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Way to many to choose from !
From group B's right through
Lancia delta
Audi quattro
Metro 6r4
Manta 400
Rs200
Endless list before you hit the mk 1and mk2,sports, harriers,mexicos, Rs
But the 67 Mustard Gt500 Eleanor is the Queen
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"Way to many to choose from !
From group B's right through
Lancia delta
Audi quattro
Metro 6r4
Manta 400
Rs200
Endless list before you hit the mk 1and mk2,sports, harriers,mexicos, Rs
But the 67 Mustard Gt500 Eleanor is the Queen
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Had 2 on your list... Delta and mk1 mexico |
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By *yesgreenMan
over a year ago
north and south |
"I had a few cosworths, mk 1, 2 and 3 e.scorts, E36, E30 and e39s and many many more, but if I had to pick one car I'd love to have again it would have be the Delta integrale."
500 sec 87 , 18 Miles to the gallon lol  But luxurious |
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"I had a few cosworths, mk 1, 2 and 3 e.scorts, E36, E30 and e39s and many many more, but if I had to pick one car I'd love to have again it would have be the Delta integrale.500 sec 87 , 18 Miles to the gallon lol But luxurious "
I had a 500 SEL. Didn't do miles to the gallon. It done gallons to the mile. But you're spot on. Some luxury and power in them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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E30 m3 in red
Swb audi quattro or even a dynalnx
R33 gtr in white
R32 gtr in gunmetal grey
Silver over graphite twincam
Impreza 22b
Not being greedy like |
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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago
Newry Down |
Ideally, I would love to drive, at least once, either of the classic cars from the film Genevieve: a Spyker or the Darracq.
Not the most glamorous of vehicles, but they have endured for over 100 years
Genevieve is a 1950s film about the famous London to Brighton (car rally) that starred, amongst others:
Kenneth More,
Dinah Sheridan,
Kay Kendall and
John Gregson.
Music was by the famous mouth organ (harmonica) player Larry Adler.
A brilliant film, in color that is frequently on TV. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Way to many to choose from !
From group B's right through
Lancia delta
Audi quattro
Metro 6r4
Manta 400
Rs200
Endless list before you hit the mk 1and mk2,sports, harriers,mexicos, Rs
But the 67 Mustard Gt500 Eleanor is the Queen
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Very similar list to this except for the American yokes. Have a couple in that list too thankfully, labours of love though
Most of my favourites are 80s/90s Irish rally legends to be honest  |
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"Way to many to choose from !
From group B's right through
Lancia delta
Audi quattro
Metro 6r4
Manta 400
Rs200
Endless list before you hit the mk 1and mk2,sports, harriers,mexicos, Rs
But the 67 Mustard Gt500 Eleanor is the Queen
Very similar list to this except for the American yokes. Have a couple in that list too thankfully, labours of love though
Most of my favourites are 80s/90s Irish rally legends to be honest "
I've a Talbot sunbeam in storage that I wrapped around a tree at the rally of the lakes. It's a total write off but could never bring myself to part with it. |
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"Way to many to choose from !
From group B's right through
Lancia delta
Audi quattro
Metro 6r4
Manta 400
Rs200
Endless list before you hit the mk 1and mk2,sports, harriers,mexicos, Rs
But the 67 Mustard Gt500 Eleanor is the Queen
Very similar list to this except for the American yokes. Have a couple in that list too thankfully, labours of love though
Most of my favourites are 80s/90s Irish rally legends to be honest
I've a Talbot sunbeam in storage that I wrapped around a tree at the rally of the lakes. It's a total write off but could never bring myself to part with it."
Ah stop,lovely wee car |
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"My favourite car of all time but slightly past your deadline...
A dark blue Ford RS Cosworth.
Scort or Sierra?
Meant to say *scort. ( oh lord I can't spell the word here lol )"
Adapt and overcome
For an scort you would have to have the big boot spoiler,think they were called whaletail |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Have had the chance to sit in quite a few classic rally cars over the years,
If had the money would love a wee Renault 5,"
Ya there was an architect in cork had one years ago it was GTI version but looked amazing
My dad had a lot of contact with him so loved his curly hair too
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"Has to be a mk2 es##rt.. is there many here into the classic car scene??"
Had one of these RS2000, should never had sold it, had a V p1800 should definitely never had sold it, now have a BM e30 convertible
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By *iiboyMan
over a year ago
Tankardstown |
"OK folks you can have any classic car (pre 1990s) which car would you pick, for me it's a 1950s Ford Mercury. "
Had a mk1 begins with e ends in t lol Es***twith the fiat 2000TC engine and box , rolled and mangled the fiat , sold the mk1. oh how i wish i hadnt  |
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"had mk1 scort mexico, mk1 capri 2.3gt, delta integrale...
but my dream cars are facel vega hk 500 and jensen interceptor"
Guy I worked for in England had an interceptor, let me drive it once.
