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Title: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 November 2016, 22:32:29
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/OPEL-MANTA-GTE-AUTO-/332018432485?hash=item4d4dd739e5%3Ag%3ACqEAAOSwA3dYFlc~&_trkparms=pageci%253A9cbfffcd-a082-11e6-9900-74dbd18026c8%257Cparentrq%253A2202b1ad1580a6a8eee54e6ffffb0af2%257Ciid%253A1
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: EMD on 02 November 2016, 08:26:13
Good for a few spares but not much  ::) Metal made from recycled bake bean tins "ah the days of filler and more filler"  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 02 November 2016, 10:30:59
All the panels still available, from the reich.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 November 2016, 20:24:38
Was someone after an estate recently?  ???                                                                           :D  ;D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262717457149?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1124724308550&rmvSB=true
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 16 November 2016, 20:26:20
Was someone after an estate recently?  ???                                                                           :D  ;D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262717457149?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1124724308550&rmvSB=true

and in the best colour too ......  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 November 2016, 20:58:04
Was someone after an estate recently?  ???                                                                           :D  ;D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262717457149?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1124724308550&rmvSB=true

Kill it with fire! :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2016, 21:03:33
Was someone after an estate recently?  ???                                                                           :D  ;D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262717457149?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1124724308550&rmvSB=true
Rearrange the following letters into a rude reposte...

Kucf fof :P

That said, it can't be any worse than when it was new ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 16 November 2016, 23:46:14
I see on the advert that it,s a "garage find". They should have kept the flaming door locked. ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 November 2016, 18:53:04
Here's an interesting one. A Mk1 Escort with a 2.0 Ltr Zetec engine dropped in it!  :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201730234426?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2648&clk_rvr_id=1130886561226&rmvSB=true&clk_rvr_id=1131110574180&rmvSB=true
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 November 2016, 19:01:46
A cracking car, great fun to drive, but £16k ! What price nostalgia I suppose.

Although, if I had a spare 20 grand, my nostalgia fix would be met by this.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1978-VAUXHALL-CHEVETTE-2300-HS-SILVER-/192025430543?hash=item2cb59b8a0f:g:sJsAAOSwImRYDjix
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 November 2016, 19:08:45
Actually, might as well chuck another 10 grand in and have this one. Its only round the corner too.  :)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Chevette-HS-2300-Concours-Restoration-/291757833266?hash=item43ee1f3c32:g:KGgAAOSwt7pXLai3
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Colin G on 28 November 2016, 20:18:51
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/OPEL-MANTA-GTE-AUTO-/332018432485?hash=item4d4dd739e5%3Ag%3ACqEAAOSwA3dYFlc~&_trkparms=pageci%253A9cbfffcd-a082-11e6-9900-74dbd18026c8%257Cparentrq%253A2202b1ad1580a6a8eee54e6ffffb0af2%257Ciid%253A1

Had one of these back in 1985  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 November 2016, 20:43:53
A cracking car, great fun to drive, but £16k ! What price nostalgia I suppose.

I guess the price reflects the work that's gone into it, with the new engine etc.  :-\  I love to take it for a spin though!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 November 2016, 10:05:06
First track day I ever attended had a very similar looking Mk1 on it, though that one had a RedTop in it.. cracking car - sounded fantastic, easily kept up with all but the very special metal there and the owner looked like he was having a riot in it.

I'd love one, but not at that price!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 November 2016, 10:21:02
First track day I ever attended had a very similar looking Mk1 on it, though that one had a RedTop in it.. cracking car - sounded fantastic, easily kept up with all but the very special metal there and the owner looked like he was having a riot in it.

I'd love one, but not at that price!

Perhaps not, as you can buy a new 2.0 ltr Zetec engine wrapped in new metal, electronics and modern comfort for a similar price.  ::) 

It still wouldn't be as fun to drive though!  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 November 2016, 10:26:32

Perhaps not, as you can buy a new 2.0 ltr Zetec engine wrapped in new metal, electronics and modern comfort for a similar price.  ::) 

It still wouldn't be as fun to drive though!  ;)

Exactly. That's the appeal. The only thing that stopped these cars being a total hoot to drive back in the day is that they didn't have enough power to induce gratuitous oversteer on demand.* Oh, and that often they didn't go at all. Problems that are easily solved today. :y

