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Besides the obvious candidates, Yellow T-5R and Flashcama P2s, what are rare Vovlos? Maybe you've seen a few, maybe you've seen photos of but never the car?

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Purple 960

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Cool idea for a thread. I don't think I have ever seen the rims on that 960 before.
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Me either. They’re cool.
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Late redblocks are so handsome.
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Those rims were sold on the Last two years of the 960. Called ANDROMEDA wheels. I believe there was a SE trim level package that it was sold under.

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Also those 960s outside of the USA, could be order with a 5 speed manny.

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Jaydiesel wrote: 22 Nov 2025, 19:56 Also those 960s outside of the USA, could be order with a 5 speed manny.
Incredible. If I had to choose between a purple 960 and a 780 T, to own, I'd probably lock up and not be able to decide. Eyes roll back, dripping drool, etc. I'd need a reboot.
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Post by abscate »

Bright red sport wagon…. Tres cool.
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Oh! I haz that!

..well…maybe not “Sportwagon.”
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Unicorns…

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