GTP Cool Wall: 1983-1989 Eniak Antique

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1983-1989 Eniak Antique

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Snikle

Snikle

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Poll 1377: 1983-1989 Eniak Antique nominated by @conic
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Engine: 1.8L 4cyl, 3.6L V8
Power: (78-92 hp-From the VW 1500) (166 hp-From the Ford Falcon Sprint)
Transmission: 4-speed manual from the VW 1500
Drivetrain: Front-engine-rear-wheel drive
Country: Argentina
Additional Information: 104 units produced (only 3 of them with the Falcon Sprint engine).
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Neo-classics have never really been my thing, this one isn't much of an exception to that. This one looks a little better than some, but it still has hints of that "30s car mixed with cheap 80s car" vibe that turns me off, albeit much less than, say, a Zimmer of similar vintage. Guess I'll go with uncool then.
 
This = 1983-1989? Surely if you fancy vintage styling with some modern (even for its time), I definitely think this is cool. This car doesn't have enough bonkers to make it Sub-Zero. I feel like I'd disrespect it if I thought it was mediocre (which would warrant "Meh"). So here, I'm going to give this Eniak Antique a solid Cool.
 
If it wasn't for the wheels, I'd say it's a pretty convincing retro-styled car and the power (even witht the VW engine) is adequate.
A low cool for me, only thing it needs are some wire wheels and i'm sold
 
Every attempt to make a car here ends in frustration. I love the neo-classical cars (except the already polled Mitsuoka Dore). Obviously it has some differences with a Jag, but it still reminds me a bit of it. I'm giving it a SZ.
 
I am really struggling to rate this car. 1930s sports car are nearly always cool. 1930s inspired sports car are more often than not uncool. This does seems to sit somewhere in the middle, being not bad looking but also being to much of an SS100 pastiche. I guess its Meh.
 
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Snikle
1.8L air-cooled 4cyl boxer
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I'm 97% certain this engine is not actually a boxer. There was a Volkswagen-Porsche 1.8 derived from the 1.7L Type 4 motor, but power wasn't quite what is stated above. It seems more likely that the engine was sourced from the Argentinean Dodge-Volkswagen 1500, which was based on the Hillman Avenger with its front-mounted inline four.

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Naff neo-classic that looks like a 70s turd, which is pretty bad going given that it's an 80s turd. But could be a blast. Hits a meh.
 
TexRex
I'm 97% certain this engine is not actually a boxer. There was a Volkswagen-Porsche 1.8 derived from the 1.7L Type 4 motor, but power wasn't quite what is stated above. It seems more likely that the engine was sourced from the Argentinean Dodge-Volkswagen 1500, which was based on the Hillman Avenger with its front-mounted inline four.

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Exactly.
 

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