*- actually, my mate's 1.3 Chevette did. I hate to think how lethal the HS was. :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 29 November 2016, 10:30:19
Yeah - I think the Mk1 is a beautiful car, too, not to mention iconic. I'm not even a Ford guy and I'd still love to own one.. but I think I missed the price-boat by a few years ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 November 2016, 11:38:28

Perhaps not, as you can buy a new 2.0 ltr Zetec engine wrapped in new metal, electronics and modern comfort for a similar price.  ::) 

It still wouldn't be as fun to drive though!  ;)

Exactly. That's the appeal. The only thing that stopped these cars being a total hoot to drive back in the day is that they didn't have enough power to induce gratuitous oversteer on demand.* Oh, and that often they didn't go at all. Problems that are easily solved today. :y

*- actually, my mate's 1.3 Chevette did. I hate to think how lethal the HS was. :o

But it was very easy and relatively cheap to have a lot of power, well set up suspension and an LSD, which made them seriously quick, with superb, forgiving handling. Steering on the throttle everywhere you went. Much more fun than todays cars which are a lot quicker on paper.
The HS handled superbly on dry roads. Wasnt much that could keep up with it. On damp or wet roads though it was a nightmare. Short wheelbase meant that when you lost the back end, it had rotated a couple of times before you realised what was happening.
I spun it on a slowish S bend one evening, and came to a stop in the middle of the local garage forecourt.
The garage owner - a former F3 driver for Lotus, gave me a sarcastic round of applause. My face was as red as a strawbery.   :-[ ::) ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 29 November 2016, 11:54:40
Exactly. That's the appeal. The only thing that stopped these cars being a total hoot to drive back in the day is that they didn't have enough power to induce gratuitous oversteer on demand.


You must have driven some seriously knackered Escorts! Even a basic GT spec 1600 cross flow as used in mk1 Mexicos and mk2 Sports gives a lovely progressive switch from understeer to oversteer with just a flex of the right foot. A stock injected Pinto in one makes for a car that is seriously quick over the ground and easy to drive.

It's the progressive bit that is missing from modern cars, although a lot of that is due to massive tyres that have lots of grip until they suddenly have none.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 November 2016, 14:22:03
It's the progressive bit that is missing from modern cars, although a lot of that is due to massive tyres that have lots of grip until they suddenly have none.

Yes, that's very true. It's evident with Emma's new MX5. The Mk 2 handled beautifully on its' 185/60/14s but the MK3 has "Drug dealer" wheels and its a complete guessing game. And we wonder why drivers don't have a clue how fast they can take a bend these days. ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 December 2016, 09:34:32
This Mexico (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182369824580?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2648&clk_rvr_id=1132547343191&rmvSB=true) needs a bit of a polish!  ;)  It's still attracting plenty of interest though!  :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 01 December 2016, 09:45:44
This Mexico (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182369824580?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2648&clk_rvr_id=1132547343191&rmvSB=true) needs a bit of a polish!  ;)  It's still attracting plenty of interest though!  :o

Added to my watch list just to see what it goes for. Any guesses? I reckon £15k..
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: EMD on 01 December 2016, 10:43:14
I recon there will be a few watching this one Opel (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-Monza-3-0E-Auto-Fantastic-Project-Car-/302150435579?hash=item465991c2fb:g:OgEAAOSwcUBYOvzd)
Me included  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 December 2016, 17:17:51
Who ever takes this project (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112218426180?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1132691064932&rmvSB=true) on will have to have very deep pockets and a good understanding of auto-electrics!  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 December 2016, 23:03:33
Who ever takes this project (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112218426180?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1132691064932&rmvSB=true) on will have to have very deep pockets and a good understanding of auto-electrics!  ;)

Hmm. Always fancied one of those. Would need to change the colour, and develop a habit of wearing tweed jackets and smoking cigars, but... :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 December 2016, 10:07:49
Isn't Nick W a Capri (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371803179934?clk_rvr_id=1134045770788&rmvSB=true) aficionado?  ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 04 December 2016, 12:52:06
Isn't Nick W a Capri (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371803179934?clk_rvr_id=1134045770788&rmvSB=true) aficionado?  ???


