Vintage & Classic Car Club of Pakistan

[TuNpArTy]

@mohsin bhai
well im sure you gona get if not same but similiar result with the resto, best of luck:)

and will definatly watch the healey at the show!

just this thought ......it would be wonderful if you ppl could put up a marks system for every car in the show so that ppl could appriciate work done by the repective owner of the car and hence ppl will get encouraged to do more which im sure u guys are already doing ....

we can put up sheets at the entry point n ppl can put up remarks point for every car that in the area and drop it in a box at the exit .....

just a suggestion!

so show is on 22nd feb ?

[mohsinikram]

@mick
good luck...I used to have an Audi 100 5E two door coupe...lovely car when t ran. I had massive issues with fuel injection and by the time I had that fixed the auto gearbox broke down. I sold the car as is where is and the gut who bought it swapped the engine with an Audi diesel 1800 cc that he found in Shershah. This was 15 years ago :)- look for parts in Dubai.

@ tunparty
good idea...we have talked about it, I had made the sheets also but time is not right as some members may not participate - not everyone is a good loser. Lets see what diferent we can do this time...

[CrashD]

this tread is just a gr8 one indeed wht i would be gratefull is there any chance of find a rare beauty in Pakistan a toyota celica 1973 Gt in yellow with a black moon roof in leather original condition! even if i found one without a moon roof would go for it all i seen are just awful examples either front be choped off or extened plastic bumpers, wised could fined one as i did have one a yellow celica 73coupe with a black top moon roof was a gr8 import from uk back in 1977 RIE 1414 by my dad was with us till 1985 sold it to nadeem the actor and since all i have know is its in karachi and its still in a gr8 shape but never could confirm again!
@mohsinikram sir would u know of a celica still in original nick as its a long time wish to find one and restore to original state but could never get my hands on one! whtever i see are just horror tales!

[Xalman]

@CrashD

u can always get one of these "horror tales" n restore it back to original...
n i also happen to own a 1974 Celica...

@mohsinikram

u being an encyclopedia of classis car knowledge id like to ask that is the 1973-74 celica considered a real classic car? does it have any desireability among the classic car enthusiasts and wat other japenese cars r considered true classics?

[PuNk]

@Mohsinikram
Adding more Pictures of the Car I spotted

[mohsinikram]

@punk
thank you....these pics show that even bonnet and seats don't belong to this car

@Xalman
I am no encyclopedia - perhaps collectively all of us here who have contributed to the 340 pages of this thread can be a couple of volumes of an encyclopedia....we still have a lot to learn.

I am not the best person on this thread to answer yours and CrashD's question regarding Celicas. Personally, I like the 73-74 Celica and am sure they can participate in any classic car event across the globe. I am still from the old school where Japs are not considered classics barring a few exceptions like the Toyota 2000 GT and Datsun 240Z. My friends here can help and add a few more...

[mohsinikram]

how many of you know that we have a 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso (V12) in Karachi? has anyone seen it...if you have, lets hear about it.

[PuNk]

@mohsin
Post the Pictures If you got
Between you missed the steering of Toyota on the car I posted!

[sami_voodoo]

Mohsin Sb.

If it's in a bad shape (the Cavallino Rampante :p), I think it'll be horribly expensive to restore it. That said, if someone has got a pic of it, please share! I'd love to see it no matter what shape it' in.

Good luck on the Austin Healey resto. I know you don't need the luck, but heck, a bit of it wouldn't hurt would it? What colour are you going for (apologies if you've already discussed it)? Are the mechanicals going to be refurbished, or they'll be used as is?

CrashD

Take my comments with a grain of salt, as I'm biased towards Japanese cars, anyway, here it goes:

If you look around Japanese classic car websites, you'll see that the 1st Gen Celica has started to enjoy classic car status. Of course, being a Japanese car, it might lack a certain cachet, but still, I think it's a rather rare motor.

Another reason for the rarity is possibly because it's a bit difficult to find one in good health. The steel of '70s Jap mobiles isn't the best you'll find anyway - so be prepared for the tin-worm.

