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My trips into funkness with strange cars I've owned:

• Opel GT. Loved 'em. Ended up owning 3 over time.
• 75 Opel Manta. Fastest 4 cylinder car I ever drove. Never lost a race to another 4 banger.
• 74 Opel Kadette wagon in British Racing Green. Same engine and 4 speed as Manta. Nice and quick. Way cool.
• 74 Saab Sonnett. V4 FWD, all fiberglass. Funky!
• 79 Ford Fiesta. 1.6 Kent I4 engine. Totally indestructable little beastie engine. Beer can on 12 inch wheels.
• AMC Sprit hatchback. 256 cu. in. inline 6. Actually a good looking car. Performed well. Loved it. Looked like this:
  
  

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I would give up certain unimportant body parts if I could find a Spirit (as pictured) in really good shape...the engine upgrades available today (fuel injection, etc) and just the overall ruggedness would make it something I'd not have to replace anytime soon...