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11/22/2015 at 20:11 • Filed to: None
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I’ve had the little Fiat for almost a year now and the itch is back. :(
Here’s my top 3 of terrible old cars that I want:
1. FSR Tarpan
An old Polish pick-up originally meant for farmers. I’d prefer either the classic 2.1 petrol engineor the 1.5 petrol from the Fiat 125p. I definitely wouldn’t want one with the 3 cylinder 2.5l Perkins tractor (literally!) diesel that had a top speed of 83 kph and a cruising speed of around 50... They also had no 4 wheel drive and weren’t well made, but they had a few cool features. I especially like the sliding divider wall that let you convert the car into a 6 seater by halving the bed or get rid of the 2nd row of seats to get more cargo space.
2. Mid 80’s Wartburg 353
A floaty body-on-frame saloon/estate from east germany with a 3 cylinder 1l 2-stroke motor, what’s not to love? I have quite a few memories associated with mid 80’s models as both my grandfathers had them.
3. Zaz 968 Zaporozhec
A crazy Ukrainian rear-engined economy car. Powered by a 1.0 or 1.2l aircooled V4 that made an enormous amount of racket and used crazy amounts of fuel. The legend says that the car wasn’t able to meet any sort of noise-related laws west of the USSR even back in the day. They were however exceptionally rugged and very good off-road.
How do I get rid of this itch permanently? Or is this like herpes, you get it once and it’ll keep coming back?
That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
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11/22/2015 at 20:30 |
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Gotta have the Zaz. It looks like a squished 1st gen Chevy Corvair.
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
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11/22/2015 at 20:47 |
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I’ve always liked the Trabant as a second classic in my list after the 126! :) Like the 126, parts also aren’t that hard to find and they are surprisingly reliable.
Also East-German, like the Wartburg but 2-cyl 2-stroke, so maintenance is a breeze, and the Duraplast bodies never rust (although you have to check the frames though).
This one’s for sale for 700 Euros uy-it-now needing a little work: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Rennpappe-…
This one’s up for auction as already a runner/road legal needing a little work: http://www.ebay.de/itm/TRABANT-60…
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> RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
11/22/2015 at 20:49 |
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My dad had a Trabant for a few years at one point. He could probably have one apart and back together with his eyes closed. He traded it in for a 126p just before I was born.
desertdog5051
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11/22/2015 at 20:59 |
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Wow, what a crazy bunch to choose from. Very tough decision.
I will say that #3 reminds me of a 1963 Chevy Corvair. (kinda)
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RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
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11/22/2015 at 21:06 |
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Sounds like it wouldn’t be a bad choice, but it also depends if you like it / he feels nostalgic about it, but also if you want something different than something one of you has already experienced before...?
The Tarpan is certainly different!
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> RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
11/22/2015 at 21:12 |
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I never felt all that nostalgic towards the Trabant, so I don’t think I’ll be deliberately searching for one. Then again, I wasn’t actively looking for a 126p either, so things may happen ;).
The Tarpan is currently top of my list, but they’re exceptionally difficult to find, especially so in a saveable shape. They were designed as working cars and they have been all ran into the ground.
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RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
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11/22/2015 at 21:53 |
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Good luck in your search! Always fun to learn about obscure, interesting cars! :D
I hope you’re keeping your little FIAT if you do find a Tarpan down the road! :)
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> RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
11/22/2015 at 22:18 |
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Of course I am. That Fiat is stuck with me whether it likes it or not.:D Especially now as I still haven’t replaced that damn wire. :P
Spoon II
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11/23/2015 at 00:06 |
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Haha, I don’t think you can ever get rid of it. Old, crappy cars are a magical and fun thing. Also, that Tarpan thing is awesome, and I must have it!
pip bip - choose Corrour
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11/23/2015 at 02:08 |
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wartburg!
Cé hé sin
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11/23/2015 at 04:42 |
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Range Rover!
Kind of.
cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
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11/23/2015 at 10:45 |
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Count me as a vote for the Zaz
CalzoneGolem
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11/23/2015 at 13:32 |
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Damn that Tarpan is sexy AF!
Jonee
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11/23/2015 at 20:05 |
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Man, all over those really hit the right buttons for me. I’m on my 3rd Renault 5, so I can tell you, the itch never stops. The Zaz is so cool, but owning a Tarpan would be something special. That turd colored one is glorious.
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RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
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11/23/2015 at 20:52 |
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Glad to hear it! Good luck with the wire when you get around to it! :P