I bought a thing

"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo) 03/05/2019 at 20:23 • Filed to: None

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I think I get to keep my Jalop card. The fleet is taking shape. All Axis powers are represented. Now I need English, French, and Soviet cars so that all major players in the war are represented...wait, what?

Mrs. IM loves her new car. Taking our youngest to band practice now. I asked my mechanic what he thought and he said, “I always like your cars.”

And smiled.

If you tell me you don’t love it, I will know you are lying.

Aso, a girl in an Italian convertible is ALWAYS sexy .

Wacko > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 20:28

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This means no v12 swap for the Cressida? Doh

Car looks clean, what’s the plans for the Fiat?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 20:29

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Much like the axis powers during the war , I predict the following:

Given your luck, your japanese car will get hit by something big and American that knocks it out of the race.

Your German car will keep going until it has nothing left to give and then surrender.

Your Italian car’s steering will slowly fail.  It will wander around without any real direction, then simply fall apart.

MM54 > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 20:29

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I fully approve of this purchase and look forward to many updates.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 20:30

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If you get an English car then make it a Triumph TR7

random001 > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 20:31

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Plot twist, it’s a four speed. 

Svend > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 20:32

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Very nice. You may not have his and hers Toyotas, but you’ve got his and hers targa top classic sports cars. 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 20:35

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Ho.lee.shit. That is a good looking fiat.

Milky > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 20:36

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I really like these, such a clean design (with bad bumpers tacked on).

Hope its reliable enough!

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 20:36

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Wow, you really have a keeper in your life if you bought her an X 1/9 and her response is pure elation. Congrats, Sir. I don’t think you can do much better. I hope you allow yourself to be at peace for a while. You done did good.

CB > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 20:37

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Fiat vs Sunchaser in the greatest car comparison this site has ever seen.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 20:38

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Did the Cressida have to say bye bye? 

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 20:38

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This is the kind of car that a V4F4NG1 stealth dirty license plate would be made for. Except it's your wife's. :(

Tristan > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 20:50

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Nice!!!

Please deliver the Cressida to 97045.

412GTI > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 20:51

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Looks great, enjoy!

Variance > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 20:51

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Living the dream, good sir. The only thing keeping me from getting another old car or two is that I would feel bad parking them outside in Michigan winters...

Brickman > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 20:51

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X19... sounds like a Star Wars starfighter :P

arl > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 21:03

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I’ll bet he smiled. Counting all that dough in his mind for Fiat repairs.

Love the car. Never been in one before. 

arl > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 03/05/2019 at 21:03

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All the stars good sir. 

AestheticsInMotion > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 21:03

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This is my new favorite. Sorry Sunchaser! 

JeepJeremy > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 21:03

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RAD!

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 21:05

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Most Excellent!

Cash Rewards > arl 03/05/2019 at 21:06

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Bank: I’m not sure we can approve this loan

Mechanic: *shows this post*

Bank: how much would you like, sir?

Spaceball-Two > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 21:10

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My family had one when I was growing up. Quirky little thing but a super sporrty! Nice work!

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 21:14

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Holy crap that thing looks clean. Nice find!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CB 03/05/2019 at 21:14

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0-60 times? Wait the Fiat is broken down and the sunchaser went to In-N-Out burger for lunch.

Stef Schrader > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 21:19

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This is a very cool car. Congrats!

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 21:21

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Congrats. I recall hearing many a Fiat from this time period was made from Russian surplus steel Fiat managed to get their hands on for a good price, so it has the potential of covering the Russian opening in your collection. Although, in general I’d recommend collecting Russian firearms instead of cars.  

boredalways > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 21:23

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“I think I get to keep my Jalop card.”

I’m confused. You have a Jalops card with the Sunchaser. Doesn’t this mean that Mrs. IM has her Jalop card and better yet, just upgraded?