If you can find the original engine, you should restore that. If you're not too interested in originality, then anything might be made to fit. There's even one running around in Peshawar I think with a 1UZ-FE V8. My personal choice of engine - if your budget allows of course - would be a 4AGZE. Just the right amount of power without overpowering the stock suspension and brakes too much. Coupled with 15" allows should look very nice.

Take a look at the Top Secret Celica. It might give you some ideas.

http://www.japanesenostalgiccar.com/article.cgi?section=profiles&article=toyotaCelica1975LBTopSecret

Hope this helps a bit!
Sami

[sami_voodoo]

Alvis

Nice to see you around, wait for my mail!

Romano

The first time I saw the 'Bus in your pics, the colour seemed to remind me of an R90S I saw in a bike mag a decade or so ago. Difference is the bike's paint was metallic, still, it's almost the same hue. Something like this one:

[CrashD]

@sami thnx for the reply and attachment yup TOP SECRET GT celica is a car in its league but tht can be done by me anytime with celica around no bige get a decent engine but wht annoying is most of em have either a defaced meaning some other cars headlights or rear toally changed just as want somthing with the original shape not altered rest net has it all on order! only reason i have a attachment for celica 73 gt is My father had one and its has some gr8 memories attached to it! other wise a transam seen on which looks exactly like MK red transam but it neeeds work and is in black unfortuantely cant find the owner of tht in karachi!
while another transam which @strom even bought one which is being worked on and being fully restored in Islamabad once i am back will show pics of it would any1 know of a transam similar which might be up for grabs and be a worth project
as i only like V8 or a 1960 morris minor and somthing no1 does these days is 1971 mark1 ford transit swb van still in mint condtiotn with everything original
tht cause have a lot of memories in tht too and hold sentimental value to my family!

[icemetal]

@ mohsinikram

thats my all time favourite ferrari & not to mention the Ferrari Daytona ,,,

is this the same car which is owned by Zehri's. I have heard its not in a running condition. They had various cars with Makran on their naumber plates ,,,

[sami_voodoo]

CrashD

Of the two (The Transam and the Celica), I'd probably go for the Celica, but like I said, I'm biased. Rest is upto you, your budget, and the availability of parts.

As tantalising as a Rover V8 / Minor combination sound, I think it'll take quite a bit of work. The Minor in its original condition might not be strong enough to handle all the torque pounded out by the V8.

A Transit van is a very good idea. If nothing else, you'll have a very practical vehicle for traveling with your family. I agree, the Mk.1 looks the best of the lot. I wonder where did all the Transits in Rawalpindi / Islamabad go to? ^o)

[Xalman]

wow a ferrari 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso. one of my fav cars of all time. does anybody happen to hav any pics of the car in khi?

[Xalman]

steve mcqueens 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso was auctioned in 2007 for $2.3 million. pics of his car:

[neurosurgeon]

the zehri car has ownership issues as the succession isnt settled and the car ID is in Zafar Zehris name and he unfortunately died early....not to be touched even for free..

The car fires and the engine /drivetrain should not be a problem but the resto will take at least 150 K US dollars... not worth it in those terms and with the ever present danger of a few moustachioed chaps turning up at ones doorstep with a claim real or imaginary....

Just as an aside saw a Gallardo/ DB9 and a 360 Modena in Lahore... these are the future classics here now.... and no likely to come due to the rpesent duty scenario and economic downturn...

[Xalman]

@neurosurgeon

the economic downturn doesnt seem to be affecting everyone as the gallardo has just been imported n if the rumours r to be believed then the gallardo owner will be importing a ferrari 599 soon...

[icemetal]

@neurosurgeon

totally in agreement with you ,,, i am aware of the issues relating to ferrari ,,, is it in adverse condition ,,, but is it a 250 GT Lusso ?

I am eagerly waiting for a response from Mohsin, who has it ? is it in a running condition.

[romano]

Another all time classic can be seen in the B/W photo behind the Ferrari.. no prizes to identify it, however can volunteer to tell us major differences between the A and B series?

[qasimshah]

@all
speaking of Japanese classics..
here is something that i( i love celicas, but this is something at ad different) consider to be classics by all means.