree with not having to be fast to be cool! I was thinking about that 14 year old lad who wanted to make his 1.4 Golf quicker in the Golf section.
Wrong way to go about it, he should make it cooler, not the same thing at all! Nice wheels, leather interior etc.
Infact I'm going to post that in the relevant section now. :approve:

[Dudey Head]

Coolness incarnate!! :approve:

http://vikram-rao.com/2006-Dodge-Challenger-Concept-SA-Top-1024x768.jpg

[euroslap]

I Love the way the American Muscle cars are going back to their roots. One of these was just up the road from my house the other day, I want one...

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/photopost/data/3317/2007-Shelby-Cobra-GT500-2.jpg

:D

[hongkongstuey]

Coolness incarnate!! :approve:

http://vikram-rao.com/2006-Dodge-Challenger-Concept-SA-Top-1024x768.jpg
i prefer the original!!!!

http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2006/01/16-dodge-challenger-concept/Dodge%20Challenger%20lg.jpg

[Dudey Head]

i prefer the original!!!!

http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2006/01/16-dodge-challenger-concept/Dodge%20Challenger%20lg.jpg

The original is undeniably cool, it was probably the main star in Vanishing Point! I've always thought Challenger's were cool, probably more so than the Charger.
There's something altogether more chunky about the new one though, like Euroslap said it's cool the way they're like reworked originals, the new Mustang as well ( best forget the crap that was given that name in the 80's & 90's!!).
VW have been evolving the Golf since it came out, never having a radical change aesthetically from it's predecessor, suppose they've led the way again!!

[euroslap]

Personally I think VW ought to give us a new one of these...

http://www.carsandtuning.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/golf-gti-18-campaign_5.jpg

:D

[paul b]

Okay I know its Renault, but I like the Clio Sport.

http://www.millteksport.com/media/images/productnews/17.original.jpg

Is it wrong to like that? :p

Will say its the only Renault I would ever think of owning. :o

Paul

[euroslap]

Wrong Thread Paul, try here...

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=53609

:biglaugh:

[paul b]

Wrong Thread Paul, try here...

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=53609

:biglaugh:
:bigeyes2:

But... but...

:D

[euroslap]

It's just me and my hate for all French attempts at motoring. :o

[paul b]

It's just me and my hate for all French attempts at motoring. :o
:biglaugh:

I still hate all (but one ;)) Renaults though... had nothing but trouble with them. Oh and I'm still having trouble with them when I don't own them! My boss has something wrong with him... two company cars are Renaults! One is a satanmobile and the other is an A3 Sportback (so its not all bad :p).

[hongkongstuey]

my mate had this as his wedding car

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1199/p2607081712lx1.jpg

[zollaf]

i once owned a renault 25. possibly the worst looking car ever to come out of france. its only saving grace was the fact it was the v6 turbo:biglaugh:, and i only paid £200 for it, with all its faults as well. i was going to sort it out, but when the mot & tax ran out it went to the best place for french cars. but what a car. total luxury that could out run many a fast hatchback. i do miss it, in a weird sort of way. i think that car was cool!!!

[euroslap]

Jap Crap but I still want one...
http://images.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0506_03z+1995_nissan_skyline_gtr_r33+rear_left_vie w.jpg

[bora(ing) nick]

Jap Crap but I still want one...
http://images.sportcompactcarweb.com/features/0506_03z+1995_nissan_skyline_gtr_r33+rear_left_vie w.jpg

I was a passenger in a 500bhp R33 a few months back... Fastest thing i've ever been in. fell in love

[euroslap]

I was a passenger in a 500bhp R33 a few months back... Fastest thing i've ever been in. fell in love

They Bloody Orimental aren't they! :D

[Col]

Personally I think VW ought to give us a new one of these...

http://www.carsandtuning.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/golf-gti-18-campaign_5.jpg

:D


Totally agree.

I don't know if you know or others know but you can still buy brand new MK1's in RHD !!!

http://www.vw.co.za/models/citi/

Cack engines though and a transplant would be in order.

And the price...

101,400 rand

which is

£6,907.42 !!!! (as at 20/12/08)

Add a couple of grand to ship it here

Add another couple for an engine transplant and you've got a spanking new MK1 for lets say £12,000 top wack !!!

If VW put them up for sale here, they would sell like hot cakes, I'm sure.


[edit] If you went for the base model at 75k rand, that is about £5,200 !!!!! FFS .....

[euroslap]

That's very interesting Col. Hmmm, brand new Mk1! :D

[Col]

That's very interesting Col. Hmmm, brand new Mk1! :D

For that little money as well.