I've had a Capri or ten ;D


It isn't that long ago that a 2.0l in that state would have been a hard sell at £495!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 May 2017, 10:03:56
Here's one for Albs!  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292102771998?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1210189842243&rmvSB=true
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2017, 10:12:32
Struggling to decipher the description, TBH, but looks interesting. :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 May 2017, 10:47:04
Ideal project .. GT40 replica?: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Mondeo-GT40-Replica-/322499098226
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 May 2017, 12:07:39
Hmmmm. Filed under "I wouldn't start here!". ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 May 2017, 21:41:07
Interesting one.  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262960662787?clk_rvr_id=1210797759961&rmvSB=true
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 May 2017, 00:49:18
You'll all get semi's for this one! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Allegro-1300-Super-Estate-/112394317561?hash=item1a2b392ef9:g:nLcAAOSww9xZCdCo&clk_rvr_id=1210918013337&rmvSB=true)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 May 2017, 09:01:03
You'll all get semi's for this one! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Allegro-1300-Super-Estate-/112394317561?hash=item1a2b392ef9:g:nLcAAOSww9xZCdCo&clk_rvr_id=1210918013337&rmvSB=true)  :)

Ooh in the best BL colour, too!

I particularly like the brick-based handbrake ;D :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 May 2017, 08:36:40
I've strangely never wanted one of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232322066646?clk_rvr_id=1211392631903&rmvSB=true) even back in the day, but there can't be many around as they were so unloved.  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 May 2017, 09:49:28
I've strangely never wanted one of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232322066646?clk_rvr_id=1211392631903&rmvSB=true) even back in the day, but there can't be many around as they were so unloved.  ::)
They were quick if you could keep them in a straight line but they don't half look dated these days.

That o series engine reminds me of my Ital <shudder>.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 May 2017, 08:57:49
Capri Porn (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-CAPRI-1986-COSWORTH-ENGINE-2-8-GEARBOX-BARN-FIND-MK2-ESCORT-PARTS/182560020666?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D43782%26meid%3D19b7040db0b64d0ba19eef860ee18fd8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D152539189155)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 07 May 2017, 09:08:56
Capri Porn (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-CAPRI-1986-COSWORTH-ENGINE-2-8-GEARBOX-BARN-FIND-MK2-ESCORT-PARTS/182560020666?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D43782%26meid%3D19b7040db0b64d0ba19eef860ee18fd8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D152539189155)

As a plus point, it does still have some kind of floor pan  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 07 May 2017, 12:42:02
Capri Porn (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-CAPRI-1986-COSWORTH-ENGINE-2-8-GEARBOX-BARN-FIND-MK2-ESCORT-PARTS/182560020666?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D43782%26meid%3D19b7040db0b64d0ba19eef860ee18fd8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D152539189155)

As a plus point, it does still have some kind of floor pan  ::)


Floors aren't too bad to fix,what you really need to check are the windscreen corners, door hinge pillars and inner-wing to bulkhead metal work. I have most of that to do this summer. If it has a sunroof the rear roof-skins sweat around the rear rails, and that's a horrible repair. The rear roof pillars rot too.


Front panels are horrifically expensive to buy, and getting wings that fit is a real crapshoot.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 07 May 2017, 13:45:51
Capri Porn (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-CAPRI-1986-COSWORTH-ENGINE-2-8-GEARBOX-BARN-FIND-MK2-ESCORT-PARTS/182560020666?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D43782%26meid%3D19b7040db0b64d0ba19eef860ee18fd8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D152539189155)

As a plus point, it does still have some kind of floor pan  ::)


Floors aren't too bad to fix,what you really need to check are the windscreen corners, door hinge pillars and inner-wing to bulkhead metal work. I have most of that to do this summer. If it has a sunroof the rear roof-skins sweat around the rear rails, and that's a horrible repair. The rear roof pillars rot too.


Front panels are horrifically expensive to buy, and getting wings that fit is a real crapshoot.

