Nice example of a fourth gen Toyota Celica - the top of the line ST165 GT-Four.
This car is an '87 build, which while was two years into a four year production run for this generation of Celica, was only the second year for the 3S-GTE powered AWD GT-Four model...
Always interesting these aren't more popular. A twin-cam turbo four, AWD, and proper Group-A racing pedigree... whats not to like?
The styling? Negative associations with the first generation of FWD Celica's?
Interestingly, for what was a thoroughly 80's production run; there's barely a straight edge on these things. Would have looked fresh in 1985..!
This car is sitting on some awesome colour-matched Tom's Aero wheels...
...With a matching Tom's three-spoke wheel, sans horn-pad.
Always wanted one of these wheels, and always keep an eye out for a complete neat black one. Still yet to own one.. <_<
Standard shift knob has been replaced with a popular TRD item. I still think these look far too big, despite having purchased and currently running one in my own car. I'd change this one for a matching Tom's item in a heartbeat..
Otherwise, the rest of this interior is beautifully clean, with the black leather/velour combination seats in great shape. seriously.. look at those drivers bolsters - this is a 28 year old car with over 100,000km!
..and one last pic, as I love the 80's Hi-Fi-ness that is this era of car audio. This double din unit is particularly great.
Done. Would drive.
Friday 25 April 2014
Sunday 20 April 2014
None of that roof business...
Half-way through autumn, and charging into winter at full speed. I'll have to see how long I can keep this with the roof down...
Friday 11 April 2014
Scale awesomeness...
Aoshima's 'The Wheel' collection. These are seriously cool little bits of gear, and I recommend anyone with an interest in vintage Japanese wheels keep an eye out for them!
Produced in japan likely sometime during the 1980's; this relatively large 1/6 scale model wheel collection featured some of the coolest wheels available at the time..
The 8 different wheels that made up the full set were from a variety of different manufacturers..
Because these wouldn't be much fun if they were replica's of single-piece wheels; the construction of each wheel included as much little detail as possible.. right down to the fasteners!
The wheels..:
No. 1 - Riverside R104.
No. 2 - Focus Racing Spoke; probably the most obscure of the lot...
No. 3 - Hayashi Racing Bomber; one of my all-time favourite wheels. I'm always keeping a eye out for a nice single/pair of these...
No. 4 - SSR Fomula Mesh. A classic staple, which the actual wheel made basically as-is for decades..
For whatever reason; the 8 wheels are separated into two lots. Two different colours, and the small character in the corner changes...
No. 5 - Work Equip Excel. Precursor to the current Equip 03..
No. 6 - Advan A3A - another favourite of mine... its Such a nicely proportioned wheel.
I was stoked to get a really clean original set of these recently... which I will post pics of later.. ;)
Anyway, pretty hilarious that whoever made the model attached the centre cap upside-down...!
No. 7 - Southern Ways Grid II.
No. 8 -Hoshino Impul Pro Mesh; which is oddly similar to the SSR Formula mesh in the same collection. I can think of plenty of other wheels I wish were included, but no... two mesh.. that's what we'll have..
The set together...
Kit contents - yep, goes straight for the A3A... ;)
Individually wrapped razor blade.. just in case..!
mmm.. look at that miniature step-lip dish..
A card I assume you fill out if you've missed one...
..and lastly, the instruction/poster page.
Look awesome sitting on this scale racking..
..if only this was real eh...
..instead, we have suggestions as to how you can use your 1/6 scale wheel.
Attached to a suction-cup on your window? Lined up on the dash? Looking fine on your desk?
Me? I just like them as they are in the damn boxes. Like vintage model car kits - I'm here for the box-art.
Done.
Produced in japan likely sometime during the 1980's; this relatively large 1/6 scale model wheel collection featured some of the coolest wheels available at the time..
The 8 different wheels that made up the full set were from a variety of different manufacturers..
Because these wouldn't be much fun if they were replica's of single-piece wheels; the construction of each wheel included as much little detail as possible.. right down to the fasteners!
