Mystery car pix

gagrice

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andys120

'49 or '50 Dodge cop car.

The Pontiac is what they used to call a Sedan Delivery, that one's a 1952.. There's supposed to be a SD in the works for the PT Cruiser.

gagrice

I should have known that. My first car was a 1947 Pontiac Convertible. My dad loved Pontiac and owned several while I was growing up. I don't remember ever seeing that model. Lots of Chevy delivery wagons.

andys120

What can I tell you, the giveaway was the bright metal stripe on the back door that identifies it as a Poncho. Granted it's hard to see and resembles a ventilation grille...

Some of you may recall this=>

kyfdx

'70 Cuda?

andys120

Not a 'Cuda.

kyfdx

Challenger

gagrice

1999 Ford Crew Cab Ranger it is. It has a 4 banger diesel with 5 speed transmission. Those Brazilian fellows drove it from the tip of So. America to the Arctic Ocean. The truck is built in Brazil and they averaged 45 MPG for the entire trip.

andys120

Challenger

Yep, 1970 Doge Challenger. Rumor has it that D-C will build a 21st century pony car to challenge Ford's wildly successful Mustang and call it Dodge Challenger.

andys120

Mr_Shiftright

Is that the USS Nimitz? The license plate should read CVN-68

lancerfixer

Nah. The Nimitz is more fuel efficient. Probably has a smaller turning radius, too.

Mr_Shiftright

I musta been confused by the tail fins.

andys120

FWIW it's a '61 Cadillac.

What's this?=>

lancerfixer

Panoz AIV.

andys120

You got it Lance, 302 under the hood, that thing must fly!

Mr_Shiftright

I actually got a ride in one...it DOES fly!

orangelebaron

I saw a mid 70's Capri in gold the other day... can't remember where... should have shot it. :shades:

gagrice

That looks like a fun ride. This is the inside view of the same car. ">

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cxvargas

Dodde Omni (Horizon). I've seen this car in Europe but not under the Chrysler brand. I think Matra built the Horizon in France and even won 1979 Europe car of the year award.

andys120

I believe the Omni was sold under the Talbot name in Europe. The Dodge Omni shown is one of a limited series. I'm sure someone will recognize it.

cxvargas

I see the Shelby name so I'm guessing is a turbo model. Shelby and Chrysler played with turbo's during the 80's with the Daytona and LeBaron. Don't know the exact details of this particular car.

lancerfixer

I think it was the Oni GLH (?) Wasn't it supposed to be a GTI competitor? I understand that these things can be silly fast when properly built.

andys120

It is indeed a 1986 Shelby GL-H (it was badged as a Shelby, not a Dodge, tho' sold by Dodge dealers.)

andys120

Mr_Shiftright

Is that an Alpina? Very frenchie wheels anyway....

andys120

No, not and Alpina (or an Alpine).

Mr_Shiftright

I've seen those rear hood scoops somewhere but I can't remember!

andys120

Does this help (miniature of the same car w slightly different bodywork)?

Mr_Shiftright

Hmmmm....now that does tickle something....anything to do with Fiat or Abarth? I believe I've seen that engine lid design on an Abarth of some type before, but this car's shape isn't really Fiat Abarth looking....I am still thinking....Whatever it is I've never seen a real one...I would have remembered this odd duck...

So the solution lies in trying to think of what kind of car might be Italian but look French....hmmmm.....unless this is a real curve ball and is some design Abarth did for Poland or something....

gagrice

Is it possible that this is from the same bloodline?

gagrice

andys120

The white car was a Fiat Abarth 750 with Zagato bodywork ca. late 1950s. The second red car is essentailly the same but with a slightly different (but still Zagato) body.

Gagrice's sedans are both Lancias from the late 50s. One's an Aurelia and the other is
I think an Aprilia. Neat little cars both.

Mr_Shiftright

Ah those I think are Lancia Aurelia B20s. One's a berlina with suicide doors and the other is a coupe I think, maybe special coachwork?

World's first production V-6 engine is from Lancia. These models look to be what mid-50s?

Extremely technically advanced car for its time, really fun to drive even today.

fintail

I think the sedan would be an Appia. Very charming looks, IMO

Mr_Shiftright

Aurelia came in a Berlina too...but I DUNNO, I'm all mixed up. I thought Appia was rounder somehow. The coupe was called I think a B20GT

fintail

I think there was a late 40s style Appia which was more rounded, and the mid 50s one like in the photo. I don't know what the model designations signify, engines I would guess.

I've heard of that B20, that must be right

andys120

There was IIRC an Aurelia coupe and spider in B24 as well as B20 form (bigger motor?)
This is a B24 Spider=>

[Doh!] I said Aprilia before, I meant Appia!

andys120

Mr_Shiftright

No...but....hmmm....those tiny wheels and license plates and RHD steering suggest something British....or built under license to Britain in one of the colonies perhaps....

navigator89

Looks a lot like a Mini Cooper....because it's a Mini Clubman Estate. I'd say it's from the 60's.

It'd be cool if they could make a longer version of the Mini Cooper, say a 4 door hatch and bring it to the states.

andys120

Looks a lot like a Mini Cooper....because it's a Mini Clubman Estate

Yep.

Mr_Shiftright

I do think they'd have to change the name though...in most American cities, "clubman" doesn't quite mean what it does in the UK.

andys120

ateixeira

It's a 90's vintage Citroen, but I can't recall the model.

-juice

andys120

fintail

It's a current Citroen, C6 or C8 or something to that effect

boomchek

citroen xantia, 2005?

andys120

It's a current Citroen, C6 or C8 or something to that effect

C5, AFAIK it's the top of the line