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Fiat at work Today I had a dentist appointment so drove in to park near this early Mustang. ... Nice to see more than one classic at the office. Good job. I hope so as well. At least my driver door is protected from SUV attack. ...	5	27 minutes ago by rconlon
4 seat fun/practical classics Looks like it would be a nice car to "play" with. $3500 seems about right, ... Nice survivor. It'll only ever be viewed as an oddity and appreciated mostly by the ... Old Datsuns are way cool . Price seems reasonable, if it's as good as it ...	36	3 hours, 46 minutes ago by bikesnrovers
The Cost? Hillclimbs are $125-$150 around here. You sometimes only get about as many runs as you ... Hey Nick- Outside of stage rally, the driving events you're talking about can be enjoyed ... which is all I want to do, rally/rallycross/ autocross/hillclimb, proably most likely around my area ...	11	6 hours, 39 minutes ago by ddavidv
Turbocharging (this week's poll) Again, a poll question that you answered/voted depending on how you read it. I voted ... Should be? Not necessarily. Depends. The ones that came turbo/super-charged then yes defintely. But those ... I kind of read it as I think Ron did... why stress an older lump? ...	9	1 day ago by TR3only
The thrill of the hunt. Could be someone's lucky day. I don't have enough room in the garage so I'm ... Just found an aluminum hood for my RX7 at the local pick and pull for ... I just bought a 280Z engine on ebay for $10. I "won" a crappy '68 ...	10	5 days, 2 hours ago by dougie
Advice on a1969 GT6+ Tim, I may be interested in the '80 Spit, depending on $ and the logistics ... Don't you get all Springer on me just 'cause I'm channeling my inner Young MC. ... Tim Baxter said: Tim's busting a move on the Group 44 car The 80s called ...	17	6 days, 4 hours ago by Ian F
Gravel roads Like Matt, we avoid them when we can... and drive very slowly if we do. ... no, but if I'm in my Supra I will only go quite slowly so as ... I've had cars I wouldn't drive on gravel roads because of the paint job. Now ...	11	1 week, 1 day ago by Ian F
Fall Driving This past Sunday it was very nice for a drive, so I was blasting around ... Ya'll are killing me w/ these pictures of beautiful fall driving roads. I'd have to ... We had our fall tour this weekend in Tahlequah, Ok. It is very like Missouri/Arkansas ...	24	1 week, 1 day ago by Nick
Would I/you dress.... Whoa! No wonder my 80-something Dad like Bridge....I've been missing out! Dougie wins for sure! ... I roll old school all the time. Pimpin a mustache, loafers, and leather driving gloves ... No doubt. Dougie wins.	18	1 week, 6 days ago by aeronca65t
Drool enducing site.... If someone here has $20K, I know where to get a well restored 67 Fulvia ... Enter at your own risk.... http://albums.phanfare.com/fulviacam	2	2 weeks, 1 day ago by rconlon
Happy Halloween! Didn't Cruella DeVille drive an MG? Went to my bank yesterday, the tellers were dressed as Dalmations (sp?) and their boss ... We have the puppies dressed up and are receiving a steady stream of kids.	8	2 weeks, 1 day ago by Shinsen774
Profit from collecting?? I am on the same page as ddavidv. If I added a buck an hour ... The way I look at it, the "profit" is spent in the driving of a ... That's very true...and as we all know, Miata's have the kind of following that will ...	20	2 weeks, 4 days ago by porschenut
Special car-right buttons Not in the flesh, no, but I have seen the pics. One picture I saw ... Kapt: Have you seen the 356A coupe replica from JPS Motorsports? They're located in North ... FYI: Here's a kit outlaw. It's running a Raby TIV and is pretty sweet too.	32	2 weeks, 5 days ago by KaptKaos
Season OVER! Wow... amazing how just a few miles South (I work in Somerset) we got almost ... The picture was taken in Byram Township (between Andover and Stanhope) just north of Waterloo ... You walked home on 206!?!?! Whereabouts is this pic from?	10	2 weeks, 6 days ago by Ian F
