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  Dec. 19, 2010 1:23 a.m. GSCReno Reader

  I still fancy a Mk3 GT6. A Datsun 1200. A Fiat Brava 2dr with 5 speed 'box. An Alfa Giulia Super. A '67-'69 Dodge Dart 2dr hardtop. There's a guy near me who has a '86 Pug 505STi with low miles, a clear title and a 5 speed 'box. $500 drives it home. I really like the shape of these cars. I think the only reason I haven't bought it is that the idea of sourcing parts for a 25 year old French car is a little scary. It may still follow me home someday. Cheers, Scott

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  Dec. 19, 2010 2:36 p.m. Karl La Follette HalfDork

  Fiat 500<img src="" /> I know where one is but its been 8 years since I seen it . Daimler not ads420 stopped by our taco joint ,basically not a Jag mk 2

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  Dec. 20, 2010 7:18 a.m. ddavidv SuperDork

  BoxheadTim wrote: In reply to ddavidv: Actually apart from the language barrier you're probably better off importing a Capri from other parts of Europe (Germany, for example) - cars don't seem to last that well over in the UK due to the wet weather and the inclination to chuck salt on the roads if the calender says 'winter' and the temperature falls below 40F. Plus, one from the continent will be LHD.

  All true. However, I have my former Mini importer in the UK who can locate and ship any of these bad ideas to me. I don't have that luxury in continental Europe. Exchange rates also factor in. As for RHD, not really a concern...see avatar.

  Moved to the fastest run group so I can drive "flat out"

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  Dec. 21, 2010 8:56 a.m. Per Schroeder Technical Editor/Advertising Director

  A BMW is next on my list. I would love to find a 1602 that I can stuff a 2.0 in.

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  Dec. 29, 2010 10:27 p.m. Datsunfan

  Mine needs to have a back seat, as my two young'uns are coming of "car show" and "backroads rally'tour" age, plus ya gotta implant them with the vintage style early. So, (with "on my budget " as the always-qualifier) a 122, or a 510, or even a Datsun RL411 (now there is a tough replacement panel car), maybe a 1602. Alfas/Porsches just a bit too plentiful for my blood, and I am too irreverent with functional and/or homemade parts for their owner groups' tastes. That Falcon wagon is a cool one, as long as someone has done the necessary mods (granada disks, OD transmission) to make it streetable at today's speeds. Willys wagon with a modern FI engine in it?

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