Interesting Vehicles from Afar

[sramirez2008]

6 hours ago, TrekMD said:

This is a cool topic.  One of my dream cars was the Mitsubishi 3000 GT.  I thought this was one of the coolest sports cars around...

One of my friends had this car in white. Purchased it used in 1995. It was cool inside and out.

[Atari 5200 Guy]

This is cool.

[TrekMD]

7 hours ago, Atari 5200 Guy said:

Here it is for those that missed it.

 

Fascinating! 

[Atari 5200 Guy]

28 minutes ago, TrekMD said:

Fascinating! 

I know, right?  Stuff we thought we’d only see in the movies…and Star Trek.

[Atari 5200 Guy]

I’m enjoying this. I hope we can keep it going.  I don’t care where the cars people post come from…it is interesting to see vehicles others like.

With that said, fans of the show might be of some help.  We all know K.I.T.T. was Trans Ams and Firebirds.  But what car was Devon in?  I can’t remember if it was a Bentley or a Rolls.

[Atari 5200 Guy]

I have been browsing Japan cars throughout the night and found these:

 

[Atari 5200 Guy]

I’m going to see what all I can find for under $2000.

[RickR]

I am so drawn to those little vans and trucks for some reason.  

I had the chance to buy a really nice early 2000's Celica GT a couple of years ago, but decided not to (similar to the picture below).  It was a color I wasn't fond of (white) and also an automatic (manual would be more idea).  Honestly, I have trouble justifying a "play" car like that.  But it was in great condition.  I've also seen a few really nice older 70's and 80's Toyotas that I've given serious consideration to.  But I really hesitate with anything that uses a carburator and vacuum hoses.  My first car was a 77 Toyota, and I loved it.  But I also must constantly remind myself how difficult it could be to keep it tuned well, and how difficult it could be to start in bad weather.  

I suppose if I had the time, it would be a lot of fun to do a fuel injection mod on an old Toyota.  

[Atari 5200 Guy]

4 minutes ago, RickR said:

I am so drawn to those little vans and trucks for some reason.  

I had the chance to buy a really nice early 2000's Celica GT a couple of years ago, but decided not to (similar to the picture below).  It was a color I wasn't fond of (white) and also an automatic (manual would be more idea).  Honestly, I have trouble justifying a "play" car like that.  But it was in great condition.  I've also seen a few really nice older 70's and 80's Toyotas that I've given serious consideration to.  But I really hesitate with anything that uses a carburator and vacuum hoses.  My first car was a 77 Toyota, and I loved it.  But I also must constantly remind myself how difficult it could be to keep it tuned well, and how difficult it could be to start in bad weather.  

I suppose if I had the time, it would be a lot of fun to do a fuel injection mod on an old Toyota.  

I thought Toys like the MR2 has fuel injection. Wait…you said old. Never mind 🧐

Edited December 16, 2023 by Atari 5200 Guy

[RickR]

PS - here's a really good YouTube series (7 parts) about upgrading a 78 Corolla.  I would LOVE to have a car like that.  
 

 

[Atari 5200 Guy]

My very first car was a white 79 monte.  I loved it.  Had various colors of cars since.  The white was easier to maintain.  Silver is, too.  Dark colors show dust very easy.

[Atari 5200 Guy]

7 minutes ago, RickR said:

Honestly, I have trouble justifying a "play" car like that

They’re hot wheels.  Keep telling yourself they are hot wheels.  Or Matchbox if you prefer them.

[RickR]

1 minute ago, Atari 5200 Guy said:

They’re hot wheels.  Keep telling yourself they are hot wheels.  Or Matchbox if you prefer them.

And THIS is why I've been collecting a few Hot Wheels I like instead.  They have an 80's series that has been fun, and those cars are only $1 or so 🙂  

 

[Atari 5200 Guy]

Just now, RickR said:

And THIS is why I've been collecting a few Hot Wheels I like instead.  They have an 80's series that has been fun, and those cars are only $1 or so 🙂  

 

Well, I guess you could get some miracle grow, pour on them, see what happens. 😁

[Atari 5200 Guy]

If I had this

I know I’d get a ticket.  And no one would hear from me for a while.  Road trip.

[Atari 5200 Guy]

This is the style “Z” car my Mom had.

I would love to find one to keep in her honor.

Edited December 16, 2023 by Atari 5200 Guy

[RickR]

3 minutes ago, Atari 5200 Guy said:

This is the style “Z” car my Mom had.

I would love to find one to keep in her honor.

That is my favorite of the ones you've posted so far.  I also would LOVE one of those. 

[Atari 5200 Guy]

1 hour ago, RickR said:

That is my favorite of the ones you've posted so far.  I also would LOVE one of those. 

The one Mom had would fly! She loved it.  She cried when she sold it. She broke the needle on the speedometer one time when we were driving from Arkansas to Missouri because it pegged at 80-85 and she was going faster than that to get away from some idiot getting right on her bumper. No matter what she tried they were like right there.  So she grabbed third and floored it. I loved that car.  Yea…they fly.  I can vouch for that.  I miss her.

[Atari 5200 Guy]

5 hours ago, Atari 5200 Guy said:

This is the style “Z” car my Mom had.

I would love to find one to keep in her honor.

I remembered a few details about Mom’s car.  It didn’t have turbo but something was installed that would kick in at 3000 RPM.  Once it kicked in the car literally got a huge boost in power.  It also had the usual clutch fan driven by the engine belts to help keep the engine cool but it also had an electric cooling system that would cool the engine even with car turned completely off.  I don’t know if either of those were on other 280ZX cars or not. And if either or those failed her car would not run.

[Atari 5200 Guy]

Here’s what the dash does:

if there is a problem that little square lights up red.  Just an FYI for those curious.

Edited December 16, 2023 by Atari 5200 Guy

[Atari 5200 Guy]

Ok. What is this?

Its a Isuzu VehiCROSS but I’ve never seen one before.

[Atari 5200 Guy]

This is a cool SUV thing

[Atari 5200 Guy]

 I hope I’m not boring anyone or posting too much.  

[Atari 5200 Guy]

Hey @RickR!  Here’s a cool older Isuzu.

 

[TrekMD]

Here are some interesting cars.  I used to drive on of these.  🙂