The last Capri (either a 2 or 3) I looked inside was fairly recently. It'd been stripped for either a brave man to restore or as a donor car, but where the floor pans should have met the inner sills, there was just fresh air. From a few feet away & with one eye shut, it looked quite reasonable  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 May 2017, 16:52:05
Granny Porn! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322504616250?clk_rvr_id=1211835973139&rmvSB=true)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 May 2017, 08:40:48
Talking of A35's!  :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272659232140?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1212134790811&rmvSB=true
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 May 2017, 11:24:49
This could be rather sexy!!  8)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142376807226?clk_rvr_id=1213193237043&rmvSB=true
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 May 2017, 12:52:39
I thought the front looked a bit ropey.. the back appears to be more duct tape than metal! ;D

"For restoration" must mean "Just enough left to recognise what it used to be"
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 May 2017, 18:44:00
Who knew?!  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272664859646?clk_rvr_id=1213264976816&rmvSB=true
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 May 2017, 19:02:53
That looks alright ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 10 May 2017, 20:20:45
Who knew?!  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272664859646?clk_rvr_id=1213264976816&rmvSB=true (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272664859646?clk_rvr_id=1213264976816&rmvSB=true)


Nice car, but the Ford V4 spoils it. Just like it did to everything else it was fitted to.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 May 2017, 20:30:34
Who knew?!  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272664859646?clk_rvr_id=1213264976816&rmvSB=true (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272664859646?clk_rvr_id=1213264976816&rmvSB=true)


Nice car, but the Ford V4 spoils it. Just like it did to everything else it was fitted to.
Could have been the 2.0 v6 Cologne lump... ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 10 May 2017, 20:36:45
Who knew?!  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272664859646?clk_rvr_id=1213264976816&rmvSB=true (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272664859646?clk_rvr_id=1213264976816&rmvSB=true)


Nice car, but the Ford V4 spoils it. Just like it did to everything else it was fitted to.
Could have been the 2.0 v6 Cologne lump... ::)


Advert states 1700, so it's a V4. And considering that the only things a 2.3 Cologne does better than a 2.0 Pinto is drink fuel and weight the front of the car down, a 2.0l has nothing to recommend it ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 May 2017, 20:48:45
If the 2.3 struggled to produce 114bhp, I imagine that the 2.0 V6 would have made the diesel Mk2 Granada seem positively spritely :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 May 2017, 11:03:01
Would be tempting to swap a decent modern 4 pot into it, but the engine bay looks a bit tight. :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 May 2017, 11:21:31
Would be tempting to swap a decent modern 4 pot into it, but the engine bay looks a bit tight. :-\
Oh, heck, It's an emissions-strangled 65 BHP V4 further hobbled by air con. :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 May 2017, 11:29:54
The seats (and the colour of them) scream "Battlestar Galactica" to me for some reason ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 May 2017, 11:31:50
The seats (and the colour of them) scream "Battlestar Galactica" to me for some reason ;D
Can't beat a nice spread of brown velour :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 May 2017, 11:34:13
Would be tempting to swap a decent modern 4 pot into it, but the engine bay looks a bit tight. :-\
Oh, heck, It's an emissions-strangled 65 BHP V4 further hobbled by air con. :o
The 1.8 24v v6 from a Mazda RX3 might just do it ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 May 2017, 11:36:08
The seats (and the colour of them) scream "Battlestar Galactica" to me for some reason ;D
The seats (and the colour of them) scream "Battlestar Galactica" to me for some reason ;D
Can't beat a nice spread of brown velour :D
It's part of its charm. I love the adjustable lumber supports too. I actually quite like it, to be honest. Such a shame the donk belongs in an ice cream van.. or being dragged along the sea bed on a chain. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 May 2017, 11:39:38
Would be tempting to swap a decent modern 4 pot into it, but the engine bay looks a bit tight. :-\
Oh, heck, It's an emissions-strangled 65 BHP V4 further hobbled by air con. :o
The 1.8 24v v6 from a Mazda RX3 might just do it ;)

Did you mean RX-3 or MX-3?

But.. your freudian slip was a work of genius, as it turns out. A Mazda Rotary would be just perfect.  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 May 2017, 11:40:23
I too rather like the seats, if I'm honest. I'm not a 'wedge' man when it comes to cars but it's definitely not the ugliest thing I've ever seen.

Throw a wankel in it, they're small, light.. and will only need rebuilding about as often as it will need structural work now it's left warm, dry California! ;D

[edit] Great minds?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 May 2017, 11:44:53
Exactly.. It's a "sunny day" car, and Rotary engines are perfect for that. It would still take you a decade to wear it out and in that time you could easily save up for a rebuild. It's just crying out for 200 BHP+ and an engine that revs to <meh - not really that bothered, TBH>*.