No doubt there would be all sorts of beaurocratic reasons why you couldn't do it but it'd certainly be a project I'd go for if the lottery numbers come up tonight !

[Sam]

One of the lads at the UKPassats Golf+ photoshoot had a Mk1 CitiGolf. The interior is a mix of old and new. It looked like a super-clean Mk1 and got quite a few headscratches.

The price...wow...

[euroslap]

If you wanted to throw a lot of cash at one of these, you could turn it into an absolutely awesome car! :approve:

[Col]

If you wanted to throw a lot of cash at one of these, you could turn it into an absolutely awesome car! :approve:

I don't think it would take a lot relatively speaking. A 1.8t or PD TDI conversion would probably only cost 3k top wack. Or even a MK2 / 3 valver.

Either way, for less than 10k you could have a spankng new quick MK1

[paul b]

I don't think it would take a lot relatively speaking. A 1.8t or PD TDI conversion would probably only cost 3k top wack. Or even a MK2 / 3 valver.

Either way, for less than 10k you could have a spankng new quick MK1
Jesus, a PD130 in a Mk1 Golf... not sure if it could happen but its one hell of a concept! Bet it would leave many, many a car standing! :D

Paul

[Col]

Jesus, a PD130 in a Mk1 Golf... not sure if it could happen but its one hell of a concept! Bet it would leave many, many a car standing! :D

Paul

Indeed.

A 1.8t BAM (225hp) S3 engine tuned to say 300hp would be the ultimate.

A PD150 tuned to around the 240hp mark would be quite nice to.

Both of these conversions could be had for less than 10k including buying the citigolf in the first place, I reckon.

Now there is a good business idea ? Once you have worked out once the tricky stuff like engine mountings, gear linakge, exhaust and driveshafts it would be easy! I seriously would do this if I had the cash.

[euroslap]

I meant by a bit of money, retrim by somebody like MJ, Nice paint and obviously a nice powerplant. :D

http://www.mjinteriors.co.uk/photos/mk1_golf/mk1_golf_01.jpg (javascript:window.close())
http://www.mjinteriors.co.uk/photos/mk1_golf/mk1_golf_05.jpg (javascript:window.close())
http://www.mjinteriors.co.uk/photos/mk1_golf/mk1_golf_08.jpg (javascript:window.close())
http://www.mjinteriors.co.uk/photos/mk1_golf/mk1_golf_07.jpg (javascript:window.close())

Anbody fancy lending me 20K? :biglaugh:

[Col]

What a lovely car that is !

For that 20k do you get a matching wicker luggae set ?

[euroslap]

What a lovely car that is !

For that 20k do you get a matching wicker luggae set ?


Probably not but you could always enquire. :biglaugh:

The Baby seat's awesome don't you think? :D

[paul b]

I seriously would do this if I had the cash.
I would love to. Just not sure I could trust myself getting so involved in something like that.

PD130 in a Mini, well let's just say I WOULD have a go. :p

[euroslap]

How about one of these???

Could use an Audi 4.2.

http://www.transporttrends.com/mvnforum/mvnplugin/mvnforum/upload/storyimages/miniv83_070311_1203.jpg

:D

[philla4tdi]

Probably not but you could always enquire. :biglaugh:

The Baby seat's awesome don't you think? :D

a mate of mine with a civic type r spent about £200 getting a baby seat made to match the racing seats already in there, looks so good! if only i could afford a slightly stained gray one for my a4!;)

[NickPicks]

a mate of mine with a civic type r spent about £200 getting a baby seat made to match the racing seats already in there, looks so good! if only i could afford a slightly stained gray one for my a4!;)

Once you've had a kid in it for a while, it'll be slightly stained. Mine managed to drip ribena through the child seat onto the rear seat. Fotunately it was the old renault, and now they're a bit older, they don't trash the Audi so much.

[euroslap]

One of my Mates has got a Recaro Baby seat that he's chuffed to bits with. It looks well cool. :D

[buster]

How about one of these???

Could use an Audi 4.2.

http://www.transporttrends.com/mvnforum/mvnplugin/mvnforum/upload/storyimages/miniv83_070311_1203.jpg

:D

I saw one of those at a grass track meeting once. It had a Rover V8 in it and sorry say that it was terrible. The motor was fitted ok and everything worked, but it just wouldn't handle well enough to win anything.

The Rover V8 is much better in one of these

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s61/quattro_album/100_5248.jpg

:biglaugh:

4L stage one engine - I just love it.

