Vintage & Classic Car Club of Pakistan

[PuNk]

I forgot taking picture of It While I Was their. Was too much Overexcited!

[mohsinikram]

@punk
what did u see there that got you over excited

[romano]

OMG Mohsin, I cant believe you went to that den of vice, Pattaya, aur woh bhi family ke saath!!
Hope you didnt take them to the transvestite show, or did you seriously think they were cute chicks?
Whatever happened to Koh Samet, Koh Samui and yes, even Phuket?
I am going to Peshawar on Saturday morning for the Sarhad Conservation Trust meeting. They will be consulting us for help in restoring the fire engines. You coming? I will provide boarding and lodging, plus transport to and back from Psh. Hurry..

[safeershah]

@mohsin

I think its a local version of vincent black shadow of pataya, just want to tell you that challenger will be in Karachi in the second week of April, so be ready for the restoration and dont worry about the funds I got enough for a very good start

Let me know if you are free on Sat or Sunday

[mohsinikram]

@romano
had some work in Bangkok (what a name!!! )spent last two days in Pattaya and it was great fun....stayed away from all the crap. Spent most of the time on the Coral Island, parasailing, waterscooting etc. Did undersea walk as well which was quite good.

You go ahead with the meeting.....got a lot of work to catch up too. Do keep me posted and my regards to Maureen

[PuNk]

@mohsinikram
Nothing special , Was Overwhelmed with it due to some other reasons

[sami_voodoo]

Mohsin Sb.

Seems like you had fun. Nice! Do post some photos if you can.

Seakings

If you're doing a resto for monetary reasons, I'd personally not put my hard earned money into it, as it probably wouldn't be worth much even if it's mint. If it's got sentimental value, by all means, go for it, like Spectra did with his Corolla. It had been in his family for ages, and he redid the car properly.

I'd personally try to hunt down a Coupé version, especially the one that came with a rotary, and rebuild that. It'll have more value when it's finished.

Other than that, it's upto you to decide if you really think it's worth it. I'm one of the biggest fans of Japanese and small European classic cars. If it's an American car, I'd like something small, absolutely rippling with muscle. Even if it's non-original. Think along the lines of a Chevy II with a 454 or a monster 572 c.i. Big Block Chevy motor, Corvette rear suspension, uprated brakes and suspension, full roll cage, and a good six-speed manual and you've got my dream American machine.

Hope my rants have helped you a bit, just discard the last couple of sentences, they came out automatically...

Cheers!
Sami

[ZNaqvi]

Hi everyone,
Any W123 230C/CE 280C/CE owners on this forum?
Secondly, any 280CE for sale?

[HardTalk]

@mohsinikram: I chose to get the old wranglers for around 1000 bahts a day, if you negotiate well Was there in Feb, hope you had a great time!

[mohsinikram]

@safeershah
Exciting stuff ahead for you. Who's restoring it by the way, Kashif? I just have enough patience left to complete my projects this month, 1st May on, I am only going to enjoy driving.....sick and tired of my mechanics, denters, painters etc.

@sami_voodoo
thanks, this is the only picture I have from the trip rest are family's. Your last few sentences to 'seakings' got me thinking....the closest to your description could be an AC Cobra 427 ci or a '67 Mustang GT500....what else? An Austin Healey Frogeye with a Chevy 454 ci

@seakings
i second sami on what he said about the 929 project.

@hardtalk
It was a hop on hop off trip so this scooter was ideal and fun. It was something that we don't get to ride here.

[sami_voodoo]

Mohsin Sb.

Quite, I'm a big fan of the AC Cobra. I especially like what Weineck did to theirs (780 c.i. anyone?). Though obviously, if I want something like that, I'd have to do it myself.

A Daimler 2.5 V8 out of the SP250 (just add Isky cams, extractors and Webers to taste) in the Sprite should give it the go to match its name, no? It might be a ba**ard, but at least it's all English!

[mohsinikram]

@sami_voodoo
hmm! I really like the Daimler's V8, I had a Daimler V8 250. The best part was the sweet sounding engine. Frogeye would be flying with that engine.....how about the 3.5 litre Buick derived Rover V8

Never heard of Weineck...My God! 780ci in a Cobra....thats insane...with normal radials it would be like driving it on ice

[sami_voodoo]

Unless I'm mistaken, all TVR V8s were based on that Buick V8. It's amazing that they were able to pull so much power out of that "little" block.

The Weineck Cobra is a Cobra replica made by Weineck Engineering in Germany. 1100 HP (1350 with Nitrous Oxide), 1298lb-ft (claimed) and get this, 0-200 km/h in 4.9 seconds, 0-300 km/h in 10 seconds. No electronic aids are available with the car, not even ABS. 15 cars were produced, and each sold for €540,000 or so.

http://www.supercars.net/cars/3448.html

[Seakings]

@ sami
I posted the pics of 1975 mazda 929....comments required.

[OptimusSS]

@sami_voodoo

The Weineck Cobra is an out class car. but its only for the insane. how can u control a 1100bhp car and that too without electronic aid.

[sami_voodoo]

Seakings

I did take a look at the pictures you posted, and my evaluation is unchanged. It seems to be in an average state for a car that old. For sure I've seen cars a lot better and a lot worse.

If you take the time out for this car, keep in mind that this car will keep you rather busy for the next couple of weeks, months, or years. It needs quite a bit of TLC to bring it upto spec. That's why I asked you the questions about the car being a family car or a normal project car. If it does not have a history with your family, don't touch it for the simple reason that it'll take too much of your time and money for not much gain.

If you just like the car for it's shape or for whatever other reason, try to find a cleaner example. I know it might be difficult, but it's worth a look anyway. While you're doing that, try to bag a coupé, even if that is in bad (or similar) shape, it's worth your trouble to restore, as it's more desirable.

Hope this answers to your queries somewhat.

Optimuss

Three things you need for this car:

Dry drag strip
Drag slicks
Full roll cage
Big Coj**es
A lack of imagination (re: what happens if I crash?)

[Seakings]

@ sami

sorry,I missed yourpreviouspost. no personel or emotional attachments case,just liked the shape.have almost dropped the project as per your recomendations.thanks for the help.

[AsadIshaque]

Aha,

 Someone had tried to belittle Volkswagens???? Good for them the electricity has been playing hide and seek......

Ill get back to them in a bit, polishing my guns (or maybe the cannons??) in the meantime!!

[AsadIshaque]

@ seakings

I also agree with almost everything Sami has said. However for a Karachi car the example looks pretty good. The lines are straight and nice.

However as Sami has already advised you, only delve into the project if you wish to keep it as your personal ride for the next few years at least. Dont expect to recover the amount spent (considering you would do a standard job without cutting corners) or make a profit when you go out to sell the car.

What engine is it running at the moment??

If you aim to have a family sedan this particular car would make a comfy hauler.

Other aspects have been discussed and I agree with almost all thats been said.

Best regards

[AsadIshaque]

@ safeershah

Please let me know if you are coming to this part of the town this weekend. Hopefully we could arrange a meeting.

Best regards.