The Forgotten Cars Thread

[ToyGTone]

The Tesla that everyone seems to forgot about...

The Tesla Roadster

 

[MedigoFlame]

I feel like I don't see many of the pre-facelift Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupes.

 

[titleguy1]

The MG ZT in all forms.

What I find especially interesting is the fact that the V8 models were converted from FF to FR from the factory. While from a business standpoint I personally think it's a bit pointless, it's certainly very interesting from a car enthusiast POV.

 

[05XR8]

Infiniti G20

I should have bought one, but I was into VWs at the time. Would make an awesome retro ride, to fix up as a replica Super Tourer.

 

[ToyGTone]

Toyota Highlander or Kluger

Never understood why they never sold it here.
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Mitsubishi FTO

Played GT1 yesterday with my uncle and remembered this car. Sadly, this car seems to be overshadowed by the Eclipse, Evo and 3000GT as i barely hear anyone talk about it.

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Acura CSX

Canadian-only Acura, This is what the Honda Civic 8th gen for Asian market is actually based on.

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Vector M12

Anyone?

 

[05XR8]

Toyota Highlander or Kluger

Never understood why they never sold it here.
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Mitsubishi FTO

Played GT1 yesterday with my uncle and remembered this car. Sadly, this car seems to be overshadowed by the Eclipse, Evo and 3000GT as i barely hear anyone talk about it.

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Acura CSX

Canadian-only Acura, This is what the Honda Civic 8th gen for Asian market is actually based on.

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Vector M12

Anyone?

A good amount of FTOs are still here in Australia.
That model Civic was sold here, but not the Type-R sedan(only the FN2 hatch).

 

[ToyGTone]

A good amount of FTOs are still here in Australia.
That model Civic was sold here, but not the Type-R sedan(only the FN2 hatch).

I wonder where did they sell the FTO's? Apart from Japan.

Honda also did sell that Civic (and european one although rarer) over here. I just was pointing out the Acura version.

 

[TheCracker]

The MG ZT in all forms.
What I find especially interesting is the fact that the V8 models were converted from FF to FR from the factory. While from a business standpoint I personally think it's a bit pointless, it's certainly very interesting from a car enthusiast POV.

The chassis was designed with a tunnel front to rear from the start. I guess it ads some strength rigidity to the shell. So running a prop-shaft down it didn't mean re-engineering it that much. It also used BMW's Z-axle (Rover were owned by BMW at the time) so the rear axle was RWD-ready anyway. 👍

 

[Dennisch]

Mitsubishi FTO

Played GT1 yesterday with my uncle and remembered this car. Sadly, this car seems to be overshadowed by the Eclipse, Evo and 3000GT as i barely hear anyone talk about it.

I've only ever seen one of those in my life. I drove back when I passed it just to have a closer look. So cool.

 

[Michelin Man]

Toyota Highlander or Kluger
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Mitsubishi FTO

Played GT1 yesterday with my uncle and remembered this car. Sadly, this car seems to be overshadowed by the Eclipse, Evo and 3000GT as i barely hear anyone talk about it.

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Vector M12

Anyone?

Always really liked the FTO, remember when I saw one for the first time, both for real and virtually (GT2 starter car memories eh?...), and really liking the way it looked. As you say, it's definitely been lost in the shadows a bit both it's siblings and many other cars from the era. Which is shame really, as its by no means bad.

I wonder where did they sell the FTO's? Apart from Japan.

Well in the UK, you used to be able to see a fair few FTO's, and mainly pre-facelift (1994-1997) models from what I saw. The top GP and GPX models were (and still are) rarer still. However, nowadays FTO's are even more scarce, haven't seen one in ages. Mind you, as an explanation to the lack of post-facelift >'97 cars, and top GP, GPX, etc models, it did become an official import not long before it's demise, and most of those models you see now are imports.

 

[Turbo]

Subaru Forester STI

With 320 horsepower (as much as the Impreza WRX STI at the time), it is certainly a sleeper. Not talked about nearly as much as the Impreza WRX STI Wagon or the Legacy 2.0 Turbo Wagon.​

 

[Dennisch]

it is certainly a sleeper.

No, it really isn't. It has a scoop. Big wheels. Big brakes. Flashy paint. Stickers.

A sleeper is a dull vehicle on steelies that goes fast.

 

[Obelisk]

No, it really isn't. It has a scoop. Big wheels. Big brakes. Flashy paint. Stickers.

A sleeper is a dull vehicle on steelies that goes fast.

Common people don't really think twice about a station wagon with go-faster cosmetics on it.

 

[Dennisch]

Common people don't really think twice about a station wagon with go-faster cosmetics on it.

But common people don't care about cars.

A sleeper is something that fools another gearhead. A gearhead that drives a blue Subaru Forester with 320hp. And said gearhead gets left in the dust by a beige Camry 2.2.

 

[Obelisk]

And said gearhead gets left in the dust by a beige Camry 2.2.

Oh my god this car again. EBF2 will never die...

That said, it's a sleeper to most people.

 

[Dennisch]

it's a sleeper to most people.

Again, it's too flashy to be a sleeper. What is so difficult about that?

If something like this has 320hp it's a sleeper:

 

[Downhill Dino]

Chances are you'd definitely know what it is too, hard to miss its STi branding.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Lamborghini Estoque Concept, I have no clue why it never made production.

 

[MedigoFlame]

Lamborghini Estoque Concept, I have no clue why it never made production.

Instead we're getting the Urus.... They should have followed the Panamera's lineup with the wagon and sedan.

 

[Silver Arrows]

One of these is lifted and jacked up for offroading in my town:

Dodge Rampage.

 

[Aerocoupe]

There's also the one year only Plymouth Scamp-a rebadged version of the Rampage.

 

[ToyGTone]

Toyota Motor Triathlon Race Car Concept:

 

[Legro]

The MG ZT in all forms.

What I find especially interesting is the fact that the V8 models were converted from FF to FR from the factory. While from a business standpoint I personally think it's a bit pointless, it's certainly very interesting from a car enthusiast POV.

I'd imagine it's rather easy to forget when they hardly sold any outside of the UK, maybe. However, considering that my parents have had both V6 and V8 ZT-Ts, it's certainly one of those cars I'm definitely not going to forget soon. A brilliant car, even if some people have asked if it's an Alfa.

 

[Tornado]

Chances are you'd definitely know what it is too, hard to miss its STi branding.

Or the fact that Subaru has been selling things along those lines in North America for 15 years now.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Instead we're getting the Urus.... They should have followed the Panamera's lineup with the wagon and sedan.

Eh, I don't see why they can't exist side by side. Porsche sells the Cayenne and Panamera together afterall.

 

[Turbo]

Dodge Dynasty

Saw one today in the parking lot of an art studio on my walk home from school today. Haven't seen one in years. For its age, it's in remarkable condition, especially since these cars weren't known to be the most reliable.

I took this picture myself. This is the one I saw.

 

[TexRex]

I'm sorry if anyone disagrees, but I think that's downright gorgeous.

 

[TVR27]

Subaru Brumby

 

[homeforsummer]

I'm sorry if anyone disagrees, but I think that's downright gorgeous.

One of the best-looking saloons of the period I reckon, and that's against strong competition - Alfa 156, Lexus IS, E46 3-series etc. The regular Rover 75 it was based on is handsome too, though a bit more retro than the ZT.

 

[ScottPuss20]

I was just thinking about this car...

The Ascari A10