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    Quote Originally Posted by Spadesheart View Post
    The Jeep Grand Wagoneer. The coolest looking SUV ever made. If you've seen one, you agree.
    That's because everyone else styled their SUVs after it, as it was the original. I think Chrysler made a mistake by not keeping it's nameplate.

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    It will be interesting to see if Fiat will succeed in bringing it back to market.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Carfreak09 View Post
    1992 Mazda Miata (used to own. Pure driving fun)

    I have yet to know someone who own an mx5, that doesn't love it!
    Space Star 1.2 2017 =>

    Mazda MX-5 1990 =>

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carfreak09 View Post
    Neat find! I had never heard of this car but after seeing pictures of it, I would love to have one!
    You know, there were actually a few cars in that were made during this time that were really interesting by nissan. If you want to see something really weird, you should look up the S-cargo. Looks like an actual snail but its like a cargo car hahaha

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_S-Cargo

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    I've always wanted an old Mercedes diesel sedan. I'd love to own anything originating from 1953 to 1985, which correspond to Ponton up to the W123 eras.

    About five years ago, I went to the bank to stash some money. I thought, maybe I'd get married in five years. If not, I'll start my dream hobby of car restoration.

    Four years later, I got married. My wife, knowing that I was a bit of a petrolhead, said:

    "My late grandpa had two Mercedes-Benzes. It's currently garaged in his old house just sitting there."

    So I took a look and found, not one, but two old Mercedes diesels: A 1957 180D "Ponton" and a 1965 190D "Fintail":

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    Ooh, lucky me.

    Thus, I have a new project this year! I only have enough time and money to work on one car, so we are looking at selling the other (likely to an uncle who is also into car restoration, so we'll still get to see it around). Wish me luck!

    P.S. The 180D's OM636 and 190D's OM621 engines were originally rated at 40HP and 50HP, respectively. The Mirage has nearly twice the power pulling 35% less mass around. "Slow" is relative.

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    Awesome find. Lucky you indeed!
    Custom Mirage products: Cruise control kit, Glove box light, MAF sensor housing, Rear sway bar, Upper grill block

    Current project: DIY Nitrous oxide setup for ~$100

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alpha_One View Post
    I've always wanted an old Mercedes diesel sedan. I'd love to own anything originating from 1953 to 1985, which correspond to Ponton up to the W123 eras.

    About five years ago, I went to the bank to stash some money. I thought, maybe I'd get married in five years. If not, I'll start my dream hobby of car restoration.

    Four years later, I got married. My wife, knowing that I was a bit of a petrolhead, said:

    "My late grandpa had two Mercedes-Benzes. It's currently garaged in his old house just sitting there."

    So I took a look and found, not one, but two old Mercedes diesels: A 1957 180D "Ponton" and a 1965 190D "Fintail":

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    Ooh, lucky me.

    Thus, I have a new project this year! I only have enough time and money to work on one car, so we are looking at selling the other (likely to an uncle who is also into car restoration, so we'll still get to see it around). Wish me luck!

    P.S. The 180D's OM636 and 190D's OM621 engines were originally rated at 40HP and 50HP, respectively. The Mirage has nearly twice the power pulling 35% less mass around. "Slow" is relative.
    Will you keep it as is or update the engine at all?

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    I'm loving this discussion, particularly the old Mopar talk!
    I just picked up my newest one this past weekend.
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    Resident Tire Engineer

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    Quote Originally Posted by Basic View Post
    I'm loving this discussion, particularly the old Mopar talk!
    I just picked up my newest one this past weekend.
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    I'll bet that front bumper weighs twice as much as a mirage engine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spadesheart View Post
    Will you keep it as is or update the engine at all?
    The 180D will be my project. I'm keeping the old engine. Modern retrofits will be:

    1. Aircon (a must in the local tropical weather)
    2. LED headlamps
    3. Radial tyres (Well they have radials on them right now, but they're rock hard from sitting 25+ years)
    4. Generator to alternator conversion
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    Quote Originally Posted by Basic View Post
    I'm loving this discussion, particularly the old Mopar talk!
    I just picked up my newest one this past weekend.
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    That a '57?



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