What to do?(classic Mazda content) I say the Datsun 260Z, although the 240Z is really the one to collect. I ... hey you want a way cool cheap very practical wagon. I own one of the ... Chris - "Bluebird" was the Japanese version of the 510...The Datsun performance package was/is the ...	39	3 weeks ago by dougie
Motorsports. Is it a sport? well I know that! I'm just saying that its harder to be subtle without power ... aeronca65t and I are of like mind. I've ridden a bunch of enduros and the ... Having been a competitive bicycle racer for most of my adult life, since the early ...	16	3 weeks, 1 day ago by mattmacklind
Tools you should have? The one tool I cant do with out is my old Army saftey wire pliers. ... Trevor, I don't think about that! I have a few one-time-use tools. I guess that ... Vclassics - Great list and great input. I'll be sure to contact you when I ...	22	3 weeks, 3 days ago by Leo Basile
If it ain't broke don't fix it!! Ya I knew a guy who autocrossed a RX7. He claimed if the buzzer wasn't ... Stock ported rotaries will run out of breath around 8K but will rev past that. ... Yeah they buzz like someone is honking at you once you hit 6700. A lot ...	16	3 weeks, 4 days ago by cyncrvr
More Fall Driving LOL! Spoken like a man with experience! she really is a good sport....I drag her ... If mama's happy.......................everyone's happy! Dougie Yes. Seneca Lodge is located right off the main street in Watkins Glen. I've been ...	9	3 weeks, 5 days ago by aeronca65t
Winter plans My plans include removing the motor and trans. in my '57 vintage racer. Upgrades include ... Winter in San Antonio is spanish for "not hot." I plan on adding turbo and ... My winter plans are nowhere as involved as y'alls. One more auto-x, maybe, then the ...	13	3 weeks, 5 days ago by dougie
Three events, one day Oct 18th - BMW show at Orange Park BMW, Porsche show at Brumos and Amelia ... As a friend once said, that and 35 cents will get me a cup of ... You now can proudly wear the "3 in one day" belt buckle. Cheers Ron	10	4 weeks, 1 day ago by Spitsix
Classic for the wife? I have been watching the M3 as prices go down. They are a bit more ... I like KaptKaos' choices. My wife wanted an early Corvair. I hated the idea and ... We used to have a Thing when I was younger, it was actually fun to ...	28	4 weeks, 1 day ago by rconlon
all my own maintenance. Poll With eight cars between two drivers.. and with the amount of money I've invested in ... I do as well, I have even ventured under the hood of my 04 Subaru. ... I still do all my own work. But, as I get older and the winters ...	7	1 month ago by Ian F
I need an idea... I had the same problem, wanted a classic, fun to drive, carry 2 kids. I ... A 1976 Porsche 912 might fit the requirement. Porsche started galvanizing the bodies that year ... Wow a lot of good ideas. Definitely some i would not have thought of myself. ...	17	1 month ago by OFracing
Poll question redux Having driven, and for that matter, learned to drive on cars with bias ply tires, ... On a lot of old classics wider just doesn't always equal better... or at least ... Well the real question should have been. "Do you think your classic that came with ...	10	1 month ago by TR3only
Under-appreciated classics British Fords don't get enough attention. Anglia Zepher Cortina I am a former Cortina GT ... I have to agree the Japanese imports (excluding the Z's) are in bulk pretty un-appreciated ... I have to agree the Japanese imports (excluding the Z's) are in bulk pretty un-appreciated ...	68	1 month, 1 week ago by Sownman
New question rant No salt on the roads around here... By the way, we have some reader-submitted poll questions on the way. Yes...a '53 TD... had it in for a new set of 4.3 MGA rear end ...	25	1 month, 1 week ago by VClassics
truly odd cars... "56 Panhard just popped up on Ebay, near me. http://cars2.ebay.com.au/Panhard-Dyna-LHD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ330274117418 Sounds like a fascinating car, ... One of three known in North America (email if you know of more)...1957ish Wolseley 6/90 Not my car, but guy in our local club has this Citroen Mehari with an ...	35	1 month, 2 weeks ago by degruch
