The model was similar to the original XR3i just more rounded with softer lines. It was a fairly popular car like any car with sporting aspirations in the eighties. It had a lot of competition from other big manufacturers. Arguably the biggest is the GTi Golf which remains even today. Also […]
Author: Still Motoring
Ford Escort MK1 and MK2 RS 2000
Many of you will likely be too young to remember The Professionals with Bodie and Doyle. That’s sad for you because as a young lad at High School watching the chase scenes filled me with excitement. Watching a Ford Capri and RS 2000 chasing around the streets after bad guys […]
Toyota Supra
1978-1981 Toyota Celica 2000 GT: 114 mph / 0-60= / 23 mpg1981-1986 Toyota Celica 2.8: 131 mph / 0-60= / 27 mpg1986-1993 Toyota Supra manual: 137mph / 0-60=7.9 secs / 27 mpg1987-1993 Toyota Supra Turbo manual: 146mph / 0-60= 6.6secs / 25 mpg 1978. Toyota had been having some success […]
BMW 323i
Back in the eighties a few cars had a badge that many only dreamed of owning. Rolls Royce, Bentley, Ferrari, Porsche, etc. These were brands that were considered out of reach for most of us. Including BMW and Mercedes Benz. Two German makers up there among the most admired machines […]
Volkswagen Golf GTi 16v MK 2
First off, my older brother had a Mark 1 GTi. It was red and nippy with what was considered at the time as a decent amount of power (110 bhp). Also, it was reliable as you expect with the downside of his car being the brakes. To suggest they lacked […]
Grace Hall Lurgan
Sunny Saturday allowed a large selection built by various motor manufacturers to be exhibited. A really good event was enjoyed by many as a result.
Triumph GT6 MK 3
Driving the GT6 Mk3 needs acclimatization on several issues. First, climbing in and out isn’t the easiest of feats to perform. It is very low so you need to be careful not to bang your head on entry and exit. Discovering where the pedals are located in the footwell as […]
Vauxhall Carlton 3.0 GSi 24v
I bought this Carlton in 1996 and still have it. Originally manufactured in Germany in 1989 as an Opel Omega the Carlton was in 1990 sent to Luton UK to be rebadged as a Vauxhall and converted to right hand drive. In 1996 I spotted it for sale on a […]
Saab 93 S Coupe Turbo
Saab 93 Performance99/00 Saab 93 S Turbo Coupe 135mph/0-60=8.0sec03/12 Saab 93 Linear 1.8t (150) 0-60=9.5sec03/12 Saab 93 Linear 2.0t (175) 0-60=8.5sec03/12 Saab 93 2.0T (210) 0-60=7.9sec This is one of the last Saab 93 S Coupe fitted with a genuine Saab 1985c.c. petrol engine producing around 150 bhp. Although 2011 […]