if you had to import a old classic what would you get??

"mr_gofast" (jake_berenshteyn) 08/01/2014 at 09:11 • Filed to: qotd

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rules for this QOTD

no skylines of any vintage or model type.

Has to be importable only under the 25 year rule.

has to be something you cannot get in North America without a lot of hassle

annnnnd go

my choice

Ferrarri 288 GTO

Brian Silvestro > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 09:12

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Getting a Left-hand-drive one is probably next to impossible.

mr_gofast > Brian Silvestro 08/01/2014 at 09:13

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wha is it? looks like a noble..

Brian Silvestro > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 09:14

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Yep. M600 is just awesome.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 09:15

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Mk1 Ford Fiesta XR2

trmoore09 > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 09:17

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Noble M600

Conan > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 09:19

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If money is no object...

JGrabowMSt > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 09:21

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Lancia Stratos.

What do I win?

Agrajag > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 09:21

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Renault 5 Turbo

Wishin & workin for an E39 M5 > Conan 08/01/2014 at 09:24

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AB-SOOOOOOOO-LUTELY!!!!

Bandit > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 09:27

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Can we import an Autozam Az1? Alternatively I want an early 70s Falcon XB

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 09:29

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For me in the UK, it'd probably be a Corvair or a Toronado :)

Either that or something cool and RHD from Australia, Japan or South Africa (I'm thinking the SA-only 3.0l GTV6 homologation special).

duurtlang > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 09:30

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I made a little suggestion earlier today. Small and RWD with a transaxle. Not that that would be my first choice, my first choice is the car that's waiting on customs in Texas as we speak.

The suggestion of earlier today:

The actual car I've just shipped:

mr_gofast > Conan 08/01/2014 at 09:31

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which one is that (im noooby i know*) is that the widowmaker?

MAXIMUMVRM > Conan 08/01/2014 at 09:36

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came to post this

Ilike_cougars > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 09:36

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Mini Marcos GT

MAXIMUMVRM > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 09:39

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McMike > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 09:45

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I was thinking a Sinka Syncro. Most of them are 25 years old by now, and were never imported because of the Chicken Tax.

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 09:45

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Thank you, and goodnight (although I'd love a 959).

mr_gofast > JGrabowMSt 08/01/2014 at 09:46

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nothing without a pic of a stratos doing something muddy

mr_gofast > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 08/01/2014 at 09:49

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2000gt?

mr_gofast > Bandit 08/01/2014 at 09:49

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not sure bout the first one, never heard of it.

petebmwm > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 09:50

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mr_gofast > petebmwm 08/01/2014 at 09:51

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duurtlang > McMike 08/01/2014 at 09:58

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I've been considering those T3 pickups too. I've seen these show up for sale frequently, although T3s do seem to be appreciating quickly now. There's a fringe but positively crazy VW scene in the US and the US is the land of pickup trucks, so it would make sense to export one.

Finding a Synchro one will be the hard part, especially if you want one for a fair price with minimal rust.

Conan > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 10:02

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It's the 959. My favorite Porsche of the 1980s by far.

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 10:06

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Indeed.

mr_gofast > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole 08/01/2014 at 10:09

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dayyyyum actually tbh...the wheels dont work for me..rest of the car is le sex

Conan > MAXIMUMVRM 08/01/2014 at 10:09

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I feel like you could have that smile every day with one. I wish I could find a clip of that Bjorn Borg Top Gear interview about his experiences with it.

JGrabowMSt > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 10:10

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That can be arranged as soon as I have the car. Garage Queens are for wussies.

Bandit > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 10:11

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mr_gofast > JGrabowMSt 08/01/2014 at 10:11

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are you getting one??

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 10:12

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I have simple tastes. Maybe TDI 2.0 swapped...

mr_gofast > Bandit 08/01/2014 at 10:13

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fiero meets a delorean? with a f50 wing?

mr_gofast > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 08/01/2014 at 10:14

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o that looks better then a toureg by a country mile.

JGrabowMSt > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 10:17

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As soon as I have the money for it.

mr_gofast > JGrabowMSt 08/01/2014 at 10:17

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do i dare ask what the going rate is?

JGrabowMSt > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 10:19

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If you have to ask you can't afford it.

Bandit > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 10:20

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From Jalopnik: Exhibit A of Mazda's clinical insanity has to be this gull-winged, mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive kei car that was a joint venture through Suzuki. They designed and built the tiny runabout, while Mazda sold it through their Autozam dealer chain. (Suzuki sold their own version.) The AZ-1 was a remarkable tiny sportscar that got its power from a turbocharged three-cylinder engine. Doesn't that sound fun to drive? There was even a Mazdaspeed version with a body kit and a host of handling goodies.

Unfortunately, the AZ-1 debuted in 1992, right as the effects of the bursting bubble were really starting to hit. It was also considered too expensive for a kei car, and had a tough time competing with Mazda's own MX-5. It was a very cool car, but you have to wonder who their target audience was supposed to be. It was kind of an answer to a question no one asked.

mr_gofast > JGrabowMSt 08/01/2014 at 10:22

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http://rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm?l…

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 10:22

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MkII Golf Country — The closest thing we can get here in the states is a Tiguan and it's not available with the diesel.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > McMike 08/01/2014 at 10:24

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So much want. A small fuel efficient cab over truck, what's not to like

mr_gofast > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 08/01/2014 at 10:35

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the color?

Local Miata Bro > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 10:37

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Y u no lik skyline? Since that's off the table I'll take the last gen RS6 avant with the Twin Turbo V10

mr_gofast > Local Miata Bro 08/01/2014 at 10:41

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cauese everyone aslways picks a skyline to import...i wanted everything else.

TotallyThatStupid > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 11:07

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I had a medium-sized hit of crack this morning, so:

- Alfa Romeo SZ. These will be available in the Fall, if not already. So weird. so Alfa.

- Lancia Thema 8.32. A mediocre sedan powered by a Ferrari V8. Later versions had the 32-valve engine and 215 horsepower. Which isn't a lot given the nightmare salad they must be to keep up. An Alfa Romeo 164Q is arguably a better car, but I can get one relatively easily in the States.

- Lancia Delta Integrale. Because I've wanted one since I saw a red one hammering around upstate New York in the late 1980s.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 11:14

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it's not terrible but still not really my taste, colors can be easily changed however

Local Miata Bro > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 11:38

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Ah well I'd like the wagon more

webmonkees > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 18:43

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I am not a resource of tasteful decisions.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > mr_gofast 08/01/2014 at 21:10

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A old fiat 500 or an old Mini.