bazmlb Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Just a thought: I came up behind the most luscious Italian classic coupe this week, sans rear bumpers. Must have been an early VW Karmann Ghia. When did they move Germany to Italy? I really must keep up on the news -- a little embarassing to miss big stories like that one. But to answer the question, I'd like to get my hands on an early 70's Toyota Celica coupe. It may not seem terribly exciting to most people, but there's something about those cars that I've always liked. Beacher, Take a look at this 67 Toyota Trueno. Almost like a Celica. It's got a late model 4A-GE 1600cc dual overhead cam motor. Like the minilite mag wheels. http://www.one2car.com/CarInfor/cardetails...94491&row=2 looks cool, but its as old as me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beacher Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Just a thought: I came up behind the most luscious Italian classic coupe this week, sans rear bumpers. Must have been an early VW Karmann Ghia. When did they move Germany to Italy? I really must keep up on the news -- a little embarassing to miss big stories like that one. But to answer the question, I'd like to get my hands on an early 70's Toyota Celica coupe. It may not seem terribly exciting to most people, but there's something about those cars that I've always liked. Beacher, Take a look at this 67 Toyota Trueno. Almost like a Celica. It's got a late model 4A-GE 1600cc dual overhead cam motor. Like the minilite mag wheels. http://www.one2car.com/CarInfor/cardetails...94491&row=2 Thanks for the link. I've never heard if that model - sort of reminds me of a cross between the early Corollas and Celicas. I'd probably be happy roaming around in that, but I still want an old Celica, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beacher Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) Just a thought: I came up behind the most luscious Italian classic coupe this week, sans rear bumpers. Must have been an early VW Karmann Ghia. When did they move Germany to Italy? I really must keep up on the news -- a little embarassing to miss big stories like that one. But to answer the question, I'd like to get my hands on an early 70's Toyota Celica coupe. It may not seem terribly exciting to most people, but there's something about those cars that I've always liked. Check with Ta22 (Max) http://classifieds.thaivisa.com/automotive...cars-32216.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?s=...t&p=1765147 Thank you for these links, as well. That 2000cc Celica is a pretty daring colour, but it works with the body style. It looks to be in excellent condition, and the whole collection is enviable. Edited September 30, 2009 by Beacher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beacher Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Thanks for some excellent ideas, many mentioned models I hadn't thought about. I think we'd all be curious to hear what you finally settle on. Let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Some initial thoughts: Jaguar, A restored late 1980s XJ series 4.2 would be a nice car. I've seen a few being driven around unrestored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Tommy1 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 How about a Chevrolet Belair , ca 1960, with a Nissan 2.0L turbo engine? http://www.one2car.com/CarInfor/cardetails...90417&row=2 Nice looking car, would look better with a big V8 though, easily fixed? Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) How about a Chevrolet Belair , ca 1960, with a Nissan 2.0L turbo engine?http://www.one2car.com/CarInfor/cardetails...90417&row=2 Nice looking car, would look better with a big V8 though, easily fixed? Tommy That would be a 1955 Chevolet Belair 2 door. Probably the only one in Thailand, very rare and it looks original except for the engine. I have seen a 4 door 55 in Bangkok but no 2 door models. Edited October 1, 2009 by Rdrokit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Some initial thoughts: Jaguar, MG, Lexus... It is before the XJ, so not sure why the advert says XJ http://www.one2car.com/CarInfor/cardetails...90154&row=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 This one is cheap as chips.... How anyone can replace a 6 cylinder engine with a Toyota 1.5 http://www.one2car.com/CarInfor/cardetails...88009&row=2 Maybe a good project ? http://www.thaibuycar.com/mysell/car.detail.php?mkid=0016930 69 lincoln Continental (hard top) anyone http://www.thaibuycar.com/mysell/car.detail.php?mkid=0000785 maybe a 1989 PORSCHE , 968 3.0 COUPE http://www.thaibuycar.com/mysell/car.detail.php?mkid=0020300 Cadillac Fleetwood http://www.rotbarn.com/new/index.php?modul...aa6a6b0a3fd8c12 1953 Volvo http://www.siammotor.com/siammotornew/deta...?transnum=12119 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasthailand Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 As you head out to Suwannaphum from sukhumvit there’s a row of large restaurants on the left side beside the freeway. There are also a couple of housing estates nearby.One of the restaurants has a lake in the middle. As you drive around the lake they have older cars in need of restoration parked in sheds. It may be worth inquiring. Sorry I can’t remember the restaurants name. Sounds like Phe Ing Nam restaurant where they jet ski on the lake during the day and early evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarnianick Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 WOuld love to do an old air cooled bug, or perhaps a european coupe, alfa, lancia fulvia TR4/5/6 etc. but I gues there are not that many imported! