Retro or just autoshite

[dimebar]

I have been thinking about one of these for a few years a project for my an my little brother to do, thats if he ever gets a job, as they are always for sale for pennies.

So what is the opinion are they retro or just wibblepoo?

[bstardchild]

I'm not a big fan - defo autoshite

[wagoneer]

Oh go on, you know you want a Bozo style one of those!

[Bioshock]

Looks not too bad in that picture
Just a shame it doesn't look so good in the metal
autoshite for me too I'm afraid

[Lankytim]

Just wibblepoo.

[daverapid]

:)These aren't too bad from my experience of working on a few. Bit flimsy, and based on an 80's Mitsibishi but they are a mechanically strong, reasonably nippy old banger. Yeah of course they are autoshite...just like most of our cars on here are, mine definately included!

[rmad]

Are we using autoshite in a negative way here?

My vote is for autoshite too, but I think it's great...I've got these on 'the list' already! ;D

[King Maz]

It's all right dismissing this car as wibblepoo, but very soon they'll be as rare as poor quality wobbly children's play pony wibblepoo. The Aeroback must be getting near extinction now and the saloon only marginally better.

Cars like this should be preserved if only for historic interest. It's too easy to dismiss them and overlook them now, only to regret their passing after the event.

[dontchoveit]

autoshite!

[arthurbrown]

LANDFILL.

[Robinxr4i]

arthurbrown said:

LANDFILL.

LOL!

However I think they have a bit of charm. If you can find a really (and I mean really) cheap one in immaculate condition it would probably be worth a go.

[arthurbrown]

Oh, I don't mean that I wouldn't own one, in fact if (when?) I have to go beck to driving to work every day that is EXACTLY the kind of machine I would want to do it.

But they are pretty offensive to look at, and doubtless a deathly dull ownership experience.
An 'initialD' styled one (still with wheezing 1300cc lump, natch) would be quite a lark, is only for irritation value.

[hongkongphooey]

Absolute arse

[Jack]

kingmaz said:

It's all right dismissing this car as wibblepoo, but very soon they'll be as rare as poor quality wobbly children's play pony wibblepoo. The Aeroback must be getting near extinction now and the saloon only marginally better.

Cars like this should be preserved if only for historic interest. It's too easy to dismiss them and overlook them now, only to regret their passing after the event.

Along similar lines, A few people should be encouraged to become mass murderers, If only for historic interest and we'll miss them when they're aren't any.

[reanimation]

V8mike had teh Mitsi version, maybe he could be persuaded to sell if he's still got it.

NOt sure where i'd fit a crazy project like this in, but if its what ya fancy...

[BenzBoy]

muppetgti said:

kingmaz said:

It's all right dismissing this car as wibblepoo, but very soon they'll be as rare as poor quality wobbly children's play pony wibblepoo. The Aeroback must be getting near extinction now and the saloon only marginally better.

Cars like this should be preserved if only for historic interest. It's too easy to dismiss them and overlook them now, only to regret their passing after the event.

Along similar lines, A few people should be encouraged to become mass murderers, If only for historic interest and we'll miss them when they're aren't any.

LOLLINGTON!

They're definitely uncool, unwanted and unloved, but I think that gives them a certain charm. I've never driven one so don't know what they're like to live with, but I would LOVE someone to make the most of that Mitsubishi bloodline and build something very fast out of one! Massive project, but quick Mitsi oily bits coupled with bog-stock bodywork complete with extra reflectors on the back, cushions on the parcel shelf and a lace-covered box of Kleenex would rule!

[xbo11ox]

These cars are dross, even by my standards. I can't be chewed with them but I salute anyone who preserves one for the future and would cheerfully buy em a pint.

I drive past some banger racing lad's house on my way to work, he seems to love em! Its one of the few cars that I would actively encourage bangering.

[Mike D]

I do indeed have the Mitsi the Proton is based on, in negative whiplash inducing 1.5 auto flavour.



As much as i hate driving it, if it was a manual i'm sure it'd actually be alright, and i've done 10K in 5 months in it and it hasnt missed a beat

If i had the skill, money and could be bothered, i'd love to transplant Evo 8 running gear under it, and have a proper mad sleeper

Go for it i say!

[BenzBoy]

I bet that's the same 1.5 litre unit that was in my Hyundai Pony. Took merciless abuse day in day out, used to run on three cylinders and I'd lose my rag and boot it until it kicked in again (technical way to resolve a missfire...)

[bstardchild]

xbo11ox said:

I drive past some banger racing lad's house on my way to work, he seems to love em! Its one of the few cars that I would actively encourage bangering.

xbo11ox in banger racing empathy shocker!!!!

I am 100% with you tho - they are truely dreadfull cars - one and only one should be saved all the rest as Pog says

LANDFILL