bazmlb Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Here is one that surprised me today an LJ Torana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaifan2 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 What country does that car origionate ? ...I have seen many old English and German plus US cars about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpike Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) Here's few from my travels around. Edited November 16, 2009 by MrSpike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 What country does that car origionate ? ...I have seen many old English and German plus US cars about . Australia, Holden LJ Torana, the Torana has quite a history in racing in which the late Peter Brock made them famous at Bathurst beating the supercar of the day the V8 Ford Falcon with the GTR XU-1 Torana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Nice yellow car - Renault Caravelle/Floride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Round Khon Kaen there are cars from my British youth that died years ago back home. Mk 1 2 and 3 Ford Capris, Escorts and Cortinas and even a couple of Austin A40s which were well before my time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatouthruthefog Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Round Khon Kaen there are cars from my British youth that died years ago back home. Mk 1 2 and 3 Ford Capris, Escorts and Cortinas and even a couple of Austin A40s which were well before my time. I'm obviously a MUCH older Brit than you! My 2nd car ever was a Mk 11 Farina A.40 which knocked spots off my first, a 105E Anglia. All those A40s needed were good shocks, Cinturato tyres, and a 1275 S engine. Never could afford that 3rd item! Ford UK redeemed itself for me with the Mk 1 and 2 Escorts. In fact, if you ever see a 2 door version of either for sale over there I'll be with you a.s.a.p. A Ford engine in the front would be nice but not essential, and no back tax to pay, prayerfully. If you see one, please PM me, giving your own e-mail address. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatOut Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Round Khon Kaen there are cars from my British youth that died years ago back home. Mk 1 2 and 3 Ford Capris, Escorts and Cortinas and even a couple of Austin A40s which were well before my time. I'm obviously a MUCH older Brit than you! My 2nd car ever was a Mk 11 Farina A.40 which knocked spots off my first, a 105E Anglia. All those A40s needed were good shocks, Cinturato tyres, and a 1275 S engine. Never could afford that 3rd item! Ford UK redeemed itself for me with the Mk 1 and 2 Escorts. In fact, if you ever see a 2 door version of either for sale over there I'll be with you a.s.a.p. A Ford engine in the front would be nice but not essential, and no back tax to pay, prayerfully. If you see one, please PM me, giving your own e-mail address. Thanks in advance. Can I be second in line please:) Being an owner of a few tasty escorts, I've only seen 4 doors here (I'd have one of thsoe aswell). I have a contact in BKK who buys and sells them (think he's on here too). Maybe next year I'll get one. I visited Chiang Mai in xmas 06-07 and saw a fair few mk1 and mk2 escorts....Just need to look hard enough. I have just found a very special looking mk1 capri. I highly doubt any other farang would have travelled down that stretch of road, might go and stick a cheeky note on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatOut Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Round Khon Kaen there are cars from my British youth that died years ago back home. Mk 1 2 and 3 Ford Capris, Escorts and Cortinas and even a couple of Austin A40s which were well before my time. I'm obviously a MUCH older Brit than you! My 2nd car ever was a Mk 11 Farina A.40 which knocked spots off my first, a 105E Anglia. All those A40s needed were good shocks, Cinturato tyres, and a 1275 S engine. Never could afford that 3rd item! Ford UK redeemed itself for me with the Mk 1 and 2 Escorts. In fact, if you ever see a 2 door version of either for sale over there I'll be with you a.s.a.p. A Ford engine in the front would be nice but not essential, and no back tax to pay, prayerfully. If you see one, please PM me, giving your own e-mail address. Thanks in advance. Can I be second in line please:) Being an owner of a few tasty escorts, I've only seen 4 doors here (I'd have one of thsoe aswell). I have a contact in BKK who buys and sells them (think he's on here too). Maybe next year I'll get one. I visited Chiang Mai in xmas 06-07 and saw a fair few mk1 and mk2 escorts....Just need to look hard enough. I have just found a very special looking mk1 capri. I highly doubt any other farang would have travelled down that stretch of road, might go and stick a cheeky note on it. Saw a mg midget yesterday and some Lancia the day before, struugling to match up on Google images though. Really got me stumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishrogue Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Round Khon Kaen there are cars from my British youth that died years ago back home. Mk 1 2 and 3 Ford Capris, Escorts and Cortinas and even a couple of Austin A40s which were well before my time. I'm obviously a MUCH older Brit than you! My 2nd car ever was a Mk 11 Farina A.40 which knocked spots off my first, a 105E Anglia. All those A40s needed were good shocks, Cinturato tyres, and a 1275 S engine. Never could afford that 3rd item! Ford UK redeemed itself for me with the Mk 1 and 2 Escorts. In fact, if you ever see a 2 door version of either for sale over there I'll be with you a.s.a.p. A Ford engine in the front would be nice but not essential, and no back tax to pay, prayerfully. If you see one, please PM me, giving your own e-mail address. Thanks in advance. I must be even older then because my 1st car was a Mk II A40 Farina which I have to say still provoks fond memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) Edited November 17, 2009 by ignis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 By my way of thinking.....Old cars are to much hassle, cost to much and don't have reliable parts back-up. Best avoided unless they are American muscle cars. Less than 10 year old cars are generally worth considering and they have modern features that are very handy to have. But as always 'Buyer beware!'