The late 72 & 73 models came with 4 speed & 13" rims. In 1974 they got 14"
rims and a 5 speed. I bought mine from Lennock motors in Canberra. The 5
speed was a real benefit after driving a 4 speed.
Cheers
Feral Errol.
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From: Mick Ralph <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: 180B SSS coupe
Date: Thursday, August 24, 2000 7:51
i can't recall ever seeing one with a 5 speed as std.
are u sure about that?
cheers
Mick
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Foreshew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 2:00 PM
Subject: Re: 180B SSS coupe
> Julian
>
> These were an import direct (maybe assembled in Australia from complete
knockdown) from Japan and offered as part of the 180B lineup in Australia.
They were 2 dour coupe of the 180B with sporting attributes. Things like
twin SU's, 5 speed. They were also rumoured to have different cam specs
and
valve sizes but I can only find standard A87 heads on the few that I have
had. They also came with the much favored L18 W block. They were all IRS
and had 14" wheels versus 13" on the standard.
>
> They came with a tacho in place of the clock, cloth seats with headrests,
intermittent wipers and adustable rake seats. (Big stuff in the 70's).
>
> In my opionion a very underrated car that suffered from following the
hugely successful 1600. Pollution requirements also started to kill off
any
sports orientation that it may have had. I have had 3, currently have one
as a rally car and looking for another as a nice street car.
>
> 180B SSS with SR20............... hmmmmmmmmmmm
>
> Cheers
>
>
>
> --- Julian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > wrote:
> >What is the deal with these? I have seen a few pics around the web and
> >there are about 3 for sale in the trading post this week..
> >
> >Are they imports?
> >Do they have IRS?
> >
> >180B SSS CA18DET .... hmmmmmmmmm
> >
> >- Julian
> >
>
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