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Looking for Mondials in Houston

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  1. jordan747_400

    jordan747_400 F1 Veteran
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    #1 jordan747_400, Mar 9, 2021
    Is there anyone in the Houston area with a Mondial (Ideally a 3.2 or T) that would be up for sharing their ownership experience over coffee one of these mornings? I’m getting semi serious about looking for one and would like to learn more. I last drove a Mondial T more than a decade ago and haven’t been around one since. I’d love to look around one, see how my son’s car seat might fit in the back, and even ideally go for a quick spin. If anyone is up for it, I’d be more than happy to offer up a spin in my Lotus Elise, as well.
     
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  2. Shark01

    Shark01 F1 Veteran

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    #2 Shark01, Mar 9, 2021
    Ask a moderator to move this post to the Mondial section.

    I made this same request about 10 years ago, and a nice guy named Howard showed me his 3.2 cab. But I don’t think he lives here anymore.

    Another idea is to contact the local FCA chapter and ask....they have a picture of a Mondial on the first page of the website.
     
  3. paulchua

    paulchua Cat Herder
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    #3 paulchua, Mar 9, 2021
    Welcome, what would you like to know?

    Cheers
     
  4. 2cam

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    #4 2cam, Mar 9, 2021
    Look up the kind gentleman at M.Brandon Motorcars. I believe that he has at least one 3.2 in Houston. If you're up for a bit of a drive, I'm in Austin and happy to show you what a 60K mile example looks like. Another forumite was kind enough to extend the courtesy to me in 2014 and I'm happy to return the favor.

    Oh, and these will not have the lithe immediacy that you're accustomed to with your Elise. They do weigh 1,000 lbs more and are a much older platform. Regardless, if you don't approach them with too high of expectations, you're unlikely to be disappointed. They're wonderful, charming cars.

    Cheers,

    2cam
     
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  5. JLF

    JLF Formula 3
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    #5 JLF, Mar 9, 2021
    No, they’re friggin awesome cars! I’d be hard pressed to trade it for ANYTHING!
     
  6. jordan747_400

    jordan747_400 F1 Veteran
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    #6 jordan747_400, Mar 10, 2021
    Thanks for the replies, everyone. I’ll reach out to a few of you privately.
     
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  7. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 Texas Forever, Mar 10, 2021
    Jordon, a mondo? Whatever happened to the Enzo idea? Go with the Brandon Motorsports lead. He has one of the best in existence.


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  8. paulchua

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    #8 paulchua, Mar 11, 2021
    feel free to post any questions publically, one of the best things about Mondial is the community.
     
  9. Meister

    Meister F1 Veteran
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    #9 Meister, Mar 11, 2021
    FYI car seat fits just fine int he back. I used one for my daughter both front and rear facing. I folded the seat down and then secured it in. Can work traditionally but this gave more leg room to the passenger.
     
  10. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #10 BigTex, Mar 18, 2021
    Grady Owens, FCA...(512BLU here) has a white Mondial cab, his wife drives.....displayed at Franco's events....
     

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