The Motor Forum talking cars since 2006    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Join! (free) >   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Volga V12          The Motor Forum Forum Index -> Classic Cars View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Matt Nuclear My Car: Astra Coupe 1.8 SE2 Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 11906 Location: Plymouth, UK Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 6:12 pm    Post subject: Volga V12 Saw this briefly on a 5th Gear motorshow report (Geneva '03 I think). It's 850CSi based and absolutely lovely. _________________ Small car, big heart. Back to top Dr. Hfuhruhurr Propellorhead My Car: pending Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 12012 Location: Europa Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 7:45 am    Post subject: I'm afraid my reaction is more along the lines of "what a waste of an 850CSi". Back to top Racing Twin-charged My Car: Z1, 135i Coupe and E500. Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 9551 Location: Work Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 10:18 am    Post subject: Yes, perhaps, but nicer than the average Volga! _________________ Back to top Big TC Supercharged My Car: Seat Toledo 20V SE, Citroen C1 Diesel Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 5619 Location: Stuck in my ways Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:04 pm    Post subject: I like that a lot. _________________ It's a '57 Pontiac Star Chief, dontchaknow. Back to top Roadrunner Petrolhead My Car: MG Zang Tuum Tumb and Mondeo 1.8 TDCi Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 2308 Location: Shipston-on-Sea Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:56 pm    Post subject: Big TC wrote: I like that a lot. So do I, but I can't help thinking that it actually needs a throbbing V8 under the hood, rather than a revvy V12. _________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Henry Royce Back to top Big TC Supercharged My Car: Seat Toledo 20V SE, Citroen C1 Diesel Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 5619 Location: Stuck in my ways Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:05 pm    Post subject: Good point - something slightly agricultural, like a big-block Chevy, perhaps? _________________ It's a '57 Pontiac Star Chief, dontchaknow. Back to top Humphrey The Pug Supercharged My Car: Megane ST 1.5 dCi 106 Joined: 31 Dec 2006 Posts: 5489 Location: usually Guildford or Weybridge Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:55 pm    Post subject: Exterior wise lovely, but the more modern interior just doesn't go, especially the genuine fake brown carbonfibre. _________________ Mummy, Daddy, Sissy, Sassy Baby. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Motor Forum Forum Index -> Classic Cars All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum The Motor----------------Welcome to the MotorGeneralOn the RoadNew Cars and ConceptsYour CarsTest DrivenClassic CarsForum DiaryClassic Cars: Potted History Guides Motor World----------------In the MagsClassified InformationRacing PostsShow TimeBikesTrack DaysWay Back When Pit Stop----------------GamesPhotographyThe LoungeMummy and Daddy CornerAuto-JournalsTop Five or PollThe Best of the Motor  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Card File  Gallery  Forum Archive Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group