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Odd special editions of cars

colm_mcm · 2014-05-10 11:57:22

Wow, a "White Hen"! Never saw one of these in Ireland. Interestingly (?) FILA have had a few car special editions with their name on them Ford thunderbird in the 80s, lancia Y10 And of course Ducati special editions too. Similarly, you have the Suzuki Cultus Ellesse special edition And the 500 DIESEL special edition…

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#202 21-05-2014 8:34am

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Bacarra was almost a trim level across the range. Very rare obviously but very nicely finished. It was fitted on the 5, 19 and 25. I don't recall it on Clios but I could be wrong.

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#203 21-05-2014 8:37am

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We only got it here though on the last of them to flog the things. They used it quite a bit, like the L&K Skodas.

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#204 21-05-2014 12:26pm

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the seats on the 19... drooool... They look more comfy than my couch!

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#205 21-05-2014 6:55pm

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MuppetCheck wrote: »

We only got it here though on the last of them to flog the things.

I think it was only a trim level on 94 and 95 MY 19's. I'm not even sure if it was a trim level in Ireland on other models but it certainly was on UK cars.

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#206 21-05-2014 7:06pm

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Toyota Carina II 25th anniversary

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#207 21-05-2014 7:08pm

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That's a first!

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#208 21-05-2014 8:40pm

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That's a winner!

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#209 21-05-2014 8:56pm

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Upon further research I have discovered that car 376 belongs to a boardsie, (or at least did in 2011) and it's here on these shores

There is a thread on here on boards about it

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056391540

I've always wanted to own one of these and some day soon hopefully I will

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#210 24-05-2014 1:17pm

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Toyotafanboi wrote: »

wow. pm me if that's going for scrap money

I am still waiting to win the lotto or get onto pimp my ride to do her up !! but If (When) she has to go....I would like to know she is going to a good home.. I will let you know seems as your a Toyota Fan :)

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#211 25-05-2014 1:16am

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Anyone mentioned the RS500 Sierra?

Looking at the wiki it says all 500 were sold in the uk. I've personally spotted and pictured one here in Perth WA.

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#212 26-05-2014 5:29pm

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Factory yellow DC2 Type R.
One of only 2 in Ireland,this particular one is mine and is the only one with the factory yellow interior.

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#213 26-05-2014 6:44pm

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For Johnboy26, it's the the GTXX though, so less extras

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/daihatsu-charade-gtti-p-x-cars-only/6421825

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#214 26-05-2014 7:21pm

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love the yellow seats in that Integra

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#215 30-05-2014 9:38pm

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gambithh wrote: »

Factory yellow DC2 Type R.
One of only 2 in Ireland,this particular one is mine and is the only one with the factory yellow interior.

Not the only nice jammer you have in your stable paul

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#216 31-05-2014 12:39am

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rizzodun wrote: »

For Johnboy26, it's the the GTXX though, so less extras

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/daihatsu-charade-gtti-p-x-cars-only/6421825

Gti you mean?

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#217 31-05-2014 5:58pm

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JohnBoy26 wrote: »

Gti you mean?

It should have read 'it's not the GTXX', not 'its the the GTXX', but you get my drift!

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#218 10-06-2014 3:36pm

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Nissan be-1

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#219 10-06-2014 3:38pm

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There was a 25th anniversary Carina II at Mosney on Sunday, actually

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#220 10-06-2014 3:38pm

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Nissan s cargo

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#221 10-06-2014 3:40pm

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Kaiser D wrote: »

There was a 25th anniversary Carina II at Mosney on Sunday, actually

Cool, would love to have seen it

I think II'l be on the lookout for one of them someday soon, maybe sometime after the summer.

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#222 10-06-2014 3:42pm

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JohnBoy26 wrote: »

Cool, would love to have seen it

I think II'l be on the lookout for one of them someday soon, maybe sometime after the summer.

I passed it a few times to try and get a photo for here but the owner was always sitting in it.

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#223 10-06-2014 6:06pm

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TWR (Tom Walkinshaw Racing) put their touches to Mazda RX7 and 626 coupes in the 80s, think I remember there being a TWR Jag aswell.

Here's one of the RX7s, think there were only 25 made.

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#224 10-06-2014 8:52pm

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JohnBoy26 wrote: »

Ae86 trueno black limited. 400 cars.

mate of mine imported one of there into dublin a few years back with full roll cage-2 comfy skinny Bride seats and a supercharged 4ag:cool:

amazing car:D

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#225 10-06-2014 8:56pm

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Toyotafanboi wrote: »

wow. why would anyone want that "Race Base" EK?

it's like a **** replica you'd see on donedeal. i was thinking it would be bought for track use only, but what good would those seats be on the track. its weird. must have been a very cheap alternative. was the no carpet standard?

hey cars like this and lancer evo RS models came like that as you would be fitting roll cages and full bucket seats and safety gear and binning the base carpets and useless seats:D;)

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#226 10-06-2014 11:27pm

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0-60mph:6.9secs
Top speed:147mph
Power:204bhp
Torque:214lb/ft

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#227 10-06-2014 11:28pm

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Love the 900 Carlsson too.

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#228 10-06-2014 11:49pm

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V Eight wrote: »

0-60mph:6.9secs
Top speed:147mph
Power:204bhp
Torque:214lb/ft

God that's ugly:eek::eek:

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#229 11-06-2014 12:07am

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Well it was the 1990's!!!

