Ratnapura And Lancers!

rman2000 · March 20, 2009

I'm sure we all know that Ratnapura is quite famous for the huge no of well maintained Lancer Box model cars

any idea as to why its like that ? any particular reason/s?

Gummybr · March 20, 2009

rman2000 said:
I'm sure we all know that Ratnapura is quite famous for the huge no of well maintained Lancer Box model cars
any idea as to why its like that ? any particular reason/s?

One reason a guy known to me gave was that the since Ratnapura side has a lot of bends the old Lancers have been the best suited to run those. Not sure of though, also it is said that most Galant SIgma's found their original homes in Ratnapura for the same reason.

Another reason for finding good condition Lancer Box models would be due to the availability of spares in that area along with mechanics who know how to deal with them. Mine had used a lot of parts bought in Ratnapura, had receipts as well.

I call it the land of Lancers.

GTAm · March 20, 2009

Another theory is that certain cars became an instant fad. One gem merchant buys one and it instantly becomes the accepted benchmark. When an instant millionaire is born after finding a stone or too, he wants a car but knows nothing about them. Safest bet is to follow thy neighbour. One of my pals from the town has told me how people just wanna keep up with the Jones'.

I remember when I was little I used to spend my holidays in Avissawella with my aunt and unc. I used to watch cars fly past on the Ratnapura road and the Gem deals on Sundays. Initially there were loads of Peugeots 504s and 404s. Then there were swarms of Datsun 120Ys

Then came the "box" and it took over!

JadeyBlitzen · March 20, 2009

GTAm said:
Another theory is that certain cars became an instant fad. One gem merchant buys one and it instantly becomes the accepted benchmark. When an instant millionaire is born after finding a stone or too, he wants a car but knows nothing about them. Safest bet is to follow thy neighbour. One of my pals from the town has told me how people just wanna keep up with the Jones'.
I remember when I was little I used to spend my holidays in Avissawella with my aunt and unc. I used to watch cars fly past on the Ratnapura road and the Gem deals on Sundays. Initially there were loads of Peugeots 504s and 404s. Then there were swarms of Datsun 120Ys

Then came the "box" and it took over!

i think the landcruiser 100 has been the current trend for sometime.

GajaYa · May 27, 2009

JadeyBlitzen said:
i think the landcruiser 100 has been the current trend for sometime.

yup dats true i got a 1st gen lancer....GL super custom........in great condition from ratnapura....which in a home of a gem dealer......

it even has RPM and Sports steering......

rman2000 · May 27, 2009

are you refering to the so called 'I' light model or the flat light model?

why not upload a picture of it,btw how much did you pay if you dont mind me asking?

GajaYa said:
yup dats true i got a 1st gen lancer....GL super custom........in great condition from ratnapura....which in a home of a gem dealer......
it even has RPM and Sports steering......

john cooper · May 27, 2009

Friends,

I was born in Rathnapura and i was their more than 10 years, in mid 1980's that is da most comfort and best looking car in town and 1 of the famous Gem dealer had a Red beeding model box, that is not the first in town but the owner of the car is V.famous and rich dealer, then all the others try to get a box somehow, as well as the Lancer box u can find da Honda CD 200's and CM125 in showroom condition at Rathnapura.

Gummybr · May 28, 2009

GajaYa said:
yup dats true i got a 1st gen lancer....GL super custom........in great condition from ratnapura....which in a home of a gem dealer......
it even has RPM and Sports steering......

Now I need to see a picture of that.

miniace · May 28, 2009

There is a Lancer "Box" turbo-Black colour-formerly owned by my dad found her new gemland owner in 1986.Still there I guess.Number is 13 sri 1337 or 1397.

MINIACE

GTAm · May 28, 2009

miniace said:
There is a Lancer "Box" turbo-Black colour-formerly owned by my dad found her new gemland owner in 1986.Still there I guess.Number is 13 sri 1337 or 1397.
MINIACE

Was it a GSR? What does your dad say about it?

Devinda_Z · May 29, 2009

GTAm said:
Was it a GSR? What does your dad say about it?

doesn't / didn't the Manager of Pitstop own one of those?

a gold/beige colour car?

miniace · May 30, 2009

GTAm said:
Was it a GSR? What does your dad say about it?

Guess its a GSR & capacity was 1.8l if Im not mistaken.Had a big front bumper (odd I thought those days) and Minilite type alloys.Should be able to dig a picture or two soon.Dad was never a fan of her.

MINIACE

GTAm · May 30, 2009

miniace said:
Guess its a GSR & capacity was 1.8l if Im not mistaken.Had a big front bumper (odd I thought those days) and Minilite type alloys.Should be able to dig a picture or two soon.Dad was never a fan of her.
MINIACE

Oh must have been the thirst for fuel? Or there must have been about a minute of turbo lag..... Those old school turbos.... could be scary