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  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    In Brazil, at least, I believe that was called the Fiat Siena.

    My mom had a Palio, the 5 door hatch version of that car.

    It was nothing special...rusted out early enough that we convinced her to get a Honda Fit.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,673
    edited December 2010
    I figured you'd be the one to get that, Juice. Yup, it's a Brazilian 2005 Fiat Siena, I don't know if it has a Euro market equivalent, perhaps the Brava.

    According to Wikipedia they're also made in Turkey, Vietnam, Poland, India, RSA....etc, etc.

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

  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Try this ute, it's platform-mate:

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  • texasestexases Member Posts: 11,136
    "rusted out early enough that we convinced her to get a Honda Fit"

    On the coast I guess? I wouldn't have guessed that rust was very common in Brazil...
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Yes, my mom lives beach-front.

    It's incredible, overnight your car is completely covered with caked-on salt mix. They have someone rinse the car daily, no kidding.

    Her Fiat Uno had complete rust-through, perforation, in the trunk in less than 12 months. The Palio was only slightly better. The Fit's been fine, 3 years so far.
  • texasestexases Member Posts: 11,136
    Yikes, one year rust through on her Fiat? Doesn't bode well for Fiat's return to U.S!
  • urnewsurnews Member Posts: 668
    Wretched looking pickup. Ugh!
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Hope they're not planning to sell that pickup to anybody.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    That was a Fiat Uno. I think they still sell them, even though a new Uno model has come out.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    edited December 2010
    There is a small pickup segment in Brazil, VW sells the Saveiro based on the Gol (not Golf, but Gol, the platform under the old for-sale-in-the-USA VW Fox).

    GM has one based on the Corsa, and Ford, based on the Fiesta IIRC.

    That one is called the Fiat Strada, that package is called the "Adventure".

    Funny thing is it's all fake, that's just a regular FWD model.

    Payload for these is 500kg (1100 lbs), though, not bad for small businesses.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,673
    edited December 2010
    Unlike some, I like it. I wonder how it would look with a 7-slot Jeep grille and round headlights? :P

    If Fiat/Jeep. would make it with a nice diesel I'd consider getting one.

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

  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Small
    Extra Small
    and
    Extra Extra Small!

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Great. They could keep shortening it until it disappears. :P
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Any shorter and they would not need a rear axle!
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Quick! Can you name a car that was so short that they hooked the transmission right up to the differential?
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited December 2010
    Toyota Starlet?

    Oh wait, some guy is selling an aftermarket driveshaft made from PVC pipe, so I guess not. ;)
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Smart ForTwo?
  • andre1969andre1969 Member Posts: 26,056
    If they would just strip all that cladding off and give it back to Pontiac where it belongs, I don't think that would be a bad looking little rig at all.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,673
    Perhaps the Peel P50 that was famously driven through the BBC headquarters by Jezza Clarkson.

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

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    I believe it was the TVR Griffith with the 4.7L Ford V-8. Just a short u-joint connected the transmission to the differential. Auto magazines of the time said that it converted a benign little car that did nothing wrong into a manic little car that did nothing right.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,673
    Auto magazines of the time said that it converted a benign little car that did nothing wrong into a manic little car that did nothing right.

    They were probably right. My cousin had a TVR 2500M, essentially the same car with a Triumph 2.5L six in place of the Ford V8. It may be the best handling car I ever drove. I'd be surprised if that six was any shorter than a 289.

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

  • denvertrakkerdenvertrakker Member Posts: 132
    There's a famous comment from the Car Guys, Click and Clack:

    A women phoned in and wanted their opinion on buying a used Fiat. After they stopped laughing, one of them said, "Well, lady, you know the saying 'rust never sleeps'? In a Fiat it doesn't even take catnaps."

    Posted by a two-time Fiat owner (600 and X1/9).
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Ah those guys are just old farts who laugh at their own jokes.

    Fiats are fun, and America NEEDS cheap, fun cars!
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    And did you play with the 500 configurator?

