I’ve been (slowly) watching Roman fixing up his AA60 Carina coupe. Every few months he posted another update or image on AEU86.org showing what progress he made, either a F series live axle, an engine bay spray or acquisition of a 3SGE. Two weeks ago his Carina came back from the paintshop and all he has to do now is to put that puzzle back together. :D
This is how the project looked half way in 2008:
Romans SA60 Carina coupe project
And this is how it looks now in light greige metallic:
Romans SA60 Carina coupe project
As you can see, most of the interior is already back in. Bumpers, fuelcap, fenders, headlights… A long list of (small) parts to be fitted.
BTW: those tail lights are his “spare” tail lights. Two (almost) new tail lights will be fitted when it is done!
Romans SA60 Carina coupe project
As you can see I’m very excited about his project finally coming together! Can’t wait to see the pictures of his car when its done!
I didn’t know this model of Carina existed. It looks pretty good, well executed and the color is great!
hi banpei, do you know where can I get that tail lamp?
will it fit to any version of a60 coupe carina?
thanks :)
As far as I know they fit both models, but you need to swap the license plate surrounding as well. They popup on Auctions Yahoo from time to time.
Currently there are none for sale, but these two links may help you a bit:
Search on “AA63” through tail lights on Auctions Yahoo
Search on “TA63” through tail lights on Auctions Yahoo
Search on “Carina” through tail lights on Auctions Yahoo
Hey Cheers for the mention in your blog Banpei!
About the tail lights, they are from the facelift version of the 2 door carina, 1983 or 1984 onwards.
The centre panel/license plate backing is the same either way, and the lights fit up with no modifications, just swap em straight over to any 2 door *A6* carina.