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Do you like classic cars? What is your favourite?

Post by Olafito » 17 Sep 2005 11:25 pm

I am "in love" with classic cars made in Spain.I don´t have no one :( only the 340

SEAT 600 (2 DOORS) SEAT 800 (4 DOORS)

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AUSTIN VICTORIA

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Post by redline » 18 Sep 2005 09:39 am

I love the victoria , I first saw one in Benidorm 21 years ago I know its only an Austin 1300 with a boot but its kind of quirky , My favourite classic cars are the Dodge Charger (as in Dukes of Hazzard ) The Ferrari Daytons (as in Miami Vice and the only Ferrari I have ever liked ) Mk1 Ford Granada and the 1600E Mk2 cortina Oh and as a modern classic the Triumph dolomite Sprint , Triumph 2500s , Rover P6 and Mk2 escort RS 2000
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Post by classicswede » 18 Sep 2005 11:03 am

I am a real old car person, I like most cars from the late 20's to mid 30's.
American cars from the 50's also have a big apeal to me like the chevy's edsel and Buicks.
I think the ultamate car has to be the Amazon as it has the style of a 50's yank but the performance and road holding to match a modern car. I think having over 10 of them must count for something.

Oh I do think the seat does look a bit quirky, at a glance it looks similare to the Fiat.

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Post by Black_360_GLT » 18 Sep 2005 11:45 am

Those Seats are probably worth quite a bit of money now. I think they are derived from the Fiat 500s - and they sell very well now, much sought after.

My favourite classics are the Tatras, rear engined air cooled V8s and limousines. One of the most advanced car makers of their time.

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Post by jtbo » 18 Sep 2005 01:57 pm

I never knew that there was 4 door version available too :shock:

Sport cars, powerful 2 door cars, those are my type of classics ;)

Like this:
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And who can resists this one? ;)
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Post by RandomHero » 18 Sep 2005 03:27 pm

Got a few favorites, here are some samples:

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The last 2 are semi-classics, but i still think they're very special. There are a lot more on my mind. But i don't feel like posting 10 more pics ;)
- 360 GLT, 1989, Gray Metallic, 115.500 km, PAS, Electric Sunroof, Windows and Mirrors :)

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Post by petefarrell360 » 18 Sep 2005 05:18 pm

Must agree with Dai, the Amazons are a wonderful classic. Probably helps seeing seven or however many my Dad has everyday! They are such an experience to drive, and as Dai said, that nice 50's styling, but best of all, it's a Volvo, and built to last.
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Post by MJ » 27 Oct 2005 01:12 am

American cars of the fifties and Muscle cars of the sixties, the Mustang in particular. Also the MG B GT

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Post by Olafito » 28 Oct 2005 07:09 pm

jtbo wrote:I never knew that there was 4 door version available too :shock:
It was made only in Spain,from 1964 to 1967,it was 18 centimetres longer than the 600 and 18000 units were built.

Seat 600 was a best seller in Finland in 1971.

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Post by Japper » 28 Oct 2005 07:37 pm

Citroen DS cabriolet, 1958. That is absolutely the most beautiful car ever made, EVER! and ofcourse the citroen CX prestige turbo 2, 1987. In bordeaux red metallic with tainted windows and black leather, that is classy
Leather, leccy windows and mirrors, snowcap, foglights, open air filter, black roof upholstery. What more do you want? >a 2.3 turbo!

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Post by 5lab » 28 Oct 2005 08:30 pm

the convertable p1800 cars are lush too
Siddy-'87 360 Glt lhd convertible
Swapsea-'89 360GLT-swapped!
Leah-'84 340GL-sold! Maisie-'85 340GL-sold!
Snowy-'88 360GLE-killed by a truck! Dougle-'89 360GLT-dead&stolen!
Nessy-'86 340GL-foggy's! Grace-'86 360GLT-gone!

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Post by Carl » 28 Oct 2005 08:55 pm

Give me a Rover SD1 any day! I will own one within the next few years!!
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Or a Triumph Stag would be good too
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Although a mate has just finished making a Dolomite Sprint with a Stag v8 in it, which would be pretty cool!!!
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Post by redline » 29 Oct 2005 08:54 am

they used to make a ferreri daytona ( as seen on Miami vice ) kit car out of them old rovers , now that looked sweet
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Post by petavius » 30 Oct 2005 03:48 pm

Shelby GT 500 - swoon!
340GL 1984 B406 AJO - scrapped (sob)
340GLE 1987 E880 UUX

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