Dream Garage: Big Three Edition

"RT" (rt-p) 08/12/2016 at 16:20 • Filed to: DREAM GARAGE

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Inspired by Wobbles the Mind , here’s a ‘Dream Garage’ challenge for Oppo.

I’ll keep things simple, here are the rules:

You have a three vehicle garage...

The first car must be Japanese ; but it cannot be made by Toyota, Honda or Nissan.

The second car must be American ; but it cannot be made by General Motors, Ford or Mopar.

The third car must be German ; but it cannot be made by BMW, Daimler-Benz or Volkswagen AG.

I’m looking forward to some creative ideas, have fun~

LongbowMkII > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:23

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I need more restrictions. Fantasy or daily life? New or used?

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:23

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Mazda RX-7

Fisker Karma

NSU Ro80

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:24

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Autozam AZ1

International Scout Diesel

KTM X-Bow (Austria fucking counts)

crowmolly > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:24

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RX7

AMX

Trabi

not for canada - australian in disguise > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:28

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Subaru Levorg

Factory Five 818

Opel Astra OPC

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:28

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So I’ll take a Suzuki Alto Works

An AMC Javelin AMX

And an Amphicar 770

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:28

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Subaru SVX

Opel Manta

Saleen S7

If practicality is required replace the S7 with an AMC Ambassador

Textured Soy Protein > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:29

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Mazda FD RX-7 with a 20b 3-rotor swap.

Hennessey Venom GT is technically “made in Texas,” even though it’s a stretched Lotus Elise with a Chevy LS motor. Look, it’s MURRICA.

Dauer 962

My citroen won't start > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:29

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Japan: Dome Zero

Germany: Isdera 108i

America: Intermeccanica Italia

Decay buys too many beaters > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:30

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#1 Furai

#2 Palatov D1

#3 RUF CTR3

CB > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:35

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1st: 2006 Subaru WRX STi (white with gold wheels), because two wings are better than one.

2nd: Tesla Model S P90D, because economical daily driver

3rd: A Leopard II

interstate366, now In The Industry > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:35

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Japan: FD with an LS

Murica: Factory Five 818

Ze Germans: Ruf CTR

RallyWrench > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:36

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Dome Zero:

Tucker Torpedo:

Ruf Yellowbird

My bird IS the word > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:36

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Suzuki cappuccino

Panoz GTR-1

RUF is technically their own manufacturer, but in the interests of nitpicking, I’ll pick a car they built themselves.

RT > LongbowMkII 08/12/2016 at 16:36

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Okay, here’s some restrictions for you:

Daily life instead of fantasy and used cars are allowed.

Make something of that if you can, I’ll take this feedback on board for future instalments.

RallyWrench > My citroen won't start 08/12/2016 at 16:36

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I chose the Dome and damn near picked an Imperator, nice choices.

RT > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 08/12/2016 at 16:37

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NSU eventually became part of VW AG, but I’ll let you off because the Ro80 is an awesome machine. ;)

Decay buys too many beaters > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:37

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#Trollresponse

#1 Toyota 86

#2 Acura NSX

#3 Focus RS

RT > Decay buys too many beaters 08/12/2016 at 16:37

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Clever skirting of the rules there, I was waiting for a RUF. xD

RT > My citroen won't start 08/12/2016 at 16:38

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You sir have excellent taste.

RT > Textured Soy Protein 08/12/2016 at 16:38

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Extra points for the 20B. :)

RT > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 08/12/2016 at 16:39

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Awesome quirky mix right there, I wasn’t expecting the Amphicar!

Decay buys too many beaters > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:39

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You should see how I skirt the rules in my other reply ;)

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:40

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX

Packard Twelve

Opel Manta 400

RT > Decay buys too many beaters 08/12/2016 at 16:41

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That made me laugh, good one.

My citroen won't start > RallyWrench 08/12/2016 at 16:41

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I was going to pick the RUF Yellowbird, but I was afraid it infringed the VW AG thing.

(Also, Dome and Yellowbird are cars from my Gran Turismo childhood)

LongbowMkII > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:42

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Japanese: Mitsubishi Pajero (1st gen)

American: AMC Matador Hardtop Coupe (1st gen)

German: 2.7 carrera (built by Porsche, not VAG)

DrScientist > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 08/12/2016 at 16:44

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somewhere i read fisker is no longer supporting software updates, and so the cars are nearly undriveable. :(

djmt1 > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:44

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Suzuki Swift Sport

AMC Rebel

Wiesmann MF5

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:46

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I thought about a Yellowbird but then I realized Amphicar was German and absolutlely couldn’t resist.

TheHondaBro > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:46

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Mitsuoka Orochi

Tucker 48

Veritas RS III Roadster

RallyWrench > My citroen won't start 08/12/2016 at 16:47

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I had that thought as well, but Ruf is an independent manufacturer, and Porsche was outside (but sitting on the beach next to) the VWAG umbrella at the time so I figured it gets a pass.

RT > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:48

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Mitsubishi Legnum VR-4.

Tucker ‘48 ‘Torpedo’.

The car in the OP, Isdera Commendatore 112i.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > DrScientist 08/12/2016 at 16:50

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You would expect them to do a terminal update like for instance apple does on old devices, killing of certain features in order to keep the device usable.

My citroen won't start > RallyWrench 08/12/2016 at 16:50

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Yeah, that was my thinking, but I was unsure if the brand rule was past or present based.

RT > TheHondaBro 08/12/2016 at 16:51

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I’m glad someone else chose the Tucker. Love the other two choices too.

The Orochi is also available with a Neon Genesis Evangelion livery.