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#230 11-06-2014 12:11am

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late 1980s but yea i love the styling of the 9000s and 900s as well as thier subtle power:D

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#231 12-06-2014 8:48am

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davycc wrote: »

late 1980s but yea i love the styling of the 9000s and 900s as well as thier subtle power:D

Styling?? There's no styling to love. Could never see the attraction they held at all. Changed an alternator on one once...... That ordeal just compounded my dislike for them.

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#232 12-06-2014 9:10am

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Reminds me of.....

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#233 12-06-2014 2:25pm

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jca wrote: »

God that's ugly:eek::eek:

Each to their own - I think that looks MUCH nicer then your typical modern jacked up in the air I am really a car but pretending to be an SUV modern Quasqui type thing.

Theres honesty in something like that - its not pretending to be anything more then a 5 door premium hatch.

Oh and yeah - I forgot - back then - premium car mean premium CAR not a premium badge

I think the original shape 9000 worked better then the CS version that came out in late 1991 - and that front end from the CD saloon works well imo.

Have never owned one - but the general vibe ive read on forums from those who have owned one or still do own one - is that they are fantastic cars.

But ive never owned or driven one so can't say how true that is

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#234 12-06-2014 5:15pm

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Old diesel wrote: »

Each to their own - I think that looks MUCH nicer then your typical modern jacked up in the air I am really a car but pretending to be an SUV modern Quasqui type thing.

Theres honesty in something like that - its not pretending to be anything more then a 5 door premium hatch.

Oh and yeah - I forgot - back then - premium car mean premium CAR not a premium badge

I think the original shape 9000 worked better then the CS version that came out in late 1991 - and that front end from the CD saloon works well imo.

Have never owned one - but the general vibe ive read on forums from those who have owned one or still do own one - is that they are fantastic cars.

But ive never owned or driven one so can't say how true that is

Anything is better than those SUV's for the paddy market with their weedy chape tax Diesel engines. The sister's ex always drove them, he might still be driving one now, he's that kind of bangernomics guy. He absolutely loved them. I must say the drivers cockpit was a brilliant place to be and he eventually let me drive one. I wasn't long driving at the time which probably explained his reluctance but I was very impressed at its acceleration and before I knew it I was hitting the magic 100 mph. He didn't mind as I was never a boy racer and we really enjoyed the few miles of a spin. Still ugly from the outside though.......Kinda... Aw feck you've just got me to change my mind. I like it..

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#235 12-06-2014 5:23pm

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They don't look bad in that red but in silver they look horrible IMO.

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#236 12-06-2014 6:34pm

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JohnBoy26 wrote: »

They don't look bad in that red but in silver they look horrible IMO.

Fantastic car in any colour, when they still had some of the Saab DNA intact, don't get me wrong the newer models are still nice just not saab'y enough.

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#237 15-06-2014 1:30am

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Saw this earlier, mad red interior and all

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#238 15-06-2014 2:03am

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exador wrote: »

I thought that was the Fiesta FLYER ? Maybe there was a FAIRLANE as well ... He also did a special edition on the MK 3 Escort called the Falcon,, Only in black with the XR3 black rubber spoiler....

Then there was the MK 5 Cortina special edition by FORD in IRELAND called the Corrib and the Cashel..

fiesta flair

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#239 15-06-2014 3:11am

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heres a few more MERC amg HAMMER & SL BLACK , VAUXHALL CALIBRA IRMSCHER , VAUXHALL CAVLIER DIPLOMAT, ALFA ROMEO GTV CUP , ALFA 156 AUTO DELTA ,FORD SIERRA ENDURRA ,FORD ESCORT BONUS,POPULAR,FINESSE,FLIGHT,ENCORE, AUDI TT CLUB SPORT,LANCIA DELTA MARTINI,FIAT UNO FORMULA, FAMILY,START, PEUGEOT 205 ROLAND GARROS, JUNIOR,LOOK,STYLE,RALLYE ive owned a fair amount of these some awful bangers

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#240 15-06-2014 2:11pm

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Just came across this on bookface. Never seen one before :P

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#241 15-06-2014 2:15pm

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brembo26 wrote: »

Just came across this on bookface. Never seen one before :P

sadly most have been scrapped by now for thier yummy engines for 205gti16v conversions:mad: a mate of mine used one for a 309gti 16v conversion.loads of sideways fun around mondello

id love a 405 td myself as a daily:cool:

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#242 15-06-2014 2:21pm

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davycc wrote: »

sadly most have been scrapped by now for thier yummy engines for 205gti16v conversions:mad:

id love a 405 td myself as a daily:cool:

They are a sweet looking car in fairness!

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#243 15-06-2014 2:34pm

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brembo26 wrote: »

They are a sweet looking car in fairness!

if you squint a little they look exactly like alfa 164 which i also love:D

god damn Pininfarina and their sexy 80s cars:p

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#244 15-06-2014 2:39pm

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I saw an Italia 90 fiat panda a few weeks ago with football hubcaps, does anyone know anything about these?

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#245 15-06-2014 2:43pm

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Just done a bit of reading up on the 405 Mi16. Seems the red one I have linked is actually a special edition and not just rare.

Wiki:

Mi16 Le Mans - 2.0 L 16-valve, Special edition Mi16, came with special edition red paint, alcantara (leather/suede) seats and alloys. 1,000 produced.

Also the 1988–1992 Mi16 1.9L 16-valve engine had 160 bhp where as the newer 1992–1994 Mi16 - 2.0 L 16-valve, only had 155 bhp.

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