solo siam Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I've seen a couple of old Mk1 Golf's. I'd love to buy a MK1 Golf GTi here, seen a couple but I'd wince at paying 250,000 baht for a near 30 year old car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas007 Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Once, in the ride down to Pattaya, we passed an entire convoy of VW Beetles. Must have been the Beetle club going to a meet. The other day I saw a perfectly restored MGB (perhaps a 1972 or so). I've also seen a late 60s Chevy Malibu, an early 70s Camaro SS, a Dodge Charger form the 70s, and a Mustang. Anyway, it's sort of surprising to see some of the old classic American cars with the right hand steering wheel. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokachinter Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Anyone caught a cab in Uttaradit, lately? Last year I saw three working taxis, there. All were Datsun Bluebirds (P410?) circa 1963. Love to see what was on their odometers Also, last month driving north of Rayong (near the lakes) spotted a red Lotus Espirit under a tree (had been there a loooong time!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duratanium Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 (edited) Several MK1 escorts, a MK3 Cortina and an old battered transit that could have been a MK1 but I am not sure. All in Nakhon Sawan. I gather from a friend that he has seen an old MK2 Cortina in BKK. I jut remembered... I saw an really old type VW camper van - seems they get everywhere too. Edited July 27, 2007 by duratanium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 So think where do they come from? Japan is the main supplier US left a load of crap after Vietnam Australia keeps trying to sell the odd vehicle here (I wouldn't be surprised if that's where the Cortinas and Anglias originated too. The mini - ubiquitous - but looks like BL had some dealership here in the 60s/70s (1100s and Allegros - YUCK!) but in the end when the market kicked into big numbers only the the Japanese could handle it. personal Imports? Well nowadays the duty is prohibitive. The future? Well Oz has signed an FTA so maybe we'll see a few nice Utes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsaimax Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 What is "unusual" about these cars is that they (and many more not in the pics) belong to a single Thai person's collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qualtrough Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Just coming back from Zeer Rangsit a few moments ago and passed a early 60s VW Kammback station wagon, looked like a very early version. I think these were known as Type 3, but could be wrong. Almost thought it was an early Saab at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I guess it's a Type 3 VW KarmannGhia coupe we have in this neighborhood, all restored. Today I almost caught up with an MG B in proper British Racing Green and a removable hardtop. Can't recall seeing any Healey, from a 100-4 or a 3000 or a Sprite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyS1951 Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Both off of Onnut Road Chevrolet Bel Air 1970s? MK. 1 Escort Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 new used car yard in sukhumvit rd in pattaya will take some pics its got some real classics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 De Soto 57 with original motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I don't recall the DeSoto having such high tailfins in 1957, but you are probably correct. I may have mentioned it, but last time I was on the central Pacific coast of Mexico at Lazaro Cardenas, they wanted a small fortune for an original 1952 or 1951 DeSoto sedan, with original six cylinder motor. This, in an otherwise bog-standard used car lot. Your DeSoto seems to be next to a red Ferrari..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Traveller Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 (edited) ... Your DeSoto seems to be next to a red Ferrari.....Looks more like a worked over Camaro or similar.Regards /edit PS Looking at images on the net, I think the fins have been enhanced. The images I see have the rear light cluster stopping at the wing lip.// Edited August 5, 2007 by A_Traveller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Yes, I don't think that any Chrysler product of that era, including Chrysler and Imperial, had fins like that. Probably the highest fins were on the 1959 Cadillac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeBite Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 PB, the car next to the heavily modified Desoto is a Pontiac Trans Am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I don't recall the DeSoto having such high tailfins in 1957, but you are probably correct. I may have mentioned it, but last time I was on the central Pacific coast of Mexico at Lazaro Cardenas, they wanted a small fortune for an original 1952 or 1951 DeSoto sedan, with original six cylinder motor. This, in an otherwise bog-standard used car lot. Your DeSoto seems to be next to a red Ferrari..... nope not ferrari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Some more he has there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeBite Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Take my work for it, it's a Tans Am or at least by the front fender side scoops it should be. lol I really like the 56 Bellaire. Where exactly is this place and what kind of prices do they have on these cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Take my work for it, it's a Tans Am or at least by the front fender side scoops it should be. lol I really like the 56 Bellaire. Where exactly is this place and what kind of prices do they have on these cars? its about half way between klang and nua on sukhumvit on the beach side, easy to find, prices i think he wanted around 2.5 for the deosto, transam around 500k and same for the daimler series 1, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosco Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Found this on today I want one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxster Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Saw a 50's and 70's Corvette in Bankapi area. Both looks pretty worn and tired. And yes, I saw that red Enzo too! I heard there is another, in black! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyS1951 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Karman Ghias in Bangkok! Here are three. And another Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimsKnight Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Vauxhall Corsa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazeeboy Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Vauxhall Corsa! hummer in samui ,perfect for the roads.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zthyadat Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Spotted on Sukhumvit last week: A 1960s-era dark green Bentley with a white-gloved liveried driver and a very old Chinese couple in the massive back seat, slurping noodles and seemingly oblivious to the outside world -- or at least finding it distastful enough to pretend it wasn't there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyS1951 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Can anyone identify what this is. Seen outside a spray shop in a back soi of Bankapi. We think maybe a 50s Hudson. Thanks DannyS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticklee Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I often see a 1966-era Ford Consul Corsair saloon in Chiang Mai that closely resembles the one I bought new (in Texas, with RHD).You'd earn 84 points if you spot an Armstrong-Siddeley Saphire or a Marcos. A Lanna Classic Car Club member apparently has a Sapphire here in Chiang Mai. I havn't seen it or know if it's running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticklee Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Several weeks ago, 1972 0r 1973 MGB at Mae Hiae market near my home. I owned MGB GT's for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpSpeed Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I saw a Ferrari Enzo heading up to Don Muang. I'd be surprised if there were any Enzos in in Thailand, real ones that is. If you ever get a look at the collection of cars by the King Power owner you'd see not only an Enzo but one of these as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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