* - Given suitable ear defenders
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 May 2017, 11:50:40
Would be tempting to swap a decent modern 4 pot into it, but the engine bay looks a bit tight. :-\
Oh, heck, It's an emissions-strangled 65 BHP V4 further hobbled by air con. :o
The 1.8 24v v6 from a Mazda MX3 might just do it ;)

Did you mean RX-3 or MX-3?

But.. your freudian slip was a work of genius, as it turns out. A Mazda Rotary would be just perfect.  8)
Gentlemans Veg... I even googled the bloody thing as I couldn't remember which was which  ;D

But yes, either or :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 May 2017, 11:54:56
Oh, @rse! It's going to be FWD, isn't it? ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 11 May 2017, 14:19:40
Oh, @rse! It's going to be FWD, isn't it? ::)


Yes. Which is another reason for losing the dinghy anchor.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 May 2017, 16:27:10
Yes, especially when it's poking out of the radiator grille Audi style. ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 May 2017, 18:38:37
Oooo I like this!  :y


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1969-Classic-MINI-Vauxhall-1600-GTE-Engine-150bhp-/152544339411?hash=item238459e5d3:g:fDcAAOSwq1JZE4NQ&clk_rvr_id=1213732800373&rmvSB=true
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 11 May 2017, 20:30:48
Oooo I like this!  :y


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1969-Classic-MINI-Vauxhall-1600-GTE-Engine-150bhp-/152544339411?hash=item238459e5d3:g:fDcAAOSwq1JZE4NQ&clk_rvr_id=1213732800373&rmvSB=true

That must be a riot on the road :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 May 2017, 14:37:48
I always wanted one of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142382694682?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1215060131568&rmvSB=true) back in the day!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 15 May 2017, 14:45:41
I always wanted one of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142382694682?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1215060131568&rmvSB=true) back in the day!  :y

I well remember it.

Same 2 litre straight six lump as found in the Triumph 2000 and GT6. :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 15 May 2017, 17:38:32
I always wanted one of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142382694682?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1215060131568&rmvSB=true) back in the day!  :y

I well remember it.

Same 2 litre straight six lump as found in the Triumph 2000 and GT6. :y

My dad bought a Vitesse 2.0lt New in 1969,quick car back then :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 May 2017, 23:55:59
Never seen a Scimitar like this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252938375694?clk_rvr_id=1215260355066&rmvSB=true) before.  :-\  Could be quite cool when restored!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 May 2017, 09:36:02
Never seen a Scimitar like this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252938375694?clk_rvr_id=1215260355066&rmvSB=true) before.  :-\  Could be quite cool when restored with an X30XE transplant!  :y

Fixed. :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 May 2017, 09:37:34
"The car is 99% complete"

Translation:

"It's a basket case and you'll end up stripping it back to a bare chassis to find out what has been bodged in the past. In 20 years it might see the road again, if you're motivated" ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 May 2017, 18:55:41
"The car is 99% complete"

Translation:

"It's a basket case and you'll end up stripping it back to a bare chassis to find out what has been bodged in the past. In 20 years it might see the road again, if you're motivated" ;D

That's why they're called projects Aaron!  ;)  All part of the great British tradition of having a reason to hide from the Mrs in the shed or garage.  ;D

Anyhow, here's a cheap MG BGT! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122499936157?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1215917740725&rmvSB=true)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Omegatoy on 17 May 2017, 21:01:35
Never seen a Scimitar like this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252938375694?clk_rvr_id=1215260355066&rmvSB=true) before.  :-\  Could be quite cool when restored!  :y

pretty sure/think all coupes had the straight six engine out of ford zodiac/zephyr, v6 came later with the hatchback cars!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 17 May 2017, 22:23:50
Never seen a Scimitar like this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252938375694?clk_rvr_id=1215260355066&rmvSB=true) before.  :-\  Could be quite cool when restored!  :y

pretty sure/think all coupes had the straight six engine out of ford zodiac/zephyr, v6 came later with the hatchback cars!


