More cars you didn't know existed...

[Dapster]

Not sure if we've had this before, but a Gold Cirrus is a new one on me. Gold Cirrus is the noun, not the adjective! You can play "spot the parts" - Opel Senator rear lights and Escort steering wheel and heater controls are my starter for 10....







Mid mounted Rover V8, 4wd and yours for £35k

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15272434?s...

Edited by Dapster on Monday 2nd February 10:13

[ajprice]

Dapster said:

Not sure if we've had this before, but a Gold Cirrus is a new one on me. Gold Cirrus is the noun, not the adjective! You can play "spot the parts" - Opel Senator rear lights and Escort steering wheel and heater controls are my starter for 10....







Mid mounted Rover V8, 4wd and yours for £35k

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15272434?s...

Edited by Dapster on Monday 2nd February 10:13

I'll go with Ford Escort for the mirrors too.

[finlo]

ajprice said:

Dapster said:

Not sure if we've had this before, but a Gold Cirrus is a new one on me. Gold Cirrus is the noun, not the adjective! You can play "spot the parts" - Opel Senator rear lights and Escort steering wheel and heater controls are my starter for 10....







Mid mounted Rover V8, 4wd and yours for £35k

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15272434?s...

Edited by Dapster on Monday 2nd February 10:13

I'll go with Ford Escort for the mirrors too.

Plus heater controls and column stalks etc.

[CanAm]

Why hasn't it got Marina door handles?

[DodgyGeezer]

finlo said:

ajprice said:

Dapster said:

Not sure if we've had this before, but a Gold Cirrus is a new one on me. Gold Cirrus is the noun, not the adjective! You can play "spot the parts" - Opel Senator rear lights and Escort steering wheel and heater controls are my starter for 10....







Mid mounted Rover V8, 4wd and yours for £35k

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15272434?s...

Edited by Dapster on Monday 2nd February 10:13

I'll go with Ford Escort for the mirrors too.

Plus heater controls and column stalks etc.

did they steal the inspiration from a Panther Solo?

[Fast Bug]

CanAm said:

Why hasn't it got Marina door handles?

Because they got a bulk deal on Ford parts and used Escort handles and locks

[Arkose]

Alfa numeric said:

I had no idea these came in a 5 door version.

Theres a dealer that imports the 5 door, "Just Japanese", I follow them on the socials...

they have quite a few on their way at the moment it seems,

https://www.justjapanese.co.uk/used/filters/catego...

[Mammasaid]

Arkose said:

Alfa numeric said:

I had no idea these came in a 5 door version.

Theres a dealer that imports the 5 door, "Just Japanese", I follow them on the socials...

they have quite a few on their way at the moment it seems,

https://www.justjapanese.co.uk/used/filters/catego...

Our 'favourite' drag racer and car reviewer has also got in on the act.

https://www.japanesedreammachines.co.uk/

[shakotan]

Alfa numeric said:

I had no idea these came in a 5 door version.

You can, and also there's a few companies making kits to make them look like baby G-Wagens.

[Evercross]

Dapster said:

Not sure if we've had this before, but a Gold Cirrus is a new one on me. Gold Cirrus is the noun, not the adjective! You can play "spot the parts" - Opel Senator rear lights and Escort steering wheel and heater controls are my starter for 10....

That actually looks fairly well engineered. Twin dampers at the rear!

Curious to know what 4WD system was used.....

[soxboy]

Mammasaid said:

Arkose said:

Alfa numeric said:

I had no idea these came in a 5 door version.

Theres a dealer that imports the 5 door, "Just Japanese", I follow them on the socials...

they have quite a few on their way at the moment it seems,

https://www.justjapanese.co.uk/used/filters/catego...

Our 'favourite' drag racer and car reviewer has also got in on the act.

https://www.japanesedreammachines.co.uk/

They’re built in India and exported worldwide from there, including to Japan. Cost from £12k in India for the 5-door.

[DodgyGeezer]

soxboy said:

Mammasaid said:

Arkose said:

Alfa numeric said:

I had no idea these came in a 5 door version.

Theres a dealer that imports the 5 door, "Just Japanese", I follow them on the socials...

they have quite a few on their way at the moment it seems,

https://www.justjapanese.co.uk/used/filters/catego...

