UK Mirada CMX

[nobbyuk]

Hi guys, just got hold of an 81 Mirada. I have posted in the j body pics but thought i would post in the newbie section so i could say hi to everyone.

 

[MiradaMegacab]

Hi and Welcome!!

 

[froomg]

That's a beautiful fire engine red Mirada you've got there. Any idea when it crossed the pond?

 

[jasperjacko]

me likey!

 

[nobbyuk]

Thanks, from the paperwork that i have it looks like it came over in 1983. It was originally from Canada and serviced at Ontario Chrysler till 1982. Since its been here its had Edelbrock performer aluminum heads, Edelbrock performer series carb, Edelbrock TES headers, Edelbrock performer inlet manifold and Racing camshafts, but I'm not sure what they are. I got a video of it running but dont know if i can post it on here

 

[roadrunnerman]

That is a classy looking Mirada. Welcome.

 

[CMX360]

I wonder what the Top Gear guys would think of a Mirada.

 

[nobbyuk]

They would prob slate it.

 

[efriedrich]

Welcome to the site, nice Mirada

 

[Bryan M.]

I wonder what the Top Gear guys would think of a Mirada.

Clarkson wouldn't quit bitching for a week, May would complain about the steering and interior quality, and Hammond might warm up to it until he hits the brakes for the first time...

 

[Dr Lebaron]

Steering wheel is on the wrong side.
I dunno where Ontario Chrysler is, but i'm in the 'other' London which is in Ontario.

 

[Pete]

Ontario Chrysler is on Dixie road in Mississauga Ont. Nice Mirada!

 

[8d5 AHB]

Yup, except for maybe Hammond (the closet "Yank" according to Clarkson)... is it on the rubber isolated cradle and suspension, or has that been removed?

My dad was a commander at RAF Lakenheath. I liked the UK, Germany, and Turkey- grew up in all 3

 

[8d5 AHB]

Post it on YouTube and put up a link. That should do it!

 

[High Speed Pursuit]

That's an awesome story about the travels of your Mirada...welcome to the site.

 

[80 Aspen RT]

Nice car.....and welcome to the board.

 

[nobbyuk]

Well, i thought i had sorted out some fender extensions for it today, only to find out that the guy says usps wont accept them as they are too big?
So it looks like its back to square one. Dam these parts are hard to get hold of. Anyway. here is the video of My Mirada running

 

[nobbyuk]

Ontario Chrysler is on Dixie road in Mississauga Ont. Nice Mirada!

the tickets i have say it was at 1001 Bay Street, Toronto

 

[8d5 AHB]

If I can get down there next week, I'll get pictures of the Mirada in the Oregon junkyard. Looks like the extensions are still on the car...

 

[nobbyuk]

that would be great, but i bet they won't send them to the UK.