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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Can't really tell about the Volvo because we can't see the windshield. A split windshield would be a PV444, a one-piece, a PV544.
  • grahampetersgrahampeters Member Posts: 1,786
    G'day

    Have I missed something? Healeys used to be quite affordable sports cars. I've driven a couple and they did not do much for me; wind in th hair and what have you, but 60's technology not terribly well screwed together.

    Also knew a girl with a Jensen Healey - her dad was generous!

    Cheers

    Graham
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675
    Big Healeys have become pricey here riding the crest of a wave that has pushed up prices of all British sports cars but as Shifty says they are no longer crazy expensive.

    I don't think it's correct to say they are 60s tech because they were outdated
    at the dawn of the 60s but that's true of all British cars except the Mini, Jag E-Type and the Lotuses. None of 'em were well put together.

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675
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    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    A Jensen Healey isn't a real Healey, and Mr. Healey disavowed it.

    Healey prices these days are all over the map. For a solid complete, non-rusted "ready to restore" car, think $15K. For a decent driver, figure $35K. For an over the top, cost no object restoration, figure $90K.
  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    Around a 65 Ford Ranchero (Falcon)
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675
    You're right Berri, I'd like to Shelby-ize one of those and put the GT-350 engine mods, suspension and wheels on it.

    That one has a built 302 bored to 347CID.

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

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675
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    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    A mid 80's Mercury Cougar. I never cared for those as much as the sister T-Bird. But I guess there was an older audience that preferred the more formal styling of that roofline.
  • robr2robr2 Member Posts: 8,805
    edited October 2011
    But the faux luxury of the Cougar Bostonian Edition would probably change your mind:

    https://evf.salvagedirect.com/302000s/302651/302651/MVC-004.jpg
  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    Pimp my ride baby!
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,647
    In what looks like Mexico...surprised they didn't do something weird and call it a Ford Cougar or something.

    Never cared for that C-pillar.
  • uplanderguyuplanderguy Member Posts: 17,036
    Never cared for that C-pillar.

    Particularly up against a 90-degree straight-up rear window...not a fan of that with any quarter window!

    Although, I think they got even worse looking with the '86 or '87 facelift, when that quarter window got elongated. I think the Thunderbird got prettier though.
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  • berriberri Member Posts: 10,165
    Sometimes I think Iaccoca did some night work for Ford after he was at Chrysler - Just Kidding!
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,647
    Yeah, the 87-88 was pretty ugly, where the T-Bird wasn't a bad looking car. Odd they were so short-lived when design lifespans were becoming longer.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675
    Yep, that's an '84 Mercury Cougar for sale en Mexico.

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

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675
    edited October 2011
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    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • bhill2bhill2 Member Posts: 2,615
    Can't really tell about the Volvo because we can't see the windshield. A split windshield would be a PV444, a one-piece, a PV544.

    My monitor is just good enough to be about 80% sure that the Volvo has the small round tail lights, which I believe makes it a PV444.

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  • omarmanomarman Member Posts: 2,702
    Early 80s Mitsubishi Cordia. From the magazine ads back then it seemed like Mitsubishi had it all going for them with silent shaft engines, twin stick FWD and LCD dash instruments. They were going to be the next Honda or something.
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  • grahampetersgrahampeters Member Posts: 1,786
    G'day

    Approximately 1983 Mitsubishi Cordia. Used the mechanical from the Mitsubishi Colt Mirage. I had a 1982 Colt with the 4*2 shift- a remarkably good device giving really good performance under varied conditions. The 2 speed transfer came about because it was necessary to reverse the engine for some reason (icing?) and that required a lay shaft in the gear box. Mitsubishi saw the chance to put this to use with an effective overdrive on about 30% being placed on the lay shaft.

    They were very well screwed together. However,m the engines, like many Mitsubishi ones of that era, had an inhernet weakness with fine carburettor pre heater hoses hidden away under the air cleaner. When these blew out, the engine lost all coolant very quickly and a bent head arose.