That one is definitely afflicted with an Essex V6.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 May 2017, 17:58:37
Mustang! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272673762534?clk_rvr_id=1216252321720&rmvSB=true)  :y

They had one of these on Wheeler Dealers last night.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 May 2017, 21:11:49
Mustang! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272673762534?clk_rvr_id=1216252321720&rmvSB=true)  :y

They had one of these on Wheeler Dealers last night.  :)

Cheap because it's the one nobody wants.. partly because it got hit by the ugly stick compared to.its older sisters ;D

Still wouldn't say no if someone wants to give me one though .
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 19 May 2017, 07:59:20
Isn't that the same model Mustang as used in Diamonds Are Forever with the famous on two wheels down an alleyway scene?Personally I always preferred the Dodge Charger to the Mustang-still do if it comes to it.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 May 2017, 09:01:21
There is indeed a Mach 1 in Diamonds are Forever: http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_2190-Ford-Mustang-Mach-1-1971.html
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 May 2017, 11:34:34
One for the Skoda lovers!  My mate had one of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skoda-Rapid-coupe-135-RIC-136-barn-find-project-rally-track-similar-to-estelle-/162519614119?rmvSB=true&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&clk_rvr_id=1216532218094&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESINDXX%3AIT&nma=true&si=N493TBJuuWwBhJ2oNjr5VgIbu%252Fk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc) and although it was basic, it was fun to drive with the engine in the boot!  :y

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 May 2017, 11:48:43
One for the Skoda lovers!  My mate had one of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skoda-Rapid-coupe-135-RIC-136-barn-find-project-rally-track-similar-to-estelle-/162519614119?rmvSB=true&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&clk_rvr_id=1216532218094&ssPageName=STRK%3AMESINDXX%3AIT&nma=true&si=N493TBJuuWwBhJ2oNjr5VgIbu%252Fk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc) and although it was basic, it was fun to drive with the engine in the boot!  :y

Just need a few hamsters in the back and it might live up to its' name. Glad he never got round to dropping a Pinto in. Not sure how he'd have kept the front wheels on the ground with a boat anchor like that in the back. :o

My cousin has a Banham Spyder - a Porsche 550 "replica" based on one of these.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 May 2017, 23:23:54
Jaaaaaag!  :y (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172673362614?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1216799714540&rmvSB=true)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 May 2017, 11:21:38
Jaaaaaag!  :y (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172673362614?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1216799714540&rmvSB=true)

"Proper" one, too. :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 May 2017, 17:00:11
Another Jaaaaag! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282485372289?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1217001352622&rmvSB=true)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Omegatoy on 20 May 2017, 18:23:57
Jaaaaaag!  :y (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172673362614?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1216799714540&rmvSB=true)

would you believe i bangered 4 of these as they were so cheap to buy, 40quid was the maximum i ever paid,in my defence i did enjoy it and they were usually full of tinworm,although at least one wasnt,but engine only ran on 5 cylinders!didnt matter on track though,this was in the late seventies, my tow car was a cortina GT, THE TRAILER was home made from a caravan chassis,alays got me thee though and never a hint of trouble from the old bill,ah the good old days!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 May 2017, 20:07:15
Now this is a rare beastie! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252946594432?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1217056481469&rmvSB=true)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 22 May 2017, 09:13:07
Now this is a rare beastie! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252946594432?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1217056481469&rmvSB=true)  8)

I like that,rare bird the twin plenums :y :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 May 2017, 11:04:06
Another Jaaaaag! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282485372289?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1217001352622&rmvSB=true)  ;D

I'm told those can be worth quite a bit of money restored .. there's a pedal car race every year at the Revival.


The Rover reminds me of an old star who's had a lot of plastic surgery done - looks good from the outside but lift the hood and you can tell she's been around the block a while! ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 May 2017, 12:05:11
Another Jaaaaag! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282485372289?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1217001352622&rmvSB=true)  ;D

I'm told those can be worth quite a bit of money restored .. there's a pedal car race every year at the Revival.


The Rover reminds me of an old star who's had a lot of plastic surgery done - looks good from the outside but lift the hood and you can tell she's been around the block a while! ;D

Hang on! there was a real Jag at the end of that link last time I looked. ::)

Yeah, a little attention under the bonnet of that Over wouldn't have gone amiss.  :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 22 May 2017, 13:00:49
Another Jaaaaag! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282485372289?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1217001352622&rmvSB=true)  ;D

I'm told those can be worth quite a bit of money restored .. there's a pedal car race every year at the Revival.