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 WOuld love to do an old air cooled bug, or perhaps a european coupe, alfa, lancia fulvia TR4/5/6 etc. but I gues there are not that many imported! Lots of 1960's old bugs here, as are the Karnan Ghia and the 411...... Lots of early VW buses here... Lots of 1960's and 70's Alfa's here..... Only every seen 1 Lancia a Beta Coupé...seen 2 Thema but there from the 90's.... coupe.. seen a old 6 Series BMW and a M1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) WOuld love to do an old air cooled bug, or perhaps a european coupe, alfa, lancia fulvia TR4/5/6 etc. but I gues there are not that many imported! Used to have Lancia and Alfas in my early twenties, and there are some around here in Phuket. Mostly 1970-80s. Just saw a 1978 Lancia HPE coupe the other day. Ferrari red. Edited October 2, 2009 by katabeachbum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 How about a Chevrolet Belair , ca 1960, with a Nissan 2.0L turbo engine?http://www.one2car.com/CarInfor/cardetails...90417&row=2 Nice looking car, would look better with a big V8 though, easily fixed? Tommy That would be a 1955 Chevolet Belair 2 door. Probably the only one in Thailand, very rare and it looks original except for the engine. I have seen a 4 door 55 in Bangkok but no 2 door models. I had a 56 2 door 4 months ago, good condition, V8, Sold it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 This one is cheap as chips.... How anyone can replace a 6 cylinder engine with a Toyota 1.5 http://www.one2car.com/CarInfor/cardetails...88009&row=2 Maybe a good project ? http://www.thaibuycar.com/mysell/car.detail.php?mkid=0016930 69 lincoln Continental (hard top) anyone http://www.thaibuycar.com/mysell/car.detail.php?mkid=0000785 maybe a 1989 PORSCHE , 968 3.0 COUPE http://www.thaibuycar.com/mysell/car.detail.php?mkid=0020300 Cadillac Fleetwood http://www.rotbarn.com/new/index.php?modul...aa6a6b0a3fd8c12 1953 Volvo http://www.siammotor.com/siammotornew/deta...?transnum=12119 The Cadillac Fleetwood, isn't one. It's a Holden Statesman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Got more cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatouthruthefog Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 How about a Chevrolet Belair , ca 1960, with a Nissan 2.0L turbo engine?http://www.one2car.com/CarInfor/cardetails...90417&row=2 Nice looking car, would look better with a big V8 though, easily fixed? Tommy That would be a 1955 Chevolet Belair 2 door. Probably the only one in Thailand, very rare and it looks original except for the engine. I have seen a 4 door 55 in Bangkok but no 2 door models. I had a 56 2 door 4 months ago, good condition, V8, Sold it. Hi - nice one! Was it yours when it appeared on that Thai tv soap opera?? If so, I'll be cheeky and ask how much per day was paid for it to just sit there and look lovely? Or is that TOO cheeky?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRIDER Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 How about a Chevrolet Belair , ca 1960, with a Nissan 2.0L turbo engine?http://www.one2car.com/CarInfor/cardetails...90417&row=2 Nice looking car, would look better with a big V8 though, easily fixed? Tommy That would be a 1955 Chevolet Belair 2 door. Probably the only one in Thailand, very rare and it looks original except for the engine. I have seen a 4 door 55 in Bangkok but no 2 door models. I had a 56 2 door 4 months ago, good condition, V8, Sold it. Hi I that the one for sale here:::: http://www.bahtsold.com/detail.php?id=46840 Looks nice, is it worth the money?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 How about a Chevrolet Belair , ca 1960, with a Nissan 2.0L turbo engine?http://www.one2car.com/CarInfor/cardetails...90417&row=2 Nice looking car, would look better with a big V8 though, easily fixed? Tommy That would be a 1955 Chevolet Belair 2 door. Probably the only one in Thailand, very rare and it looks original except for the engine. I have seen a 4 door 55 in Bangkok but no 2 door models. I had a 56 2 door 4 months ago, good condition, V8, Sold it. Hi - nice one! Was it yours when it appeared on that Thai tv soap opera?? If so, I'll be cheeky and ask how much per day was paid for it to just sit there and look lovely? Or is that TOO cheeky?? No, i bought it later, in Phuket, drove it back to Pattaya. In that time didn't know it was a former moviecar, but i was suprised when some staff from a Hotel told me when i arrived with the car. They made pictures all over. I didn't had it for long time, because i fount it to beautyful for Pattayas heavy traffic, i as always woerried it could be damaged by some motorcycles or whatever. So finally some guy in Pattaya offered me a god price, i sold it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 How about a Chevrolet Belair , ca 1960, with a Nissan 2.0L turbo engine?http://www.one2car.com/CarInfor/cardetails...90417&row=2 Nice looking car, would look better with a big V8 though, easily fixed? Tommy That would be a 1955 Chevolet Belair 2 door. Probably the only one in Thailand, very rare and it looks original except for the engine. I have seen a 4 door 55 in Bangkok but no 2 door models. I had a 56 2 door 4 months ago, good condition, V8, Sold it. Hi I that the one for sale here:::: http://www.bahtsold.com/detail.php?id=46840 Looks nice, is it worth the money?? This is the same car, it was mine, i din't know the guy want's to sell it again. Yes it's worth the money. It's the same price i sold it to him. There is no way to find such a chevy in good condition like this one. Similar Chevy in the US cost about 35'000 USD, that's over a milllion Baht. I personally loved the car, but i din't keep it because it's to beautyful to drive as a daily driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 who did the RH drive conversion? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teevee Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 This is what I have restored over the past 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 who did the RH drive conversion? thanks bought it like this, but not difficult to do, as the dashboard is symetric (left and rightside the same). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Just today i spied a tidy mk4 Cortina here in patts for sale (english import 1.6l shit box) but its tidy as hel_l, having evil thoughts of importing an aussie firewall and slotting in a 2jz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgunn65 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 When I was looking there were several Jaguar XJ6 around selling for 350K - 600K. Most were a little tired. I ended up paying more for a 72 series 1 which had been through a one year ground up restoration. But it is in showroom condition. I bought it from Rengboon Classics in Bangkok. www.rengboonclassicauto.com They do total restoration jobs and their yard is a classic car lovers wet dream. Some very high end cars but also some not too expensive ones. I tried a very nice Daimler before settling on mine. But there is a Mercedes 350SL from the early sixties that I would kill for. Out of my price league though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangsaenguy Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) I'm working out the the country right now but told my wife to call about the '56. Looks good. any issues with it? Any more info on the engine? Edited October 17, 2009 by bangsaenguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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