80/90's hot hatches.... - Page 8

HFLagos · 25-01-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Yanto

Clio Willy is ace....takes me back to the Performace Car days, pre Evo.

Integrale getting very toppy...assume you saw the special version in this months Evo ?

Have not read the article, but was aware it was covered.

There were always some limited editions (e.g. Club Italia, Hi-Fi, Lagos, Bianco Perlato, Dealers Collection, Giallo etc) but there was always a certain mystique about that car, did it or did it not really exist. The only photos of that car up till recently were lovely looking shots taking near what looked like a coal pit!

CSLScot · 26-01-2013, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by HFLagos

Have not read the article, but was aware it was covered.

There were always some limited editions (e.g. Club Italia, Hi-Fi, Lagos, Bianco Perlato, Dealers Collection, Giallo etc) but there was always a certain mystique about that car, did it or did it not really exist. The only photos of that car up till recently were lovely looking shots taking near what looked like a coal pit!

I had a 16v Integrale from 1998 to 2004 - bought it from Nick Johnson - it was his very 1st private car deal. When I went to view (& then purchase) my CSL from him last year, he still had pics of said 16v up on his wall.

A friend of mine has a Club Italia & a Club Lancia, both in spectacular condition - a very rare pair of Evo that have increased in value by some margin now.

Yanto · 26-01-2013, 12:57 AM

Evo looks mega in Giallo Fly, White or Red.

Hard to believe they only. C.210 bhp and now usurped by clios these days.

Escort cosworth the same - 20 years ago it looked like a intergalactic UFO. Now (standard) it wouldn't frighten a regular hot hatch.

Bonkers

ChrisCSL · 26-01-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HFLagos

Thanks! Yours looks very nice, must be very very light and quick. Like the wing mirrors.

not that light, because of cage, bbk, wheels, and the original body panels and windows. Altought faster than the CSL in a straight line.

ChrisCSL · 26-01-2013, 12:47 PM

and speaking of Clios:

I think we all have the same kind of idea of what is a fun car to drive

a little chavy, from a nowadays point of view, isn`t it?

HFLagos · 26-01-2013, 08:41 PM

That Evo looks like a beast! The dashboard layout and controls bring back a few memories. Am sure the Clio was a hoot too.

Can't really think of any present day hot hatches which truly appeal. Yanto's comments though are spot on in terms of how today's hot hatches would give an Evo a rather humbling lesson, but I try and ignore that reality!! Since the Evo, the CSL is the first car I've had which has made me feel as good.

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Yanto CSL Register Uber-poster! Moon Lander Champion! Ragdoll Master Champion! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Docklands, London Posts: 5,931 Casino cash: $40036	Evo looks mega in Giallo Fly, White or Red. Hard to believe they only. C.210 bhp and now usurped by clios these days. Escort cosworth the same - 20 years ago it looked like a intergalactic UFO. Now (standard) it wouldn't frighten a regular hot hatch. Bonkers

26-01-2013, 08:41 PM	#76
HFLagos S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 206 Casino cash: $6642	That Evo looks like a beast! The dashboard layout and controls bring back a few memories. Am sure the Clio was a hoot too. Can't really think of any present day hot hatches which truly appeal. Yanto's comments though are spot on in terms of how today's hot hatches would give an Evo a rather humbling lesson, but I try and ignore that reality!! Since the Evo, the CSL is the first car I've had which has made me feel as good.