The Rover reminds me of an old star who's had a lot of plastic surgery done - looks good from the outside but lift the hood and you can tell she's been around the block a while! ;D

Hang on! there was a real Jag at the end of that link last time I looked. ::)

Yeah, a little attention under the bonnet of that Over wouldn't have gone amiss.  :o

First link is a proper Jag, the second one is the pedal car version ;)

Speaking of .. another Jaaaaag! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-XJS/172674332920). Tasty.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 May 2017, 00:08:03
This one wasn't such a  Triumph  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182584496600?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1218614065797&rmvSB=true&ul_ref=https%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-53481-19255-0%252F1%253Fff3%253D4%2526toolid%253D11800%2526pub%253D5574637365%2526campid%253D5337910453%2526mpre%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252Fitm%25252F182584496600%25253F_trksid%25253Dp2055119.m1438.l2649%252526ssPageName%25253DSTRK%2525253AMEBIDX%2525253AIT%2526srcrot%253D710-53481-19255-0%2526rvr_id%253D1218614065797&ul_noapp=true) as it's predecessors.   ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 May 2017, 09:04:54
Did every car of the era use Allegro door handles?  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2017, 09:10:51
Did every car of the era use Allegro door handles?  ;D
Yup. They clearly though it would be a much stronger seller :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 May 2017, 10:55:50
Did every car of the era use Allegro door handles?  ;D
With most BL cars of the era used you were lucky if it wasn't the whole doors!

Must have been great to be a car designer there. You finish your latest masterpiece and it gets approved, and then a bean counter tells you to adapt it to use the wings from a Marina. ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 25 May 2017, 11:38:46
Talking of projects I've just bought one of these in this colour and trim and 2.0 auto for summer cruising(plus I think they are very pretty !) :y

http://i.wheelsage.org/pictures/p/peugeot/306_cabriolet/peugeot_306_cabriolet_7.jpeg
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 May 2017, 22:49:43
Wow! Nearly 12 hours later and no one has slagged Henry off for buying a French car!  :o  ;D

Very nice Henry! Let's hope we get a decent summer so you can go topless.  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 May 2017, 22:54:25
Nothing to slag off... nearly bought one instead of the Focus... only reason not to was the lack of MoT.

Good looking car roof down or up 8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 May 2017, 22:58:54
Still French though.  :P ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 May 2017, 23:21:34
Did every car of the era use Allegro door handles?  ;D

Yes here's some more!  :y

Allegro  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222521999155?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1218954134609&rmvSB=true&ul_ref=https%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-53481-19255-0%252F1%253Fff3%253D4%2526toolid%253D11800%2526pub%253D5574637365%2526campid%253D5337910453%2526mpre%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252Fitm%25252F222521999155%25253F_trksid%25253Dp2055119.m1438.l2649%252526ssPageName%25253DSTRK%2525253AMEBIDX%2525253AIT%2526srcrot%253D710-53481-19255-0%2526rvr_id%253D1218954134609&ul_noapp=true)

Marina (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222521999155?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1218944757014&rmvSB=true&ul_ref=https%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-53481-19255-0%252F1%253Fff3%253D4%2526toolid%253D11800%2526pub%253D5574637365%2526campid%253D5337910453%2526mpre%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252Fitm%25252F222521999155%25253F_trksid%25253Dp2055119.m1438.l2649%252526ssPageName%25253DSTRK%2525253AMEBIDX%2525253AIT%2526srcrot%253D710-53481-19255-0%2526rvr_id%253D1218944757014&ul_noapp=true)


Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 May 2017, 09:26:40
That engine bay and O series engine take me back. <shudder>

I thought the engine wasn't that bad, actually, just let down by the car around it. That's if you cold make the oil stay in it.

Mine had an irritating habit of dribbling a little oil down from the back of the head somewhere onto the exhaust just as it was warming up, then it was OK. It meant that I left an impressive smoke screen on the first bit of motorway driving in each journey. 8) 
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 May 2017, 09:38:44
Always had a soft spot for the 306 - a good looking car of it's time (and still decent looking today) .. they were Max Power fodder back in the 90s though which is probably where my soft spot originated
 :-[ :-[ ;D

Yes here's some more!  :y

Allegro  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222521999155?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1218954134609&rmvSB=true&ul_ref=https%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-53481-19255-0%252F1%253Fff3%253D4%2526toolid%253D11800%2526pub%253D5574637365%2526campid%253D5337910453%2526mpre%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252Fitm%25252F222521999155%25253F_trksid%25253Dp2055119.m1438.l2649%252526ssPageName%25253DSTRK%2525253AMEBIDX%2525253AIT%2526srcrot%253D710-53481-19255-0%2526rvr_id%253D1218954134609&ul_noapp=true)

