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Ran Kizama · 07-26-2006, 02:44 PM

1970 Toyota Yaris

Displacement: 600cc
Transmission: CVT
Drive train: FR or RR
Approximate Cost: $550

www.toyota-yaris.net <- Wrong

Not quite, but nice try.

Henshin · 07-26-2006, 03:36 PM

that's hot.

oktaren · 07-26-2006, 03:40 PM

nice!

VidKidz · 07-26-2006, 05:44 PM

That Subaru looks like a cross between the Popemobile and an old VW Bug.

Chaad32 · 07-26-2006, 06:46 PM

Looks like a Fiat to me.

swng · 07-26-2006, 06:51 PM

In the sixties/seventies, very few cars had CVT. One of such was called DAF (or made by DAF, I am not sure), manufactured in Holland, as far as I can remember.
I have seen some very interesting pictures on this thread anyway.

as400g33k · 07-26-2006, 09:58 PM

looks like Luigi from Cars...

johnnyfive · 07-27-2006, 12:31 AM

nice work there thirty nine

that is a pretty slick little car,think i want one ;)

tsakali_gr · 07-27-2006, 02:24 AM

The Toyota Vitz, Toyota Echo hatchback, and Toyota Yaris hatchback are the current models of a small subcompact car in Japan launched by Toyota in 1999. Vitz is the name used in Japan for 3 and 5 door hatchbacks. In Europe and the Americas, it is sold as the Yaris. The vehicle was known as the Echo until 2005 in Canada and 2006 in the United States.

The name Vitz came from German word witz, which means "wit," "witticism," or "gag" in English. The name Yaris combines the German expression "ja," which is similar in meaning to "yes," with Charis, a Greek goddess who symbolized beauty and elegance.[1] Coincidentally the chief designer for the Yaris is Greek.

The Yaris went on sale in Europe early in 1999. After the freshening of the European Yaris hatchback in February 2003, a slightly modified version went on sale in Canada for the 2004 model year as the Echo hatchback, but the hatchback was not sold in the United States, where the Toyota Echo sedan was the lone model

Toyota released the second generation Vitz in Japan in 2004, while the Fun Cargo was replaced by the Ractis in October 2005.

The European, Australasian, Mexican and Canadian markets saw the second generation Yaris at the end of 2005. In the Australian and North American markets the car was sold as "Yaris" for the first time. The production North American 2007 Toyota Yaris was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006.

So as assumed and stated by others in previous posts, the first ever Yaris appeared in 1999. One last point: since there is not such a thing as "original" concept in terms of car design, since every new model has it's own influence from previous generation cars, maybe some cars in the past could be "associated" with Yaris, but they were not a Yaris!!

Cheers!!

ChinoCharles · 07-27-2006, 03:23 AM

From that Car and Driver link...

Standing 1/4-mile: 17.8–18.1 sec

Really? This car seems quicker than that, or at least to me it does. Can anyone disprove this?

Ran Kizama · 07-27-2006, 07:08 AM

Thanks Thirty Nine! Glad we got this one debunked.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

From that Car and Driver link...

Standing 1/4-mile: 17.8–18.1 sec

Really? This car seems quicker than that, or at least to me it does. Can anyone disprove this?

I could imagine that's pretty close to the actual numbers. Then again, Car & Driver really sucks at their 1/4-Mile runs. On a positive note, I shifted hard and high into second gear the other day and chirped the tires.

heylookitsjames · 07-27-2006, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ran Kizama

Thanks Thirty Nine! Glad we got this one debunked.

I could imagine that's pretty close to the actual numbers. Then again, Car & Driver really sucks at their 1/4-Mile runs. On a positive note, I shifted hard and high into second gear the other day and chirped the tires.

I have trouble not chirping the tires... although I have 14" wheels... which makes it easier.

storm · 09-13-2006, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heylookitsjames

I have trouble not chirping the tires... although I have 14" wheels... which makes it easier.

consider yourself lucky, i'm running an auto 1.0L with 15's!!

ChinoCharles · 09-13-2006, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heylookitsjames

I have trouble not chirping the tires... although I have 14" wheels... which makes it easier.

I also have the 14's still, and it does make it pretty easy to spin.

Henshin · 07-27-2006, 08:53 AM

i like the look of those old cars! i wish I could get one.

swng · 07-27-2006, 06:04 PM

Good research Thirty-Nine. Anyway, it is good to be able to see the pictures.