[euroslap]

The Mini V8 was kinda Tongue in Cheek after Paul hinted at a PD Diesel in a Mini. I've got to admit, I really didn't find the V8 Mini particularly Cool. ;)

I'd prefer the Rover V8 in one of these...

http://www.classic-marques.co.uk/TVR2.JPG

:D

[Hex69]

The Mini V8 was kinda Tongue in Cheek after Paul hinted at a PD Diesel in a Mini. I've got to admit, I really didn't find the V8 Mini particularly Cool. ;)

I'd prefer the Rover V8 in one of these...

http://www.classic-marques.co.uk/TVR2.JPG

:D

Nope, it's got to be in one of these................

http://www.offroad4x4driving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/bowler-wildcat-jump.jpg

[Col]

The Rover V8 is a Buick engine.

Really interesting Wiki article here...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_V8

Not that powerful though !

[euroslap]

The Rover V8 is a Buick engine.

Really interesting Wiki article here...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_V8

Not that powerful though !


It was but the Americans in true US Car Building style decided it was too lightweight/efficient for their boats and threw out the design. So a Brit bought the patent, 30 odd years later still going strong.

[paul b]

How about one of these???

Could use an Audi 4.2.

http://www.transporttrends.com/mvnforum/mvnplugin/mvnforum/upload/storyimages/miniv83_070311_1203.jpg

:D

Haha! No thanks. :p

Yes the Mini above will be hopeless to drive, but as a showpiece its good. I wonder if its a 4WD system too? I somehow doubt it though, 4WD on something so small would be ridiculous! You'd understeer into every tree in the land! :biglaugh:

[Col]

At the risk of being shot !

(and I can't be bothered to post piccies)


Late 80's Maestro Turbo. Would outgun any other contemporary hot hatch except maybe some exotic Jap cars (Nissan Pulsar GTI-R). Real shame it didn't have the support and following it desrved.

Same goes for the Rover 220 Turbo.

[Dudey Head]

At the risk of being shot !

(and I can't be bothered to post piccies)


Late 80's Maestro Turbo. Would outgun any other contemporary hot hatch except maybe some exotic Jap cars (Nissan Pulsar GTI-R). Real shame it didn't have the support and following it desrved.

Same goes for the Rover 220 Turbo.

Here's a pic for you Col:


http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgm/shows/gbfma06/GB06_G33MUE1.JPG

A mate of mine knew someone with one that'd been heavily mdoified, he said it was terrifying! Apparently this bloke was pretty big & took all his strength to fight the torque steer!
That was the main prob with em, the 220 turbo coupe as well (which incidentally I think was a great looking car!), too much power for front whhel drive! They should have been rear or 4WD.

http://www.rover-club-nrw.de/Prospekt/rovercoupe/220coupe.jpg

[euroslap]

A Fast Car magazine top 100 review in the 90's always rings out clear in my head for the Tomcat, handling is Seriously Dodgy, verging on Lethal! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/shocked003.gif

[macmillions]

I've just gone through all 23 pages and can't believe there isn't one of these listed!
http://www.hohpe.com/Gregor/Events/PACarShow/300SL.jpg

Lurvely!

[paul b]

One day I'm going to post a picture of my old Rolls-Royce in here.

Maybe the 4 Mercs too.

Paul

[Dudey Head]

I've just gone through all 23 pages and can't believe there isn't one of these listed!
http://www.hohpe.com/Gregor/Events/PACarShow/300SL.jpg

Lurvely!

Not as lurvely as this beaut:

http://msa4.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/ford_edsel-shiny.jpg

OK, so I jest. :D

[Hex69]

My Passat (I wish :D)
http://www.virtualr.net/wp-content/gallery/1071/v8star_passat_render_1uyojpeg.jpg

[bora(ing) nick]

My Passat (I wish :D)
http://www.virtualr.net/wp-content/gallery/1071/v8star_passat_render_1uyojpeg.jpg

I want arches like that!

[Dudey Head]

My Passat (I wish :D)
http://www.virtualr.net/wp-content/gallery/1071/v8star_passat_render_1uyojpeg.jpg

Be a bit of a demon on speed humps though!! :(

[Hex69]

Be a bit of a demon on speed humps though!! :(

Not as bad as this though..:aargh4:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/germmanmark/RwkYkh62J-I/AAAAAAAAA7s/kJrmVae_8MI/slammed%20blue%20van.jpg

[Dudey Head]

Not as bad as this though..:aargh4:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/germmanmark/RwkYkh62J-I/AAAAAAAAA7s/kJrmVae_8MI/slammed%20blue%20van.jpg

Poopants, no pic mon ami!
How come your a suped-up Passat & not a tractor anymore?