The wheels..:
No. 1 - Riverside R104.
No. 2 - Focus Racing Spoke; probably the most obscure of the lot...
No. 3 - Hayashi Racing Bomber; one of my all-time favourite wheels. I'm always keeping a eye out for a nice single/pair of these...
No. 4 - SSR Fomula Mesh. A classic staple, which the actual wheel made basically as-is for decades..
For whatever reason; the 8 wheels are separated into two lots. Two different colours, and the small character in the corner changes...
No. 5 - Work Equip Excel. Precursor to the current Equip 03..
No. 6 - Advan A3A - another favourite of mine... its Such a nicely proportioned wheel.
I was stoked to get a really clean original set of these recently... which I will post pics of later.. ;)
Anyway, pretty hilarious that whoever made the model attached the centre cap upside-down...!
No. 7 - Southern Ways Grid II.
No. 8 -Hoshino Impul Pro Mesh; which is oddly similar to the SSR Formula mesh in the same collection. I can think of plenty of other wheels I wish were included, but no... two mesh.. that's what we'll have..
The set together...
Kit contents - yep, goes straight for the A3A... ;)
Individually wrapped razor blade.. just in case..!
mmm.. look at that miniature step-lip dish..
A card I assume you fill out if you've missed one...
..and lastly, the instruction/poster page.
Look awesome sitting on this scale racking..
..if only this was real eh...
..instead, we have suggestions as to how you can use your 1/6 scale wheel.
Attached to a suction-cup on your window? Lined up on the dash? Looking fine on your desk?
Me? I just like them as they are in the damn boxes. Like vintage model car kits - I'm here for the box-art.
Done.
Monday 7 April 2014
Subtle.
No, maybe not..
Fairly wild (at least colourful) N2-spec inspired, 1985 AE86 Toyota Corolla Levin GTV Hatch.
Based on an early GTV, The bright paint and N2 Aero are a bit of contrast for what is a rather high-spec AE86 - Not too many race cars have sunroof's!
Fantasic N2 flares, sitting over wide 14" SSR MKIII's.
The skinny economy rear tyres are a surprise, but presumably there for some low-speed tail-happy antics...
The interior is just-about complete, very tidy, and looking very comfortable.
Fixed-back seat, Suede OMP wheel... and plush (late Levin) floormats? Yep, that little daily comfort!
The bigport 16V 4AGE. I do get a kick out of seeing these with their original 16valve units - the later 20V 4A-GE's are an easy source of extra power and a popular choice.
This one has a simple intake, what look to be Trust headers, and some interesting trim work to the timing cover! Otherwise impressively clean in there..
Possibly a little lairy for most, but just as fun if you dont mind the attention!
Id personally break the colour up with some faux-vintage racing livery, and hunt down some wider tyres; but eh, good fun as is.
Fairly wild (at least colourful) N2-spec inspired, 1985 AE86 Toyota Corolla Levin GTV Hatch.
Based on an early GTV, The bright paint and N2 Aero are a bit of contrast for what is a rather high-spec AE86 - Not too many race cars have sunroof's!
Fantasic N2 flares, sitting over wide 14" SSR MKIII's.
The skinny economy rear tyres are a surprise, but presumably there for some low-speed tail-happy antics...
The interior is just-about complete, very tidy, and looking very comfortable.
Fixed-back seat, Suede OMP wheel... and plush (late Levin) floormats? Yep, that little daily comfort!
The bigport 16V 4AGE. I do get a kick out of seeing these with their original 16valve units - the later 20V 4A-GE's are an easy source of extra power and a popular choice.
This one has a simple intake, what look to be Trust headers, and some interesting trim work to the timing cover! Otherwise impressively clean in there..
Possibly a little lairy for most, but just as fun if you dont mind the attention!
Id personally break the colour up with some faux-vintage racing livery, and hunt down some wider tyres; but eh, good fun as is.
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