Any CLassic Car You Would refuse if Given to You? A 'Stag'... would just have to pass no matter what shape (sic) it was!!!! (just ... Rupunzell, perhaps you should try contributing something worth being appreciated. Whining about the design and ... In response to the original question, I don't know of any classic car I would ...	50	1 month, 2 weeks ago by gblawson
Another latest issue comment.... I see it as a future article. Then and now as older models of the ... Honestly, the Lotus is just so small that it doesn't feel much like a Miata. ... Saw the latest issue on the news stand today (I was in too big of ...	3	1 month, 2 weeks ago by rconlon
Patience is an odd choice of word. There's a nice 1982 Fiat 124 for sale in the local newspaper today. Might bring ... I think that feeling is the reason I still have not taken the plunge of ... I think it depends on what you get used to and your experience level. I ...	11	1 month, 3 weeks ago by Shinsen774
In car Spares? As David said, AAA card and a cell phone. But you also want to consider ... Actually, some of that Castrol waterless hand wash stuff could be handy if you end ... In a convertible, I carry an extra ball cap. A small tool kit, spare tire, ...	14	1 month, 3 weeks ago by KaptKaos
Degreasers and alternator failure I think the key here is "power wash". Water under pressure into electric's can't be ... Discussion today made me think of this. A Lancia had its alternator fail after a ...	2	1 month, 3 weeks ago by wlkelley3
Did you buy a classic new? Hard to believe it's 24 years ago but... I walked into the VW store in ... I am almost ashamed to mention this but the only "classic" I bought new was ... Tim: If you get the latest copy of Ricambi, the magazine of Fiat/Lancia Unlimited, you ...	13	2 months ago by wreckerboy
The Car Guy Gift Idea Bigger gauge, I wish hehe. Winter storage. Nope, its my car out in the snow ... Andre: How about winter storage? Then there will be room for the snowblower and maybe ... Andre - I've "convinced" my wife a welder is what I would REALLY like... I've ...	7	2 months ago by André Rousseau
Abarth 750 Barn find... Brett Is there a number on the back side of the grill and the two ... It has a radio...imagine that! It would be nice to see those Abarth bits resurrected ... Brett I have both a Double Bubble Abarth 1959 and a 1959 Fiat Abarth 750 ...	22	2 months ago by abarth69
Interesting Abarth Coincidence in Issue #135 Ron, I really appreciate that Abarth double bubble photo link. Thanks! Ken The OTAS, Abarth Scorpione and Lombardi Grand Prix are all essentially the same car, all ... Those Italians! They take a street sedan and throw a bunch of specialty shops at ...	8	2 months ago by B02S4
Reader Ride Favorites If the right offer came up and I could replace it with the right race ... Yeah, I was going to ask the same thing. Is the GT6 really for sale? Cool! I'm glad someone likes my Chrysler! I really wouldn't mind trading any of the ...	29	2 months ago by André Rousseau
Roll Bar help Try autopower industies website, they sell a rollbar cover kit that coes on with velcro ... I think I'm gonna attempt one myself this winter I can't find something suitable off ... And if you want to put some proper padding under the cover, we have been ...	7	2 months ago by 66healey
1972 Midget value? Thanks for all the great replies. I do appreciate it! Given it's not running and ... Classic magazine nice and thick this month and it says Midget project to be in ... Got to BritishCarForum and on to the Spridgets section. It gets a lot of traffic. ...	8	2 months, 2 weeks ago by Strathclyde
Do you drive your classic to work? Ain't no rust on my garage floor. Cheers Ron HAHAHA Yes sir, speaking of oil. I was all proud of my new crank venting ... David, you better check the oil! Sounds like it's empty.	22	2 months, 2 weeks ago by rconlon
