Unusual Cars Seen in Thailand

[giddyup]

4 hours ago, 2long said:

The white Merc is my favourite and lives near me I guess because I still see from time to time.

The Porsche lives at the Customs in Bang Na dock.

 

 

 

That's one of the ugliest convertible tops I've seen, and no rear window?

[transam]

1 hour ago, giddyup said:

That's one of the ugliest convertible tops I've seen, and no rear window?

....and the skirting is a laugh...????

[Rdrokit]

8 minutes ago, transam said:

....and the skirting is a laugh...????

Looks like it started life as a coupe and someone chopped off the roof to make a convertible.

[55Jay]

Nice thread, following.

 

Some cool stuff on Expat Car Club (FB) for classics spotted around the country, project cars, motor head discussion, etc.

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/896773410671489/

[2long]

The Merc is (obviously) a home-made job. I think it's an early 80s CE.

Ratchapruek Road, Maha Sawat area.

When I said it's my favourite, I hope y'all understand! ????

[giddyup]

1 hour ago, 2long said:

 

When I said it's my favourite, I hope y'all understand! ????

I understand there's no accounting for taste????

Edited August 22, 2019 by giddyup

[Damrongsak]

On 8/17/2019 at 5:43 AM, Jai Dee said:

Discovered these 3 old beauties at the Chiangkhan River Mountain Resort overlooking the Mekong river in Loei.

 

I don't think any of them have seen road traffic in quite some time. 

My wife's friend owns that resort and a smaller hotel in Amphur Muang Loei. She did well for a small town girl. ????

[Jai Dee]

14 hours ago, Damrongsak said:

My wife's friend owns that resort and a smaller hotel in Amphur Muang Loei. She did well for a small town girl. ????

 

She did very well... it's a beautiful resort with well laid out facilities and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

The water pressure in the shower was the best I have experienced anywhere in Thailand.

And the breakfast was huge! A good way to start the day.

A big thumbsup from me for the Chiangkhan River Mountain Resort in Loei.

[Scott]

Off-topic post and replies reported and removed.  

[PAV123]

On 6/9/2019 at 2:16 AM, RAZZELL said:

 

300 SL in Nonthaburi...

Where in Nonthaburi? GPS info, contact info?

[JaiLai]

Absolutely love those cars. My brother has R model , 265 HP. Every time I go home and drive it puts a smile on my face. Angry little beast. 

I’ve often thought about one of these, 2010/11 models for ~ 1M.

Tearing up the body work concerns me on some of the roads here.




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[mike324]

Jaguar XJ220. There is around 2-3 in Thailand.

The one in the pictures gets driven on a weekly basis around Bangkok.

 

 

[mike324]

F50 - Only one in Thailand

F40 - There are around 3 cars in Thailand.

[Centra]

I spotted this yard on a motor bike ride from Pattaya to Chonburi buffalo races. Spent about 40mins with a very proud Thai guy who didn't speak a lick of English but we communicated on some level.

[transam]

1 minute ago, Centra said:

I spotted this yard on a motor bike ride from Pattaya to Chonburi buffalo races. Spent about 40mins with a very proud Thai guy who didn't speak a lick of English but we communicated on some level.

Excellent....

[samsensam]

during the rehearsal for the coronation

 

[eezergood]

On 9/5/2019 at 3:48 PM, mike324 said:

Jaguar XJ220. There is around 2-3 in Thailand.

The one in the pictures gets driven on a weekly basis around Bangkok.

 

 

I love these (for no good reason) things

[transam]

43 minutes ago, eezergood said:

I love these (for no good reason) things

Me too....Must be about 15 years back I went to a high end car auction in London where one of those could not sell, think it got to 25,000 quid, but the first E-type jag that didn't have a body (yes no body) sold for 55,000 quid..

 

My chum bought a V8 Ferrari for 25,000 whilst there...

[Denim]

55 minutes ago, eezergood said:

The one in the pictures gets driven on a weekly basis around Bangkok.

 

Pretty sad when you think about it. A top end sports car reduced to poodling around Bangkok . Crying out for the autobahn but just crawling up Sukhumvit in 1st gear.

 

Understandable though. The road from Rangsit to Saraburi is really rough and would probably damage the skirts. Not worth the risk. Route 7 to Pattaya probably ok though.

[transam]

2 minutes ago, Denim said:

 

Pretty sad when you think about it. A top end sports car reduced to poodling around Bangkok . Crying out for the autobahn but just crawling up Sukhumvit in 1st gear.

 

Understandable though. The road from Rangsit to Saraburi is really rough and would probably damage the skirts. Not worth the risk. Route 7 to Pattaya probably ok though.

I would suggest that most of the buyers of zillion quid Bugatti's do exactly what you quote in any country....????

[Denim]

9 minutes ago, transam said:

I would suggest that most of the buyers of zillion quid Bugatti's do exactly what you quote in any country....????

 

Most but not all. 

Mucho poder, sin cerebro

 

 

 

Edited September 9, 2019 by Denim

[toofarnorth]

Ok , the headline is unusual cars seen . Maybe others have seen plenty of these about but this is the only one I have seen up here in my town.  A Toyota Crown Majestica , Mk 2  '95 - 99.  Don't know the owner and don't know if it is the 3 litre or 4 litre V8. Would swap my Vios for it.

[FruitPudding]

On 6/8/2019 at 3:21 AM, seancbk said:

A Farang friend in Bangkok buys classic European cars then has them renovated as a hobby.  There is a huge classic car scene here with BMW groups, Alfa groups etc.  You get to meet some really cool Thai guys through this type of social club. 

 

 

 

I wonder how much that would cost?

 

[transam]

4 hours ago, eezergood said:

I love these (for no good reason) things

It was a shame it ended up with a V6...????

[STALINGRAD]

Nakhon Si

Edited September 9, 2019 by STALINGRAD

[transam]

39 minutes ago, STALINGRAD said:

Nakhon Si

That's an old one, I reckon around 1950...

[eezergood]

On 9/9/2019 at 10:36 AM, transam said:

Me too....Must be about 15 years back I went to a high end car auction in London where one of those could not sell, think it got to 25,000 quid, but the first E-type jag that didn't have a body (yes no body) sold for 55,000 quid..

 

My chum bought a V8 Ferrari for 25,000 whilst there...

Would love to have a go in one!

 

[Rdrokit]

Meeting of the Mini's.

 

[transam]

37 minutes ago, Rdrokit said:

Meeting of the Mini's.

 

One of the mini's I had was the same as that green one, but it was a "woodie" with a Cooper S engine.

[mike324]

On 9/9/2019 at 10:48 AM, Denim said:

 

Pretty sad when you think about it. A top end sports car reduced to poodling around Bangkok . Crying out for the autobahn but just crawling up Sukhumvit in 1st gear.

 

Understandable though. The road from Rangsit to Saraburi is really rough and would probably damage the skirts. Not worth the risk. Route 7 to Pattaya probably ok though.

the owners takes it for coffee around the city on weekends and night driving along the highways ... sure beats being kept in the garage and rotting away. Don't think any sane person would have that as a daily car for getting to work.

 

Roads in bangkok isn't too bad for the most parts, just got to choose which roads to take. Those frequent by 10 wheels are brutal for these sports cars.