Hot Hatch Museum.

[Hixle]

Would happily own either of the above.

 

[Matt Cup]

Some more French Fancies.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

I've got a bit of a soft spot for the Renault 19 and Citroen ZX. Can't be many left now!

How about the MG Maestro EFI and Turbo? Obviously they rusted for fun, but the tubby was a rocketship for the time, and even the regular MG was supposed to drive quite well:

 

[Matt Cup]

The Maestro is a proper ugly ducking.

Still a worth mention though.

As is this.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

The Maestro is a proper ugly ducking.

Still a worth mention though.

It is, but they have grown on me recently. There's something about the Lego-brick looks. My mate rallied one in the early '90s and it looked decent on a set of Compomotive wheels (which he had custom drilled to suit its weird stud pattern )

 

[Cookson]

Wasn't there only 400 or so ever made? Jonny Smith did a barn find one recently

 

[Matt Cup]

3 more.

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[Matt Cup]

Wasn't there only 400 or so ever made? Jonny Smith did a barn find one recently

Just a smidge over 500 iirc.

 

[Matt Cup]

I presume this Museum will have mandatory drip trays to collect the car juices?

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Wasn't there only 400 or so ever made? Jonny Smith did a barn find one recently

Was a great episode that. Love Jonny Smith's stuff.

3 more.

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I seem to remember that the Tipo 16v reviewed really well when it was new. Funny how it's been almost completely forgotten now.

 

[Pacman.]

I presume this Museum will have mandatory drip trays to collect the car juices?

Exactly like any aviation museum. Will need to recruit someone to clean and empty the trays.

 

[Pacman.]

So for a bit of fun here is some of the ideas of parts of the museum. Each section will have 5-10 cars.

So to start of

The first section is „Origin” the story of the Hot Hatch.
This is a section for the first of the Hot Hatch kind and the culture around Hot Hatches.

To start you off.

1. Mk 1 Golf GTI
2.
3.
4.
5.

 

[davo172]

Gotta be mk1 XR2 in top 5

 

[Cookson]

Gotta be mk1 XR2 in top 5

Or, the supersport, which pre-dates the XR2

 

[R3k1355]

Renault 5 turbo, Fiesta XR2 and Peugeot 205 Gti to go with the Golf.

There were a few other less well known hot hatches of the era, but those really cemented the winning formula. More powerful engine, better suspension and the looks to go with it.

 

[R3k1355]

Or, the supersport, which pre-dates the XR2

It was only a 1.3 engine with 66hp tho, so even by the standards of the day it wasn't a hot hatch.

 

[Pacman.]

So for a bit of fun here is some of the ideas of parts of the museum. Each section will have 5-10 cars.

So to start of

The first section is „Origin” the story of the Hot Hatch.
This is a section for the first of the Hot Hatch kind and the culture around Hot Hatches.

To start you off.

1. Mk 1 Golf GTI
2. Fiesta supersport
3. Renault 5 Gordini turbo
4. AutoBianchi A112 Abarth
5. Simca 1100 TI

I’ve updated a couple.

 

[Martin_172]

Owned a 133 Never driven the other pair but i was running out of options since most have been picked!

 

[NickReilly063]

This must be on the early list -

 

[NickReilly063]

does an early 1984 205 Gti 1.6 get on -

 

[realnumber 1]

2 early hot hatches.

 

[Coby.]

Edited because I kinda forgot the Hot Hatch part and just went old and cool.

 

[RSRowe]

 

[Pacman.]

This must be on the early list -


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It’s in the Origin section of the museum with the VW Golf GTI mk1

 

[Cub.]

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That’s not a “ hot hatch” 🤣

It’s a full blown motorsport legend.

 

[Clio_fool]

We're not talking about what is the best hot hatch, we're talking about obscure/unusual ones which the bravo is.

It wasn't bloody hot though. I bought a mint white one in 2000, took some finding as they were pretty rare even then and a month later one of the neighbours rocked up in an identical one! 😂

A few more for the museum.

 

[RSRowe]

That’s not a “ hot hatch” 🤣

It’s a full blown motorsport legend.

Sorry not sorry

 

[PP200t]

My three would be
Nova 1.3sr
Panda 100hp
Renault Clio RS200 EDC

 

[Jonnio]

@Jonnio your thread has arrived Sir.

It says Hot not Lukewarm. 🤔

 

[Adey.]

My JDM selection

 

[Daz...]

My JDM selection

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Always wanted a K10 Super Turbo!

 

[SCJM21]

Always wanted a Panda 100hp, I think I will still entertain one in the future!

 

[PP200t]

Always wanted a Panda 100hp, I think I will still entertain one in the future!

I had one and it was quite a fun little car. Not quick but nippy and fun to throw about.

 

[Philip.]

My three...

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

 

[Gally]

So much fun!

 

[Gally]

Spec of the one I drove for about 9 months,... belonged to my GF BIL who was a car guy and he had this sitting on the drive he didn't use it. Silly fun!

 

[Mr Underhill]

Took a Mazda 323 4X4 in against an RS Escort Turbo and smoked that for 6 months. It was a bit different and a rare beast.

Similar situation with the Charade but ended up owning one for a year before trading it in for a 205 GTi. These were very quick little cars. Again rare as hen's teeth now.

I smoked one of these for a year. They never really took off and were a bit heavy, but the supercharger sounded pretty good. Another rare piece.

I loved my Scala. One of the best cars I owned. The build quality was on another level compared to the rest of the VW range. Heavy as hell, flat as a fart, but always drew attention.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Spec of the one I drove for about 9 months,... belonged to my GF BIL who was a car guy and he had this sitting on the drive he didn't use it. Silly fun!

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One of the best looking hot hatches of it's time IMO.

Eccosse filter, pugsport and decat *chefs kiss*

 

[Philip.]

Spec of the one I drove for about 9 months,... belonged to my GF BIL who was a car guy and he had this sitting on the drive he didn't use it. Silly fun!

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Absolutely unreal cars. I popped the VTS in my three though as I had a Saxo myself 😂