Classic cars thread - Page 2

1000city · February 12th, 2012, 08:34 PM

@Galro, You're puttting a lot of good stuff here. Don't stop

As for Opala (I like this kind of cars

) it had bigger engines than Rekord, including 2,5L and even 4,1L sixes. The latter is huge displacement for european conditions.

MB W123 T in Katowice:

Galro · February 12th, 2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1000city

@Galro, You're puttting a lot of good stuff here. Don't stop

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I have many more pictures, but I thought I would wait to post them in order to not completely spam the tread.

mopc · February 12th, 2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NordikNerd

interesting, they didn't change the body on the new model like they did on the Opel Rekord in 1978 and 1983.

No, only in 1992 did they change the body (and the name, and everything actually) when they brought the Opel Omega, called Chevrolet Omega:

We also had the estate version of Opala in Brazil, called Chevrolet Caravan:

Only as a two-door, did the Caravan have a four door version in Europe?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1000city

As for Opala (I like this kind of cars

) it had bigger engines than Rekord, including 2,5L and even 4,1L sixes. The latter is huge displacement for european conditions.

Yes, 2,5 liter with 4 liters and 4,1 liter with 6 cylinders. It was derived from the Impala engine.

Galro · February 12th, 2012, 09:04 PM

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Only as a two-door, did the Caravan have a four door version in Europe?

Yes, it did:
http://flash.de/uploads/pics/fl_03_11_surprise_04.jpg

licenseplateman · February 13th, 2012, 01:52 PM

Seen today in Växjö

Volvo 145

Satyricon84 · February 13th, 2012, 02:35 PM

Why it hasn't wipers on the lights?

NordikNerd · February 13th, 2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Satyricon84

Why it hasn't wipers on the lights?

In 1974 all cars sold in sweden had to have wipers on the headlights.

Saab introduced it already on their models in 1972.

Some models had wipers, high pressure washers also were allowed

Volvo, Saab, Opel, Ford had wipers. Mazda, VW had washers only.

In the early 90's this requirement was abolished.

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MB 230 1978

My 1978 MB 230. Bought it in jan 1993. Sold it in dec 1994.

The headlight wipers on this car was removed, they easilly broke and replacing them was not worth.

Satyricon84 · February 13th, 2012, 02:53 PM

Oh so they started to put wipers on the 200 series, right?

NordikNerd · February 13th, 2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Satyricon84

Oh so they started to put wipers on the 200 series, right?

Yes all brands had wipers+washers or high pressure washers only, from 1974.

MB had wipers. I tried to find a picture but it's not easy. Most owners removed the headlight wipers when the requirement was abolished.

Galro · February 13th, 2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1000city

@Galro, You're puttting a lot of good stuff here. Don't stop

]

Here's a few more.

From Oslos suburbs this time.

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Satyricon84 · February 13th, 2012, 06:15 PM

Opel Kadett B (1965-1973)

Satyricon84 · February 13th, 2012, 06:24 PM

Peugeot 203 (1949-1960)

Galro · February 13th, 2012, 06:25 PM

The last one is lovely and rare (at least here in the north).

Satyricon84 · February 13th, 2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Galro

The last one is lovely and rare (at least here in the north).

I took that pic in Kostanz (Germany)

Satyricon84 · February 13th, 2012, 06:35 PM

No idea of what car is this, I took this pic near Schaffhausen (CH). I suppose only was made in 1928, reading the license plate

Satyricon84 · February 13th, 2012, 06:39 PM

Maybe I found, could be an Amilcar Riley? That R in the license plate makes me think of it

Satyricon84 · February 14th, 2012, 02:23 PM

Volvo 164 (1968-1974). Spotted near San Sebastian de La Gomera, Canary Islands (E)

licenseplateman · February 14th, 2012, 02:31 PM

Nice!

Satyricon84 · February 14th, 2012, 06:52 PM

Volvo Amazon (1956-1970). Spotted in Stuttgart (D)

Galro · February 14th, 2012, 08:04 PM

A few Oslo classic cars again.

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February 13th, 2012, 01:52 PM	#25
licenseplateman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Växjö Posts: 4,576 Likes (Received): 48	Seen today in Växjö Volvo 145

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Satyricon84 Ice Road Metaller Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monza Posts: 2,714 Likes (Received): 43	Why it hasn't wipers on the lights?

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Satyricon84 Ice Road Metaller Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monza Posts: 2,714 Likes (Received): 43	Oh so they started to put wipers on the 200 series, right?

February 13th, 2012, 06:15 PM	#31
Satyricon84 Ice Road Metaller Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monza Posts: 2,714 Likes (Received): 43	Opel Kadett B (1965-1973)

February 13th, 2012, 06:24 PM	#32
Satyricon84 Ice Road Metaller Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monza Posts: 2,714 Likes (Received): 43	Peugeot 203 (1949-1960)

February 13th, 2012, 06:35 PM	#35
Satyricon84 Ice Road Metaller Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monza Posts: 2,714 Likes (Received): 43	No idea of what car is this, I took this pic near Schaffhausen (CH). I suppose only was made in 1928, reading the license plate

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Satyricon84 Ice Road Metaller Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monza Posts: 2,714 Likes (Received): 43	Maybe I found, could be an Amilcar Riley? That R in the license plate makes me think of it

February 14th, 2012, 02:23 PM	#37
Satyricon84 Ice Road Metaller Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monza Posts: 2,714 Likes (Received): 43	Volvo 164 (1968-1974). Spotted near San Sebastian de La Gomera, Canary Islands (E)

February 14th, 2012, 02:31 PM	#38
licenseplateman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Växjö Posts: 4,576 Likes (Received): 48	Nice!

February 14th, 2012, 06:52 PM	#39
Satyricon84 Ice Road Metaller Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Monza Posts: 2,714 Likes (Received): 43	Volvo Amazon (1956-1970). Spotted in Stuttgart (D)