What did you drive before the 5?

Rocky · Postby **Rocky** » Sun Jan 29, 2017 3:08 pm

Those are two terrific looking Spitfires.
I have often seen articles on them in the British Classic car magazines, but I don't think I have ever seen one in the flesh.
Make me wonder if they were a good seller in Australia.

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Sun Jan 29, 2017 5:00 pm

They are still about but were never a great seller- you see plenty of Sprites and Midgets but few of the Spitties. For those interested take a look at the GT6 same vintage and maker. We can then lead on to Heralds and various versions of them- still out there as well. You could not knock the Spits and GT6 for looks.

Postby **Okibi** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 12:11 am

Giovanni Michelotti had some great designs.

Daffy · Postby **Daffy** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 10:02 am

I love the stance on the Alpine!

speed · Postby **speed** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 10:20 am

I was once in the market for a good stag. Back then spitfires were all the rage.

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Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 10:41 am

Interesting connection with Michelotti and Triumph and it was a brilliant success. I still reckon the TR4 in particular was a mighty looking car and it took the Italians to come up with a eye catching shape- a stark difference to the TR3 which looked so agricultural. MGB did the same with the GT getting that designed in Italy and still a cracking looking car. For Aust these cars were common on the road and those cars were never exotics beyond the reach of most enthusiasts.

93_Clubman · Postby **93_Clubman** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 2:15 pm

An early 2016 compilation with some interesting lists:
viewtopic.php?f=53&t=71450

My list:
Tas
Honda CL100
Honda CR125
Yamaha DT250
Bultaco Frontera 250
Kawasaki Z400
Yamaha RD350
Austin Westminster (paddock bomb)
Falcon XA 302 V8
Suzuki Sierra
Commodore VP
Alfa Giulia Sprint GT
Lotus Elan +2
Renault 12XL
Alfa Alfetta GTV 2000
Alfa GTV 1750
Torana LC GTR (XU1 replica)
MX5 NA6
MX5 Clubman 1993
Renault 8
MX5 Clubman 1994
Clubman (2005 Lotus 7 replica)
Clubman (1999 Lotus 7 replica)

RBH58 · Postby **RBH58** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 2:37 pm

2014 Subaru BRZ
2013 Alfa MiTo QV
2011 Renault Megane RS250 Cup Trophee (epic)
2008 NC MX5
2008 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
2005 Alfa 147GTA (flawed....but that V6!)
2001 Audi TT quattro Coupe
1998 Honda Prelude VTiR ATTS (an all time favourite)
1996 EL Falcon XR6 (company car *slightly less yawn)
1994 ED Falcon (company car *yawn)
1993 VR Commodore (company car *yawn)
19?? Some Datsun thing....saving money for a house)
1986 Lancia HPE (on still nights you could hear it rusting)
1983 Mitsubishi Colt GSR (8 speed with two gear levers!)
1980 Escort RS2000 (brilliant)
1969 Valiant VF Regal (with an E49 driveline....no kidding!)
1971 Rover P5B (classiest car I ever owned)
1967 HR Holden (1st car - the most over HR capitalised in the country)

Daffy · Postby **Daffy** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:57 pm

Some real classics and variety mix lists there 93_Clubman & RBH58!! Its great to see members diversity over the years.
(Perhaps our awesome forum admin may be able to mash together this and the related thread for 1 stop shop viewing!

‪viewtopic.php?f=53&t=71450‬

RBH58 · Postby **RBH58** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 6:23 pm

In terms of flat out "cool" I think 93_Clubman has me licked.

Postby **Okibi** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 7:43 pm

Mr Morlock wrote:... the TR3 which looked so agricultural...

It was the style at the time, another Michelotti car

RBH58 · Postby **RBH58** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:01 pm

Looks like a 69 Opel GT gone horribly wrong from the A pillars back

speed · Postby **speed** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:07 pm

Here's my list.
More bangers than exotic but we all get here a different way

VH Valiant Charger XL
XD Fairmont ghia
92 telstar ghia
S2 12aT rx7
ZZR 250
Scorpion convertible
VH Charger 770 (still have)
CC Lancer coupe GSR motor etc
VJ Valiant Charger
BG Astina SP
Daewoo Cielo
BG Astina SP, yep 2nd one.
S3 13bT rx7 (still have)
63 Mini 850 (still have)
Feroza SX2
B5 Audi A4 turbo
Mk4 Golf
Grand Vitara
Mk4 Golf Gti
Daewoo Lanos sport
S2 RX7
NA6 mx5 (still have)
Feroza EL3
Mk5 Golf R32
Mk3 Golf cabriolet (still have)
Mk3 Golf 2 door with VR6 (still have)

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Daffy · Postby **Daffy** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 10:03 pm

Okibi wrote:
Mr Morlock wrote:... the TR3 which looked so agricultural...

It was the style at the time, another Michelotti car

Hows this for a wilder look from rear of the A pillar.....
The 1969 Michelotti Shellette

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 11:07 pm

Can responders also post a summary/opinion on their cars, even if it's just brief like RBH58's (loved the Lancia comment, consistent with Top Gear's opinion of Lancias) ?
It's interesting to hear what actual owners thought of them in hindsight.

RBH58 wrote:2014 Subaru BRZ
2013 Alfa MiTo QV
2011 Renault Megane RS250 Cup Trophee (epic)
2008 NC MX5
2008 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
2005 Alfa 147GTA (flawed....but that V6!)
2001 Audi TT quattro Coupe
1998 Honda Prelude VTiR ATTS (an all time favourite)
1996 EL Falcon XR6 (company car *slightly less yawn)
1994 ED Falcon (company car *yawn)
1993 VR Commodore (company car *yawn)
19?? Some Datsun thing....saving money for a house)
1986 Lancia HPE (on still nights you could hear it rusting)
1983 Mitsubishi Colt GSR (8 speed with two gear levers!)
1980 Escort RS2000 (brilliant)
1969 Valiant VF Regal (with an E49 driveline....no kidding!)
1971 Rover P5B (classiest car I ever owned)
1967 HR Holden (1st car - the most over HR capitalised in the country)