oddball cars that you love

04-19-2009, 08:11 AM

Still driving it. Currently registered in NC.

Originally purchased by my Grandparents on June 19, 1972. For a whopping $2,727.22.(yes, I have the paperwork)

Did I mention their car payment was $87 a month for 24 months??

JJG · 04-19-2009, 08:37 AM

I see lots of people around town driving the Lotus Exige. It's a pretty funky little head-turner, and damn fast from what I hear.

Emjaysmash · 04-19-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JJG

I see lots of people around town driving the Lotus Exige. It's a pretty funky little head-turner, and damn fast from what I hear.

LOTS of people??!! WTH do you live??!!

jonharky · 04-19-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

LOTS of people??!! WTH do you live??!!

04-19-2009, 09:09 AM

http://www.casanovacars.com/entry_im...ries%20(1).jpg

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG. 360 hp. Very nice smooth ride. I personally do not own one, but a family memeber does and it is a blast to drive. Not to odd of a car. But the AMG is a hard to find, not many around, at least not in Cininnati, Ohio.

Da Klugs · 04-19-2009, 09:29 AM

My 1993 RX7-R1

Had it since June of 1992. 39000 miles on it now. Still have never driven a car that "felt" more elemental and connected to while driving. "Traded" with Jane, I could buy it if I quit smoking cigarettes. Best trade I ever made, even though it took a few years for me to actually hold up my end.

4WheelVFR · 04-19-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

My 1993 RX7-R1

Had it since June of 1992. 39000 miles on it now. Still have never driven a car that "felt" more elemental and connected to while driving. "Traded" with Jane, I could buy it if I quit smoking cigarettes. Best trade I ever made, even though it took a few years for me to actually hold up my end.

Wow, one of my favorite cars ever. That's one of the few cars that I would consider over/along with the S2k. If only it were reliable enough. I would put way more than 39000 miles on it.

JJG · 04-19-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

My 1993 RX7-R1

I've always been intrigued by these because, as far as I know it's the only production car with a rotary style "wankel" engine.

also, the "fast and furious" kids seem to love them. One of my co-workers has an RX-7 that is INSANELY quick, not to mention good looking.

edit for wiki entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wankel_engine

JJG · 04-19-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

LOTS of people??!! WTH do you live??!!

haha I know!

I live in Houston but these seem to be really popular around here.

floydp · 04-19-2009, 08:41 AM

Had this POS for several months before its appreciated demise. A kewl car if you put a fiberglass body and hell replace everything else while your at it. Few cars ever made worst than a Vega. This is 73 and is in much better shape than the one I had 30 years ago.

rizzle · 04-22-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by floydp

Had this POS for several months before its appreciated demise. A kewl car if you put a fiberglass body and hell replace everything else while your at it. Few cars ever made worst than a Vega. This is 73 and is in much better shape than the one I had 30 years ago.

I bought a junky Vega when I was in high school for $200, was on my way to the auction to sell it and the damn thing blew up.

alley00p · 04-22-2009, 04:10 PM

My very first car was left to me by my Grandfather:

1960 Studebaker Lark, Beige with a L-6 Flathead engine & 3-on-the-Tree standard tranny. I drove this car for 2 years until I blew the engine.

My next purchase was sort of a "muscle car":

1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S with an auto tranny. The 225 slant six engine was bored to 234 and had a 4 bbl Holley, headers and an exhaust dump. This car would run low 17's and regualrly beat V8's at the strip.

After the service I briefly had one of these:

1957 BMW Isetta 300... I kept it for a while, but it never ran very well. It had a 298cc motorcycle engine, 4 spd tranny and chain drive connected between the gearbox and the rear axle. Popularly known as "bubble car" "egg mobile" and "coffin car", I never drove it much - it was unnerving not having anything in front of the door and steering wheel!

Pretty oddball cars, in my opinion....

wrench turner 85 · 04-22-2009, 05:03 PM

96 s-10 blazer 4x4 with a 5 speed manual trany. I drove the crap out of it and loved every minute. I wish i still had it

04-19-2009, 08:11 AM	#1
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: oddball cars that you love Still driving it. Currently registered in NC. Originally purchased by my Grandparents on June 19, 1972. For a whopping $2,727.22.(yes, I have the paperwork) Did I mention their car payment was $87 a month for 24 months??

04-19-2009, 08:37 AM	#2
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: oddball cars that you love I see lots of people around town driving the Lotus Exige. It's a pretty funky little head-turner, and damn fast from what I hear.

04-19-2009, 09:09 AM	#5
Brock Guest Posts: n/a	Re: oddball cars that you love http://www.casanovacars.com/entry_im...ries%20(1).jpg Mercedes SLK 55 AMG. 360 hp. Very nice smooth ride. I personally do not own one, but a family memeber does and it is a blast to drive. Not to odd of a car. But the AMG is a hard to find, not many around, at least not in Cininnati, Ohio. Last edited by Brock; 04-19-2009 at 09:12 AM. Reason: no pic

04-22-2009, 04:10 PM	#12
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: oddball cars that you love My very first car was left to me by my Grandfather: 1960 Studebaker Lark, Beige with a L-6 Flathead engine & 3-on-the-Tree standard tranny. I drove this car for 2 years until I blew the engine. My next purchase was sort of a "muscle car": 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S with an auto tranny. The 225 slant six engine was bored to 234 and had a 4 bbl Holley, headers and an exhaust dump. This car would run low 17's and regualrly beat V8's at the strip. After the service I briefly had one of these: 1957 BMW Isetta 300... I kept it for a while, but it never ran very well. It had a 298cc motorcycle engine, 4 spd tranny and chain drive connected between the gearbox and the rear axle. Popularly known as "bubble car" "egg mobile" and "coffin car", I never drove it much - it was unnerving not having anything in front of the door and steering wheel! Pretty oddball cars, in my opinion.... __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

04-22-2009, 05:03 PM	#13
wrench turner 85 I'm the Ocho Cinco! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 276 Trading: (0)	Re: oddball cars that you love 96 s-10 blazer 4x4 with a 5 speed manual trany. I drove the crap out of it and loved every minute. I wish i still had it __________________ dam you party liquor