GTCC #50

TBR · June 09, 2005, 05:55:14 PM

QuoteThe manufacturer is still in business.

The model is no longer in production.

It is not a Mustang Cobra, or any other Mustang for that matter.

As for the purple Plymouth sedan, the only Plymouth I can think of that was even offered with purple paint in the last 30 years was Prowler. Perhaps you're thinking of Plymouth Horizon (a hatchback), which was offered in a dark red/maroon, or Plymouth Reliant, which was offered in the same colour.

Horizon:

Reliant:

No, it is a very dark purple. I believe it has a V8 and is a mid or large in size.

Raza · June 09, 2005, 05:57:12 PM

Nissan Stanza (wild guess)

93JC · June 09, 2005, 05:58:15 PM

QuoteNo, it is a very dark purple. I believe it has a V8 and is a mid or large in size.

The only Plymouth made since the late '70s with a V8 was the Gran Fury:

93JC · June 09, 2005, 05:59:05 PM

QuoteNissan Stanza (wild guess)

Wild guess, eh? It's a wrong guess too.

TBR · June 09, 2005, 06:02:57 PM

Quote
QuoteNo, it is a very dark purple. I believe it has a V8 and is a mid or large in size.
The only Plymouth made since the late '70s with a V8 was the Gran Fury:

That is it. Every one I have seen has been in that color.

93JC · June 09, 2005, 06:08:29 PM

Purple Gran Fury, eh? I don't think I've ever seen one in purple... <_<

In any case, it's not a Plymouth Gran Fury, or any other Plymouth.

TBR · June 09, 2005, 06:09:18 PM

QuotePurple Gran Fury, eh? I don't think I've ever seen one in purple... <_<

In any case, it's not a Plymouth Gran Fury, or any other Plymouth.

Oh really? Maybe it is a Texas thing.

93JC · June 09, 2005, 06:12:05 PM

Well, to be fair I've seen maybe three Diplomat/Caravelle/Gran Furies in the last half-decade...

I did see four Chrysler Fifth Avenues within minutes of each other Tuesday though.

TBR · June 09, 2005, 06:17:10 PM

QuoteWell, to be fair I've seen maybe three Diplomat/Caravelle/Gran Furies in the last half-decade...

I did see four Chrysler Fifth Avenues within minutes of each other Tuesday though.

They probably last longer down here since we don't have snow or the salt that comes with it.

Rupert · June 09, 2005, 11:13:53 PM

I could swear I've checked every single mainstream American car made in 1980 and 1979...

93JC · June 09, 2005, 11:19:40 PM

Keep looking, dude. Honestly, I'm surprised you guys haven't gotten it. It's very mainstream. It was very well known.

Secret Chimp · June 09, 2005, 11:39:07 PM

QuoteKeep looking, dude. Honestly, I'm surprised you guys haven't gotten it. It's very mainstream. It was very well known.

I can't think of a previously well-known, super-mainstream car that would have had a manual transmission and four vents underneath four gauges as the center console. It just seems so un-80s (even early 80s).

93JC · June 09, 2005, 11:42:43 PM

If anything I thought that would make it easier.

Secret Chimp · June 09, 2005, 11:52:00 PM

Wait, is that aluminum around the vents/gauges, or is it white, or masked out for some reason?

93JC · June 09, 2005, 11:59:34 PM

It's metal. Or fake metal. Either way that's how it looked from the factory.

Rupert · June 10, 2005, 01:34:56 AM

It's not a Trans Am, is it?

Secret Chimp · June 10, 2005, 02:17:46 AM

QuoteIt's not a Trans Am, is it?

I've scoured Google Images, and if that's actually the answer... well hell.

oilfilter · June 10, 2005, 07:32:18 AM

None of the pics of trans ams from that era that i've seen have a console like the one 93JC posted.

I still think its some kind of a Pontiac.

Anyway, more hints! More! More!

Or I'll have to report you once again! :angry:

Is it a Chevy Monza? (Unlikely)

TBR · June 10, 2005, 07:42:30 AM

Chevrolet Chevette.

mazda6er · June 10, 2005, 07:55:36 AM

QuoteNone of the pics of trans ams from that era that i've seen have a console like the one 93JC posted.

I still think its some kind of a Pontiac.

Anyway, more hints! More! More!

Or I'll have to report you once again! :angry:

Is it a Chevy Monza? (Unlikely)

I was thinking Monza too, but it was produced before the late 70's/early 80's.

mazda6er · June 10, 2005, 07:57:13 AM

QuoteChevrolet Chevette.

Remember, guys, 93JC basically said the car was a new model in either '79 or '80.

oilfilter · June 10, 2005, 08:08:02 AM

Edit: You are right mazda6er.
It was
-not sold in the 1970s model year.
-manufactured in 1979 calendar year.
-sold in the 1980 model year onwards.
(BAH! my brain is on strike today! rokon.gif )

Secret Chimp · June 10, 2005, 12:57:06 PM

Not an F-150? (One iteration was introduced in 1980)

TBR · June 10, 2005, 01:02:48 PM

Quote
QuoteChevrolet Chevette.
Remember, guys, 93JC basically said the car was a new model in either '79 or '80.

I thought the Chevette was from that era. Fine then, Chevrolet Vega.

GMPenguin · June 10, 2005, 01:08:53 PM

I wouldn't think a Vega would have those gauges, but you never know.

And I guessed Trans Am, it's wrong.

And I'll guess Mazda 626 (or Capella, same thing), I'm not sure about it's availability in NA though, so whatever.

TBR · June 10, 2005, 01:17:32 PM

QuoteI wouldn't think a Vega would have those gauges, but you never know.

And I guessed Trans Am, it's wrong.

And I'll guess Mazda 626 (or Capella, same thing), I'm not sure about it's availability in NA though, so whatever.

I certainly don't know, I am pretty much just throwing out random guess(s) pre-1990 cars aren't my speciality.

93JC · June 10, 2005, 01:19:52 PM

It's not a Pontiac Trans Am (as said before), Chevrolet Monza, Chevrolet Chevette, Ford F-150, Chevrolet Vega or Mazda 626/Capella.

FlatBlackCaddy · June 10, 2005, 01:21:44 PM

You dig up some of the hardest crap 93 jeep.

93JC · June 10, 2005, 01:29:42 PM

Here's the full photo as I found it (with a few badges edited out):

FlatBlackCaddy · June 10, 2005, 01:36:47 PM

Well its certainly a 80's car, for some reason all red interiors were cool.

Still though i couldn't even begin to guess, as always i'm interested for someone to get it.