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Sounds right, I think it headed up that way after I moved it along...

Yep great memories, They weren't that sought after back in the day - took a while to sell... could leave it anywhere and no one would think about nicking it. Had lots of fun trying to work out the top speed, but on stock suspension was not a great handler... took it to a club day at Teretonga for some circuit racing... passed all the Datto's on the main straight, and then they would pass me on the twisty bits. Agree re the interior, real shame, it's not ideal... finding a stock interior will be next to impossible. Regardless, it is a cool car - if you ever decide to sell drop me a line lol If you want any more pic's of it, drop me a line.

I owned this RX4, twice - picked it up in a car yard, North Road Invercargill in 1986 with bugger all K's and one owner who was a heavy smoker (took ages to clean the inside and get the smell out). Came in Alexandrite Gold Metallic (awesome polished and in the sun) and was like a new one! In amazing shape and was a cool ride compared to the other cars I was looking at (Escort Sport and the like) with the wrap around dash and overhead console - so quiet and smooth, rev'ing to infinity and beyond. Had some great times, trashed it as you do - upgraded to a stock 13B out of an RX5 (with the torque converter/manual 5 speed). When the kids started to show up it was sold (around 1989 or 90?) and picked up an RX3 sedan as the daily. Shifted to Welly in 1991, and in the late 90's tracked it down again and made an offer (was sitting in a shed unused). The 13B was on the last legs and it was rolling on hotwires... A 'Peter Hopkin's' 13b stage 2 with an IDA, and some rust fixed around the door hinge and we were rolling again. Stock interior and paint, but someone had upgraded the front disc's. Sold it a couple of years later for $6,500 I think... big mistake, should have kept it in the shed. Enjoy!!

Just to let people here know that Darryl (aka RXSUMO) passed away 7:30 Saturday morning, after a long illness. Condolences to Sandra, familiy and friends. (if anyone wants to post up any messages here, I am sure Admin won't worry)

Sorry guys - yes Sunday was the intention... Facebook doing screwy things via my phone. Set it up from 11:00 to 1:00pm... but is showing from 10:00?? Anyway, the day is fixed. This catch up is informal just to check interest - if we get plenty of cars coming along then maybe something more structured can be put together next time.

press like... only 23 so far. So far just rotors showing up - what else are we looking at?

Just started a page on Facebook to see what interest there is for a Jappa classic car day in Welly, along the lines of the Yank and Brits shows that we see every year. Looking at Moonshine Park in Upper Hutt Sunday 29 Jan 2016. Just thinking that this could be an informal park up, show and shine... to gauge interest. What do you think - going to fly or bomb?? Search for; Wellington classic Japanese car day on facebook and "like" if you like.