sierraman Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Anyone remember some of the obscure 4x4 versions of normal cars like the Cavalier 4x4? Split_Pin and Nicola H 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 There was a spate of these wasn't there, around that time, like the Sierra XR4x4. Here is my slightly more obscure offering - Think they made 4x4 versions of most of the post-war saloons. I know these were off-roaders primarily not Quattro-busters but any excuse..... 11001010 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 BX GTi 4x4. I'd forgotten all about these.1991 Citroen BX 19GTi 4x4 by Adam Floyd, on Flickr Wasn't there a 4x4 405 as well? Nicola H, Sir Snipes, dome and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Wasn't there a 4x4 405 as well?Yes, both in regular and Mi16x4 flavours. Euro markets got the 200hp T16 version too which was 4WD Nicola H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Corolla 4x4 anyone? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F202404763468 nacho man, jumpingjehovahs, BorniteIdentity and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 They did the 405 in the uk as a petrol 1.9 in basic trim as 4x4, mainly intended as a work car. No idea if any survive. Nicola H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 525ix was 4x4 wasn't it? Wingz123, Nicola H and Pillock 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I'd love a Dangel Carlosfandango, Braddon81, puddlethumper and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 But in the UK would have to settle for a Scenic Cheggers, Nicola H and Carlosfandango 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Or a Mini Binky... sheffcortinacentre, Jim Bell, LightBulbFun and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Sierra and Mondeo 4x4, there were basic versions of Golf, Jetta and Passat Syncros. Nicola H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I want a 306 Dangel. Lacquer Peel, Nicola H, D Spares & Tyres and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Toyota Corolla 4WD SR5 Mega horn for one of these ProgRocker, Datsuncog and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Holden Commodore Adventra Available in Wagon and Ute body styles andrew e, Supernaut and Nicola H 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 There was a Escort Mk5 RS2000 4x4 Ford also made 4WD versions of posh Sierras and Granadas as well as the sporty XR4x4 Nicola H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 What’s the difference between a Golf County and a Syncro? There was also the very rare 2.9i Sierra GLS. Usually on steelies with hubcaps. Nicola H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Always gets a mention in this case, the oddly 4x4'd Eagle Sport, also available in wagon. Phil danthecapriman, Joloke, ProgRocker and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 What’s the difference between a Golf County and a Syncro? There was also the very rare 2.9i Sierra GLS. Usually on steelies with hubcaps.The Golf Country is on stilts, the Golf Syncro looks like a regular Golf. Pillock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 There was also the very rare 2.9i Sierra GLS. Usually on steelies with hubcaps.They also did a 2.0 GLS 4x4 one with the I4 twin cam if memory serves. AMC Rebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanciaman Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I had a Renault 21 turbo Quadra back in the day. Brill car that was. Squirrel2, AMC Rebel, spike60 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Conan Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Anybody mentioned Espace Quadra yet? Apparently the first car with carbon fibre driveshaft. AMC Rebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Volkswagen weren't kidding around when they built the MK2 Gold Country. It can't have been all that cheap to build/purchase compared to a regular MK2 Golf. Asimo, Vince70, Split_Pin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 I’ve the Matchbox one of those, same colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw1977 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Mark 3 Granada (May 1986) Split_Pin, blakey79, danthecapriman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedagain Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 P10 Nissan Primera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TataBobu Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 And those: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 But in the UK would have to settle for a Scenic A Friend has a Renner Scenic RX4. It is quite frankly the worst pile of shit I have ever seen. The 4x4 system appears to have been engineered by a blind drunkard using the very cheapest possible cheese, The tyres are a size not available anywhere in the UK, the engine is overworked, and has hence shat it's head gasket, the interior trim is kak and it's really not very large. It also has shite ground clearance, and the spare wheel on the boot gets in the way of everything. Utter Autoshite. spike60, mat_the_cat and AMC Rebel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 P10 Nissan PrimeraReally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedagain Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Really? Yep, really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Mark 3 Granada Did these have the same Quality Engineering* as the Sierra 4x4 system, which had the front differential bolted to the side of the engine sump, with one driveshaft actually running through the insides of the sump to get to the other side? Heath Robinson would be proud* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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