What Are You Driving ??

[Gnomey]

It seems it is either a Bakkie or a Citi Golf in SA

@ Matt Bakkie = Pickup

Anyways don't really have a car although my brother and I share my mums old Volvo V40. Dad drives a Volvo V70 and my mum now has a Landrover Freelander (and then in the summer has a Triumph Spitfire - which is great fun to drive.)

 

[Henk]

In the US it is a Pick Up or a truck, but in SA we call it a Bakkie. I would love do drive a Citi Golf 18i with everything racing equipment added to it when it comes out of the factory.

 

[ToughOmbre]

And TO. My youngest boy, Aaron, would cut his arm off for a 'vette. I kid you not. In fact, he is so obsessed with that vehicle, that I have convinced myself that I will never buy one for him. He needs to spend his own hard earned money so that he will keep the throttle in a sane position. Too much car for a young kid.

I agree. At least he's got good taste I was the same way. I wanted one ever since the C3 (3rd generation) 'Vettes came out in 1968. Finally got my '79 in 2004. It's fun to drive, and fast, but I don't push her.

TO

 

[Matt308]

Bakkie=Pu. Got it.

And a Spitfire? Crap, that is a babe magnet. What a cute little sportscar that is, mate. But a nightmare to maintain. At least over here it was a piece of $@#!. But beautiful!

 

[ccheese]

You keep good care of your truck Charles. It does look nice.

You too, Evan.

Matt: Did you know I twisted a wrench for over 25 years ? Yep, worked both
VW and Mazda. FYI nothing major has been replaced on the truck. Biggest
job so far was valve stem seals. It's my only ride.... I have to take care of
it !!

Charles

 

[Henk]

Spitfire, do not know it mate, but I would love a Bugatti Veyron, but I can just dream.

Here is a example of what I drive only with two head lights and in green and without the stickers.

 

[Gnomey]

@ Henk - Triumph Spitfire 1500

 

[Henk]

Oh, ok thanks mate.

 

[Matt308]

Matt: Did you know I twisted a wrench for over 25 years ? Yep, worked both
VW and Mazda. FYI nothing major has been replaced on the truck. Biggest
job so far was valve stem seals. It's my only ride.... I have to take care of
it !!

Charles

I do remember you saying that Charles. Pride in your work.

It shows.

 

[Njaco]

I drive my pre-wife crazy.

Ok, I don't have any pics, cause I'm not so proud of what I drive but they are:

1994 Ford Tempo 4 dr with paint chipping courtesy of the East Coast salt air.

1996 Ford Explorer fully loaded. (only drive when need too, usually beat up on the Tempo.)

Wish I still had my '69 Land Rover 88 with 250 Chevy 6 and tranny brake along with the 68 Mustang (Steve McQueen Edition ) I'll try to scan some pics. Great thread Charles. I was gonna start something similar as soon as I scanned some pics. I've owned mostly 4x4 trucks and early 70s muscle cars and have some great pics.

 

[wilbur1]

Guys im sorry no pics 74 vw beetle......turbo on alcohol 2784 cc's runs ok would like to see it run harder but i have to drive to the shop.

p.s. makes 580 hp to the wheels.

 

[Screaming Eagle]

awesome wilbur! and many props to you njaco for owning a 68' mustang! I currently drive a 1990 Ford EA Falcon with a 3.9L centrepoint injection straight 6 engine. shes nice to drive.

 

[Njaco]

Yeah, I miss that 'stang. Same as in Bullet right down to the color. Fastback witha 289 if I remember...it was 20 yrs ago. But I got into four wheelin and locked onto a few trucks, pride was that Land Rover. It would go anywhere!

 

[Screaming Eagle]

sweet! my cogusin is really into wheel driving, I spose it helps to be a salesman at a 4wd modifaction company!

 

[Njaco]

Oh nice!! Yeah wish I had something better than this Explorer. Best truck I had (besides the Rover) was a 1978 Ford F-250 1 ton 4x4 with 351 M, New Process 4 Speed (knucklebuster granny low) with Dana 30? front rears and Dana 70 rear with Detroit lockers. Sumabeatch could go though anything!! I have pics with me in water up to the window and such. I gotta scan them pics!

 

[Njaco]

Oh and can you tell I like Fords?

 

[Screaming Eagle]

I like em too chris, and please do post those pics!

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Looks like you need new tires and an alignment Adler.

That pic was taken about 3 years ago. The Tires were actually fine and the allignment was only a bit out due to this guy hitting my tire. Shortly after taking the pic it was in the shop and the alignment was put back in as well as a slight dent being repaired.

This Jeep is a fricken tank though man. Just last year I had a T-Bone me in his BMW Z-3 Roadster. His car fell apart and mine had this small dent in it and nothing else. Could barely notice the damage.

 

[Njaco]

Had a couple like that Adler. Brings a small smile to you, doesn't it?

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

I actually laughed at the guy.