Topic: Found On The Internet - II

[blur911]

Fiat

Well if we’re gonna fight by posting a totally non-comparable FIAT, then I give you the 1980 WRC Manufacturers Championship winner...

In total non-fairness I also posted a Roush Mustang 

[Arthur Dent]

https://jdmwholesale.com/detail/BG293384

Mitsubishi Jeep!

[Fobroader]

For $6500, I would rather buy a TJ which is a far superior vehicle to this thing in every way.

[Great_Big_Abyss]

How about the inspiration for the Miata.  But, will it work?  And will it/can you make it sound nasty?
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/saskatoon/v8-mgb-for-sale/1430241829?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
1969 MGB $8900


Or another big 'Merican car?
1968 Mercury Montego MX $15,000
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/winnipeg/1968-mercury-montego-mx-convertible/1431204596?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

I kinda like the Montego...it's the wheels. That's a saxy car from dis angle.

the Montego looks like it was photographed in the parking lot of The Mint.

[johngenx]

For $6500, I would rather buy a TJ which is a far superior vehicle to this thing in every way.

I haven't looked at used jeeps in a while. Can you buy even a TJ for $6500?  Prices are high...

[Fobroader]

For $6500, I would rather buy a TJ which is a far superior vehicle to this thing in every way.

I haven't looked at used jeeps in a while. Can you buy even a TJ for $6500?  Prices are high...

Oh yeah, no problem, and for that much you would also get one that has the legendary 4L I6

[Arthur Dent]

A diesel powered classic flat fender-ish looking Jeep is pretty cool too though. They were essentially hand built and of high quality. Parts might be tough. Not sure if 1987 if the turbo version or not. You'd want the turbo.

Here is a nice little run down on them

https://www.paladintrucks.com/all-about-the-jeeps

In 1950 the Japanese wanted a prototype 4X4 trucks and other vehicles. In response Toyota began designing such vehicles and by January 1951 they had produced a prototype. Toyota based their design on the Bantam vehicle that had seen military action in Malaysia. At the time there were many Jeeps being driven in Japan and the Jeep came to be the symbol of the 4X4. For this reason Toyota called it's prototype the Toyota Jeep. These became the FJ40 that Americans found to be a rugged and reliable off road vehicle, but mostly unknown to the North American people is that there was another strong contender to the legend, the Mitsubishi Jeep. The vehicle which as ultimately selected for procurement by the National Police Reserve Forces was the Willys Jeep. In 1953 Mitsubishi secured the rights to build the Willys under their own name and the Mitsubishi Jeep was born.

 

In the USA the Willys was built till 1965 but in Japan Mitsubishi had a good thing going so they kept the line in production till 1998. Mitsubishi installed the first KE31 2.2L diesel engine in the Jeep in 1955 in the CJ3B, J20DC and the J30D. These little 4 cyl diesel engines put out a whopping 45 hp but the reliability was famous at the time. In 1970 the 4DR5 2.7L 4 cyl Diesel came to be installed in the J24, J24H, J36 wagon and the J44 long bed. these larger engines put out a much more useful 80 hp and moved these Jeeps down the highway at 100 km / hr or 60 mph. In 1986 the 4DR6 came to be installed in the J53 and this was a potent turbo charged 4 cyl diesel engine cranking out 100 hp and moving the Jeep down the highway at over 70 mph.

 

I have now driven my personal Jeep hard for almost 15 years with no problems what so ever. The J54 will start down to -25 C WITHOUT being plugged in. It will cruise all day at 100 km/hr without missing a beat and will return an amazing 30 mpg. The seats are very basic but at the same time comfortable. I have put my J54 up against all models of Land Cruiser and held my own on hills, in the mud, twisting down the cut lines near my home. It has the window defrost mounted to the windshield frame.

 

This J54 has a water tight storage box from the factory under the drivers seat. The beautiful silver Mitsubishi has full time hubs, reverse turn glow plugs and is the ultra tough 24V system. The passenger seat folds up completely to give very easy access to the rear of the Jeep.

 

The 4DR6 will return a astounding 30+ mpg in the bush or on the trail so you can wheel all weekend on just one tank of fuel. Crawl down the steepest hill or race up the nearest dune, this gutsy miniature tank can handle it all. The very sharp approach and departure angles will be the envy of all and the superb break over angle will be hard to beat in any stock 4X4. This stock J54 can run 31" tires with absolutely NO LIFT.

 

This is a true turn-key off road capable unit. Ready for the rugged out doors. Pick a trail and enjoy one of the best off-road vehicles ever made. The beauty of the Willy's body style coupled with the strong and reliable Japanese engineered drive train using the D44 out back and the D30 up front, gear to gear Dana/Spicer 18 t/case with a 2.3 low range, 4.77 differential gearing and you are ready for the great out doors.

[OliverD]

Oh yeah, no problem, and for that much you would also get one that has the legendary 4L I6

Was looking at TJs for fun and $6500 doesn't exactly get you a clean example, at least not around here.

[Fobroader]

Oh yeah, no problem, and for that much you would also get one that has the legendary 4L I6

Was looking at TJs for fun and $6500 doesn't exactly get you a clean example, at least not around here.

Define clean?? Around here you get a 200k km plus example but most are in decent shape. For a bit more you can get a really nice, lower mileage, never been offroaded example.

[OliverD]

I mean they look rough and often have questionable mods.

[Arthur Dent]

I've been thinking of getting a cheap off-roader. One of the JDM units might work nicely.

I like that Mitsubishi Jeep because it only 55kms on it and looks rust free. Parts would be tough and expensive but it likely won't need many of them. It is a cool, unique sort of thing is well which I like. I'd guess it would be $7.5K on the road.




https://jdmwholesale.com/detail/BG205841

Or find a Suzuki Jimny (likely the Wide for the 1.3L engine) like this but with a stick shift. More of a "real" vehicle. There is a 660cc turbo variant but that might be too little. About the same cost as the Jeep.



https://b-pro.ca/car/1990-suzuki-jimny-46068-km/

Or good cheaper with a 660cc turbo three. Likely equivalent to a Samurai in performance but not rusty like most here.

[Fobroader]

I would go with the Suzuki over the Mitsu thing. The Samurai aftermarket is well established and massive, that Mitsu thing is probably just different from a CJ jeep that parts would be a nightmare

[Bubba]

the Montego looks like it was photographed in the parking lot of The Mint.

I agree.

[Bubba]

I really liked these when they debuted.

Edit: sold for $31,000 USD.

25k-Mile 1986 Plymouth Conquest TSi
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-chrysler-conquest-2/

[Scaerio]

US$ 31,000? 

[Arthur Dent]

It is a low mileage beauty but $31K US? 

[Arthur Dent]

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/calgary/for-sale-1951-austin-a40-sports-roadster/1432952987?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Very cool and rare. No asking price so seller probably expects huge money.

[rrocket]

First one I've seen for sale this year....

https://wwwa.autotrader.ca/ico/lexus/gs%20f/thornhill/ontario/19_10994269_/?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&orup=1_1_1&sprx=100

[BWII]

Eww! That colour! 

I'd like one of these if it was left hand drive. And less $.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/winnipeg/rover-mini-1275gt-austin-mini-classic/1432840198?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
$10,000

[Arthur Dent]

I like orange but not digging it on the Lexus.

On the Mini I'd imagine RHD is less of a bother in such a small car. That ones looks really nice, just needs a retro steering wheel. The cheap ones are often automatics.