    I priced one out spec'd up nicely, and it was dirt cheap. Reverse sticker shock if you've ever priced a Mini.

    Bring on the Abarth!
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,673
    There's a famous comment from the Car Guys, Click and Clack:

    A women phoned in and wanted their opinion on buying a used Fiat. After they stopped laughing, one of them said, "Well, lady, you know the saying 'rust never sleeps'? In a Fiat it doesn't even take catnaps."

    One of them owns a Fiat 124 Spider. Lucky them, mine basically rusted away but in all fairness so did just about everything in those days.

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

  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I'm sure the 500 will have double-galvanized steel. Not really a concern any more.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,673
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    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • lemkolemko Member Posts: 15,261
    Most definitely a Ford product. I know it's not a Torino or Fairlaine as they used an instrument panel with four big round gauges. My guess, it's a 1968 or 1969 Ford Galaxie XL per the floor shift.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Can't imagine driving that barge with a 4-speed, but hey, it looks cool.

    FIAT: Yep, MINIs are expensive, but in their defense, built like little bank vaults. When I bought a Scion xA, it was a brilliant car for the price (a mere $15K out the door) but let's face it, it was a bit tinny and the wind blew it around like a leaf.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,673
    Yep, it's a '69 Galaxie XL/429. I figured the three pedals would fool people into guessing it was a Torino.

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    Nice going, Lemko.

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

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,673
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    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • jwilliams2jwilliams2 Member Posts: 910
    edited December 2010
    That is a Facel Vega Excellence Sedan...probably late 50's....Hemi powered.
  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    An Army buddy had a similar Mercury Marquis convertible. Nice when it ran, but engine problems, tranny problem...generally a POS.

    Is that a 67 Olds Cutlass pillared coupe behind it? Can't make out the red and white car behind it and the fence, maybe a 56 or so Studebaker HawK?
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,525
    Definitely a 66-67 Olds behind it, red and white car looks like a 57 Ford to me.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,673
    That is a Facel Vega Excellence Sedan...probably late 50's....Hemi powered.

    Yup, Hemi power, push button tranny and fins..it's practically an all-American

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

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,673
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    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • gagricegagrice Member Posts: 31,450
    This fellow picked a poor place to park. We got some serious rain the last couple days in San Diego. Trying to figure out what this car is.

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  • stephen987stephen987 Member Posts: 1,994
    It used to be a '79-'81 Firebird. Hope you and yours are well, Gary.
  • stephen987stephen987 Member Posts: 1,994
    Lancia Flavia Berlina?
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,673
    You've got the right idea but it's from a Fulvia Coupe.

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

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,673
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    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • lemkolemko Member Posts: 15,261
    I'm thinking it's some slightly modified Muntz Jet.
  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    I'll take a guess - 51 Muntz Jet?
  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    Looks like we hit about the same time Lemko, but you got there first!
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,673
    You're both right it's a '53 Muntz Jet. Looks like it could use a resto.>

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

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,673
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    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • andre1969andre1969 Member Posts: 26,056
    I guess Jim Rockford wasn't as good at river hopping as Burt Reynolds?
  • lemkolemko Member Posts: 15,261
    The silver car far to the right is a 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The Rolls appears to be a late 1970s Corniche. The truck looks old enough to be a 1973-74 Chevrolet, (1975-76 models had a silver grille). I think I see a 1968 Lincoln Continental behind the truck. Not sure, but way way back on the left side may be a 1975-78 Cadillac Eldorado. I can barely make out a grille on the station wagon behind the Rolls, but it may be a 1968 Chevrolet.
  • gsemikegsemike Member Posts: 2,424
    76 or 7 Monte Carlo
    Similar vintage Chevy pickup
    Some Rolls convertible
    I think an early Pinto wagon behind it
    Late 60 Lincoln Continental back on the right

    My eyes aren't good enough to make out those farther back but I've got a feeling that there is a 69ish Caddy
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,673
    Nice job Lemko.

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

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