What Would You Restore In Thailand?

[bazmlb]

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

[Beacher]

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.

[Beacher]

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.

[Beacher]

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.

[mca]

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.

[63Tommy1]

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

[Rdrokit]

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.

[ignis]

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

[ignis]

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

[midasthailand]

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

[sarnianick]

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!

[ignis]

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

[katabeachbum]

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.

[stingray]

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.

[stingray]

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.

[stingray]

Got more cars

[Flatouthruthefog]

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??

[HDRIDER]

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??

[stingray]

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.

[stingray]

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.

[seedy]

who did the RH drive conversion?

thanks

[teevee]

This is what I have restored over the past 5 years.

[stingray]

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).

[Spoonman]

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

[sgunn65]

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.

[bangsaenguy]

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?