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Oh man....how cool would it be to rock up at a big VW show in one of these, then the next weekend hit a major Ford show.
From where I'm sitting, it's an absolute winner. 90's Ford styling but with a 2 door twist. Always loved the 4dr Orion and this beats it hands down.
IWe've had posts about them before, but this particular one is really making me dream of a trip to Brazil and buying one, then a major road trip up into the States and sticking it on a container ship bound for Blighty. Then an anxious wait back here until it arrives.
Then set to it with some awesome wheels, some awesome lows then hitting the VW & Ford shows with the biggest grin ever.
I'll continue to dream ;D
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Definitly one of the weirder cross-pollinations, I just wish we had got a 3 door Orion over here. Impressive power from this one, with unusual engine mods! I'd never noticed the fact they run Sierra tail lights before, in fact the whole boot appears to be more like a Sapphire rear than an Orions.  Then set to it with some awesome wheels, some awesome lows then hitting the VW & Ford shows with the biggest grin ever. Would be interesting to see the reaction at E38 or Ford Fair ;D |
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Oh man....how cool would it be to rock up at a big VW show in one of these, then the next weekend hit a major Ford show. Ha! Awesome. ;D |
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until the recent law changes i fancied making one. i tried when i was 17 and didn't get it to look right. i used xr3i doors and moved the pillar back. got the patch from lower rear doors in, but rear pillar and window line couldn't sort at time, I did sell it about 4 yrs ago, wonder where it is now
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qwerty
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What engine is that?
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Haha! Awesome! ;D That's a completely new one to me...  That screams for a replica... |
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Man i love these things, i have always had a thing for orions, i had 2 once, and just love them, in the 90;s i recall there were 3 2 door orions knocking about, one was in fast car or one of those mags, and it came up for sale for £1500 i did everything to try and buy but just couldn't raise the cash quick enough, but i would love to rock up to e38 and players in this but still hit ford fair and retro ford just for the ultimate, "what is that...." expression lol
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Oct 21, 2011 10:08:48 GMT
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thats just brilliant, I also never knew they did this either. I had a onion years back and always thought it would make a cool looking three door. I would be happy to roll about in that for sure |
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1999 Vectra Estate + 1995 Saab Engine = Good Times
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stealthstylz
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Oct 21, 2011 10:44:35 GMT
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I love the fact people run alky on the street, very cool looking car too.
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Apollo/VW OrionRobinxr4i
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Oct 21, 2011 10:48:29 GMT
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IIRC they came with the same 1.8 8v engine as the mk2 Golf GTi, although the power graph states it's a 2.0 so I would imagine the engine is a 2.0 8v from a mk3 Golf. They also did a 1.6 which had a CVH. |
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Oct 21, 2011 13:02:42 GMT
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Id love to have a nosey under the bonnet and see how the mounts look etc
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Oct 21, 2011 17:11:33 GMT
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I'm still trying to figure out how they got 5x120 et20 wheels to fit on there...
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Markbognor's recent Jetta Coupe thread mentioned two-door Orions...so I thought this would be a good time to revisit the VW Apollo.   |
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That is sooo ungly - I love it!
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Current retro - 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV / Daily - 2016 Nissan Qashqai
Previous retros - Prelude, Integra, XR2s, XR3s, Orions, CRXs, Sylvia S12, S13, Pulsar, ZX 16v, 205 Gti, MX5, MR2 etc
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Anyone know if theres any in the uk be fantastic to look round
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These are sooooo cool, I personally have never seen one at any uk VW or Ford shows and I go to a lot! They also wear Sierra Sapphire rear lamps massive win win! |
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Yeah go to loads of the ford shows and never seen any
Group buy anyone lmao
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Dec 12, 2011 12:27:20 GMT
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I saw a red home-built 2-dr orion in a classified ad once, with the big doors and pillar moved back and what have you, looked like a really neat job. It was on the road and had all the usual RS Turbo kit, wheels etc. Was about 5 years ago.
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1974 Lancia Beta Saloon
1975 Mazda 929 Coupé
1986 Mazda 929 Wagon
1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop
1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica
1977 Toyota Carina TA14
1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon
1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr
1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL
1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr
2000 Rover 45 V6 Club
1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel
1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon
1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler
2003 Renault Laguna SPEARS OR REAPERS
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