Classic cars that have been passed over...

[dantheman]

The Ford Anglia 105 E. There were two versions, the 998cc, and the 1200 deluxe. I had the latter in duck egg green. Wonderful five bearing engine that was almost indestructable.
http://www.fordanglia105eownersclub.co.uk/

yes the engines (and the cars) are great, and apparently the 997cc (im sure this is right, that it was technically a 996.6cc) engine is apparently able to produce little over 110 bhp in race spec, but without blower/turbo/nitro etc!!- thats as good as a mini's 998!! (i refuse to admit it could be any better)

 

[dantheman]

Citroen 2CV. I had five or six over the years, including the Acadiane and Dyane versions.

never did like them, but knew someone who had one, was surprisingly nippy for a 650cc! - and he never ever locked it!- he said that if a thief could work out how the gears worked, and doesnt mind looking like a tw*t, then he deserved it..

 

[Trillian]

the metro is the worst car ever!!! - it was built to replace the mini, but that way outlived the metro- cause it was so sh*te.... (im a bit of a mini man if you havent guessed) - and i only count the original mini, as after all, its the only one anyway!!!

forgot to add the magic letters: 6R4 to the end
that change any opinions on the metro?

 

[Trillian]

that'd be the Ford RS 200

other group B cars:

205 (with F1 turbo charger:P) which used to worry the
Audi Quatro
renault R5 Turbo
metro 6R4
Ford RS200
lancia Stratos (part of the reason for Group B starting
lancia Delta Integrale S4

amongst others

 

[Rhythm Thief]

never did like them, but knew someone who had one, was surprisingly nippy for a 650cc! - and he never ever locked it!- he said that if a thief could work out how the gears worked, and doesnt mind looking like a tw*t, then he deserved it..

That's the bored out version with Visa barrels and pistons. The standard 2CV is a whopping 602cc. But you're right, they're surprisingly quick for such a tiny engine. Great fun too, and they go nearly anywhere - I used to do loads of green laning in mine.

 

[bonj2]

2cvs have got far too narrow wheels for my liking.

 

[Proto]

I'm in the midst of a 2CV restoration project. Chassis had rotted, so found a good original rolling chassis, stripped it, had it shot blasted and galvanised. Now rebuilding/replacing the suspension/steering. Body shell is due back from the restoration shop next week - new floor, sills etc plus lots and lots of welding - then off to be repainted.
Won't get finished this summer, unfortunately

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27394410@N07/2554942927/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27394410@N07/2554942663/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27394410@N07/2555769486/

 

[Twenty Inch]

Citroen BX TZD

It has to be red though.

 

[red_tom]

I used to do loads of green laning in mine.

Is that driving between Turnpike Lane and Manor House?

 

[gbb]

The Metro 6R4 was a beast and had stood the test of time..they're still used competetively now.

Minis...they dont really fit in this post ..they are a classic in every sense.

I've had a few...good uns and terrible ones.
Best was a 1963 Countryman Estate, wooden trim on the sides...but it had 12inch wheels and a 1300 engine. Christ, it used to go like stink.
The guy who sold it me had spent a fortune on it, and he was unwittingly ahead of his time....he'd painted all the chrome and wood matt black, and the paint job was a very mellow yellow. It looked fantastic.
Several years later, chrome dissappeared and matt black trim was everywhere.
I killed it... Drove it at full throttle everywhere.

First mini was a 1959 850 saloon...lasted well considering its age.
Last one was an 850 van, converted to take seats in the back....it was crap .

 

[Proto]

in every sense.

I've had a few...good uns and terrible ones.

Best was a 1963 Countryman Estate, wooden trim on the sides...but it had 12inch wheels and a 1300 engine. Christ, it used to go like stink.
First mini was a 1959 850 saloon...lasted well considering its age.
Last one was an 850 van, converted to take seats in the back....it was crap .

You'd like this bloke. He virually lives at the Nurburgring and his Ring-Mini is seriously fast. I believ he's got a Civic Type R motor mounted in the back of one of them. Very, very fast.

http://www.ringmini.de/English_Version/english_version.html

 

[Liveaxle]

I had a Citroen GS estate

definitely dserves to be in the list

 

[Liveaxle]

Dunno what happened to the linky I put in that last post, try again

 

[Liveaxle]

Going to swear in a minute

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[Twenty Inch]

Got it in 2/3 posts, Liveaxle.

GS's are lovely.