Retro bodykits you can't help but like

[BellyBuilder]

Ok, now this will probably be a complete marmite type thread, so lets admire the 'creativity' that used to be retro bodykits that you think are cool :-)

Here's my contribution, I really do like this kit - no idea who made it, and sorry for the pic but it was the only one I could (be 4rsed) to find :lol:

Wider rear wheels and I would rock this :-)




Let's see your weird and wonderfuls! I know the Japanese had some mad van bodykits that looked more like a batmobile than a van

[mr2fc]

I used to like the KAT body kits (except the mini ones, never liked mini body kits!) and IIRC some RGA bits and pieces?

...but that beetle? Not sure there's ever been a point in my life I could have even thought that was a good looker!

[mr2fc]

Actually, there was a time in my life I'd have gone for a Roadhog front on a mini...

...probably not now, though. I'm being rapidly priced out of the mini market anyway, so no sleep lost

[hotfuzz]

Very questionable Irmscher style kits, wasn’t a great fan but now think its 80’s cool.

I think mainland Europe had more of a love for them

[generallee]

While we are in that there Europeland...

[devilishdesigner]

Am I cheating a bit because it is a factory body kit? Maybe, but I don't mind:

[Soopahfly]

Feb 13, 2023 11:38:02 GMT generallee said:

While we are in that there Europeland...

I would like an excessively powered AMG version of this please and thankyou.

[rattlecan]

Feb 15, 2023 13:20:49 GMT Soopahfly said:

Feb 13, 2023 11:38:02 GMT generallee said:

While we are in that there Europeland...

I would like an excessively powered AMG version of this please and thankyou.

You’d need it an all, they were terrible terrible things. As was every option of that era van. Right from the small 308’s to the big uns. All hugely underpowered, noisy (mainly due to half the engine being in the cab under the ‘doghouse’ as we called them) & just generally horrid things. Apart from that, the horrendous rust & sh1t gearbox you’d be fine 😀

[mylittletony]

Feb 15, 2023 15:23:51 GMT rattlecan said:

Feb 15, 2023 13:20:49 GMT Soopahfly said:

I would like an excessively powered AMG version of this please and thankyou.

You’d need it an all, they were terrible terrible things. As was every option of that era van. Right from the small 308’s to the big uns. All hugely underpowered, noisy (mainly due to half the engine being in the cab under the ‘doghouse’ as we called them) & just generally horrid things. Apart from that, the horrendous rust & sh1t gearbox you’d be fine 😀

Sprinter drivetrain and an OM606, heavy tap with the lowering stick, winning

EDIT: and windows that actually fit the panels properly!!

[Del]

There was a pic a while ago of a kit for an E30 BMW, which was a new front, a new rear, and basically made it look like a different car.
I really liked that one.

[rattlecan]

Feb 15, 2023 15:47:49 GMT mylittletony said:

Feb 15, 2023 15:23:51 GMT rattlecan said:

You’d need it an all, they were terrible terrible things. As was every option of that era van. Right from the small 308’s to the big uns. All hugely underpowered, noisy (mainly due to half the engine being in the cab under the ‘doghouse’ as we called them) & just generally horrid things. Apart from that, the horrendous rust & sh1t gearbox you’d be fine 😀

Sprinter drivetrain and an OM606, heavy tap with the lowering stick, winning

EDIT: and windows that actually fit the panels properly!!

Each to their own I guess. I drove one every day for about 6 years between 8 & 12 hrs depending, worked on literally hundreds of them.
You can help yourself to what’s left

[autoverse]

A great website to checkout is 1000sel.com, it’s full of 80s excess.

[jpr1977]

Basically any MK II Scirocco with a body kit looks great to me




but this Kerscher Le mans Body Kit should be driven at all times with matching shoulder pads and 80's miami vice pastel shade attire... Particularly love how the rounded bumpers are totally at odds with the angular 'testarossa' sides...

[joem83]

Feb 15, 2023 15:47:49 GMT mylittletony said:

EDIT: and windows that actually fit the panels properly!!

Can not unsee lol

[ArtCarFunky]

I can't find a picture of it (if anyone can find it, please feel free to add it 👍), but I really like the Mk4 Escort Kersher wide body kit. Would love to see one on a Combi van 😎

[Del]

Feb 15, 2023 16:22:55 GMT Del said:

There was a pic a while ago of a kit for an E30 BMW, which was a new front, a new rear, and basically made it look like a different car.
I really liked that one.

Ah, this is it! The Vestatec Magnum: e30.dev/?f=6&p=7&post=88

[scmick]

Predictably from me it's what went on a SIMCA 1000, originally part of the group 2 kit to fit the SIMCA Rallye 2, the last 1000 rear engined SIMCAs came with it in '78 as the 'Rallye3' homologation special.

[ArtCarFunky]

Feb 15, 2023 17:33:35 GMT Del said:

Feb 15, 2023 16:22:55 GMT Del said:

There was a pic a while ago of a kit for an E30 BMW, which was a new front, a new rear, and basically made it look like a different car.
I really liked that one.

Ah, this is it! The Vestatec Magnum: e30.dev/?f=6&p=7&post=88

Porsche 924 front end, if I'm not mistaken?

[Del]

Feb 15, 2023 17:48:29 GMT ArtCarFunky said:

Feb 15, 2023 17:33:35 GMT Del said:

Ah, this is it! The Vestatec Magnum: e30.dev/?f=6&p=7&post=88

Porsche 924 front end, if I'm not mistaken?

Not according to this site (translated):
autobezsens.blogspot.com/2020/09/motohistoria-vestatec-magnum-czyli-co.html?m=1

[ArtCarFunky]

Feb 15, 2023 18:04:23 GMT Del said:

Feb 15, 2023 17:48:29 GMT ArtCarFunky said:

Porsche 924 front end, if I'm not mistaken?

Not according to this site (translated):
autobezsens.blogspot.com/2020/09/motohistoria-vestatec-magnum-czylico.html?m=1

I was close! One number out! 🤣👍