Retro Cars
08 March 2006, 03:34 PM
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Retro Cars
What would you consider to be a retro car. do you own one? Is it worthy of being in a magazine? A mate of mine is trying to get a portfolio together to present to various magazines in the hope of getting some free lance work. He's already had a couple of articles published and is hoping to get some more. He would like to go to a magazine with a ready prepared article in the hope that they will take it on.
Any suggestions would be cool. Esp if you own something like a mint rs2000 x pack, or know someone who does.
cheers
matt.
Any suggestions would be cool. Esp if you own something like a mint rs2000 x pack, or know someone who does.
cheers
matt.
08 March 2006, 04:09 PM
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To me, "retro" means new but in an old style... retrospective, done with reference to the past. Retro cars are things like that Nissan Figaro, or maybe the old Panther Kallista type stuff.
An rs2000 is just old innit? Or a modern classic, rather.
An rs2000 is just old innit? Or a modern classic, rather.
08 March 2006, 04:22 PM
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Mk1 Fiat Uno Turbo
Triumph TR7
Dolly Sprite
Mk1 XR2
Mk1 Golf GTI
3 Door sierra cossy
MG Maestro / Montego Turbo
Triumph TR6
Orginal Escort XR3I
Series 1 Escort RS Turbo
Triumph TR7
Dolly Sprite
Mk1 XR2
Mk1 Golf GTI
3 Door sierra cossy
MG Maestro / Montego Turbo
Triumph TR6
Orginal Escort XR3I
Series 1 Escort RS Turbo
08 March 2006, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Jonathan Davies
To me, "retro" means new but in an old style... retrospective, done with reference to the past. Retro cars are things like that Nissan Figaro, or maybe the old Panther Kallista type stuff.
An rs2000 is just old innit? Or a modern classic, rather.
An rs2000 is just old innit? Or a modern classic, rather.
I know plenty of RS2000's that would smash modern machinery to a pulp in the real world
Retro cars are old skool, made anywhere up to the early 90's, basically before cars started getting fat and safety conscious
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08 March 2006, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Dream Weaver
I disagree, Retro cars are anything from the old school which is still being used as intended today, hence both PPC and Retro Cars magazines cover the likes of old Fords, Pugs, Renaults and more.
I know plenty of RS2000's that would smash modern machinery to a pulp in the real world
Retro cars are old skool, made anywhere up to the early 90's, basically before cars started getting fat and safety conscious
I know plenty of RS2000's that would smash modern machinery to a pulp in the real world
Retro cars are old skool, made anywhere up to the early 90's, basically before cars started getting fat and safety conscious
I still think retro doesn't just mean old though!
08 March 2006, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mneame
some excellent suggestions there moonloops. don't happen to know anyone with any that are magazine worthy do you?
I know where there's a mint original MK2 Escort RS2000 custom, untouched since it left the showroom.. owner doesn't want it shown ufortunately..
08 March 2006, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mneame
some excellent suggestions there moonloops. don't happen to know anyone with any that are magazine worthy do you?
dream weaver - can you get specs on any of the rs2000's? also the car in your location sounds rather interesting!!
dream weaver - can you get specs on any of the rs2000's? also the car in your location sounds rather interesting!!
My 205 should be magazine worthy when its finished, but thats a week or two off yet, still a few bits to fettle including fine tuning the GSXR bodies
08 March 2006, 06:52 PM
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Is it worthy of being in a magazine?
http://www.retrocarsmag.co.uk/
08 March 2006, 07:53 PM
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Check out the thread I started in the members gallery section. Admitedly, not all are retro classics........
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=496652
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=496652
08 March 2006, 08:32 PM
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I asked myself a similar question after visiting a classic car show a few years ago.
The entry rules for exhibits seemed to be "must be 20+ years old". This led to some ordinary bangers being exhibited and some interesting cars not. As a result, my own definition would be "Any car that is not generally run as someone's main car (even though the particular car may be their main car)".
Thus, a 3 door Sierra Cosworth would qualify as most Cossies aren't first cars. However, a 1982 Ford Fiesta Popular wouldn't.