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Have seen the odd late 60's/early 70's vintage Fiats. Coups and Bertone Spiders. I take notice only as I am an old Fiat admirer......though, it's changed dramatically, Rangoon {15-20 years ago} was the place to be to view working classics of every sort and model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) To all the (older!) Brit car spotters out there. Has anybody ever seen a 2.8 Capri in LOS? God did I want one of those when I passed my test! I had the money to buy a 2nd hand one but no bugger would insure me. BTW saw an Austin 1100 yesterday. The first car I can remember my dad owning. Edited November 17, 2009 by mca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaifan2 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 To all the (older!) Brit car spotters out there. Has anybody ever seen a 2.8 Capri in LOS? God did I want one of those when I passed my test! I had the money to buy a 2nd hand one but no bugger would insure me.BTW saw an Austin 1100 yesterday. The first car I can remember my dad owning. Have seen a Capri in Na Jomtien ,near the Pinnacle hotel . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTJ Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I've only ever seen Capri Mk I and II, never seen a Mk III. I think I know the one you mean at Na Jomtien - a white Mk I ? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTJ Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) Spotted this in Rayong a couple of days ago.........nothing unusual at first glance........but look again, it's a 2 door. Never even knew this model existed. Cheers oh, just noticed its also left hand drive Edited November 17, 2009 by INTJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Spotted this in Rayong a couple of days ago.........nothing unusual at first glance........but look again, it's a 2 door. Never even knew this model existed.Cheers oh, just noticed its also left hand drive It was in the days when the badge n the back told the story.... 242 = 2 door... 244 = 4 door... 245 = Estate, the middle number was the engine cylinders, the last numbers were the doors, same with the 264= 6 cylinder 4 door, and then there was the 2 door 262 Coupe. there was one For Sale in BKK a while back for just under 1 million!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 To all the (older!) Brit car spotters out there. Has anybody ever seen a 2.8 Capri in LOS? Maybe yes, near me I used to see often one, but was told on here it was impossible, I have had my camera in the car ever since but not seen it. It was a green 2.8 injection Mk3, it was LHD, it had a square Thai number plate on top of a long German number plate, it also had a 'D' sticker on it.......... after posting about it on here I was told that they never made any LHD green 2.8i Mk3 Capri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTJ Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 "It was in the days when the badge n the back told the story.... 242 = 2 door" Interesting, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 "It was in the days when the badge n the back told the story.... 242 = 2 door"Interesting, thanks. Was also on the model before 142, 144, 145, 162, 164 etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Thats mine '67 250s Merc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Ref: Capri THere is a Mk1 Capri that has been butchered!! right here in Korat. Front end is from a 240z Datsun. back end is home made. only the distinctive C posts gave it away to me as a Capri. I swear the Engine will NOT be Ford. Probably 12R 'yota lump. Arguably better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
equium Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 i was driving to the airport a couple of weeks ago and i saw a stunning mark 1 ford escort mexico on the motorway,looked like it was just driven out the show room,i would like to take that to the uk and sell,be worth more no than the day it was bought new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 + there is a V8 in chocolate Brown not far from me, looks in showroom condition, so far it has always been coming the other way in the lanes, so no chance to take a photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merijn Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I saw a few times a RR on Phuket very nice, but last month friends from my wife bought a maybach ( too much money and they are Thai !!! ) i think that that is the only Maybach in the south of Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTJ Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Has anyone ever seen one of these in Thailand (minus the police livery of course) ? I would love to find one, they were an awesome car in their day. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingray Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 (edited) Has anyone ever seen one of these in Thailand (minus the police livery of course) ? I would love to find one, they were an awesome car in their day. Cheers Have this one, not exactly the same but almost! All original. PM me if you want some more information. Forgot to tell, this is the Australian Version and they have Buick Engines. Edited November 20, 2009 by stingray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Has anyone ever seen one of these in Thailand (minus the police livery of course) ? I would love to find one, they were an awesome car in their day. Cheers Have this one, not exactly the same but almost! All original. PM me if you want some more information. Forgot to tell, this is the Australian Version and they have Buick Engines. The highway police seem to have a lot of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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