Rare editions of normal hatchbacks
Discussion
Silvanus said:
MDMA . said:
My mistake with the photo, the production version didn't have the arch extensions. I wouldn't have called it watered down as such though, as a 217bhp T5 engine in a fairly small light car should be plenty
C70R said:
Pieman68 said:
Both saloons rather than hatchbacks?
I mean, we just had someone post a convertible on the previous page. I think we can safely say we've exhausted the topic by that point.The R25 was defo a hatch, we had one albeit a wheezy 2 litre variant...
C70R said:
Silvanus said:
MDMA . said:
My mistake with the photo, the production version didn't have the arch extensions. I wouldn't have called it watered down as such though, as a 217bhp T5 engine in a fairly small light car should be plenty
RelentlessForwardProgress said:
robemcdonald said:
That’s a new one on me and absolutely fab! Wow. Wonder what it would go for now?But even these are rare.
Part of my lottery win plans are to rescue a knackered sprint and get the good people at retropower to build me a 6C
(Hopefully better built than the one at Arese)
C70R said:
Silvanus said:
MDMA . said:
My mistake with the photo, the production version didn't have the arch extensions. I wouldn't have called it watered down as such though, as a 217bhp T5 engine in a fairly small light car should be plentyBefore the pedants revolt, this IS a hatch (and sporty/rare)
“ Reportedly the sole survivor of just three Cooper S cars converted to hatchback specification and the only one to feature a steel rather than GRP tailgate, the re-badged Mini's first private keeper was the Rt Hon Ernest Marples MP who took delivery on August 22nd 1968. Notable for opening the M1 motorway and introducing more rigorous MOT tests plus the use of breathalysers, the former Minister for Transport is understood to have specifically wanted a hatchback to accommodate his golf clubs and / or the produce of his own vineyard! Having tried to place an order with John Cooper at the Racing Car Show, Lord Marples (as he became) was referred to the Chairman of BMC, George Harriman. As well as a bespoke folding rear bench seat, reversed door handles and special window frames, the unique Mini featured a padded headlining and dash rails not to mention non-standard front indicators and side repeater lights. However, it is not known whether these additions were made at the behest of its safety conscious first owner or while the car was resident in the Experimental Department. Part-exchanged by Lord Marples during 1974 for a Renault 5 “
“ Reportedly the sole survivor of just three Cooper S cars converted to hatchback specification and the only one to feature a steel rather than GRP tailgate, the re-badged Mini's first private keeper was the Rt Hon Ernest Marples MP who took delivery on August 22nd 1968. Notable for opening the M1 motorway and introducing more rigorous MOT tests plus the use of breathalysers, the former Minister for Transport is understood to have specifically wanted a hatchback to accommodate his golf clubs and / or the produce of his own vineyard! Having tried to place an order with John Cooper at the Racing Car Show, Lord Marples (as he became) was referred to the Chairman of BMC, George Harriman. As well as a bespoke folding rear bench seat, reversed door handles and special window frames, the unique Mini featured a padded headlining and dash rails not to mention non-standard front indicators and side repeater lights. However, it is not known whether these additions were made at the behest of its safety conscious first owner or while the car was resident in the Experimental Department. Part-exchanged by Lord Marples during 1974 for a Renault 5 “
pocketspring said:
Hammer67 said:
Heaveho said:
Section 8 said:
I had one of these at the same time as I owned one of the 4 Corolla GTIs I had.
Prior to that particular Sunny, there was a Sunny 1.8 Twincam circa 1989 / 90, much boxier looking thing and rare even then. We had one traded in, seem to remember it went well enough.
Am I right in thinking that Citroen did a ZX Volcane as well as a Saxo VTR and VTS? And the C2.
There's another 3 door model Citroen did a high performance derivative of around the same time, I'm away for a google to remember the name!
Ok, back in the room, the Xsara! How could I forget!
Edited by Heaveho on Friday 29th July 19:40
Sunny 1.8ZX N13 model. Fitted with CA18DE engine 16v twink. I had one for a while and also the B12 ZX Coupe. 127bhp IIRC.
The CA18DE engine also saw service in the S13 200SX in RWD with a turbo and also the FWD Bluebird ZX.
The Sunny GTi N14 had the SR20DE as fitted to Primera GT, Almera GTi etc.
The GTI-R Sunny was 4wd and Turbo. Only 85 UK versions were sold.
http://carbore.co.uk/nissan/pulsar/nissan-pulsar-v...
Matt Cup said:
pocketspring said:
Hammer67 said:
Heaveho said:
Section 8 said:
I had one of these at the same time as I owned one of the 4 Corolla GTIs I had.Prior to that particular Sunny, there was a Sunny 1.8 Twincam circa 1989 / 90, much boxier looking thing and rare even then. We had one traded in, seem to remember it went well enough.
Am I right in thinking that Citroen did a ZX Volcane as well as a Saxo VTR and VTS? And the C2.
There's another 3 door model Citroen did a high performance derivative of around the same time, I'm away for a google to remember the name!
Ok, back in the room, the Xsara! How could I forget!
Edited by Heaveho on Friday 29th July 19:40
Sunny 1.8ZX N13 model. Fitted with CA18DE engine 16v twink. I had one for a while and also the B12 ZX Coupe. 127bhp IIRC.
The CA18DE engine also saw service in the S13 200SX in RWD with a turbo and also the FWD Bluebird ZX.
The Sunny GTi N14 had the SR20DE as fitted to Primera GT, Almera GTi etc.
The GTI-R Sunny was 4wd and Turbo. Only 85 UK versions were sold.
http://carbore.co.uk/nissan/pulsar/nissan-pulsar-v...
Jakg said:
By the same token, Proton Satria GTI.
Headlamps look familiar...
Handling by Lotus! Headlamps look familiar...
Pretty sure it even had a badge on it declaring this fact.
ETA
https://www.hagerty.co.uk/articles/modern-classics...
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