(And I have a Sunbeam Alpine - but not in magazine condition )
The entry rules for exhibits seemed to be "must be 20+ years old". This led to some ordinary bangers being exhibited and some interesting cars not. As a result, my own definition would be "Any car that is not generally run as someone's main car (even though the particular car may be their main car)".
Thus, a 3 door Sierra Cosworth would qualify as most Cossies aren't first cars. However, a 1982 Ford Fiesta Popular wouldn't.
(And I have a Sunbeam Alpine
- but not in magazine condition )
08 March 2006, 09:43 PM
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nawp I know where there's a mint original MK2 Escort RS2000 custom, untouched since it left the showroom.. owner doesn't want it shown ufortunately..
I know where there's a mint original MK2 Escort RS2000 custom, untouched since it left the showroom.. owner doesn't want it shown ufortunately..
08 March 2006, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Dream Weaver
There's plenty of stuff about, Dingy on here has a very quick Mk2 Escort.
My 205 should be magazine worthy when its finished, but thats a week or two off yet, still a few bits to fettle including fine tuning the GSXR bodies
My 205 should be magazine worthy when its finished, but thats a week or two off yet, still a few bits to fettle including fine tuning the GSXR bodies
give me a shout when it's done. what he's hoping to do is get a foot in the door with something like retro cars mag. he's already writen for ppc and total bmw and wants to expand on the journalism. just need some good cars to be able to say to them here's what i can do and i've already got this car that i can feature.
08 March 2006, 09:52 PM
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seant / bilgtt - it's good to hear that people on here have got cars worthy of being in a mag. it is retro rides that he's after getting into. i think that you need to get pics in the members gallery if you haven't already.
evo barry - please could you pm me a couple of pics and a few details so i can forward onto him.
douglasb - very cool car. wouldn't mind one of those myself one day. getting quite rare now. any plans for it?
stephen pope - your thread gave me the idea to start this one. i've put a few on there myself. the e30 m3 that i posted is owned by the guy that i've posted this for.
evo barry - please could you pm me a couple of pics and a few details so i can forward onto him.
douglasb - very cool car. wouldn't mind one of those myself one day. getting quite rare now. any plans for it?
stephen pope - your thread gave me the idea to start this one. i've put a few on there myself. the e30 m3 that i posted is owned by the guy that i've posted this for.
08 March 2006, 10:46 PM
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For me "Retro" has to be tuned and tweaked from the norm. Doesnt have to be huge just not quite standard. Could be anything from 60s through to the 90s. But no sound systems (!) and no stupid body kits. Its about making it go quicker and better than std - but it has to be used and not kept for show.
Of course just a personal observation and I think "Retro" mag has it pretty spot on !
I personally prefer the 60s/70s classics end but appreciate the later pugs etc they include.
Of course just a personal observation and I think "Retro" mag has it pretty spot on !
I personally prefer the 60s/70s classics end but appreciate the later pugs etc they include.
09 March 2006, 07:21 AM
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i drive (as a daily driver) a MK5 Ford Cortina - retro in my eyes 
this is her with 16" Momo Arrows (my ex put them on
) - she now has 14" Orion alloys
this is her with 16" Momo Arrows (my ex put them on
) - she now has 14" Orion alloys
09 March 2006, 10:17 PM
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http://www.series1.clof.co.uk/index.php
a friend has spent thousands and has loads of trick stuff added does that count .he also has mates who own banks i guess as they have some serious cossie,s and the like .pm me i can pass on a name if ya like
a friend has spent thousands and has loads of trick stuff added does that count .he also has mates who own banks i guess as they have some serious cossie,s and the like .pm me i can pass on a name if ya like
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11 March 2006, 12:48 PM
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I'm a big fan of Retro Cars and indeed our club was featuered in Reto cars in August and we were invited onto the stand where we were filmed for Men and motors.
The car in question is the awesome Daihatsu Charade GTti ! Got 3 soon to be 4 and love them to bits more than my Impreza. The next one should be the ex 1989 Lombard Rally Daihatsu works car !
AllanB
The car in question is the awesome Daihatsu Charade GTti ! Got 3 soon to be 4 and love them to bits more than my Impreza. The next one should be the ex 1989 Lombard Rally Daihatsu works car !
AllanB