Car pics too cool not to share

[Squatch]

Did a scrap metal run today, and snapped some pics of vehicles in the yard.

1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk ($1,500 price tag)

A pair of Merkur XR4Ti cars. When was the last time you saw one of those?

And a smattering of TJ carcasses. I'm going back next week just to take a better look at them. Lots of parts. They still have a number of rust-free tubs for sale, as well. When I bought mine from them, it was $600 plus tax. They're now only asking $450 plus tax for a clean tub.

 

[reddvltj]

Did a scrap metal run today, and snapped some pics of vehicles in the yard.

They still have a number of rust-free tubs for sale, as well. When I bought mine from them, it was $600 plus tax. They're now only asking $450 plus tax for a clean tub.
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Daumn!!!! Good price!!!

 

[Wildman]

1975 gremlin body on a BMW z4 chassis. So a whopping 200hp M54 doesn't do much, but it's still probably a blast to drive and a huge improvement over the stock 100hp/3 speed auto.

 

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[Squatch]

1975 gremlin body on a BMW z4 chassis. So a whopping 200hp M54 doesn't do much, but it's still probably a blast to drive and a huge improvement over the stock 100hp/3 speed auto.

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Alcohol + imagination = what you see here.

 

[Wildman]

Alcohol + imagination = what you see here.

Just because you can doesn't mean you should???

 

[Squatch]

1975 gremlin body on a BMW z4 chassis. So a whopping 200hp M54 doesn't do much, but it's still probably a blast to drive and a huge improvement over the stock 100hp/3 speed auto.

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An old Nash in the background, too...

 

[chili_pepper]

A pair of Merkur XR4Ti cars. When was the last time you saw one of those?

Been a long time but I wouldn't mind having one and tweaking it out like its sister car, the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth. The Merkurs never really caught on over here, I think the Ford had the edge in looks and power but weren't an option in NA. That said, the Merkur actually has racing heritage as it was used by Andy Rouse to win the '85 British touring car championship (run as a Ford Sierra XR4Ti).

Interesting to note the car just behind the Merkur, a Mitsubishi Starion, sold in the US as a Dodge/Chrysler Conquest. A friend of mine had one, a Conquest TSi widebody, in white with oxblood leather interior. Rather nice car, it was.

 

[Rickyd]

Been a long time but I wouldn't mind having one and tweaking it out like its sister car, the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth. The Merkurs never really caught on over here, I think the Ford had the edge in looks and power but weren't an option in NA. That said, the Merkur actually has racing heritage as it was used by Andy Rouse to win the '85 British touring car championship (run as a Ford Sierra XR4Ti).

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Did those have the turbo 2.3l?

 

[chili_pepper]

Did those have the turbo 2.3l?

Indeed.

 

[chili_pepper]

Yeah, I'm more than a few years outside of being in my early 30's, so I've long since forgotten the displacements and such. What I do remember is how much I enjoyed driving a Supra. I looked long and hard for an early Supra ('78-'81) that was in decent shape, but never found one I could afford. Eventually, I moved on to other cars, and the Toyota phase fell by the wayside.

1981 Supra
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Dated a girl in college who had one of these, not a bad car and I recall the engine and gearbox being pretty solid, pulled really well.....though if we're talking Supra, the second generation would probably be my first port of call...

 

[Squatch]

Been a long time but I wouldn't mind having one and tweaking it out like its sister car, the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth. The Merkurs never really caught on over here, I think the Ford had the edge in looks and power but weren't an option in NA. That said, the Merkur actually has racing heritage as it was used by Andy Rouse to win the '85 British touring car championship (run as a Ford Sierra XR4Ti).

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Interesting to note the car just behind the Merkur, a Mitsubishi Starion, sold in the US as a Dodge/Chrysler Conquest. A friend of mine had one, a Conquest TSi widebody, in white with oxblood leather interior. Rather nice car, it was.

While I liked the Starion (they, too, were sold in the U.S. alongside the Conquest), I definitely preferred the Conquest. I've only ever seen the TSi versions of the Conquest (wide-body cars), and only ever seen the "skinnier" versions of the Starion (not even sure Starion had a wide-body version). I've had friends who've owned 'em, and there's still a pretty decent following of the cars. There are two fairly ratty ones for sale about twenty minutes away from me (same seller) as-of today, in fact.

 

[Squatch]

Dated a girl in college who had one of these, not a bad car and I recall the engine and gearbox being pretty solid, pulled really well.....though if we're talking Supra, the second generation would probably be my first port of call...

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The 2nd-gens were definitely sportier, and had the healthier DOHC six. They drove fantastic, IMHO. I just like the 1st-gen Supra because it was kinda frumpy, much like myself. I always thought it would be fun to upgrade a 1st-gen Supra to the DOHC.

 

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[Wildman]

Speaking of the Dodge Conquest

 

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Frank Maratta's Historic 1930 Ford Model A Gasser "The Rake" that Helped Establish Drag Racing in New England was restored in 2015 by Dean Schimetschek. He started cruising the streets and going to shows with the car. It was originally built in 1958 and was a potent force, winning over 30 first place trophies and was featured in popular magazines. It's powered by a Chevy 283 mated to a powerglide transmission and had a best run of 12.6 seconds at 114 mph.

 

[Wildman]

John Carstein's "Crimson Bandit," a 1940 Ford coupe, represents a labor of love and a significant investment for this retired hot rod enthusiast from Victoria, Australia. Acquired years ago, John transformed the car with a 460 big block engine, custom chassis work, and subtle body modifications like a sloped B-pillar. The project faced challenges, including overheating issues and complex wiring, but John's determination and expertise in electronics, coupled with help from professionals and the hot rod community, saw it through. Painted in striking Mazda CXS Soul Red and featuring a custom interior, the finished coupe boasts modern amenities like air conditioning and a digital dash. John's wife Sherry supported the build, which became his fourth hot rod project. The "Crimson Bandit" now stands as a testament to John's skill, passion, and the collaborative spirit of the hot rod scene.

 

[BlueC]

Look there, right on the tunnel, the access door to check and fill the ATF that I mentioned a few posts back. IDK who at Studebaker thought that was a good idea. I bet it was one of their high up finance guys.