Other vehicles like the VX: Affordable, limited production, crazy owner obsession

[pbkid]

subaru svx

acura nsx

my cousin has a 93 NSX, supercharged, custom borla exhaust, 20 and 19inch FOOSE rims...not a scratch or dent on the car (ya he's super anal)

[Gussie2000]

Friday afternoon i saw this white fiero,the guy was talking on the phone while we were waiting for the traffic light,funny thing about is that onces he saw my VX & give me two thumps up at the same time i did the same with his fiero.

Very nice looking coupes

[Rubicool]

Kinda rare these days, and a huge following online.........Porsche 914

This one was a bare metal restoration with a 300hp 3.6 Carerra engine to spice it up a bit!

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

I came within an eyelash of buying a black one about 10 years ago...I passed only because it was automatic & I wanted a manual trannie.

turbo-charged 4cyl w/ rwd. Sold as either a Mitsubishi Starion or Chrysler Conquest TSI Turbo.


http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php
http://www.turbomagazine.com/feature...tsi/index.html

[etlsport]

I came within an eyelash of buying a black one about 10 years ago...I passed only because it was automatic & I wanted a manual trannie.

turbo-charged 4cyl w/ rwd. Sold as either a Mitsubishi Starion or Chrysler Conquest TSI Turbo.

i saw a starion the other day for the first time.. it was red, in really nice condition.. pretty cool looking

[PittVXr]

I've always liked the Plymouth Prowler.

[dmdvzla]

I came within an eyelash of buying a black one about 10 years ago...I passed only because it was automatic & I wanted a manual trannie.

turbo-charged 4cyl w/ rwd. Sold as either a Mitsubishi Starion or Chrysler Conquest TSI Turbo.


http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php
http://www.turbomagazine.com/feature...tsi/index.html

Being almost all my life a big fan of Mitsubishi's I would have to agree with you on this one. I've had 4 Starions/Conquest and they are amazing machines. So my list:
-1987-1989 Mitsubishi Starion/Conquest TSI
-1991-1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR4 (2500 units made)
-1994 Mitsubishi Galant GS (1500 units made)
-199? Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 Spider (500 units made)

[blacksambo]

Don't forget the Canadian....Bricklin. The first safety first car.

[pbkid]

what about the late 80's corolla's??

lots of fans who are into drift...

[MoonRaker]

I came within an eyelash of buying a black one about 10 years ago...I passed only because it was automatic & I wanted a manual trannie.

turbo-charged 4cyl w/ rwd. Sold as either a Mitsubishi Starion or Chrysler Conquest TSI Turbo.


http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/index.php
http://www.turbomagazine.com/feature...tsi/index.html

I had one, that was a fun car, looked just like that blue one. How about that AWD Porsche that came out in the 90s I think. They won baja or the Dekar with it. It was a 911 of some sort.

[isaac65]

How about the 2003 VW GTI 20th Annyversary Edition? I actually own one, lol. I love rare cars!
I also wouldn't mind a DeLorean...

[Scott Harness]

How about the 2003 VW GTI 20th Annyversary Edition? I actually own one, lol. I love rare cars!
I also wouldn't mind a DeLorean...

I had the Euro 25th anniversary GTI 337...NICE!

[tjh]

I wanted a T-Rex , the price tag was a deterrent for me . I'm a bit of a Toyota fan so , how about the celica gt-4, mr2 turbo , and the Fj 40 . In the not so affordable is the Toyota 2000 gt convertible . I know there were a lot of fj 40's built , but I rarely see them . Well except when I go out to the barn that is . Mine is slightly modified .

[CoastieCosta567]

Well the T-Rex is something you get made for you, it's not something that came out and sold, you get it made if you have the cash, so it's not really a production car, it's kinda of a rare and some what expansive modded motocylce.

http://www.campagnamotors.com/index.html

thats the website.

