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Modish cars

Possibly another controversial question that I have been pondering on again
If I think of modish cars from the 60s I would have to say it was the mini and or the e type jag.
But what of today's motors. Im hoping that a new Audi tt is coming my way very soon as I think it has the lines of a future classic much in the same ways the jag has aspired to. I
Put the question out there then does anyone think any of today's cars is in any way modish And if so which ones would u get

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Permalink Reply by John Paterson on February 11, 2012 at 16:33

Mini and e-type are iconic 60's cars,i think it would be hard for a modern era car to fit the bill or even be accepted in the mod mainstream! but who knows mal,stranger things have happened!

Permalink Reply by Liz Paris on February 11, 2012 at 18:19

Think I definitely agree John, I've owned about 5 minis all the original shape, hate the new mini it is far too big to be a mini and is a complete monstrosity in my opinion, unfortunately had to get rid of my mini cooper due to it not being pram friendly when my daughter was born.  I think if I had to go for a modern day car to be mod it would be the Fiat 500, they've kept the shape and size fairly true to the original, having said that I don't own one though.

 

Permalink Reply by Kai Ahland on February 11, 2012 at 16:34

Of all the "retro" cars I like the new Fiat 500 best:

Permalink Reply by Kai Ahland on February 11, 2012 at 16:35

But if I had the cash:

Permalink Reply by John Paterson on February 11, 2012 at 16:39

I think an accepted modern day car that could be said to be Mod, is a bloody hard thing to acheive. For instance there are mods who think a modern era PX should never be modded up or a GP lambretta is mung lookin a s a mod scooter. Conundrum or what! Or just different Taste!

Permalink Reply by hubert davenport on February 11, 2012 at 19:07

ive had old retro cars and they can be a pain

hard to get parts for and tempramental

i'm running one of these now

the bootrack gives it an old mg type look IMO

i was also going to get the hard top sprayed but i think i'll keep it green !

i wasnt sure about the gold colour of the car itself at first but what with the hardtop ive accidentally   ended up with the old lotus colours !

its individual if nowt else !

and a bit of a retro car   ........but without the wait for the breakdown truck

Permalink Reply by JB on February 11, 2012 at 20:47

Well you can see some of my past old bangers on page 2 or 3 of the main photo pages. But for now, being poor as I am I would go for another Suzuki Vitara convertable early model. Reasons: Soft top great with hood off in the summer, but still practical in wet weather (and we have lots here in the UK). Early model has less plastic body parts and would be ripe for respray in own colours. It's a 4x4 which is great for me down here in Devon, but it's not a serious looking 4x4 unless you do suspension mods and give it a lift kit (which can look awsome). It can be modded up, fitted with a smart looking chrome front bull bar with spot lights and given chrome wheels, including the spare which fits high up on the back and looks good if chrome. And like scooters, it's fun to drive, not a serious vehicle. It has four seats so good for family or friends and you could squeeze an overnight/weekend bag/case behind the back seats too. Cheap at between £500 to £1,000 to buy. I did say I'm poor.

This is one of my past Vit's. I can't afford a scooter and one of these so at 62 y o. I think it will be one more of these for this summer, which will please my 17 year old son as we cruise the seafronts playing load music. Yes I'm so immature ! 

Permalink Reply by DJs Loadz n LadyJade on February 11, 2012 at 21:22

We have a Figaro - for when we can't fit everything on the Lambretta!  Its a very cool car and can't imagine driving anything else!

Permalink Reply by JB on February 11, 2012 at 21:34

I thought i knew what they were but have just Googled it. They look really outa sight, modern but retro look. Are they all convertables or is yours a hard top? What colour? They look to be usually green or grey? Presume it is 2 seater and do you squeeze the dj gear in there somewhere?

Permalink Reply by hubert davenport on February 11, 2012 at 23:21

i was in the clerkenwell district of london just recently and i came across this

everybody whether male or female or young or old or  rich or poor done a double take on it

but what type of car is  it my mod chumz ?

Permalink Reply by mike anderson on February 11, 2012 at 23:32

It looks like it's broken down so guess it must be an Italian car.

Permalink Reply by hubert davenport on February 11, 2012 at 23:42

youre getting very warm mike

in fact incredibly red hot

it is italian

in fact that pushbike is there as standby

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