artdjones Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 10:31 PM, Datsuncog said: I've probably seen plenty before and simply never noticed, but I happened to roll up beside this slightly bland saloon outside a well-known discount retailer earlier, and just couldn't recognise what it was at first... Bit of Mk1 Focus to the rear, bit of Astra G to the front... Huh. It's a Corolla E120 saloon, of all things. Are these unusual, or am I just hideously unobservant I don't know, but the Republic is stuffed with them. We like our saloons down here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.E Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Found out about this "baby" Sapphire 234/236 when one came up for sale a couple of days ago, lovely thing but they do seem to be rather overlooked and unloved, don't they? Almost no content on youtube, few road tests, seemingly no books available about this specific model... Bfg, JeeExEll and egg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 They were only on sale for 3 years and ASM sold a bit less than 2000 of them, alu bodywork is pricy to paint and the 6 cylinder is a bit pedestrian. It's also a bit fugly from the rear, the stylist was outvoted by the MD who wanted to be able to wear a hat in the back seat. The 4 cylinder is a bit of a goer though, being 2/3rds of the big hemi-6; they were a real sleeper and could show a Jag 2.4 a clean pair of heels. Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 A 234 is pretty near the top of my list of postwar British cars I actually want to own, or at least drive. It's also the only nice car A-S ever built. As above, the six was actually quite a bit less powerful and slower than the four, but I don't think you can be choosey today as there's something like a dozen left of all types. I have a Michelotti sketch of a re-styled proposal which I think did make it to the prototype stage, but the car-building arm of the company collapsed in part due to poor sales of the model and it was never built. I believe the alloy bits are in aircraft-grade Hiduminium, repairs of which would, I'd guess, make welding aluminium look like a piece of piss. I also love the way they look, but I'm a weirdo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Anadol Böcek (1975-1977): Dick Longbridge, face and bunglebus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raff Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Astra H BIG BOBBY Crackers, MisterH and LightBulbFun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Ford Anglia Torino: MisterH and JeeExEll 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 ^^^ Wow, good find. Never, ever seen one of those before that I can remember. Austat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 17 hours ago, Austat said: Ford Anglia Torino: Thinks there's only one in the UK blue if memory serves. JeeExEll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Prince Skyline Sports, a Japanese Gordon Keeble: STUNO, horriblemercedes, Remspoor and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeExEll Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Factory Anglia panel-van but based on the estate. Lhd. Never seen one of these on the road. bunglebus and Remspoor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeExEll Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Never seen one of these either, Anglia Friary Touring saloon. A bit like an Austin A40 Farina hatch. Phone Basingstoke 1900 if you want one converted, it'll be 89 pounds twelve shillings and sixpence. Shite Ron, garethj, warch and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 On 9/16/2021 at 11:13 AM, Austat said: Anadol Böcek (1975-1977): Apart from the fact it looks fantastic and barmy in equal measure, I'd buy one just so I could park badly in the local Tesco car park and hear the voice on the tannoy requesting 'would the driver of the orange Anadol Bocek please move their vehicle immediately as it's blocking in the last remaining Sao Penza'... Amazing. JeeExEll, paulsrje, catsinthewelder and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 3 hours ago, JeeExEll said: Must be for a dry climate going by the lack of wipers Remspoor and JeeExEll 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 ZIL-112. Fitted with either a 6 litre V8 230 hp or a 7 litre V8 270 hp motor, both developed from the ZIS-110 engine. Depending on the engine, the top speed was either 260 or 270 km/h, manufactured in 1961. angle, LightBulbFun, motorpunk and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Cobraski chaseracer, martc, Crackers and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 9 hours ago, JeeExEll said: Factory Anglia panel-van but based on the estate. Lhd. Never seen one of these on the road. Made for northern European market , see moggy traveller panel Van, also Mk5 taunus & Sierra versions amongst others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_FM Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 I wonder if the Ford Anglia Torino was from an idea for a mid life reskin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 1958 Ascort TSV. Built in Sydney, NSW on a VW Beetle platform: face, adw1977, bunglebus and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 On 19/09/2021 at 15:22, bunglebus said: Cobraski I was thinking more Testarosski. martc, Crackers, Garythesnail and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo by Bertone: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillCarter Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Renault 8 Coupe is a car I don't ever recollect seeing until today. Not sure about it if I'm honest... Austat, bunglebus and Remspoor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 9 hours ago, Austat said: 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo by Bertone: Could only be Bertone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspiral_Mondays Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/16/2021 at 12:55 AM, barrett said: A 234 is pretty near the top of my list of postwar British cars I actually want to own, or at least drive. It's also the only nice car A-S ever built. As above, the six was actually quite a bit less powerful and slower than the four, but I don't think you can be choosey today as there's something like a dozen left of all types. I have a Michelotti sketch of a re-styled proposal which I think did make it to the prototype stage, but the car-building arm of the company collapsed in part due to poor sales of the model and it was never built. I believe the alloy bits are in aircraft-grade Hiduminium, repairs of which would, I'd guess, make welding aluminium look like a piece of piss. I also love the way they look, but I'm a weirdo Great info, I‘d never heard of hiduminium. According to Wiki, ASM built car engines out of this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspiral_Mondays Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 19 hours ago, Austat said: 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo by Bertone: I had a Carabo back in the 70s. Here‘s a picture: bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 The Swiss market Ascona, an Opel Kadett B with a 1700 unit only available for the Swiss market: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeExEll Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Citroen Sbarro looks like a 1989 kit-car based on the Princess. 'Transform your tired wedge into a modern car ready for the 90s, and beyond. Send S.A.E. for more details' to P.K.C. grp Developments (est 1987). Fibreglass cladding also now available for the Allegro Estate'. anonymous user, barrett, bunglebus and 5 others 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterH Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 16 hours ago, HarmonicCheeseburger said: Granted a concept but still... The Peugeot 205 Verve 1984. Whatever drugs they were on didn't work... Otherwise we'd see loads of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 19 hours ago, HarmonicCheeseburger said: Granted a concept but still... The Peugeot 205 Verve 1984. Heuliez had a go at a 309. It look better than the standard notchback. Datsuncog, Remspoor, HarmonicCheeseburger and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 There is a thread on RR of a DIY 309Gti Estate with an extended tailgate on the standard body. Looks brilliant. https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/203017/1990-peugeot-309-touring-estate?page=3 Supernaut, Leyland Worldmaster and HarmonicCheeseburger 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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