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South America, Venezuela, to be precise. I was driven in one back in 1990 when I was there visiting my parents who were out there for two years. Before finding this, I was convinced it was more like the Vauxhall/Opel Monza, but clearly it's Cavalier underpinnings make it quite stubby looking. Funny how memories play tricks!  |
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TATA Motors had something like those 4x4s
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South America, Venezuela, to be precise. I was driven in one back in 1990 when I was there visiting my parents who were out there for two years. Before finding this, I was convinced it was more like the Vauxhall/Opel Monza, but clearly it's Cavalier underpinnings make it quite stubby looking. Funny how memories play tricks! I love the weird South American versions of cars we're familiar with in Europe with different names. I remember being slightly baffled by the VW 1500, a version of the Hillman/Chrysler Avenger with a new grill and VW engine, but I've now discovered an earlier version; The Dodge Polara.  Obviously both Chrysler products, but the rear quarters are different (not as nice) to the UK version. What's double confusing is that the Polara name was also used on a Full size Dodge in the US. |
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Panhard 24 Series It's on a platform in the middle of a pond... They're all getting their feet wet. ..why?? |
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It's on a platform in the middle of a pond... They're all getting their feet wet. ..why?? So it is! I thought it was taken in a Manila car park after a bit of rain.  |
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It's on a platform in the middle of a pond... They're all getting their feet wet. ..why?? Funny how i never gave that a second thought.. |
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Last Edit: Oct 5, 2017 7:09:47 GMT by HmmDK
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It looks to me like a GTA car that's been in the garage and modified Time for a tune? |
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Actually stumbled across this on American eBay: Laforza:     also known as Rayton-Fissore Magnum.........looks like it's a Fiat/Alfa parts bin special (uno rear lights??) Available with 2.0 supercharged engine, 2.4 turbo diesel, 5.0 V8 and a 6l supercharged V8!!! It looks to me like a GTA car that's been in the garage and modified Has a reputation worse than a Maserati biturbo. |
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A 1964 AC A98 Le Mans, only 4 built & just 1 survives, this car was crashed & was lying around AC cars being used for parts, the current owner bought & restored it, sweeter than the Shelby Cobra Coupe imo  |
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Cheers
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On Brazil...
Do I recall talk of 'the best block for a Talbot/Lotus is a Brazilian Block'.. ??
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... This car had an Avenger 1,600 c.c. pushrod engine and the well-proven running gear (Armstrong shock-absorbers and other cheaper but effective equipment for the privateer) but the 125 b.h.p. 1300 engine or the 2.0-litre Brazilian block engine of Avenger Group 1 ancestry can also be purchased. This allows 160 b.h.p. and Henri Toivenen used a similar car to finish a magnificent ninth overall on the RAC Rally...
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A 1964 AC A98 Le Mans, only 4 built & just 1 survives, this car was crashed & was lying around AC cars being used for parts, the current owner bought & restored it, sweeter than the Shelby Cobra Coupe imo It resides in Aberdeenshire somewhere now. I've seen it out and about a few times and it's very, very cool. I've got pics somewhere. |
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It resides in Aberdeenshire somewhere now. I've seen it out and about a few times and it's very, very cool. I've got pics somewhere. Looks like it's been up there at least 6 years  |
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Oct 10, 2017 17:05:19 GMT
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That pic was at the Deeside Speed Festival last year, but yeah, I think the first time I saw it was at a show at Alford some time around 2011? I take it you know the owner?
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Oct 10, 2017 19:48:31 GMT
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That pic was at the Deeside Speed Festival last year, but yeah, I think the first time I saw it was at a show at Alford some time around 2011? I take it you know the owner? Nope, MOT history check lol |
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Oct 10, 2017 20:24:05 GMT
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Yes, you are looking at a Trabant camper. Yes I know, I want one too   |
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1939 Francis Barnett Powerbike
1971 Honda C90
1992 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 GLX
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Yes, you are looking at a Trabant camper. Yes I know, I want one too Mk3 Golf front bumper? |
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I'd never heard of these before, found hidden between many other car related books on the shelf.  |
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