Cars you don't see many of anymore - Page 21

xkxlxm · 25-03-2022, 07:55 AM

I saw a Nissan Urvan and a Mazda 121 recently. The 121 was an 1987-91 model (DA, apparently) and Wiki tells me that it was also sold here as a Festiva.

I have not seen a generation 1 Toyota Prius for several years.

Dr Terry · 25-03-2022, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by xkxlxm

Button plan. Our bald-headed Defence Minister and wannabe PM was just a bald-headed baby back then. (I might be exaggerating a bit there.)

Correct ! I think chinamonty was confusing, the current MP, Peter Dutton with the late Senator John Button.

Dr Terry

marty351 · 25-03-2022, 09:02 AM

Daewoooo Lanos. I can't remember the last time I saw one, and F-100/150 tow trucks.

**DJM83** · 25-03-2022, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by marty351

Daewoooo Lanos. I can't remember the last time I saw one, and F-100/150 tow trucks.

Theres a company here that still has at least 1, maybe 2

**Polyal** · 25-03-2022, 09:53 AM

I was really impressed with a mid 1990's Honda Legend coupe that I parked next to the other week. Thing was mint and just looked classy.

roKWiz · 26-03-2022, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

I was really impressed with a mid 1990's Honda Legend coupe that I parked next to the other week. Thing was mint and just looked classy.

Brother still has his immaculate Windsor blue 83 Honda Accord.
A rather small car by todays Honda's.

Swordie · 27-03-2022, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

I was really impressed with a mid 1990's Honda Legend coupe that I parked next to the other week. Thing was mint and just looked classy.

I remember when they were new. Very nice car.

roKWiz · 28-03-2022, 03:53 PM

Saw a couple of sorry looking Chrysler Centurion's being tilt trayed down the Hume today.

Late braker · 31-03-2022, 06:55 PM

I’ve only ever seen one- DJR 320. None since… such a nice car and super rare.

xkxlxm · 03-04-2022, 11:27 AM

I saw a HQ one tonner yesterday, being used by a brickie, with the mixer in the back.

hackney · 03-04-2022, 01:07 PM

In 1972 I had one of these!Diahatsu 360x Fellow max! ‘Kei car’!

roKWiz · 11-04-2022, 03:33 PM

Haven't seen a VN for a while. This one looked straight.
Note the brilliant parking, not to close, not to far away.

Franco Cozzo · 12-04-2022, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by roKWiz

Haven't seen a VN for a while. This one looked straight.
Note the brilliant parking, not to close, not to far away.

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Even have interceptors, would have been perfect if it was faded pink

.:4:. · 11-04-2022, 03:53 PM

One of the tradies working on my neighbours place drives a ba v8 xls falcon ute. Even when they were new there wrent many with the 3 valve. By no means is this ute in good shape, but its in its natural environment, work ute not poor mans coupe.

**DFB FGXR6** · 11-04-2022, 05:57 PM

In the space of 20 seconds I spotted two Infinity Q50's this morning.

Probably the only two sold in the country.

**Polyal** · 13-04-2022, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

In the space of 20 seconds I spotted two Infinity Q50's this morning.

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Probably the only two sold in the country.

2nd hand these things are a bit of a bargain IMO..before I got the Honda I was thinking of a TDI sedan for a daily and that infiniti looked the goods against a 5 series.

jpd80 · 12-04-2022, 04:45 PM

This is more of a question to the mods,
There was a thread with a link to a search engine for Falcons that are still registered in Australia,
Could we please have that made a sticky thread so it can be easily found and used by members here?
If the Pub is not suitable for that, maybe under Resources…..

**kcodezd** · 12-04-2022, 05:48 PM

Is this the thread your thinking of jpd80?
https://www.fordforums.com.au/showth...ght=registered

Bossxr8 · 13-04-2022, 12:51 PM

R31 Skyline GTS. Aussie built special edition. Rare when new, don't think i've ever seen one on the road before, but spotted a white one in lara yesterday.

oldel · 19-04-2022, 11:38 PM

I saw this online on a USA website (kind of off topic but not worth starting a thread for).
What the hell is this?

Some kind of pre mazda ford mini pickup, like old cortina or the US equivalent of that or zephyr mk4 etc is my guess.
Looks really cool. Looks like datsun 1200-1500 sized.

mick taylor · 20-04-2022, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by oldel

I saw this online on a USA website (kind of off topic but not worth starting a thread for).
What the hell is this?
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Some kind of pre mazda ford mini pickup, like old cortina or the US equivalent of that or zephyr mk4 etc is my guess.
Looks really cool. Looks like datsun 1200-1500 sized.

Mazda it is based on, come USA Ford mod job.

Franco Cozzo · 20-04-2022, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mick taylor

Mazda it is based on, come USA Ford mod job.

Looks like Mazda B2000 with a Ford badge and some changes.

https://youtu.be/Irnu_ryI9Z0?t=36

EDIT: its a Mazda B1800 called a Ford Courier

Check out this 1980s one on Greys that sold

https://www.grays.com/lot/0001-50006...rwd-manual-ute

Rotary turbo

**Captain Stubing** · 20-04-2022, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

Looks like Mazda B2000 with a Ford badge and some changes.

https://youtu.be/Irnu_ryI9Z0?t=36

EDIT: its a Mazda B1800 called a Ford Courier

Check out this 1980s one on Greys that sold

https://www.grays.com/lot/0001-50006...rwd-manual-ute

Rotary turbo

The Courier started as a rebadged Mazda back in 1971.

1st Generation -

Franco Cozzo · 20-04-2022, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Stubing

The Courier started as a rebadged Mazda back in 1971.

1st Generation -

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Looks like a Kei truck

Tratado Injustamente · 20-04-2022, 04:46 AM

Saw a Ford Probe last week!

I owned one. Loved it as a 19yo - sounded sweet, enough go easily for Ps and brilliant gearbox.

Was more reliable than my Falcon Turbo (I loved that too but more as a super quick family barge with the WORST INTERIOR EVER MADE)

whitelion65 · 20-04-2022, 10:45 AM

Saw a very nice looking Cordia Turbo in Orange over the weekend.

Tratado Injustamente · 20-04-2022, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by whitelion65

Saw a very nice looking Cordia Turbo in Orange over the weekend.

Different car mate but my Dad's friend has a Starion Turbo. (red)

It looks horrible but it still goes pretty well!

ford71V8 · 03-05-2022, 03:07 PM

A 120Y
Pulled out of a mechanics and drove towards me.
Was a bit shocked how small it looked sitting amongst the modern dailys buzzing about.

rare ss · 03-05-2022, 05:17 PM

Spotted on the way home Friday arvo.. rare thing to see on the roads these days!

Looks to be fairly factory condition and original SS looking at the headrests

MDS69 · 16-05-2022, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rare ss

Spotted on the way home Friday arvo.. rare thing to see on the roads these days!

Looks to be fairly factory condition and original SS looking at the headrests

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Looks to be an early one going by those side mirrors. Don’t think I have seen a SS with the early shorter mirrors. Hard to tell but I wonder if that is a SS or G3 rear spoiler.