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[alun n]

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...very mitsubishi gallant...

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[2F45T4U]

I think almost any car can be made to look better with a dolly front end, the more alike a dolly they are the better!<br>
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I might start a buisness which puts dolly front ends on to other cars, I've got the experience <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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No doubt this guy secretly wants a Dolly <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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[algtj]

Here we go then.<br>
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For the artists out there start grafting!

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[2F45T4U]

You actually want me to weld bits of dolly on cars? or just draw them? <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :b --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/tongue.gif ALT=":b"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[algtj]

Generate computer images, you daft man!!! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[LewisK]

I can't help feeling the Rover 216 GTI is...I dunno. Feels a bit like a 'modern' Dolly, barring the FWD-ness of it. Good, revving engine (the honda twink), good driving position and actually a relatively nice car to drive.<br>
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Tempted by one as a daily driver at the moment....

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[PurpleBargeKen]

Hmmm, looks a bit BMW-like if you squint at it hard enough.

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[algtj]

I always thought the early Rover 213/216 particularly the Vitesse was the spiritual successor to the Dolomite.<br>
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If anyone can post an image over a 216 Vitesse I'm sure you will see what I mean.<br>
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Imagine it with twin headlights and the positioning of the Rover badge on the grill replaced with a Triumph one and.......<br>
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However you may just think I'm talking b*ll*cks.... <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[LewisK]

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Can't find the pic of the dolly prototype. Will stick it up later.

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[Carsreunited]

I had the really posh 216! The VDP Auto with full leather and head gasket failure eventually! I felt like Victor Meldrew driving it.<br>
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[george]

the only leyland mobile with a dished side was the monty<br>
looks like a cross with a rover ... egorov ??

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[george]

and the maestro.... noted the local to me reg's

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[2F45T4U]

If you think that the 216 is anything to do with the Dolomite then thank the Lord the 'mite died with no children!<br>
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Imagine it, having ugly kids who aren't that good at anything carrying your surname. Thats terrible! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[algtj]

Some one earlier mentioned BMW. The chap who penned the Dolly, also did the original 3 series so there is a sort of family resemblance if you squint hard enough.<br>
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Spiritual man!<br>
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Folk bought these for the same reason they bought dollies.<br>
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Percieved posher than an Astra/Escort.<br>
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I bought my Vitesse because it was just as quick as an XR3i, had the practicality of four doors and the interior was a really nice place to be.<br>
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Bit like Sprint owners over the early Golf GTi I should'nt wonder. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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Seriously though if someone can do a similar image manipulation with the 216 as the Montego, I would love to see it!

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[Barbara Cartland]

Lovies, they actually badged up a late 216 as a '216 Sprint' but i'm afraid it was without substance and just an end of line special edition to shift a few more cars with dreadful interiors that you'd never be able to match.<br>
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Pink chiffon, now that would be an interior to have

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