duncanmartin
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1993 Lancia Dedra Turbo SEduncanmartin
@duncanmartin
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Jan 12, 2011 18:54:12 GMT
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I collected this yesterday. ;D Not sure if '93 is retro, but it must be pretty close. It has 106,000 miles, but a huge pile of history. I intend using it as transport, but cycling to work several days a week, so it won't quite be a 'daily'. I can't spend much on modifying it (any spare cash will go on my Beta Spider), but I'd like to do a few things... The wheels on it are in perfect condition, but I'm not sure they suit the car/colour. It's ace to drive (reminds me of my old Uno Turbo), but is a bit of an ugly duckling so it needs all the help it can get. Here's a couple of rubbish pics I took in my work car park:   I'll take some more in the light tomorrow. The original advert is here (with more pictures): pistonheads.com/sales/2275621.htmCheers Duncan |
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Jan 12, 2011 18:59:17 GMT
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love this mate! rare italian and 18 years old , i think it should fit in nicely ,top purchase!
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yes ,it started badly ,petered off in the middle and the least said about the end the better!!!
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levismerc
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Learning all the time...
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Jan 12, 2011 19:01:45 GMT
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Love it! It's not an ugly duckling - it's an acquired taste. Personally I think the Dedra's grown into it's looks over the years.
Nice example too - I followed your thread on the Lancia forums.
I remember a quote from a What Car road test between the Dedra, the BMW 325 and summat else and there was a great quote, something along the lines of "the Dedra leaves the 325 choking in it's dust!".
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duncanmartin
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Out of retro ownership
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Club RR Member Number: 70
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1993 Lancia Dedra Turbo SEduncanmartin
@duncanmartin
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Jan 12, 2011 19:03:22 GMT
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It's fairly quick too (it has the 8v Integrale turbo engine). ;D Thanks for the fitting in vote.  |
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Neil
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Jan 12, 2011 19:07:46 GMT
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What a peach! Seldom seen when new, so must be pretty rare this far down the line! I hope you manage to keep it in it's current condition - it looks immaculate! |
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Jan 12, 2011 21:18:06 GMT
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Very very rare these days, always rather liked them......they look odd from some angles, and very handsome from others. Strange cars, based on the Fiat Tipo (Teapot) I think.......not sure on survival figures, but, it's only in double figures in the UK I think......
Always fancied a Thema, personally. In 8.32 form if you absolutely must, or a very tidy Turbo 16 valve.
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75nut
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Jan 12, 2011 21:30:12 GMT
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Defo Retro as rare and intresting, love it, nice buy!
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90 Alfa 75 3.0 V6 Cloverleaf
79 MGB Roadster
88 Saab 900i Convertible
94 MK1 MX5 1.6
05 Volvo V70
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These are so underated , ive had a few dedras and themas recently , i love them definatly retro . Ive got a dedra as a spares car if you need any bits or anything
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bmw e23 728ise
bmw e23 732i now sold to mates mum
bmw e23 735i
bmw e28 m535i now sold
lancia dedra 1.6ie daily driver
lancia thema turbo 16v
lancia thema V6
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Jan 13, 2011 13:34:17 GMT
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beautiful car, always wanted one.
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duncanmartin
Club Retro Rides Member
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1993 Lancia Dedra Turbo SEduncanmartin
@duncanmartin
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Jan 13, 2011 19:19:01 GMT
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More pictures (I got some funny looks taking these at work)   The wheels are basically perfect.  And it has a really funky dash  I love this car! ;D |
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cozzmik
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saab,alfa,volvo, citroen...missing my scimitar
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Jan 13, 2011 19:24:16 GMT
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 ...very smart
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Jan 13, 2011 22:14:40 GMT
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Love this car! always had a soft spot for these, wish i had beat you to it! don't change a thing, its perfect as it is, good luck with it.
gaz
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amin
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Jan 13, 2011 22:28:08 GMT
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great buy and great car.
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1972 Mercedes 250
1973 Mercedes 280
1987 Vauxhall cavalier cdi
1991 Toyota mr2 turbo
1993 Vauxhall Cavalier CDX
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Nice looking car, saw it advertised and thought it was a good price. Had a Dedra Turbo a few years back and it was great until one of the big ends let go - same as the Thema Turbo I had too! Definately an underated car, as were the Beta's unfortunately...
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duncanmartin
Club Retro Rides Member
Out of retro ownership
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Club RR Member Number: 70
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1993 Lancia Dedra Turbo SEduncanmartin
@duncanmartin
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Jan 16, 2011 13:08:05 GMT
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The wheels are in very good condition, and the tyres are newish, but I just don't think they suit the car. If I can find another original wheel (it came with 3!) I'll refurb them and go back to those. I'll have to decide between polished or anthracite coated. This is what my wheel looks like now  This is what they should look like:  What do you guys think? Cheers Duncan |
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L_D_I
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Jan 30, 2011 19:47:41 GMT
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Definatly go for the polished look, would look sweet against the crisp white of the car.
Tis a nice looking Dedra I drove on of the older models once, can't quite remember which engine it had, pretty sure it wasnt the turbo but was a nice car all the same. Don't tend to see many around but a nice find mate
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Jan 30, 2011 21:03:53 GMT
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if you EVER sell this car, please PM me first!
i love it to bits , always loved something a bit different, this is right up my street,
beauty of a motor mate
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teaboy
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Make tea, not war.
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Jan 30, 2011 22:24:48 GMT
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That's a great car there mate.
I vote polished standard wheels.
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Integrale alloys would look well  |
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Jan 31, 2011 13:26:52 GMT
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looks lovley mate, I've always wanted one, and still do!
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...very smart
