Mrs6C Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Want!!Also the C15 came with 4WD as a Dangel conversion... and there is one for sale on Leboncoin! https://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/1458322039.htm/ Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw1977 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 There was indeed a 4x4 AX, although I'm not sure if it was sold in the UK. The 2CV 4x4 was a bonkers thing with two engines: http://www.citroenet.org.uk/passenger-cars/michelin/2cv/history/1958-sahara.html Squirrel2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Thanks to Datsuncog and his freecycled brochures, I've just learned of the existence of this. Never seen one or even heard of it (but then I never was a particular Renner licker). Datsuncog and blakey79 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I don't think that's true - I went to a lot of BTCC in the 1990s - ALDI did win the 96 by using 4wd - but in my recollection then changed the rules as the ALDIs were indeed way ahead. No-one else much used 4WD and it was banned for BTCC in 1998.In the 1994 Season Review video Andy Rouse does say they tested 4WD (and maybe RWD I can't recall) but decided against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davocano Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Vince70, Aston Martin, Tamworthbay and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 maxresdefault.jpg Always gets a mention in this case, the oddly 4x4'd Eagle Sport, also available in wagon. Phil The AMC Eagle Wagon is one of my favourite American Motors (so to speak). AMC Eagle Wagon '1980 by Человек!, on Flickr It's like their response to the Subaru 4x4 estates and I applaud AMC for having made it. danthecapriman, AMC Rebel and Vince70 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Wood! Ford Capri 4x4 Rally Car by Kieran White, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/hD5rTi 17 built apparently for testing using Furguson 4x4 system. Police forces tested them too. BP even used an automatic one to do fuel consumption testing. andrew e, Squirrel2, JeeExEll and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs6C Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Volvo did various 4WD versions of their cars. The V70 XC (Cross Country) springs to mind as Six-cylinder had one for a while. It was nice enough and did a good job of the whole grippy thing, but the turning circle was woeful and the fuel economy was about 2/3 of my V70 T5... Squirrel2, danthecapriman, ProgRocker and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 There were also some Ferguson 4 wheel drive Mk. 4 Zodiacs, possibly built with the police in mind. There was one in Practical Classics about fifteen years ago so there's one left at least Datsuncog, danthecapriman and NorfolkNWeigh 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 After getting my BMW 518 embarrasingly stuck on flat, wet grass, I got obsessed by obscure 4wd cars. This would be about 25 years ago, managed to find one of those 4wd Lancers to try (very slow, live rear axle) and then a Renault Savanna which I might have bought if the seller hadn't been aggressively pissed. (Boot floor is raised a long way making the estate space very much less use than a regular R21)Crashed the BMW and bought a Renault Alpine instead of anything sensible and grippy. Never got that stuck. edit - another near miss was a Toyota estate that said 4 WD on the tailgate but the gearbox was on the edge of being no-wheel drive - all the gears were in virtually the same plane as reverse...... Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Ferguson also did 4wd conversions of the Bedford CF. I'd like one of these but they are Mk1 Escort RS2000 money. Notably the only car to have 4 wheel inboard disc brakes. Probably. New POD, UltraWomble and Squirrel2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Only available in 4x4 so doesn’t count.I've seen a UK registered 2wd CVT Justy, not sure if they were sold in the UK originally. 4WD is Subaru's USP but they sold a few 2wd cars here and many more in other countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic 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. Quite a lot of plod had these, was West Yorkshire Police's choice in both hatch and Sapphire, one was written off chasing kids on stolen motorbikes round my old school playing field, took one of the slopes a bit too quick, and took to the air, landed with a hell of a wallop and the suspension collapsed. This all happened around lunchtime so was a bit of a dodgy chase tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 wasn't the diesel maxi awd? ...i'll get my coat AMC Rebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 The 2CV 4x4 was a bonkers thing with two engines:Unless you bought a Louis Barbour 4x4 conversion.... rainagain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Rebel Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Jensen FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Passat Syncro stormee, dome, jumpingjehovahs and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Tempra SW 4x4, who knew? ProgRocker, Split_Pin, privatewire and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Volvo did various 4WD versions of their cars. The V70 XC (Cross Country) springs to mind as Six-cylinder had one for a while. It was nice enough and did a good job of the whole grippy thing, but the turning circle was woeful and the fuel economy was about 2/3 of my V70 T5... 02-Nov-16 - Volvo V70XC - side.jpg 02-Nov-16 - Volvo V70XC - rear.jpgThey did the previous shape too and it was much nicer to drive. Phase one V70R AWD were a lot of fun too, lift for sideways and boot it when it's pointing where you want to go. Squirrel2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon.k Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I was looking how I could achieve something like this earlier with my golf, and it seems quite straightforward. Not a genuine 4x4 but would add a touch of interest and kind of suit my very scabby diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon.k Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Volvo did various 4WD versions of their cars. The V70 XC (Cross Country) springs to mind as Six-cylinder had one for a while. It was nice enough and did a good job of the whole grippy thing, but the turning circle was woeful and the fuel economy was about 2/3 of my V70 T5... 02-Nov-16 - Volvo V70XC - side.jpg 02-Nov-16 - Volvo V70XC - rear.jpg My parents in law had one of these which was a bit pointless most of the time but really proved its worth one evening in the snow when all the roads were gridlocked overnight and we took to the back lanes to get home. It was quite impressive actually. Mrs6C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3VOM Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Can't remember which version or when but wasn't there a 4WD transit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon.k Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Can't remember which version or when but wasn't there a 4WD transit? The County! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 There still is a 4x4 Transit. twosmoke300 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 That ebay 4WD Corolla on the last page is actually one of the least interesting offered. They also did them with the 1.6 20v (160bhp @ 7800rpm), usually with Auto gearboxes; As a closet Carina E licker I'm partial to the 4WD TZ Caldina, which is rare even on Japanese Auction Sites; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 19505311966_e80489bf55_o.jpg19343477908_af49d70be2_o.jpgMy last Escort. Mk5b 4x4 in Java Blue.... Split_Pin, Lacquer Peel, ruffgeezer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Spotted in Bexhill Squirrel2 and Mrs6C 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Do the twin engined mini conversions/ concepts count? They were pretty cool things but probably shite in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Do the twin engined mini conversions/ concepts count? They were pretty cool things but probably shite in real life.I believe John Cooper had a really bad crash in one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalnotdole Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 There was a Furguson FF Scimitar GTE too. Another one that never quite made it to the production line. danthecapriman, Lacquer Peel, Datsuncog and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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