Also, she’s a Jalop and you’re are a Jalop...I think you know what you both need to do:

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 21:28

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I hope you’re keeping the cassette deck. That makes the car. 

ttyymmnn > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 21:29

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When I was 12 years old (in 1978 ), there was a bright green X1/9 that parked across from my house. I was smitten. I thought it looked like an X wing fighter from Star Wars. So I have always loved that car, even after I found out how underpowered and unreliable they are.

Please tell me you are getting rid of those stickers.....

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 21:31

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So magnifice nt! That brown 70's interior is epic....how are the electrics? Everything work on it? :)

shop-teacher > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 21:35

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Eggggselent!

Merfthemadmauler > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 21:40

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A roommate at college in 78 or 79 ditched me about 3 miles from home for a girl in one of those. That’s all I can remember about him or the car.

Future Heap Owner > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 21:50

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Whooo!

I like it even more than the Sunchaser. I hope you can forgive me.

lone_liberal > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 21:50

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Wait, did they make non-rusty X 1/9s? I thought that was a standard feature but that is super clean! 

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 22:14

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I think east German cars count as Soviet. You should get a Trabant

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 22:28

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Wow, congrats! Definitely a worthy pick-up.

Looks like it’s in good shape too.  Looking fwd to seeing more.

glemon > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 22:35

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Very nice, I have never owned an Italian car, and need to sometime.  My brother and nephew bought one and brought it back to life a couple years ago.  But rust and a lot of small, nagging issues led to short term ownership.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 22:50

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Excellent.

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 23:06

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God that brings back memories. One of my favourite cars.

Make sure you drive it with the top off in winter - the heater’s ferocious and with the windows up you keep toasty warm apart fr om the top of your head. And revving the guts out of one on a silent country road w ith the lid off on a moonlit snowy night is one of life’s great experiences.

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 03/05/2019 at 23:08

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No, a Lagonda. Go Maximum Wed ge.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 03/05/2019 at 23:20

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I can support that. However, given the amount of engine one can fit in a TR7 given the size of it...

This one claims 800 HP...

Nothing > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 23:20

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Congrats, that’s a cool little car. I wa s eyeing one locally, but never got as far as taking an in person look.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/palmer-lake-1980-fiat-x1-9-convertable/6821054136.html

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > ImmoralMinority 03/05/2019 at 23:54

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Nice! I can relate to have the full Axis Power garage. That’s such a cool little car, hope your wife enjoys it!

Nick Has an Exocet > ImmoralMinority 03/06/2019 at 01:13

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You know, if you ever want to get rid of the GTI and replace it with a proper german classic, there’s always this wonderful little Axis power gem:  https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/d/santa-cruz-1980-trabant-for-sale/6817598041.html

pip bip - choose Corrour > ImmoralMinority 03/06/2019 at 04:14

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awesome!

now buy a Citroen BX

Lada Niva/Samara

and for the Britsh car y ou need something from BL

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ImmoralMinority 03/06/2019 at 09:18

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This is very close to peak Jalop/OPPO.

You need to ask DeMuro if he wants to come do a feature on each of your cars. 

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > ImmoralMinority 03/06/2019 at 09:39

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Aww hell yes :) great buy.

Oh, thought of another thing. If you can find a set of the early-style bumpers I’d advise ditching the diving boards. They weigh 18kg/40lbs each! Will help it scoot along a bit quicker ;)

If the ECU is in the same place as mine (in the spare wheel well) then it might be worth ditching the spare as well. Not only does it weigh another 10kg, having it bounce around in there if it’s unsecured has been known to damage the ECU by knocking into it.

Any problems you have with it drop me a message. I’ve done a fair amount on mine now so will definitely be able to help :)

glemon > ImmoralMinority 03/06/2019 at 14:42

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As I said, a real nice find, looks like a rust free west coast car. Also looks like you may have a little uni nt en t ional stance, especially at the left rear wheel(?) although sometimes picture show angles funny , not trying to be a nitpicker or rain on the parade, but wanted to make sure you had a chance to check it out before you get too crazy with it or wear out some tires.

CaptDale - is secretly British > ImmoralMinority 03/06/2019 at 15:00

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God damn I am jealous XD