You are not alone- poor aftermarket parts The stories of bad aftermarket distributer caps that are not centered are common with the ... Lately, I've had a tough time buying decent wheel bearings. I ordered a set from ... Local parts store BMW guibo joint lifespan = 1 year of only autocrosses and 2 ...	13	2 months, 3 weeks ago by rconlon
Convertible top cover The ones on Ebay are from the shop I listed. If they have a TR7/8 ... They're available for earlier TR's and Spitfires on Ebay, but I don't know about the ... They are available for Miatas. Check their vendors. Cheers Ron	5	2 months, 3 weeks ago by Trevor
Living with a LBC From about October through April I DD the Elan +2S. It's comfortable, reliable (all English ... I've had thoughts of using classics for daily driving... but at the same time, my ... Like Foxtrapper, I'd jump in my TR3 and drive it across the country if I ...	20	2 months, 4 weeks ago by wetpossum
Are you a part fixer or replacer? 1. Check the electrical contacts 2. remove and look for easy fix 3. disassemble, clean, ... I wish there was a IMTA like the BMTA. Italian car replacement parts can suck ... Extreme fixer here!! While I have discovered that several items are cheaper for others to ...	19	2 months, 4 weeks ago by Jack
Drove to work and then some. Totally, I mean I could barely see all the controls in the plane. I think ... I crawled around some of the vintage warplanes and will never complain about my car ... Yeah the owner is serious about his work. The hanger is well setup and they ...	8	2 months, 4 weeks ago by André Rousseau
what are "original miles"? I belive that "original miles" are before somesort of "restortation". Its not uncommon for aircraft ... What is appropriate route to take with rebuilt/restored automobiles? Would it be fair to rest ... Original Mile? Maybe = statute mile, as opposed to nautical mile, which is a fake ...	7	3 months ago by Leo Basile
What would you like to see in the Classic Motorsports store? HAHA. I am a douche bag. I missed that one. ;) something like this one? How about a nice vintage style jacket like this Martini Racing jacket with the pocket ...	12	3 months ago by Rev.Bubba
Did someone in the Classic Motorsports family buy a Fiat? I don't want to give anybody any ideas but I hope my 500 will be ... One of my buddies and challenge pro driver had a 360 and a 360 van, ... ""I love fast cars and underpowered cars and this car is the epitome of underpowered." ...	53	3 months, 1 week ago by Rev.Bubba
Readers rides contest I come back from vacation, and find that this contest has been going on. And ... Yes, we subscribe to CMS which is why I commented they way I did.. I'm ... Um, Rapunzell, it is: >The Fabulous 50 We Poll Our Readers for Their Picks of ...	23	3 months, 1 week ago by Coupefan
Japanese classics One of my early cars was a 78 Toyota Corona. Like a Japanese Volvo 144 ... I would love a Cosmo. 3-Rotor twin turbo. Makes plenty of power and torque (torque/rotary... I think it's more of a perception of early japanese cars that they were disposable. ...	13	3 months, 1 week ago by rconlon
Yes or No I call for a recount heheheh Too many Chad's. A. Close poll! You can click "view all polls" to see the results. New one up ... I didn't vote because "better" is too vague. Better at what? I've owned a few ...	12	3 months, 2 weeks ago by André Rousseau
Project Suggestions... It looks like I'm getting to experience the joys of LBC ownership for the next ... Corvairs are seriously worth a look. Excellent parts availablilty, and truly excellent handling on the ... Where you are is important. I think Southern Ontario from your comments. Andy's Spiders is ...	25	3 months, 2 weeks ago by L8BRAKER
FIAT newb Not any more rusty than any similar car from that time. On a FIAT, one ... thanks guys. from what ive been made to understand this car has spent its winters ... Introduction to the Fiat Spider This will explain the model differences. With these cars it's ...	5	3 months, 3 weeks ago by Rupunzell
Lane Auto Museum - Z Cars A couple things about Lane: 1. Know your camera and how to work the angles ... It sounds like a date then, you get some official looking badges and I will ... They haven't even invited us! No help here. David	29	3 months, 4 weeks ago by pete240z
