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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
    Yup.

    Try another?>>

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    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,469
    Peugeot 203 ca. 1953
  • user777user777 Member Posts: 3,341
    wow, 6063 isn't displaying in my browser (Mozilla Firefox).

    may i make a most humble newbie request? from here on out, could we adopt some standard means to reference the guesses back to the post with the photo so that we know what the responses are being made to?

    lately for me, i haven't been familiar with a number of vehicles, and i'm not sure what post people are replying to because the subject is typically Re: ?? [andys120] ;)

    when we've got multiple vehicles that haven't been ID'ed yet, and multiple guesses in the forum, it's getting pretty difficult to follow everything.

    perhaps people could use this method:
    re:xxxx - is it a lotus esprit turbo 1988?

    where "xxxx" is the number of the post with the picture.
  • johno111johno111 Member Posts: 114
    The Buick's and Olds got the wrap windshield in 54 then Chevy and Pontiac in 55. The 53 Cadillac Eldorado was the first with the wrap windshield. JM
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
    The Buick's and Olds got the wrap windshield in 54 then Chevy and Pontiac in 55. The 53 Cadillac Eldorado was the first with the wrap windshield. JM

    Now that you mention it, it was the '53 Eldo that got it first, along with the Corvette. Thanks for reminding me.

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
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    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,463
    Mazda Cosmos, circa 1970ish

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  • vchiuvchiu Member Posts: 564
    >You could say the same thing about the Ami, or any small Citroen, thery're famous for their smooth ride on lousy French farm roads and their spacious interiors considering the small overall size

    You are right.

    This is an AMI 8 (1969-1979) This 35HP strong Engine powers a 1350 Lbs body.
    My model is a 1978 year.

    The Ami 8 was a redesign of the Ami 6

    yes, it handles terrific well on fields and bad roads, and would put most SUV to shame.

    the inside space is astonishing, meaning the doors are pretty thin. 5 adults could be accomodated.

    However experiencing a crash even at low speed would make this car look like it was built with paper.

    the flat-2 cyl roar is a true experience. definitely not a boring car. bought it 500+ USD a few years ago.
  • vchiuvchiu Member Posts: 564
    name of the first 2 in the front?
    how about the 2 in the back?

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  • navigator89navigator89 Member Posts: 1,080
    Picture isn't showing.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
    Mazda Cosmos, circa 1970ish

    Good guess but it's a descendent, a 1980 Mazda RX-5.

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
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    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,682
    Mercury Cyclone 1970

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
    Mercury Cyclone 1970

    Close, it's a '71. ;)

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
    this car is located in Bordeaux, France?

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  • oregonboyoregonboy Member Posts: 1,650
    In the USA there was no RX-5. That vehicle was called the Mazda "Cosmo" here.

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  • ubbermotorubbermotor Member Posts: 307
    4062 Is indeed a 1970 AMC Hortnet SC 360.
  • ubbermotorubbermotor Member Posts: 307
    If your not sure what the reply is to, you can just click the link that follows "reply to" and it will take to you that post.
  • ubbermotorubbermotor Member Posts: 307
    Buick Skylark. '54?
  • stevedebistevedebi Member Posts: 4,098
    If you hit "REPLY" to a message, there is a link at the top that will take the reader back to the original picture.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,469
    1953 Skylark (no wraparound) and it looks especially gorgeous.
  • user777user777 Member Posts: 3,341
    ahh people, in the simple one pic, multiple guess scenario, that's true. i have no site navigation issues BTW. there have been some occasions were multiple pics were simultaneously posted, and numerous guesses were outstanding. with the subject the same, and with the same posters replying to multiple pics, it is confusing.

    unless of course you know what the vehicles are, or your watching the guesses come in in almost real-time.

    i guess i haven't made my point very effectively. oh well.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
    1953 Skylark (no wraparound) and it looks especially gorgeous.

    That's it, and I agree it's especially good-looking in that color. The '54s had the wrap and small tailfins, kept the wires and minimal chrome IIRC.

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
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    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • turboshadowturboshadow Member Posts: 338
    Cizeta Moroder.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
    Cizeta Moroder.

