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Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by Mayflowa(m): 1:31pm On Dec 21, 2016
AutoJoshNG:
These top 7 cars amongst others ruled our Nigerian roads back in the days..

Let’s know the one you loved or drove. . Add yours if your choice is not on this list.

For those who don’t know these cars.. come pay your dues to the elders.

1 – Volkswagen Beetle

2 – Peugeot 504

3 – Peugeot 505

4 – Mercedes Benz 280

5 – Volkswagen Santana

6 – Volvo 240/244

7 – Nissian 120y



The Mercedes Benz is 230 not 280. I had Mercedes Benz 230 and I have never seen that of 280

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Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by mishodukisic(m): 1:32pm On Dec 21, 2016
We also have FIAT, DAIHATSU, DATSUN 120Y, LADA 1200/1500, MITSUBISH L300, TOYOTA CARINA/COROLLA II and BMW 318i......
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by khadaffi(m): 1:32pm On Dec 21, 2016
I learnt driving with beetle. Before I started driving 505. J5 is another old car. But that 505 is still a good car till date

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Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by Jacko1(m): 1:34pm On Dec 21, 2016
That mercedes looks like a classic


Do some pimping and retrofitting.... I can ride it all day

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Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by Davidblen(m): 1:35pm On Dec 21, 2016
.. In The Distant Future This Babies Will Soon Become History

Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by neighbourhud: 1:36pm On Dec 21, 2016
Bia op, what is that last picture doing there


Memories...

But that benz still dey rock o. Check out Government Fayose with his older model. All you need is just pimping cool
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by Aburi001: 1:36pm On Dec 21, 2016
Whizpeter:
All these Prado, Lexus, Range Rover, Bentley, Porsche et Al would soon join them...!
Where is V-booth and Daewoo Racer?
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by ZACHIE: 1:38pm On Dec 21, 2016
Mercedes 280? False
Mercedes woo. True
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by olasesi(m): 1:38pm On Dec 21, 2016
Volvo Volvo Volvo
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by neighbourhud: 1:39pm On Dec 21, 2016
Aburi001:
Where is V-booth and Daewoo Racer?

Wow! Daewoo really rocked when it was in vogue
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by talkportal: 1:39pm On Dec 21, 2016
Goldenheart:
Where is that boy that sells data.? angry

i sent him on errand to get me tada..

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Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by brokenplate: 1:48pm On Dec 21, 2016
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Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by buchilino(m): 1:51pm On Dec 21, 2016
DER R OTHERS LIKE PEUGEOT 404, OPEL RECORDER, CITROEN, N DATSUN. BUT STILL THOSE WERE D GOOD OLD DAYS.

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Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by oluwaahmed: 1:57pm On Dec 21, 2016
newacca:
The Mercedes Benz 280 picture should have been posted separately, it's Mercedes Benz and others. smiley

As in, even @ dat time d car had class. Till date any rich guy wants 2 hav a Benz or Bema. I Dnt knw ow d architects do it but their design are jst off d hinges. Damn!

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Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by ddjay: 1:58pm On Dec 21, 2016
AutoJoshNG:
These top 7 cars amongst others ruled our Nigerian roads back in the days..

Let’s know the one you loved or drove. . Add yours if your choice is not on this list.

For those who don’t know these cars.. come pay your dues to the elders.

1 – Volkswagen Beetle

2 – Peugeot 504

3 – Peugeot 505

4 – Mercedes Benz 280

5 – Volkswagen Santana

6 – Volvo 240/244

7 – Nissian 120y


v booth, baby benz
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by Cletus77(m): 2:08pm On Dec 21, 2016
When i was a kid i feared Volvo because it was mostly used to carry dead bodies!

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Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by Ahmeduana(m): 2:09pm On Dec 21, 2016
Mercedes Benz 280 or MERCEDES BENZ 230?
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by Phrankin(m): 2:14pm On Dec 21, 2016
speaktome:

You be small pikin

See the one wey me nd granPa use cruise around ^|
your grandpa na still small boy. Here is the one my dad drove those days.

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Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by dee02(m): 2:20pm On Dec 21, 2016
Santanaaaaaaaa shocked grin kiss
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by Kog45(m): 2:22pm On Dec 21, 2016
acenazt:
Nnnna if I get any of these cars apart from that Beatle Na to just go Pimpmy Ride mehn!!
Why Beatle,pls come to Dubai and see love-vendor Beatle with full A/C and navigation system.

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Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by Nobody: 2:22pm On Dec 21, 2016
My dad had the Mercedes lol. His was wine colored. Good times. smiley
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by xreal: 2:28pm On Dec 21, 2016
drinkgarri:
Whoever is using this car now is living in the past.

On the contrary, NO.

Is Dino Melaiye living in the past?

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Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by DrRiley(m): 2:30pm On Dec 21, 2016
acenazt:
Nnnna if I get any of these cars apart from that Beatle Na to just go Pimpmy Ride mehn!!
That benz still dey my house oo,still looking very new and clean,I must love-vendor dat ride.

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Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by DavSagacity(m): 3:06pm On Dec 21, 2016
drinkgarri:
Whoever is using this car now is living in the past.
Broda na which one you get ...?
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by ramatintin(m): 3:10pm On Dec 21, 2016
imagine those days ur pops gat one of these cars u b forming riches kid ever liveth,#legend 504
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by femliany(m): 3:20pm On Dec 21, 2016
What of volkswagen brasilia often called Igala in Nija then 73model
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by dfrost: 3:23pm On Dec 21, 2016
mishodukisic:
We also have FIAT, DAIHATSU, DATSUN 120Y, LADA 1200/1500, MITSUBISH L300, TOYOTA CARINA/COROLLA II and BMW 318i......

Honestly if I hadn't seen that bolded, I for call Bature make e dash you some strokes. angry tongue

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Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by NET1(m): 3:23pm On Dec 21, 2016
where is SANTANA in this list?

.NET
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by Bizibi(m): 3:24pm On Dec 21, 2016
I rock Benz 230 well.....Benz is good
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by dfrost: 3:29pm On Dec 21, 2016
ramatintin:
imagine those days ur pops gat one of these cars u b forming riches kid ever liveth,#legend 504

#legendVWBeetle tongue
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by BlackOnassis(m): 3:47pm On Dec 21, 2016
Click like if you like 504. Click share if you prefer 505.
Re: Top 7 Cars That Once Ruled Our Nigerian Roads. by ofwest47(m): 3:47pm On Dec 21, 2016
you cannot beat the beetle

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