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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Here's a car I was talking with some guys at work about today,

The Cosworth Vega. The only Vega I'd actually like to own, powered by cosworth's excellent twin cam 2 liter.
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A friend of mine had one. Awesome little truck. The Cyclone is pretty hard to find.
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Cyclone's are awesome.

Especially when they're like this:
Not to be a ****, but it was the Syclone. I preferred the Typhoon (based on the Jimmy) with the same drive train.




I remember the Cosworth Vegas. However, pretty much every Vega and Pinto around down here has been snatched up, cut up, and put into service as an oval dirt track car in the various Pony classes.
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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1934 Ford Model 40 Special Speedster

It was built as a personal car for Edsel Ford (Henry's only son) and he drove it only during summers. It was powered by a Mercury V8 engine.
After Edsel's death in 1943, the car was painted red and sold few times. It was also used for tours for the army during the Vietnam war. Nobody knew where it was from the late 1960s until it was found in 1999.

It was restored in original condition in 1999 and sold for $1.75 million.

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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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Mercury cyclone spoiler II









Some odd ones

Mercury Villager Nautica edition







Ford Thunderbird Fila




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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Rather B.Blown
And to add to the above, the Twister Special cars for the Kansas market.

http://www.twisterspecialregistry.com/TwisterStory.html



http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2...m-kansas-city/







There's a few Twister Special clones like this one: http://www.themustangnews.com/eventc...1007sema11.htm
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 12:25 PM
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Where did Zoran get a picture of the RV that Gary uses to take the entire family on vacation?
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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Detroit Grand Prix Capris . . .
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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There was another Capri based on Mazda's platform from 1989-1994.

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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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ASC McLaren Mustang





ASC McLaren Capri








1994 wild orchid edition ford probe



1997 GTS ford probe



Ford ZX2 S/R

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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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Man there are some SWEET cars in here I didn't even know about. Excellent thread.

Never heard of an EXP before. time for wikipedia..

Actually saw a Probe GTS before at my uncle's goodyear. That was an excellent day. Wish I could find my through-the-rearview pics, but i saw an ASC capri on 880 once

Time to contribute..

Mustang II Rallye


Not really a production offering, but certain dealers could also install a Kemp-style widebody.
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And how about some Dodge Shelby offerings?



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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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future9er24 nice ones. Zastava_101 that Ford rig is awsome any more info on it?


80's Dominator mustangs from Summit Ford, Summit MO. Sold in 3 stages, stage 3 had a $6,500 worth of drivetrain and did 12s.

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Predator Mustang

Predator info..http://www.graphic-express.com/1983-...nformation.asp

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Going with Dodge theme..

Dodge Spirit R/T. rated @ 224hp 0-60 in 5.8



Dodge Omni GLH/GLHS





Dodge Daytona IROC R/T




Plymouth Turismo Duster



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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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This one is not as well known as the Grand National but even faster. 89 pace car Trans Am.
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by skunk21
future9er24 nice ones. Zastava_101 that Ford rig is awsome any more info on it?

80's Dominator mustangs from Summit Ford, Summit MO. Sold in 3 stages, stage 3 had a $6,500 worth of drivetrain and did 12s.

Predator Mustang

Predator info..http://www.graphic-express.com/1983-...nformation.asp

Going with Dodge theme..

Dodge Spirit R/T. rated @ 224hp 0-60 in 5.8

Dodge Omni GLH/GLHS

Dodge Daytona IROC R/T

Plymouth Turismo Duster
Dang I forgot about the IROC Daytona. Great car, crappy motor.
How about the Conquest?
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
Dang I forgot about the IROC Daytona. Great car, crappy motor.
How about the Conquest?
Conquest was a very cool car.




Chevy Eurosport VR





Pontiac 6000 STE




Chevy Beratta Z26


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and the GTZ

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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
Dang I forgot about the IROC Daytona. Great car, crappy motor.
How about the Conquest?
i saw one of these at the infineon drift event yesterday. It was most excellent (and actually, the first chrysler version i had seen)

I also always kinda liked my friends dad's Z24 Cavalier. Probably because I liked my dad's cimarron so much lol. definitely not fast, but peppy and still a bit of fun.

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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin509
Here's a car I was talking with some guys at work about today,

The Cosworth Vega. The only Vega I'd actually like to own, powered by cosworth's excellent twin cam 2 liter.
I had one it was a '76 one of six with a turbo, I loved it !
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by skunk21
Some odd ones

Mercury Villager Nautica edition



My friends mom in middle school had one. It was God awful ulgy then and even worse now.
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 07S197

My friends mom in middle school had one. It was God awful ulgy then and even worse now.
Pics of the friends mom?
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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My parents had an EXP when I was little. I just barely remember it. It was the car my dad tried to teach my mom how to drive stick in - he failed.

I'll take some of the more contemporary models!

Threw in the Saleen Ranger/Explorer/Focus, Roush F-150 Nightmare/Expedition/Focus, SVT Ranger with Lightning internals built for SEMA, Mach Audio Focus, Sony Edition Focus, Pioneer Tremor Ranger, Latin America quad cab Ranger, '99 35th Anni Edition Mustang, '00 Springtime Edition Mustang (in itself a remake of the '66 Springtime), and the Hertz GT-H Mustang.

I've always wanted to import one of those Ranger cabs, put it on one of our chassis and then put an Explorer or Mountaineer front end on it. People would wonder it is!
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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Pics of the friends mom?
She was actually kinda hot and never had a bra on. I think it was cuz she new we were all looking. LOL

Champions Edition F-150





Ford Escort ZX2 SC200

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