    That's it!

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,682
    I'd like to see that Buick with the top down.
    I can see Kathryn Hepburn driving this in a movie.

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  • vchiuvchiu Member Posts: 564
    strange as it showed yesterday...

    Trying again
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    Now I see it. will it disappear again?
  • firemanjackfiremanjack Member Posts: 123
    Hey...a bunch of Citroens, I think...But what's really strange in the picture is the two very long and thin chimneys on the building. They are chimneys...right?
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
    Nice! Parked in front of the chateau I make out a Citroen CX (late 70'?), a Citroen CX Break (wagon) a Renault R5 and a Citroen 2CV. I can't ID the SUV-looking thing on the background with the outside spare tire showing.

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,469
    Hmmm it works now

    Yep we have a couple of Citroen GS, sedan and break, a 2CV, a Citroen BX (behind the break), and the SUV parked by the house looks like some piggy Toyota model.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
    Lancia Zagato.

    That's correct, I was hoping someone would mistake it for a Subaru BRAT. ;)

    It was known in the US market as the Lancia Beta
    Spider (mid '70s) IIRC.

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
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    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,469
    Porsche 904 (did they not have an emblem?)
  • gsemikegsemike Member Posts: 2,419
    Is that a pickup?
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
    Yep, it's a 904 GTS. I don't know why it's missing the Porsche crest on the hood. The 904 was primarily a race car (Porsche's first w glass bodywork) but could be ordered with street equipment/tires.

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
    Is that a pickup?

    No, it just looks like one-the Zagato/Beta Spider was a T-Top convertible in front but there was a vinyl fold down section behind the roll hoop.

    Weird? unique? You decide.

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 266,942
    All the ones I've seen were called Lancia Zagato?

    If it didn't have the rear window removed (unzipped?), you could see the natural lines of the car... It is actually quite nice looking, in the flesh..

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 266,942
    T-bird Super Coupe?

    '93?

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
    T-bird Super Coupe?

    Right, MY 1990.

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
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  • vchiuvchiu Member Posts: 564
    You are right 100%

    GS are MY 1978, the BX is MY 1983, the 2CV model is called "Charleston" and must be beg of 80s

    The GS wagon was mine actually, but as I couldn't keep it up, I gave it to a GS Fan friend of mine

    http://www.gs-gsa.org
  • vchiuvchiu Member Posts: 564
    >But what's really strange in the picture is the two very long and thin chimneys on the building. They are chimneys...right?

    That is the first time I am being asked that!
    yes, these are Chimneys. Thickness is about 10-15 inches.
    As they are quite tall, this may be accentuating the feeling.

    Strange, I can't see the picture any more. I didn't edit the 2 postings though and they showed up well for some time.

    The originating website is still up
    http://public.fotki.com/vchiu/d50_trial/gs120131.html

    Why dit it disappear?
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,469
    Alfa from ca. 1955 - I'll guess a 1900
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,469
    I've always thought the GS was a pretty smooth car, esp for the time. I remember reading an article on the birotor variants too, interesting.

    When I was 12 or so (ca. 1989) I started noticing the local bookstore carried 'CAR', and I could often talk my way into my mother buying me a copy. I remember seeing the Citroen BX and CX in these magazines, and I liked these cars. So I wrote to Citroen (UK) and they sent me a big envelope full of brochures, I was very thrilled. I still have them somewhere.
  • vchiuvchiu Member Posts: 564
    the GS Hydropneumatic suspension was a delight of smoothness that is imho unmatched so far. The very light wheels (145X15) played a role in the ability to soak bumbs on bad roads.
    The flat-4cyl was smooth, although thirsty. regretfully, it lacked torque and going 120 km/h meant nearly 5000 RPM on the last gear..
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
    Alfa from ca. 1955 - I'll guess a 1900

    Yes, it's a 1950 Alfa 1900, Looking very '50s in that two-tone paint. The Alfa 1900 was the basis of the 1900TI, perhaps the first modern sports sedan.

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • user777user777 Member Posts: 3,341
    is anyone else having problems seeing all the pictures posted? about 25% don't display in Firefox. strange.
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