[Hex69]

Poopants, no pic mon ami!
How come your a suped-up Passat & not a tractor anymore?

Ah feeeeeel tha' neeeeeed for speeeeeeeed :outtahere

[Dudey Head]

Ah feeeeeel tha' neeeeeed for speeeeeeeed :outtahere

Fairy Nuff! :approve:

[Hex69]

Fairy Nuff! :approve:

http://www.fairynuff-flowers.co.uk/images/index_03.gif
http://www.fairynuff-flowers.co.uk/images/index_07.gif

http://www.fairynuff-flowers.co.uk/

:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

[Dudey Head]

http://www.fairynuff-flowers.co.uk/images/index_03.gif
http://www.fairynuff-flowers.co.uk/images/index_07.gif

http://www.fairynuff-flowers.co.uk/

:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

Hee hee, that definition at the bottom of the linked page describes Dudey Jr quite well!! :D

[hongkongstuey]

cool car, corvette sledgehammer, 254mph in 1988!!! not the slippiest of shapes either :biglaugh: 1000+hp (in 1988!!!!!) road legal obviously

http://www.z06-corvette.com/super/corvette-sledgehammer-01.jpg

[Panzerdriver]

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu255/panzerdriver03/Newarkkitcarshow2008025.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu255/panzerdriver03/allpicturesdigitl123.jpg

My all time favourites, i want another RS2000

[onzarob]

I think the owner would cry it that escort was used in anger round a forest:firedevil



http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu255/panzerdriver03/Newarkkitcarshow2008025.jpg


My all time favourites, i want another RS2000

[Dudey Head]

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu255/panzerdriver03/Newarkkitcarshow2008025.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu255/panzerdriver03/allpicturesdigitl123.jpg

My all time favourites, i want another RS2000

The white one's cool, but the orange one is amazing!! I'd love to have that beasty!

[Panzerdriver]

Here's my mate Chris's Diablo kitcar with optional extras :bigok:

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu255/panzerdriver03/Newarkkitcarshow2008001.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu255/panzerdriver03/Newarkkitcarshow2008005.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu255/panzerdriver03/Newarkkitcarshow2008007.jpg

[onzarob]

Here's my mate Chris's Diablo kitcar with optional extras :bigok:
[/IMG]

Nice body, whats underneath?...I'm talking about the car ;)

[macmillions]

Yea whats under there?
And no, I'm not talking about the car! ;)

[Panzerdriver]

It did have a highly modified Rover V8, quadruple downdraft weber 44's modified heads and either a 4.2 or 4.4 bottom end.

There was an issue with the carbs so to get it past it's sva he resorted to fitting modified twin su's. The main thing was to get it ready for the various shows over the summer.

Waiting in the wings though is a BMW V12 out of a 750iL so it will fill the engine bay very nicely.

Its running a Renault 30 gearbox which will have to be further beefed up to handle the V12, rear brakes are discs and calipers of a merc the fronts i'm not sure but they were very big with multi piston calipers.

There is a hand made wiring loom which is very trick coupled to various LVDT's and RVDT's to operate all the toys he was talking about fitting (he has hand makes looms for other Diablo kit cars in exchange for having the body panels proffesionally fitted.

The paint job has to be seen to be believed and cost a serious amount of wedge (its as good as any high end paint job)

The photos of the engine bay did not come very well but will try to get revised ones.

[hongkongstuey]

Here's my mate Chris's Diablo kitcar with optional extras :bigok:





http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu255/panzerdriver03/Newarkkitcarshow2008007.jpg

i'll have those extras please :biglaugh: looked on the vw site and they only had this for the passat

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/2006/09/real-ugly-face.jpg

[macmillions]

I'm going to have nightmares for the rest of my life! :(

[paul b]

Can one of the mods delete the second pic in Stuey's last post? :p

Keep the first one though. :D

[Panzerdriver]

God what was that from Alien v Predator or some other monster film AGGHHHH!!! :puke:

IN A TRABANT NOBODY CAN HEAR YOU SCREAM!!! :Screem:

[Dudey Head]

That pic's enough to curdle milk! :puke:

[Sam]

Hubba hubba <Vic Reeves trouser leg rub>

[Hex69]

Talking of non-Lambos......


http://media.techeblog.com/elephant//ul/24329-450x-m_1.jpg

http://media.techeblog.com/elephant//ul/24330-450x-m_2.jpg

http://media.techeblog.com/elephant//ul/24331-450x-lamboatv.jpg