    The balance shaft was also a great idea but dad scored one where the shaft broke; expensive repair.

    Cheers

    Graham
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675
    You guys are right, it's a Mitsu Cordia. Where did they come up with names like Tredia and Cordia? :confuse:

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675

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

  • omarmanomarman Member Posts: 2,702
    One meaning or translation of mitsu is 3. Tredia might be a play on three...diamonds? Or something else?

    As far as Cordia goes, I just assumed that it was picked because Accord and Corolla were already taken! :P Really I don't know but it is kinda interesting how car makers pick names.
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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Yep if you can see little round tail lights, that's a 444. The 544 was a much better car because it had the B18 engine. The older B16 engine used to break crankshafts regularly.
  • slorenzenslorenzen Member Posts: 694
    Based on Mt. Diablo in the background, I'd say Walnut Creek/Alamo area...
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I'm late, but my step-mom had an '86 Cougar when I was in high school. I liked the T-bird better as well.

    Hers had a V6 with 2 cylinders mis-firing all the time. We sold it to a mechanic's dad, because he was the only one who would buy it.

    Also, it was one of those cars that talked. "The Door is Ajar" it would say. Made (in)famous by Eddie Murphy's stand up routine, of course. :D
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675
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    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 269,186
    Ferrari Italia

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675
    Ferrari Italia

    Incomplete answer.

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 269,186
    Ferrari 458 Italia?

    Sorry, teach...

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675
    Still incomplete, the rest of the answer has to do with the roof; take a good look at it.

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  • jwilliams2jwilliams2 Member Posts: 910
    Ferrari 458 Spider.....
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675
    edited October 2011
    Yup, it's the new 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Spiderseen here w roof folded down>

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

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Ohhh, I can just hear that Italian "chi-chi" music coming from the stereo--all Italians songs are either about love, money or Momma. :P
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Sexy and all get out but you lose one feature I love from the coupe - the visible engine bay!

    The new top is like my Miata PRHT's, with buttresses. The old top (430) used to just flip it's lid.
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 269,186
    edited October 2011
    I have a friend that was considering getting a 430, just because he likes convertibles...

    Something tells me he is going to be out an extra $150K.... lol

    The only thing is.. he likes a true manual transmission... which, I don't think you can get in an Italia...

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  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675
    The only thing is.. he likes a true manual transmission... which, I don't think you can get in an Italia...

    Apparently you can't get a three pedal stick shift in any new Ferrari, or any other Italian exotic. So much for the "future of the manual transmission" whiich for some reason they're still discussing in another topic.

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

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Yeah but the Ferrari's dual-clutch 7 speed Getrag is brilliant. It's so fast and so positive you have to drive it to believe it. Nothing like what you see in "normal" cars today.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675
    Oh, I'm sure it is and if it's a Getrag maybe there's a chance they'll put it in a car that I can afford to buy or maintain (and is less ugly than current Ferraris).

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

  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675
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    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • robr2robr2 Member Posts: 8,805
    Acura NSX
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited October 2011
    An old '91 at that.

    What's the good looking box in the background? Not a Soul, Cube, xB.

    Must be the camera angle helping out - looks rather like a Dodge Nitro that's a bit scrunched.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,647
    The box (not seeing a good looking one :shades: ) is indeed a Soul
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675
    Yup that is a '91 Acura NSX (they were sold outside the US as Hondas).

    The black car in the background is a current model Kia Soul.

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

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    I don't see any gerbils, or rats, or whatever they are. (I love that commercial).
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,675
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    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    7 million hits later:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zJWA3Vo6TU

    Half robot dancing at 0:34 is hysterical.

    Much better ad than the Super Bowl ad for the Optima (the one with Poseidon).
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Oh man, get rid of those wheels...this is a GT car, not a 60s gasser!
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Must be the wrap around glass or the angle fooling me. Do like 'em.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    edited October 2011
    Thanks for that. I found my very favorite one---Kia really digs into the competition!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VutSJIKsixc&feature=related

    I wonder which car is the "toaster" and which one is the cardboard box?
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