Party-vi > RT 08/12/2016 at 16:59

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The Japanese: Tommy Kaira ZZII

‘Murican: Auburn 852 Supercharged Boattail

Ze Germans: Porsche 904, because it wasn’t made by VAG

My citroen won't start > RT 08/12/2016 at 17:11

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Thanks you

InFierority Complex > RT 08/12/2016 at 17:13

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edit: didn’t read closely enough. Thought rules only mentioned “vehicles” but now I see it specified “cars”. Oh well. My choices stand

Japan: Mitsubishi

US: Pullman Standard

Germany: Trabant

MultiplaOrgasms > RT 08/12/2016 at 17:24

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2 Easy.

Prince Gloria Super 6

Jeep Wagoneer with the Tornado straight six.

Glas 1700.

The punchline here is that each of these manufacturers would end up being bought by one of the big three.

wiffleballtony > RT 08/12/2016 at 17:35

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Mitsubishi Evo X

, Local Motors Rally Fighter

, Gumpert Apollo.

The Lurktastic Opponaught > RT 08/12/2016 at 17:44

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gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > RT 08/12/2016 at 18:42

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Yamaha ox99-11

Chaparral 2f

Porsche 908

deprecated account > RT 08/12/2016 at 23:53

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1) federalized Mazda 787B

2) Lucra LC470 in Gulf livery

3) Lotec C1000

CaptDale - is secretly British > RT 08/13/2016 at 14:51

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Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type-A (Innocent Blue Mica)

Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake S/C

RUF CTR2

CaptDale - is secretly British > RallyWrench 08/13/2016 at 14:52

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Almost picked Yellowbird, but went with CTR2

CaptDale - is secretly British > wiffleballtony 08/13/2016 at 14:53

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Oh yeah Gumpert

CaptDale - is secretly British > djmt1 08/13/2016 at 14:53

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Mmmmmm Wiesmann

IanZ - limited-slip indifferential > RT 08/14/2016 at 14:24

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Really fun exercise as always! Limiting manufacturers was a brilliant idea. I had a really hard time with German cars, since pretty much everything is owned by VAG these days. I also chose three of each.

Japan : Suzuki Whizzkid, Mazda Cosmo 110S, Suzuki Hustler

America : AMC Pacer, Studebaker Commander Starliner, Cord L-29 Speedster

Germany : Weismann Roadster, Artega GT, Goggomobil Transporter TL T400

RT > IanZ - limited-slip indifferential 08/14/2016 at 16:38

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Glad you enjoyed it!

Fantastic selection too, I like the mix of new and old. German car selection turned out pretty good in the end too, all things considered.

RT > My citroen won't start 08/14/2016 at 16:39

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I had a Gran Turismo childhood too, so I remember those. :)

RT > RallyWrench 08/14/2016 at 16:41

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It’s scraping it, but I guess you’re technically correct, so RUF is allowed. It’s all up to you in the end though.

Amoore100 > RT 08/15/2016 at 00:46

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For some reason no one has said it yet, so I’ll put this here:

JP : Mazda Eunos Cosmo JC

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Well, I love their looks and I’ve always wanted one, preferably with the 4.2L I6:

US : AMC Eagle Wagon

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I was going to be cheeky and have an Alpina, but then I realized Opel exists:

DE: Opel Lotus Omega

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Here’s a few you forgot about:

French ( besides Peugeot, Citroen, Renault )

This very, very pretty PRV powered monster:

FR : Venturi Atlantique

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Swedish (besides Volvo, Saab, Koenigsegg)

An amalgam of Saab and Volvo parts it may be but it counts in my book:

SE : Josse Indigo 3000

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Italy (anything not part of FCA)

I just love my supercars with turbodiesel I5s:

IT : Covini T40 Overboost

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Britain (besides former BL and GM)

These things are just too cute and deserve more time in the spotlight:

GB : Ginetta G40R

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I’m skipping South Korea and China since for the former anything not mainstream is tragic and for the latter there basically is no ‘big three’ since it’s still developing industrially.

Amoore100 > TheHondaBro 08/15/2016 at 00:48

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Every last one of your choices looks like some sort of hostile, otherworldly spacecraft. Are you like a Klingon or something?

RT > Amoore100 08/15/2016 at 14:07

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Thank you for choosing the Cosmo, one of my all time favourite cars.

I was thinking of putting those other exact countries you mentioned in the OP - I simply didn’t include them to keep things simpler. Great choices either way though.

There might be something half-decent from South Korea too, but only if Mercedes-Benz sourced SsanYongs are good enough.

Amoore100 > RT 08/15/2016 at 17:10

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Indeed, one of mine too. Nothing beats a three-rotor Wankel.

Haha, maybe next time then! I have plenty more of choices where those come from ;)

I considered Ssangyong but it’s altogether too close to Mercedes outside of the hideous Actyon and Rodius...perhaps the Musso is a reasonable choice?

RT > Amoore100 08/15/2016 at 17:28

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Or you could continue going along the re-badge path. Daewoo has some gems.

There’s plenty of unexpected Daewoo re-badges - but it’s probably better for you to search for them yourself so you can make a ‘Ridiculous Rebadges’ post on them.

RT > RT 08/15/2016 at 17:32

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Sorry for the double post, but I remembered a good one from my Gran Turismo days...

The Proto Motors Oullim Spirra. Mid-engined RWD sports car. Right from South Korea.

Amoore100 > RT 08/15/2016 at 21:35

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True haha but I personally consider Daewoo one of Korea’s ‘Big Three’ so to speak since it’s been so involved with GM over the years and its cars have been sold all over the world!

Amoore100 > RT 08/15/2016 at 23:39

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Now that’s pretty awesome! Reminds me a lot of the Venturi Atlantique actually since their layouts are similar and both use comparatively common V6s (the Spirra uses the Delta out of the Sonata and Trajet)