This caught my eye the other morning;

have never seen one before and didnt even recognise the maker.

Its a Matsuoka...Himiko Roadster (I think)

Isnt this just sheer perfection, beauty and style............a babe magnet if ever a car was.

Sadly its not mine, maybe you own it?

Saw a young Farang guy driving one (this one?) on Huawy Kaew Rd the other day. As they are made from a modified Mitsubishi Mirage with its puny 1.2 litre, 3 cylinder engine I can't imagine that it goes near as well as it looks. 2.8million or so seems a big mark up for a modified 400K Mirage too.

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There were three different models at the Motor Expo that finished last month.

All were stunning and had superb finishes on them.

This one slightly you could have bought a very decent house for (think its the same model as the new purchase).

I've seen this parked outside of Punna on Nimm.

THought this was going to be the Red or silver Ferrari I've seen zipping about, never enough of them to catch what models though.

There is someone up the Samoeng road with a white toyota/nissan and a Rolls Royce front grill.

It's attention getter but IMHO super cheezey.

I great to see a Lexus badge on the front of a Hyundai. Hope never dies.

Saw a young Farang guy driving one (this one?) on Huawy Kaew Rd the other day. As they are made from a modified Mitsubishi Mirage with its puny 1.2 litre, 3 cylinder engine I can't imagine that it goes near as well as it looks. 2.8million or so seems a big mark up for a modified 400K Mirage too.

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It's got a 2L Mazda LF-VE(RS) engine and the price is 3,880,000 Baht...

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have never seen one before and didnt even recognise the maker

nor had i when i saw this one last august so i had to look it up

and its a mitsuoka : )

re ... THought this was going to be the Red or silver Ferrari I've seen zipping about,

this red one ?

dave2

Yeah Dave2, that's it.

Bit of a retro look, looks morgan-ish. Quite ugly I would say.

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Bit of a retro look, looks morgan-ish

i think your right : )

dave2

Looks much better with the top down...

http://www.morgan-motor.co.uk/mmc/carrange/plus4/plus4morgan.html

Poor mans Morgan. A real poser would have the real thing !

Very similar to the Morgan Aero, in looks only......

Morgan Aero 0-60mph 4.2 secs/370bhp

Mitsuoka Himiko 0-60mph 7secs/162bhp

They were on display at the BKK Car show in April and drew a lot of attention because of the models (even tho my gf told me they were ladyboys) and the cars were attention gathers too. They are apparently "handmade" (translate into limited production numbers) in Japan and had whopping pricetags . There other models too.

More info http://www.mitsuoka-motor.com/english/lineup/

They were on display at the BKK Car show in April and drew a lot of attention because of the models (even tho my gf told me they were ladyboys) and the cars were attention gathers too. They are apparently "handmade" (translate into limited production numbers) in Japan and had whopping pricetags . There other models too.

More info http://www.mitsuoka-...english/lineup/

at over 11 million here not cheap, but how much would a Honda NSX cost here today ? back in 1996 they were 8 million..

Guess still a cheap supercar in Thailand

the one with Rolls Royce front grill is based on the Ford Mustang !!

the one with Rolls Royce front grill is based on the Ford Mustang !!

Looks more like Teana with a nose job...

Very similar to the Morgan Aero, in looks only......

Morgan Aero 0-60mph 4.2 secs/370bhp

Mitsuoka Himiko 0-60mph 7secs/162bhp

To be honest, for Thailand's roads that's plenty fast.

And I can't recognize any Mirage parts in it; not the mirrors, nothing. Or did they only use it for some smaller interior items (dashboard, etc)? Are we sure that's accurate?

Edited December 14, 201213 yr by WinnieTheKhwai

Found the Thai website.

They make some dogs too.

http://www.mitsuoka-thai.com

Edited December 14, 201213 yr by WinnieTheKhwai

The one I have seen the most of here is the Viewt.................. BUT a Mk 2 Jag with a 1.2 lt engine, question would it be strong enough to put a proper engine in it ?

There again notice the NEW Ford Mustang has or will have a 1 lt eco twin turbo engine.. the mind boggles,, maybe must get with the times, V6 or above are vanishing, cars are getting bigger and engines smaller................ those old V8 engine ran forever wonder if a 3 cylinder would run the same.?

Found the Thai website.

They make some dogs too.

http://www.mitsuoka-thai.com

I test drove (rode in the back seat) of that one a few years ago in Bangkok at their authorized dealer. It's basically a Nissan Teana (maybe an Infiniti, can't remember) with a makeover to look like some sort of mutant Bentley or Rolls Royce or something. It's very nice inside and the ride is nice, as they tweak the suspension, but the cheapest thing is that when you open the hood/bonnet, it lifts the front fender panel over the headlamps, and it is done in cheap fiberglass.

Cheesy.

Edited December 14, 201213 yr by keemapoot

emm, its technically a rebody kit car right?

emm, its technically a rebody kit car right?

If I recall correctly, Nissan gave the drivetrain warranty same as any new Nissan, but I think excluded aftermarket kit car elements. For example, when the hood pops open, (you can see the seam right at the headlight), the panel lifts directly up from this lamp socket, and seems very flimsy. So, I'm not sure about the integrity of the body panels on those "kits." However, the salesman told us all the moguls in Japan like to buy them.

Found the Thai website.

They make some dogs too.

http://www.mitsuoka-thai.com

Ah; Mk2 Jag, the classic Bank Robbers getaway car of the 60's/70s. Easy to nick as any worn 'FP' ignition key would open the door and get you started. Don't think the blaggers would have been too happy with a 1.2 engine though, they wouldn't even have a outrun a Copper's noddy bike !

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/04/mitsuoka-galue-convertible-yep-its.html

Ah,Yes,...the never-ending (and expensive) quest for FACE!!

Found the Thai website.

They make some dogs too.

http://www.mitsuoka-thai.com

Ah; Mk2 Jag, the classic Bank Robbers getaway car of the 60's/70s. Easy to nick as any worn 'FP' ignition key would open the door and get you started. Don't think the blaggers would have been too happy with a 1.2 engine though, they wouldn't even have a outrun a Copper's noddy bike !

LMAO. certainly didnt spot the mk2 at first sight, but now you mention it, LOL.

I agree with the OP, it is a very nice looking car, but not good enough it seems for the CM Forum Honda Dream set. Well I suppose one should have standards, after all.

Very similar to the Morgan Aero, in looks only......

Morgan Aero 0-60mph 4.2 secs/370bhp

Mitsuoka Himiko 0-60mph 7secs/162bhp

To be honest, for Thailand's roads that's plenty fast.

And I can't recognize any Mirage parts in it; not the mirrors, nothing. Or did they only use it for some smaller interior items (dashboard, etc)? Are we sure that's accurate?

The engines from the Mazda MX5.

LMAO. certainly didnt spot the mk2 at first sight, but now you mention it, LOL.

Oddly they have been made that one for years, the older ones from the mid 90's.well in UK in 1993, were all wood and leather inside ....... the photo is a 2013 model Viewt and colour is Cherry Green, the inside looks as they have come from the Nissan March...

Want a funny pickup from 1994 ?

Edited December 14, 201213 yr by ignis