My first classic-what will it be? JoeTR3... finding a clean, rust-free Capri isn't easy. I had a '73 4 cylinder back ... Thanks David someone links to craigslist and bam there goes 15 minutes. http://daytona.craigslist.org/car/762449595.html	21	3 months, 4 weeks ago by TR3only
Stand the test of time? ""ayup, this is a 30-40-50 year old car." TR6, because it has parts from a ... The controls and the ergonomics of such. It's like comparing a spaceship on a campy ... I think its time for	25	3 months, 4 weeks ago by JoeTR6
movie cars Last night Elvis was in the building as "It happened at the World's Fair" showed. ... Not sure if your answer is here, but some people have more free time than ... TCM just finished showing the movie "The Battle of Britain". Good movie and watching the ...	3	4 months, 1 week ago by rconlon
What car, a Fiat 124 coupe? I worked for a Datsun, FIAT, SAAB Dealership in 72/73. I've always liked the styling ... There were 2 Coupes on Ebay recently. A 69 and a 71. Neither met reserve ... Brad, What state are you in? This car is East Coast.	21	4 months, 2 weeks ago by CarlB
Going to vintage races -Mosport I did not go. A friend from Montreal dropped in on the Saturday. Nice pictures, ... Really... God, that would be so cool. My wife would kill me hehe. Specially after ... Andre - I know where there's a race-prepped GT6+ in Manotick....(I doubt he'd be willing ...	18	4 months, 3 weeks ago by rconlon
Fuel ecomony/classic/cool rides How about a Vespa? Classy looks and easy on gas. Plus it doesn't take up ... I have several old cars that do pretty well on gas . best one is ... Although it may get you yelled at, it seems that if you drop an LSX ...	41	4 months, 4 weeks ago by David S. Wallens
Slow Yup, there was a transformer explosion -- man, it's cool saying that -- at the ... Fire? When will you guys learn, never store fuel by your over-clocked CPU :) A. I'm working on the speed thing. I think the server fire is one factor this ...	7	5 months, 2 weeks ago by Tim Baxter
How to spot a classic car (humor me again please - thx) MacDubois wrote: Lucas electrics and that wonderful redish, grayish, bluish, greenish wiring that seems to ... What about round headlights? Whitworth hardware? Bakelite? Friction dampers? How about if it's styling has ... I've got a couple... Girling brake calipers, Lucas electrics and that wonderful redish, grayish, bluish, ...	37	5 months, 3 weeks ago by RealMiniDriver
Memorable Roadside Fixes Fall, 1969. I'm on a field trip with three other geology students, looking for mineral ... Tybee Island, GA, the day after St Patrick's Day in Savannah. Hung over as hell, ... Cruising Palisades Parkway in a 1952 Chevy deLuxe. Mid 70's, so the car wasn't even ...	22	6 months ago by jgp1843
Looking for next project, suggestions? I've owned maybe a dozen X1/9's throughout the years, and they're easily one of my ... X 1/9........:omg::nice: Of course, I am a bit biased but I would suggest an X1/9 as well. ...	30	6 months, 2 weeks ago by racerdave600
lotus europa or trimuph gt6 It probably would have been a good Ran When Parked, along with the 72 next ... Doc that one's a good candidate for Reader Rides (or Ran When Parked:nice:) :grin:	27	6 months, 3 weeks ago by Dr. Hess
CLASSIC Motorsports. Right? And they use metal keys. :grin: Now there's one point I will add to the official definition of a classic car: ... I figured it out. I finally have the answer. A classic car does not have ...	56	6 months, 3 weeks ago by KaptKaos
hardtops vs. convertibles Owning a MGB Roadster and a Porsche 928 (the essential GT) - I must say ... Quote by Gary: "The factory steel hardtop for my Spitrod isn't restored yet, but when ... The top on the TR3 has only been up for real rain and once on ...	31	6 months, 4 weeks ago by Bret
i will take the honor P.S. Are you looking for a stock RX-7 for the article, or a modified vehicle? I will also put in a good word for Alex (aka Direct Freak). Extremely knowledgable ... i have noticed a few more rotorheads on the boards here lately... thanks for the ...	19	7 months ago by pjr300