Lovely car but handled like a bus. |
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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago
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Although it is regarded as being grossly underpowered today, the Citroen 2CV is an astonishing vehicle that transformed the lives of French citizens after the second world war.
The Citroen DS21,23 and SM had very advanced design features, and the SM, that I have personslly driven, was amazingly comfortable. |
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By *in_ToncMan
over a year ago
London/Dublin |
"OK folks you can have any classic car (pre 1990s) which car would you pick, for me it's a 1950s Ford Mercury. "
Such a pity there’s not one car in the last 20 years that’ll be a class Maybe Focus RS is nearest it’ll be, As for that they are producing now, Every car on the road now is just a disposable item unfortunately:-/ pity |
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"OK folks you can have any classic car (pre 1990s) which car would you pick, for me it's a 1950s Ford Mercury.
Such a pity there’s not one car in the last 20 years that’ll be a class Maybe Focus RS is nearest it’ll be, As for that they are producing now, Every car on the road now is just a disposable item unfortunately:-/ pity "
Bit of a generalization there, which is true in many cases. But there are still some amazing cars being developed and produced in the 2020s.
If you like Focus RS, you should look at a GR Yaris to prove equivalent modern cars can still be breathtaking to drive. |
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Bit of a generalization there, which is true in many cases. But there are still some amazing cars being developed and produced in the 2020s.
If you like Focus RS, you should look at a GR Yaris to prove equivalent modern cars can still be breathtaking to drive."
Megane RS would be another option |
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By *inion42Man
over a year ago
minionland |
"Hry gaz here for my has to be the peugeot 205 gti they were a brilliant little car and i still have one lol"
There were a gorgeous hot hatch, saw one restored in uk and it was restomodded with ECU |
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By *inion42Man
over a year ago
minionland |
"Has to be a mk2 es##rt.. is there many here into the classic car scene??
I'd I had the money I'd be more into it ??have you seen the yokes on donedeal people are putting in as classic cars nowadays "
Absolutely buckets of sh1te, saw an 89 Panda for mad money |
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By *inion42Man
over a year ago
minionland |
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Bit of a generalization there, which is true in many cases. But there are still some amazing cars being developed and produced in the 2020s.
If you like Focus RS, you should look at a GR Yaris to prove equivalent modern cars can still be breathtaking to drive.
Megane RS would be another option "
I test drive a GR Yaris, absolute rocket ship, would love one if I won the lotto, but could you imagine the insurance cost and security options you would need |
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"I would love a triumph, saw one with a 90’s Toyota Engine, or a Mini Cooper with a modded Toyota engine "
far as I'm aware a vdp or an alergo or ital fitted straight in no kissing the only mods waz the shafts & rad |
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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago
Newry Down |
A fabulous car called the Jaguar SS was produced just before the second world war, but its SS name has certainly not done it any favours in motoring circles.
The SS does NOT stand for the German Schutz Staffel, but was actually the name of the car's producer, Swallow Sidecars.
An exceptional and very attractive car.
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I test drive a GR Yaris, absolute rocket ship, would love one if I won the lotto, but could you imagine the insurance cost and security options you would need "
Not that expensive at all to insure. No more than a 530 bmw or similar in terms of premium. |
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By *inion42Man
over a year ago
minionland |
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I test drive a GR Yaris, absolute rocket ship, would love one if I won the lotto, but could you imagine the insurance cost and security options you would need
Not that expensive at all to insure. No more than a 530 bmw or similar in terms of premium. "
Very True, saw some interesting comparisons of it with other cars, on something like drivetribe in a timed race but don’t think the particular reviewer was a good fit for the cars performance , |
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By *inion42Man
over a year ago
minionland |
"Hry gaz here for my has to be the peugeot 205 gti they were a brilliant little car and i still have one lol
We have one too. Peach of a car. "
Super little machines
My neighbour has a 91 standard one, weird to see a engine ch0ke and a 0.95 engine
P.s I have a classic Toyota |
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"Hry gaz here for my has to be the peugeot 205 gti they were a brilliant little car and i still have one lol
We have one too. Peach of a car.
Super little machines
My neighbour has a 91 standard one, weird to see a engine ch0ke and a 0.95 engine
P.s I have a classic Toyota "
Christ...I had forgotten about manual ch0ke.
What Toyota have you? |
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Evil owned 2 different Capris. I owned 2 Austin Minis both 1980. DD i owned a Renault 5 also. But our long standing 28 year arguement always comes down to wether the MK1 or MK2 Ford Esc0rts were the best rally cars! Lol. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Way to many to choose from !
