Thanks Terry
I didn't know about the 5 speeds.. I had a 180B SSS but only for about 3
weeks... Someone else decided they wanted it more than me and took it... for
about 12 hours and left it as a smouldering heap of ash about 2 kms from
where i left it.. DOH!!
not insured either..
On a similar subject the best 510 i ever had in my youth had a 180B SSS
engine (twin hitachis).. It was a lovely motor car and very quick for its
time.. I once got booked by the cops in NSW doing 128mph.. Luckily the cop
was a dattophile and let me off after i gave him a drive.. Can't see that
happening these days
cheers
Mick
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry & Heather <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 2:16 AM
Subject: RE: 180B SSS coupe
> Mick,
> When they were introduced here they were locally assembled and a $1000
> dearer than the GL and they had the L18 twin SU engine, 4 spd and a tacho
> dash and std 3.7 R160.
>
> In ~5/75 when the horizontal grill 180B was released the SSS got a dogleg
5
> speed long box, dropped twin su for a single carb 8.5:1 engine (in 76 to
> pass ADR27a) and 14" wheels with a 4.1 R160, fabric seats and these were
> only $600 dearer than the GL. They were $100 cheaper than a wagon (today's
> useless bit of trivia). The SSS and Wagons were far better quality built
> cars than the sedan right throughout the 180B reign of terror and they had
> all Japanese components except for the 14" wheels which were ROH.
>
> cya
> terry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mick Ralph
> Sent: Thursday, 24 August 2000 7:51 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: 180B SSS coupe
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
>
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