14-10-2004, 17:12
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Crap Cars
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3742504.stm
How dare they put one of my beloved Bond Bugs on that list 
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14-10-2004, 17:13
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That is ridiculous, the Bug is amazing. They were so strong and durable. The old ones used to go on forever. Quite a few of them are still around.
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14-10-2004, 17:20
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That is ridiculous, the Bug is amazing. They were so strong and durable. The old ones used to go on forever. Quite a few of them are still around.
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2 in my garage 
Bond Bug that is not Beatles, they have a picture of the Bond further down the page mentioning that its also on the list.
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14-10-2004, 17:31
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Didn't the Bond Bug have the same alloy engine as the Hillman Imp, and a ridiculous top speed for a three wheeler. 
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14-10-2004, 17:40
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Didn't the Bond Bug have the same alloy engine as the Hillman Imp, and a ridiculous top speed for a three wheeler. |
No, that was the Bond 875 with the complete Imp subframe mounted in the back. that engine was based on the coventry climax engine, they used the detuned Imp commercial version because of the reediculous speed, I think someone like Stirling Moss did 100MPH on some racetrack with a bond 875 before it was launched.
The bug had the all aluminium 700cc engine from reliant, later enlarged to 750cc. It was pretty quick for its day, and most people now put 850cc reliant robin engines in them.
I have one in lots of pieces and one close to finished, lack of time is the big killer for me, and having about 23 cars last time I counted doesn't make it easier.
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14-10-2004, 17:55
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Blimey, what's the estate agents description for your garage?
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14-10-2004, 18:13
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Blimey, what's the estate agents description for your garage?
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I have 4 doubles at home and a couple of lock-ups.
my back garden looks like Steptoes yard!
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14-10-2004, 18:28
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I can agree with cars 2 thru 5 but the beetle has to be one of the best cars around...
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14-10-2004, 20:02
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No, not the Beetle!!! 
Anyone remember the Maxi? They were a complete load of turd, but didn't appear in the Top 5? Outrageous!
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14-10-2004, 22:45
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Well im sorry i dont know about beatles apart from herby of the films!.
At present i own a FIAT SEICENTO which is rubbish it feels as though your in charge of a tin can.
And whats even more stupid is i bought it. 
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14-10-2004, 22:49
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How did the Marina, Avenger, Princess, Montego or any late Rover car not make it in to the top 5?
edit: !!! The Marina is there, my mistake
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14-10-2004, 22:57
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Hmm, my parents owned both a Marina and an Allegro!!
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15-10-2004, 09:52
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I'm amazed the Citreon 2CV is not in there.
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15-10-2004, 10:20
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I'm shocked there's no Fiat Panda....
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15-10-2004, 10:34
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Or for the oldies amongst us, the Vauxhall Victor. This car could rust faster than a Lancia, and that takes some doing . 
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