From group B's right through
Lancia delta
Audi quattro
Metro 6r4
Manta 400
Rs200
Endless list before you hit the mk 1and mk2,sports, harriers,mexicos, Rs
But the 67 Mustard Gt500 Eleanor is the Queen
Very similar list to this except for the American yokes. Have a couple in that list too thankfully, labours of love though
Most of my favourites are 80s/90s Irish rally legends to be honest
I've a Talbot sunbeam in storage that I wrapped around a tree at the rally of the lakes. It's a total write off but could never bring myself to part with it."
Have one aswell in restoration at the moment. They're little feckers to get bits for though |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Haven't seen anyone mentioning the twin cam or to give it its proper name the Toyota ae86 or levin as they later models became known as "
They're actually Toyota corolla gt coupes, the levins and truenos were Japanese imports
Ae86 was the model number of them all then |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Ti's hard to go past a nice lil 1.3l opel corse with go faster stripes,giant spoiler, over sized exhaust and those abs beautiful 3 spoke alloy wheels. Brrrrrrrruum |
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"Mercedes-Benz W111 280 SE 3.5 Coupé
That back windscreen
But I'd take any of the 280SE's up to the W116
Remember it is S class or No class people "
W108/109 for me. I think it’s the nicest classic Merc design. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Way too many to choose from but would love a Ford mustang 67. Or if anyone had any of the below they want me to mind for them
Chevrolet Bel Air
Buick Roadmaster Skylark
Ford Thunderbird
Ford F series
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well for me it would be a bit of a tie between a VW SP2 and a Porsche 356 sportster - was truly gutted when that car disappeared from my driveway  (cant believe the other word for disappeared from my driveway is banned on here) |
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Mmmmmmmm
Now if I’d the money American makes
Dodge charger and a Pontiac trans am
Or Ford mark 2 Mexico yellow had one years ago
But still my pride and joy I think in the shed until may my
Carlos sainz gt4 red Toyota celica |
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By *om114Man
over a year ago
Belfast |
"OK folks you can have any classic car (pre 1990s) which car would you pick, for me it's a 1950s Ford Mercury.
Such a pity there’s not one car in the last 20 years that’ll be a class Maybe Focus RS is nearest it’ll be, As for that they are producing now, Every car on the road now is just a disposable item unfortunately:-/ pity "
That's rose tinted glasses, most of the stuff mentioned here so far would be rotten at 6 months old. Cars are 100 times better built now and there's plenty will be classics in future. In 1980 there was someone saying the same thing about rs2000's and whatever else |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My favourite classic car of its time must be the Ford Zypher. Amazing car!!
Although it was surpassed by the much sought after Ford Capri. A definite pussy wagon!! |
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By *indenMan
over a year ago
Naas which is South West of Dublin |
"OK folks you can have any classic car (pre 1990s) which car would you pick, for me it's a 1950s Ford Mercury.
Such a pity there’s not one car in the last 20 years that’ll be a class Maybe Focus RS is nearest it’ll be, As for that they are producing now, Every car on the road now is just a disposable item unfortunately:-/ pity
That's rose tinted glasses, most of the stuff mentioned here so far would be rotten at 6 months old. Cars are 100 times better built now and there's plenty will be classics in future. In 1980 there was someone saying the same thing about rs2000's and whatever else"
How would most of the stuff mentioned here be rotten in 6 months when they’re now all at least 30 years old?
I have a fourth seven year old car that I drive a couple of times a week and it’s far from rotten. |
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Some serious Classic Cars, coming up in this thread alright. It wouldn't be really called a Classic car, just yet. But back in the late 90's to early 00's. I used to like the Volvo 480, for some reason. I've seen pictures of them now. Sadly I can't see anything nice about them now. |
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By *om114Man
over a year ago
Belfast |
"OK folks you can have any classic car (pre 1990s) which car would you pick, for me it's a 1950s Ford Mercury.
Such a pity there’s not one car in the last 20 years that’ll be a class Maybe Focus RS is nearest it’ll be, As for that they are producing now, Every car on the road now is just a disposable item unfortunately:-/ pity
That's rose tinted glasses, most of the stuff mentioned here so far would be rotten at 6 months old. Cars are 100 times better built now and there's plenty will be classics in future. In 1980 there was someone saying the same thing about rs2000's and whatever else
How would most of the stuff mentioned here be rotten in 6 months when they’re now all at least 30 years old?
I have a fourth seven year old car that I drive a couple of times a week and it’s far from rotten."
Because they're restored with modern methods and still need constant attention |
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