TrancosRt · 09-13-2006, 08:49 PM

I chirp my tires here and there with 15"s. I try not to rev it high enough to chirp because I'm trying to make each gas tank last forever!

07-26-2006, 02:44 PM	#1
Ran Kizama That Anime Guy View User's Garage Drives: 5-Speed Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 543	1970 Yaris? Debunked. 1970 Toyota Yaris Displacement: 600cc Transmission: CVT Drive train: FR or RR Approximate Cost: $550 www.toyota-yaris.net <- Wrong Not quite, but nice try. __________________ Last edited by Ran Kizama; 07-27-2006 at 07:09 AM.

07-26-2006, 06:46 PM	#5
Chaad32 Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 334	Looks like a Fiat to me. __________________ 2007 Liftback Blazing Blue Cold Weather, Convenience Package, Arm Rest, Floor mats, Weathertech vent visors

07-26-2006, 03:36 PM	#2
Henshin a go-go! Drives: Silver 07 HB - 5spd Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 48	that's hot.

07-26-2006, 03:40 PM	#3
oktaren Drives: 07yarisliftback04aveohatchback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: western ny Posts: 40	nice!

07-26-2006, 05:44 PM	#4
VidKidz Drives: 1997 VW GTI Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mt. Lebanon, PA Posts: 7	That Subaru looks like a cross between the Popemobile and an old VW Bug.

07-26-2006, 06:51 PM	#6
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	In the sixties/seventies, very few cars had CVT. One of such was called DAF (or made by DAF, I am not sure), manufactured in Holland, as far as I can remember. I have seen some very interesting pictures on this thread anyway.

07-26-2006, 09:58 PM	#7
as400g33k Drives: 05 YRS Silver Lining Metallic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 249	looks like Luigi from Cars...

07-27-2006, 12:31 AM	#8
johnnyfive Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 582	nice work there thirty nine that is a pretty slick little car,think i want one ;)

07-27-2006, 02:24 AM	#9
tsakali_gr Drives: Toyota Yaris T-Sport 1.8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greece Posts: 16	The Toyota Vitz, Toyota Echo hatchback, and Toyota Yaris hatchback are the current models of a small subcompact car in Japan launched by Toyota in 1999. Vitz is the name used in Japan for 3 and 5 door hatchbacks. In Europe and the Americas, it is sold as the Yaris. The vehicle was known as the Echo until 2005 in Canada and 2006 in the United States. The name Vitz came from German word witz, which means "wit," "witticism," or "gag" in English. The name Yaris combines the German expression "ja," which is similar in meaning to "yes," with Charis, a Greek goddess who symbolized beauty and elegance.[1] Coincidentally the chief designer for the Yaris is Greek. The Yaris went on sale in Europe early in 1999. After the freshening of the European Yaris hatchback in February 2003, a slightly modified version went on sale in Canada for the 2004 model year as the Echo hatchback, but the hatchback was not sold in the United States, where the Toyota Echo sedan was the lone model Toyota released the second generation Vitz in Japan in 2004, while the Fun Cargo was replaced by the Ractis in October 2005. The European, Australasian, Mexican and Canadian markets saw the second generation Yaris at the end of 2005. In the Australian and North American markets the car was sold as "Yaris" for the first time. The production North American 2007 Toyota Yaris was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006. So as assumed and stated by others in previous posts, the first ever Yaris appeared in 1999. One last point: since there is not such a thing as "original" concept in terms of car design, since every new model has it's own influence from previous generation cars, maybe some cars in the past could be "associated" with Yaris, but they were not a Yaris!! Cheers!!

07-27-2006, 03:23 AM	#10
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	From that Car and Driver link... Standing 1/4-mile: 17.8–18.1 sec Really? This car seems quicker than that, or at least to me it does. Can anyone disprove this?

07-27-2006, 08:53 AM	#15
Henshin a go-go! Drives: Silver 07 HB - 5spd Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 48	i like the look of those old cars! i wish I could get one.

07-27-2006, 06:04 PM	#16
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	Good research Thirty-Nine. Anyway, it is good to be able to see the pictures.

09-13-2006, 08:49 PM	#17
TrancosRt View User's Garage Drives: 07 Silver HB Yaris Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 289	I chirp my tires here and there with 15"s. I try not to rev it high enough to chirp because I'm trying to make each gas tank last forever!