Any one remember the GM Iraqi Taxis?

[83 5.0]

Had to laugh, I remember these, bare bones basic, 3 speed, originally no heater
https://www.cbc.ca/archives/iraq-did...-did-1.5462599

https://i.cbc.ca/1.5462904.158162284...-n-s-field.jpg

[Minaccia]

LOL, my buddies sister bought one of those in a nice shade of pale yellow.

[hammerhead]

I remember those been trying to find one - thought there was one in Brampton but on closer inspection it was automatic - I believe they where all standard tranny's

[newbiestangowner]

Nope . Way before my time


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[hammerhead]

Nope . Way before my time


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ah - to be young....wish it was before my time - I could of bought one back then...lol

[newbiestangowner]

Only taxis I remember is like this




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[hammerhead]

I gotta go to bed now - can't stay up all night a drink beer anymore - like you young guys....lol

[ZR]

Yes all V6 stick trans.
Had at least a couple or three customers back in the day that drove em, one hell of a bargain.

[RedSN]

I guess Saddam was more interested in US bombs rather than Canadian taxis.

[fast Ed]

Neighbours across the street had one when I was a teen. I remember the wife not downshifting as she pulled up their slightly inclined driveway, lugging the poor thing in 3rd gear all the way up.