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What car or cars would you like to see made again
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I love small cars. Go to Budapest/Europe and you'll see beautiful cars. Last time there, saw a Trabant! Couldn't believe it, ran along the sidewalk w/my camera out taking pictures. (I wonder what the locals thought?) I remember riding around in one back in 1972. (Even then it was an old car!) Coming back to states and seeing all our monster brick SUV's made me want to almost puke. Bring back the Datsun 510/ Mazda Protege/1985 Nissan Pickup and so, so many others,
Back around 1970, I used to own/drive a race modified Triumph Spitfire in SCCA sprint races. It had a top speed of about 115 mph. After many years, I recently saw one. I cannot believe I used to risk my life in that roller skate.
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I miss the small hatchbacks a lot. There were a lot of cheap but fun economy cars back in the 80s and 90s! Stuff like the Mazda 323 for example. I test drove a new 1986 Mazda 323 GT back in the day and it was a fun little car (a couple of years later I bought a brand new 1988 Dodge Shadow ES Turbo, that was a super fun pocket rocket!!)
I'd like to say the '69 Chevelle, but I think I'd be horrified at what monstrosity the GM designers would put out.
I think Toyota should start making this p/u again. I believe it would sell like crazy!
I think Toyota should start making this p/u again. I believe it would sell like crazy!
GMT800, ‘nuff said.
Wow, that's a nice find! Looks new! I had an '89 Civic Si HB in black. I think the moonroof was the only luxury item on them! Fun car and absolutely purred at speed on the interstates!
This was the very first car I ever drove. I was 9 years old and, when my folks were away, I grabbed my dad's keys and drove the thing around our block, being careful to park it in the same spot. I never got out of first gear as I'd not yet figured out how to shift the gears. One of the neighbors snitched on me, and I was surprised at how little trouble I got into. I think on one level my dad was proud of me, but I had to be punished. The punishment was to wash all of our cars on a summer weekend, something I actually enjoyed.
I'd like to see a more modern version of this truck. Something about the same size, a simple but comfortable interior, small-block Chevy V-8, 5- or 6-speed auto trans, and a well-designed, comfortable-but-firm suspension.
I had a chance to be a passenger in one of those JB Astons. The car was at the Bridgehampton road circuit on Long Island, and rides around the circuit were offered to a few people on a first-come, first-served basis.
There were several versions of the cars, as was/is typical of movie cars. None had the full complement of "features," mainly due to weight and packaging issues. Because of the weight and somewhat poor balance of the cars, they handled poorly.
A little story about the ejection seat. When it was first tried, it damaged the shoulder of the test dummy, and it would have severely injured any person being ejected. Some redesigns were in order.
It was a fun day at the track.
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Chevelles first ......
Then Regulag cab short wide 4x4 V8 pickups with manual shift transfer cases from the big 4
If there is time 2 door Chargers
Then Regulag cab short wide 4x4 V8 pickups with manual shift transfer cases from the big 4
If there is time 2 door Chargers
Almost anything from 55 to 58, and 67 to 70.
1. 2005 Toyota Tacoma 4 cylinder. Durability at a decent price. 2 TR-FE.
2. 2026 Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid.
60mpg with a bit of cargo area. D-4S.
2. 2026 Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid.
60mpg with a bit of cargo area. D-4S.
Studebaker Avanti with modern V6 drivetrain and 6 speed automatic, safety stuff added.
2nd choice: 1974 Jensen Interceptor with a modern 5L V8 with 6sp auto.
2nd choice: 1974 Jensen Interceptor with a modern 5L V8 with 6sp auto.
Small V-6 powered, front drive sport coupes:
Oldsmobile Firenza GT
Cavalier Z-24
Dodge Shadow ‘Duster’ V-6
Chev Barretta Z-26
Mazda MX-3 1.8
Chev Citation X-11
Ford Probe V-6
I really kick myself that I never bought one when I had the chance many times!!
Oldsmobile Firenza GT
Cavalier Z-24
Dodge Shadow ‘Duster’ V-6
Chev Barretta Z-26
Mazda MX-3 1.8
Chev Citation X-11
Ford Probe V-6
I really kick myself that I never bought one when I had the chance many times!!
Patman
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For a short period of time I had a 94 Grand Am GT that I bought new. It had the 155hp 3.1 L V6 and was a pretty fun daily driver, especially when I put lowering springs on it
Nissan the train wreck of a company pulled out on Xterra when SUV craze took off.
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At least they have paint/clear figured out, something Chonda never has been able to pull off.
Anything from the 4.6 Panther Platform.
^^THIS; and to post #88, why a V engine at all? Straight 6 is inherently smoother...or a 5. Easier to work on.
Make modern brakes, AC and proven automatic trannies (or manuals) the centerpieces.
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