Volvo P1800 as DD? I've always liked the looks of the P1800's, though I know nothing of the real ... I saw one on SPEEDTV today on a show about Targa Newfoundland 2007. It came ... I wouldn't recommend a P1800 as a daily driver. I had a '68 as a ...	7	7 months, 1 week ago by Nick Tallos
RWP graveyard I agree with Ron. Us Floridians are not too fortunate in that aspect. You find ... Bryan: Only a few European cars did not go to big coastal cities but the ... Last year my wife and I took a weekend getaway in Ft. Davis, TX. While ...	3	7 months, 2 weeks ago by Burke
John Fitch can use your help Where do people come up with this stuff? I don't know anything about Mr. Fitch's ... I don't want to start a flame war, so I will keep is short and ... sorry ... http://vgmdays.com/fitcharticle.htm	11	7 months, 2 weeks ago by PerryPasu
Bonnet Locks wHY DON'T YOU get one of those cop wheel lock /boots things ? And get ... Andre: I would rethink this. The locks might push a would be thief to redouble ... Yeah, I have a nice step bit I may use too. Should I heat the ...	5	7 months, 4 weeks ago by racetearoffs
I drove the X1/9 to work today... You are welcome to join us. We plan to leave Knox area on July 9 ... Brett: The Poconos are still in the discussion stage. A plan is for me to ... :nice: That is true. He actually used an engraver on the rims and signed his ...	17	8 months ago by BrettX19
David Wallens is trying to drive me into the poor house. Arghh! I'm with ya. I've got one (240Z)car in an old folks home for the ... My drive is a single lane almost 200 feet long with a "Y" near the ... It's never enough. I have three bays (+ one at the MIL) and I could ...	13	8 months ago by bradyzq
10 days and 1500 miles in the Fiat I took my brother, a Fiat owner, as co-driver and two other sportscar owners met ... That rocks, Ron. I just returned from 10 days and 1500 miles in my 1979 Fiat Spider 2000. ...	3	8 months, 1 week ago by rconlon
Would this be wrong? I must agree with Eric. The 2.0 Twin Spark from the Alfa 75 (i.e. the ... I think the Alfa trans is less than 75lb, but not sure by how much.... Thanks, Eric. That link is perfect. What was once state-of-the-art is now just normal. It's ...	28	8 months, 3 weeks ago by joeyg
Favorite Triumph TR3 with no top and small steering wheel, TR8, Stag with a Rover 3.9. I ... My favorite Triumph... This is loaded question as we have a Spitfire now and I ... Brand new member. I had a TR250 and now have 1974 TR6. I loved the ...	38	9 months ago by Mowog
favorite MG I've seen a couple of RB B's with the bumpers painted to match the body. ... The ZA Magnette. My all-time favorites are the EX record breakers (en masse)! Really like ... As a life-long MG fan, there aren't too many MGs I don't like. Even oddballs ...	27	9 months, 4 weeks ago by IanF
Sportscar for sale Thank you It is not my car. I will tell the owner. Cheers Ron Better to post it in the marketplace: http://marketplace.grassrootsmotorsports.com Is it appropriate to list something here. It is a classic sports car. Thank you ...	3	10 months, 2 weeks ago by rconlon
winter sportscar I would drive my TR3 till November and put it on blocks. Transfer the plates, ... VClassics posted a neat picture. Brings back chilling memories of living in IL. That has ... I love that pic of the 356! Do you have it in a larger format? ...	14	10 months, 3 weeks ago by zinteck
Have a question about the magazine or the site? The site seems to be clipping the right side of images. It appears that there ... Coupefan, the main board page (http://classicmotorsports.net/forum) gives a preview of the four most recent topics ... Regarding the subject display under 'Classic Cars'. There are currently four topics as I write ...	21	10 months, 3 weeks ago by mgamgb
Everything works! I hear what your saying. The top on my X1/9 stays off from May to ... sweet! As of mid-November

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