December 4, 2004 Despite being classified as a motorcycle, the radically styled T-Rex three-wheeler handles more like a sportscar with the help of huge, sophisticated rear suspension that significantly enhances road holding. A distant relative of the Morgan automobile, the T-Rex exploits Japanese motorbike technology to create a 1200cc superbike engine that can go from 0-97 km/h in a lightning 4.1 seconds, with a top speed of 225 km/h.

The chassis features a multi-tubular steel-roll cage for maximum protection and the glass-fibre reinforced plastic body contains a carbon-fibre windscreen and headrest. The driving position, the angle of the steering wheel and the suspension make this three-wheeler respond like a car while a wide front track and a balanced geometry give T-Rex drivers extraordinary control. Additionally, the new TR V-Twin offers an open-air cab that adds an extra level of street cred to an already eye-catching vehicle.

The combination of motorcycle technology and precision steering provides the T-Rex with optimal handling. The 28 litre fuel tank supplies a 1200 c, 4 cylinder engine that exploits Japanese superbike technology to give the T-Rex it's astounding acceleration. A six-speed close ratio gear box allows sequential change, with a purposely designed final drive housing the reverse gear and a torque damper in the rear wheel.

Inside the cockpit, two seats fit a driver and a passenger and featue an adjustable back and foot-pedal box along with three-point retractable security belts. The compact design doesn't leave much room for luggage - but this is taken care of with an optional extra suitcase by the wheel designed by Giva Maxia in soft cover, chrome or carbon-fibre.

History

Founded in 1990 in the Province of Quebec (Canada), the Campagna Corporation has acquired a reputation within the automotive industry since the development of the first T-Rex prototype in 1994. Campagna's founder Daniel Campagna has devoted more than eight years to creating the T-Rex, personally handcrafting the first vehicles. Since then, Campagna has gathered a creative team of technicians carrying the mission, the vision and the T-Rex heritage.

Daniel Campagna is no newcomer to the automotive industry. In addition to participating in Formula Ford competition championships held in Quebec (1976, 1977 and 1979), he built the off-road racer Voodoo in 1982 and created the twin-track snowmobile in 1984. Meanwhile, Campagna was one of the mechanics to the Formula 1 legend: Gilles Villeneuve.

Paul Deutschman is an internationally known designer who developed the bodywork for the T-Rex. After graduating from Hatfield (England) with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Deutschman was employed by Rover and Jaguar before he returned to his native Quebec to work in design and prototype construction. As a designer from Callaway, he was responsible for all Callaway cars, from Corvette aerobody to C-7 and C-12.

T-Rex's are available for a suggested retail price of US$43,190 and can be ordered direct from:

http://www.campagnamotors.com/

[Riff Raff]

I wanted a T-Rex , the price tag was a deterrent for me . I'm a bit of a Toyota fan so , how about the celica gt-4, mr2 turbo , and the Fj 40 . In the not so affordable is the Toyota 2000 gt convertible . I know there were a lot of fj 40's built , but I rarely see them . Well except when I go out to the barn that is . Mine is slightly modified .

TJH--- Well, I'll be damned. I thought I was the only VX'er here with an FJ-40. Mine is a prestine 1978 FJ-40 that I've owned since new. It is the original mustard yellow with only 70,000 original miles, and 100% OEM stock except for BFG A/T - LT33x9.5-15 tires. As you can tell it's not a daily driver; but rather, only used for specific missions and outings.

There are plenty of "clubs" for the FJ-40; however, I have never seen a better "forum/blog" site than Vehicross.Info for the '99--'01 Isuzu Vehicross. I have visited many other automotive forums/blogs as a guest and the people on those other sites are totally rude and obnoxious. Here on Vehicross.Info I've found a truly genuine comraderee of fellowship that is extremely rare and unique of which people go to great lengths in an effort to help each other. Some of you have already become E-Mail "pen-pals" with me, and I am proud to be part of this close-knit family!!!