fordpoplier Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 A few spots of late, not quite sure why but this Pontiac wagon seemed to tick the right boxes.at least they'd polished the rustpreviously spotted but i hadn't got it from the frontabout as bad as this style of mustang gets an earlier skylark, before they were ugly? nahthis was very shiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 A few spots of late, not quite sure why but this Pontiac wagon seemed to tick the right boxes.Excellent stuf as usual! Is this estate a rebadged Cavalier Mk 2 Estate with a new nose or is it me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordpoplier Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 You are right, it was badged as a 'Sunbird' which I think was made out of Cavaliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Looks like the front was sawn off and a plastic replacement glued on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Think its covered in an earlier part of this (or maybe another) thread. Theres loads of these chavalier clones around the world, all based on the same platform, GM J-car I beleive. There's Holdens in Oz, and numerous different types in the states.. including a preposterous Cadillac version - Behold the Cimarron.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordpoplier Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 the spring sunshine has brought out the shite for my spotting camera is full after just a few weeks sitting on the passenger seat. Don't know what this is/was but it was made out of pudding and the Italian Mini Clubman was the other side of itCome to bed eyes from a Pontiacnot quite sure what was going on herein the local equivalent of Tescos car parkthis was sinistersomone likes these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 ]Come to bed eyes from a PontiacI would sooo drive round in that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrogeezer Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Think these Tercels need slightly bigger rear lights.   This Honda (Accord coupe?) is lovely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Excellent work. RatWD GR8 4 etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordpoplier Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 another update. This was the first of these Alfa's I've ever seen statesideratlook family carrierthis was a Suzuki, I think its also badged here as a Geonice Brit muscleFord LTD (appeal)this had Pininfarina badges but I couldn't get a good lookpair of dead Fierossomething wrong hereoh yes, thats wrongshagged PaseoTurbo?previously under a tarp!http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/041808/DSCN0033.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/041808/DSCN0035.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/041808/DSCN0038.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Superbly grotty, love the state of the front wings! Makes it even funnier that it looks quite clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 this had Pininfarina badges but I couldn't get a good lookCadillac Allante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55bloke Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Fantastic, as always. TWO '65 Mustang convertables in one post!! Does anyone else think that the wheels- or, more acurately- the tyres, look too big on those Jensen Interceptors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordpoplier Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 few more pics Barry has a morganWas this the 'cruising package' that was discussed in the ebay thread a while back?Nice Duct Tape jobGuess where this wasposh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 The last two are great.From posts a bit further up, I rather like the Stanza too. I am rather partial to those razorback Cadillacs as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55bloke Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 What's going on with the headlights on the Volvo and the Pug? Is there some reason they've had their original units replaced by totally out of place rectangular ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordpoplier Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 Don't see enough Pugs to be sure but you see plenty of Volvos around with lights like that, suspect it's a 'US Spec' thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross_K Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008  What a pair of shitters - rough as a badger's ball bag.  Extra points to the 'Rolla for the chain link numberplate surround.. They must salt the roads a wee bit over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Yow!!!  I wonder if that was built in Longbridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Don't see enough Pugs to be sure but you see plenty of Volvos around with lights like that, suspect it's a 'US Spec' thing.Yup - divvy Yanks only allowed sealed-beam headlights prior to '87, which is why all Mercs, Saabs, Pugs and Volvos have very obvious square/round lights up to that period. The US government only allowed round headlights until 1975 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycox Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 The US government only allowed round headlights until 1975 as well.Really? I'm sure I've seen US spec minis later than that... I'm probably wrong though...Hello everyone by the way! This is my first post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead_E23 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Really? I'm sure I've seen US spec minis later than that... I'm probably wrong though...You're probably right - I think he means that round headlamps were the only ones allowed until 1975 but after that they allowed other shapes too Anyway, welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycox Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Ah I see, sorry I'm thick sometimes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 No no - my fault squire (welcome by the way). I meant that only round headlights were allowed up to 1975. D'you mean the original Mini by the way - I didn't think they were ever officially imported to the US? I believe the US DoT have now relaxed importation rules, effectively you can now easily import non-Type Approved stuff over 30 yrs old. I believe there's at least one RHD Dolomite Sprint in the US now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordpoplier Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 A May 2008 Update.Pair of dusty 'vettesdon't remember seeing another SpitfireSubaru ArchesWhat archesnice pairwasn't sure on this onebig shitegeneral arse(s)http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/052708/IMG_0114.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/052708/IMG_0112.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/052708/IMG_0111.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/052708/IMG_0110.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/052708/IMG_0109.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/052708/IMG_0106.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/052708/IMG_0086.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/052708/IMG_0085.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/052708/IMG_0081.jpghttp://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x88/poundsandpence/052708/IMG_0078.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Â Amazing - I didnt think the Yanks got the Sierra. Let alone a XR4i version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-j Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Think the Ford Sierra was sold there under the brand 'Mercury' that was meant to be exotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyG Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Think the Ford Sierra was sold there under the brand 'Mercury' that was meant to be exotic.It's worse than that - it was actually 'Merkur', I kid you not, they actually thought that sounded like a 'premium German marque' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MerkurOn the subject of proper Mercurys the Cougar (gold colored coupe at the dealers) looks very tempting at $2650.The 50s looking blue sedan in the earlier set of pics is also a Mercury - one of the 1949 to 1951 models. These have a iconic status amongst US customisers - lowered and chopped ones are the orginal 'lead sleds'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Couple of interesting pages on the European-built cars Ford tried to flog in the US during the late 1980s:Merkur . o O o . XR4TiSurprising that it was built as late as 89, I presume that the mk1 Sierra front end and double side rear window arrangement was kept throughout the run even after the "mk2" Sierra came out over here.EDIT: Beaten to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Drool at the red Chevelle.Yay at the Camry hatchback! Probably reviled in the USA as I didn't think they 'did' hatches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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