Which vintage car to compliment your '02?

[Doug Riparetti]

[Simeon]

Doug,

 

I love your rod. I would really like to build something simple like that with some old world charm. Flat head V8 or even a straight 4 or 6. Steel wheels. 

 

Perfect (for a non 02). 

 

 

Simeon

[Ncbimma]

My vintage duo...'57 speedster and '72 tii

Edited September 23, 2017 by Ncbimma

[iinca]

BeMyway that's a really nice Ghia! I love that colorado orange on that car. I know they're VW based cars but I love the way those drive compared to bugs! The lower center of gravity makes a huge difference imho..

 

The 1776 motor is perfect too. Plenty of torque. My buddy has the same year painted in a Nevada like color..same motor and it moves out pretty good. Did I mention chicks dig them too?

[bob02]

Doug, I love the vanity plate on the 26!! Surprised dmv let that one thru!

 

 Bob

[Doug Riparetti]

1 hour ago, bob02 said:

Doug, I love the vanity plate on the 26!! Surprised dmv let that one thru!

 

 Bob

1 hour ago, bob02 said:

"26 Short Box", that's how DMV  recognizes it....   I've had the plate on the car since around May of 2011.....   ?

[jgerock]

On 9/22/2017 at 1:31 AM, BeMyWay said:

1970 VW Karmann Ghia...with a 1776cc engine...lots of fun

 

1982 e21

 

 

Sweet Ghia.  Anyone trip over the stinger lately?

[magnus]

Two old, two new(er). At the moment wife is driving the Miata so my daily is... the 02!

 

The tii

 

 

The M3

 

 

Type R

 

 

Mazdaspeed Miata

 

[BeMyWay]

On 9/23/2017 at 10:25 AM, iinca said:

BeMyway that's a really nice Ghia! I love that colorado orange on that car. I know they're VW based cars but I love the way those drive compared to bugs! The lower center of gravity makes a huge difference imho..

 

The 1776 motor is perfect too. Plenty of torque. My buddy has the same year painted in a Nevada like color..same motor and it moves out pretty good. Did I mention chicks dig them too?

 

Thanks "iinca"...most people know it as the "orange car", but don't know the manufacturer.  I refreshed all the bushing and drives much better and it is quieter.

 

Also, I leave that chick thing to my boys...wifey no like 

 

On 9/23/2017 at 0:32 PM, jgerock said:

Sweet Ghia.  Anyone trip over the stinger lately?

 

Yeah, that was an issue for awhile....had to tip-e-toe around that sucker when we first put it on...now we are use to it and give it respect, especially when it is hot. 

 

Also, it makes you use a lot of gas because you like to hear it roar and then backfire...then repeat the process again.

 

Thanks!

Edited September 25, 2017 by BeMyWay

[BeMyWay]

On 9/21/2017 at 7:56 AM, 7502 said:

My other daily driver. In 2000 I puled the original 1200 cc and build a brand new balanced 1600 cc. This weekend I will R&R the front brake drums, been turned once but still out of round.

My first impression after driving my '75 2002 was wow this is luxurious! I have low standards.

 

 

Nice Ghia...Love the color!

[7502]

1 hour ago, BeMyWay said:

 

Nice Ghia...Love the color!

 Thanks, it's the original color resprayed about 15 yrs ago, goes good w/ the red interior. Car is a '63, color is called
Antracite/Anthrazit code L469. Unfortunately, it's starting to chow it's age and some rust is developing.  Just like me.

Edited September 24, 2017 by 7502

[Terry Thomas]

On 9/20/2017 at 5:00 AM, tomphot said:

I have a '65 356SC and an '85 Euro 911 keeping the '72 Tii company.

 

OK--so which is your favorite?

 

Terry

[Terry Thomas]

On 9/20/2017 at 11:49 AM, Fatherof3 said:

Ok, I'm trying not to hate some of you

 

 

 

 

 

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You should get penalty points for this!  I almost spit a very nice chardonnay upon my keyboard!

Edited September 24, 2017 by Terry Thomas

[Mpower5266]

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A couple of the other projects.

 

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[Jim_75Sahara]

The Pharmacist at the hospital (and a few other people) ask me: "Which car did you drive this time?"