Ordinary Cars That Have Disappeared Off The Radar
Discussion
Great thread. I offer you the Fiat Tipo. Styled like a domestic appliance, but actually quite a likeable car, much more so than the Brava/Bravo that followed. I had one of the ultra rare Sedicivalvole models, bought in 95. Thought of as a pretty hot hot-hatch in its day with a whopping 142bhp :-)
TooMany2cvs said:
AlexC1981 said:
GOG440 said:
At the risk of being picky it was the old 1.9 TD in the zx.
I should have known that by the 1.9D badge on the wing of car in the photo I posted. 
Morningside said:
I had a GSA and nobody told me the brakes are more of an on/off switch. Nearly went through the ruddy windscreen first time I applied them!
Yeah not my most favourite car, it was another one that needed a load of welding after being 5 or 6 years old.Poor old BL always get the flak but all(most) cars were a pita of that vintage.
Gunk said:
Another which used to be the middle managers favourite was the Audi 100/200 can't remember the last time I saw one on the road in everyday use.
See those on a regular basis. They seem to keep on going.STO said:
Haven`t seen Volvo 740 for a while 
NL is a Volvo country, so yes... every day.RiccardoG said:
Seen any of these lately?
Every now and then. Fiat Croma: great cars.As for the 25 year old entries in this topic > it takes a buck to keep 'em rolling and they are not desirable cars. I mean: who'd like to keep a Fiesta Mk1 (1976–1983)?
MarshPhantom said:
Fermit The Krog said:
Renault 11 anyone? I swear these used to be everywhere, but I can't remember the last time I saw one!
The Reggy 11 was pretty stylish for a family hatchback.
Havent seen a series 1 or 2 Espace for donkeys. Also pretty cool for a van.
ryallm said:
Great thread. I offer you the Fiat Tipo. Styled like a domestic appliance, but actually quite a likeable car, much more so than the Brava/Bravo that followed. I had one of the ultra rare Sedicivalvole models, bought in 95. Thought of as a pretty hot hot-hatch in its day with a whopping 142bhp :-)
Seeing this reminded me of a car my dad once ownedI give you the Yugo Sana
Believe it was based on the Tipo
How many left says 1
I don't think they sold that many here in first place
dinkel said:
Every now and then. Fiat Croma: great cars.
As for the 25 year old entries in this topic > it takes a buck to keep 'em rolling and they are not desirable cars. I mean: who'd like to keep a Fiesta Mk1 (1976–1983)?
Hate to nit-pick but it's not a Fiat Croma - it's a Lancia Thema (same chassis admittedly). However, many years since I've seen one of either.As for the 25 year old entries in this topic > it takes a buck to keep 'em rolling and they are not desirable cars. I mean: who'd like to keep a Fiesta Mk1 (1976–1983)?
Someone earlier mentioned the Renault 21. The only interesting thing about it was it was available in 4 different wheelbase lengths, depending on whether it had a transverse/longitudinal engine and/or was the estate version. Ain't seen one of them for ages either! I'll get my coat etc...
Twoshoe said:
Hate to nit-pick but it's not a Fiat Croma - it's a Lancia Thema (same chassis admittedly). However, many years since I've seen one of either.
Someone earlier mentioned the Renault 21. The only interesting thing about it was it was available in 4 different wheelbase lengths, depending on whether it had a transverse/longitudinal engine and/or was the estate version. Ain't seen one of them for ages either! I'll get my coat etc...
My dad, when I was a teen, had a Savanna. It was a 1721cc, and was the most underpowered POS I've ever travelled in! Someone earlier mentioned the Renault 21. The only interesting thing about it was it was available in 4 different wheelbase lengths, depending on whether it had a transverse/longitudinal engine and/or was the estate version. Ain't seen one of them for ages either! I'll get my coat etc...
Mitsubishi Lancer - not so common back in the day and not seen one for years. My first car was a '91 Lancer GTi 16V - at the time I recall hearing they only sold 500 in the UK, which HML says is now down to 9 (3 SORN).
The 3-door Colt variant is also very rare now...
My Lancer had the same alloys as the Colt above, which always seemed to me to be a poor man's version of the original 'turbine' alloys on the E34 M5... complete with cooling vanes.
Of the more mundane Mitsubishis, I used to see a fair few Mirages in the 90s that have disappeared now.
Many Renaults mentioned - what about the 19?
The 3-door Colt variant is also very rare now...
My Lancer had the same alloys as the Colt above, which always seemed to me to be a poor man's version of the original 'turbine' alloys on the E34 M5... complete with cooling vanes.
Of the more mundane Mitsubishis, I used to see a fair few Mirages in the 90s that have disappeared now.
Many Renaults mentioned - what about the 19?
dinkel said:
Gunk said:
Another which used to be the middle managers favourite was the Audi 100/200 can't remember the last time I saw one on the road in everyday use.
See those on a regular basis. They seem to keep on going.STO said:
Haven`t seen Volvo 740 for a while
NL is a Volvo country, so yes... every day.RiccardoG said:
Seen any of these lately?
Every now and then. Fiat Croma: great cars.As for the 25 year old entries in this topic > it takes a buck to keep 'em rolling and they are not desirable cars. I mean: who'd like to keep a Fiesta Mk1 (1976–1983)?
I do regularly see an Audi 100 on my commute though. It's the 2.5 tdi on an H reg, so pretty rare. It's clean bar a bit of rust, and is driven by an old guy in a flat cap. I'd guess he's owned it from new.
There's also a Volvo 740 Turbo diesel that has been working as a station taxi on my patch for absolutely ages. Must have done crazy miles as it's on a K reg!
It seems like I live in a time warp area! A Neighbour drives a Maestro and has a convertible SD1 V8, a friend not far away has over 20 Rover 800's including the original square model and a beautiful coupe (tempting), and a local Vauxhall dealer showroom contains a Monza, Manta, Astra original, Senator and a Carlton!
I nominate barried up ropey BMW E36's , Also alfa romeo 155's
I am the only one who gets sad and queasy at the scrappage airfield pictures..
Yes granted there was more than likely some horrible tat mixed in but regardless, What did we get in return a bunch of horrid w
ky Hyundai i10's
Bah.
I am the only one who gets sad and queasy at the scrappage airfield pictures..
Yes granted there was more than likely some horrible tat mixed in but regardless, What did we get in return a bunch of horrid w
ky Hyundai i10'sBah.
sunsurfer said:
dudleybloke said:
Rear engined, rear wheeled drive. Interesting shape - after 30 years Skoda is just beginning to throw off the dead hand of sub VW budget brand styling.
Shame they were underpowered. If they had an excess of power would that give you the thrills of an old 911 (including throw you in a ditch backwards handling) in a Skoda?
Weber carb, cam, sports pipe. Not fast but quick enough. 136 was on a par with any other 1.3 of the time.
Loved mine, great fun.
The_Burg said:
sunsurfer said:
dudleybloke said:
Rear engined, rear wheeled drive. Interesting shape - after 30 years Skoda is just beginning to throw off the dead hand of sub VW budget brand styling.
Shame they were underpowered. If they had an excess of power would that give you the thrills of an old 911 (including throw you in a ditch backwards handling) in a Skoda?
Weber carb, cam, sports pipe. Not fast but quick enough. 136 was on a par with any other 1.3 of the time.
Loved mine, great fun.
We had one of the sport versions in. A white saloon, as you say it was pretty good for the time. Looked good lowered with decent wheels and a bodykit.
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