Our 'favourite' drag racer and car reviewer has also got in on the act.

https://www.japanesedreammachines.co.uk/

They re built in India and exported worldwide from there, including to Japan. Cost from £12k in India for the 5-door.

that's some healthy mark-up there

[WPA]

DodgyGeezer said:

finlo said:

ajprice said:

Dapster said:

Not sure if we've had this before, but a Gold Cirrus is a new one on me. Gold Cirrus is the noun, not the adjective! You can play "spot the parts" - Opel Senator rear lights and Escort steering wheel and heater controls are my starter for 10....







Mid mounted Rover V8, 4wd and yours for £35k

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15272434?s...

Edited by Dapster on Monday 2nd February 10:13

I'll go with Ford Escort for the mirrors too.

Plus heater controls and column stalks etc.

did they steal the inspiration from a Panther Solo?

Was thinking the same

[SpudLink]

DodgyGeezer said:

finlo said:

ajprice said:

Dapster said:

Not sure if we've had this before, but a Gold Cirrus is a new one on me. Gold Cirrus is the noun, not the adjective! You can play "spot the parts" - Opel Senator rear lights and Escort steering wheel and heater controls are my starter for 10....







Mid mounted Rover V8, 4wd and yours for £35k

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15272434?s...

Edited by Dapster on Monday 2nd February 10:13

I'll go with Ford Escort for the mirrors too.

Plus heater controls and column stalks etc.

did they steal the inspiration from a Panther Solo?

I’m glad it’s not just me. When I saw the rear three-quarter view I thought of a Panther Solo.

[CHLEMCBC]

DodgyGeezer said:

did they steal the inspiration from a Panther Solo?

THAT's what I was seeing...thanks, couldn't place it.

Looks like this could be the original prototype and only two were ever produced. Unlikely you'll park next to the other one anywhere!

[donkmeister]

Evercross said:

Dapster said:

Not sure if we've had this before, but a Gold Cirrus is a new one on me. Gold Cirrus is the noun, not the adjective! You can play "spot the parts" - Opel Senator rear lights and Escort steering wheel and heater controls are my starter for 10....

That actually looks fairly well engineered. Twin dampers at the rear!

Curious to know what 4WD system was used.....

It's indestructible.

[WPA]

donkmeister said:

Evercross said:

Dapster said:

Not sure if we've had this before, but a Gold Cirrus is a new one on me. Gold Cirrus is the noun, not the adjective! You can play "spot the parts" - Opel Senator rear lights and Escort steering wheel and heater controls are my starter for 10....

That actually looks fairly well engineered. Twin dampers at the rear!

Curious to know what 4WD system was used.....

It's indestructible.

It is Ferguson 4-wheel drive with a Rover V8, only 2 made and this the prototype was sold in 2017 for £13k, interesting that the company was founded by Nick Butler who was big in the Hot Rod scene.

https://www.iconicauctioneers.com/1988-gold-motor-...

https://wiki.gearknob.org/index.php?title=Gold_Cir...

[CoolC]

shakotan said:

You can, and also there's a few companies making kits to make them look like baby G-Wagens.

I quite like that

[DodgyGeezer]

Evercross said:

Dapster said:

Not sure if we've had this before, but a Gold Cirrus is a new one on me. Gold Cirrus is the noun, not the adjective! You can play "spot the parts" - Opel Senator rear lights and Escort steering wheel and heater controls are my starter for 10....

That actually looks fairly well engineered. Twin dampers at the rear!

Curious to know what 4WD system was used.....

is it wrong that I actually quite like that?

[Jobbo]

WPA said:

donkmeister said:

Evercross said:

Dapster said:

Not sure if we've had this before, but a Gold Cirrus is a new one on me. Gold Cirrus is the noun, not the adjective! You can play "spot the parts" - Opel Senator rear lights and Escort steering wheel and heater controls are my starter for 10....

That actually looks fairly well engineered. Twin dampers at the rear!

Curious to know what 4WD system was used.....

It's indestructible.

It is Ferguson 4-wheel drive with a Rover V8, only 2 made and this the prototype was sold in 2017 for £13k, interesting that the company was founded by Nick Butler who was big in the Hot Rod scene.

https://www.iconicauctioneers.com/1988-gold-motor-...

https://wiki.gearknob.org/index.php?title=Gold_Cir...

It even got a front cover on Performance Car magazine:


I don't remember the Gold Motor Company which created it being the brand on the car; it was just a Cirrus as far as I remember.