Marina (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222521999155?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1218944757014&rmvSB=true&ul_ref=https%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-53481-19255-0%252F1%253Fff3%253D4%2526toolid%253D11800%2526pub%253D5574637365%2526campid%253D5337910453%2526mpre%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252Fitm%25252F222521999155%25253F_trksid%25253Dp2055119.m1438.l2649%252526ssPageName%25253DSTRK%2525253AMEBIDX%2525253AIT%2526srcrot%253D710-53481-19255-0%2526rvr_id%253D1218944757014&ul_noapp=true)

BL must have had a giant parts bin full of those ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 May 2017, 13:56:31
Talking of Fiats! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132199574673?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1219163217834&rmvSB=true)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 May 2017, 19:10:10
I keep finding myself looking at these bleddy things! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222520645424?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1219510255012&rmvSB=true)  :-[  ::)  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2017, 20:07:52
What could possibly go wrong  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 27 May 2017, 20:20:33
I keep finding myself looking at these bleddy things! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222520645424?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1219510255012&rmvSB=true)  :-[  ::)  :-\  ;D

According to the description  it's fubar ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 May 2017, 20:51:34
I keep finding myself looking at these bleddy things! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222520645424?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1219510255012&rmvSB=true)  :-[  ::)  :-\  ;D

According to the description  it's fubar ::)

Oh yes it's a project alright!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 27 May 2017, 21:04:19
I keep finding myself looking at these bleddy things! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222520645424?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1219510255012&rmvSB=true)  :-[ ::) :-\ ;D

According to the description  it's fubar ::)


Yes, rotten in all the expensive L/R places, bits missing and it's a non-runner ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 May 2017, 20:40:48
These are always a project! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-ELITE-V6-AUTO-LOW-RATE-TAX-/262996783496?hash=item3d3bd47188:g:bJMAAOSwnHZYli8G)  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 May 2017, 00:18:44
 Something different? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302330090825?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1219904540731&rmvSB=true&ul_ref=https%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-53481-19255-0%252F1%253Fff3%253D4%2526toolid%253D11800%2526pub%253D5574637365%2526campid%253D5337910453%2526mpre%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252Fitm%25252F302330090825%25253F_trksid%25253Dp2055119.m1438.l2649%252526ssPageName%25253DSTRK%2525253AMEBIDX%2525253AIT%2526srcrot%253D710-53481-19255-0%2526rvr_id%253D1219904540731&ul_noapp=true)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 May 2017, 09:23:09
How about this as a usable classic? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282498171636?clk_rvr_id=1220371057359&rmvSB=true)  ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 May 2017, 12:03:02
How about this as a usable classic? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282498171636?clk_rvr_id=1220371057359&rmvSB=true)  ???
Interesting idea... got a certain charm that the 244 lacks 8) needs to be MoTable, even if it's tax exempt...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 May 2017, 22:31:44
This is seriously cool! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232349021848?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1221102568617&rmvSB=true) 8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 May 2017, 23:56:50
This is seriously cool! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232349021848?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1221102568617&rmvSB=true) 8)

Sticky-back wood on the side and everything. 8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 01 June 2017, 08:29:13
This is seriously cool! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232349021848?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1221102568617&rmvSB=true) 8)

Sticky-back wood on the side and everything. 8)

Wonder how it came to be RHD  ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 June 2017, 09:20:39
This is seriously cool! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232349021848?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1221102568617&rmvSB=true) 8)

Sticky-back wood on the side and everything. 8)

Wonder how it came to be RHD  ???

According to some extra info in the Questions section of the listing, all of these cars in Britain were converted to RHD by a company in Basingstoke.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2017, 11:05:42
Contrary to popular belief, the Yanks did actually produced some rhd stuff, if only for the Australians :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 June 2017, 11:21:17
Quote
Vehicle needs to be trailered away

That's going to need some trailer! ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 June 2017, 11:37:50
Contrary to popular belief, the Yanks did actually produced some rhd stuff, if only for the Australians :D

Yes I saw a RHD Chevrolet Suburban on ebay a while back that had found it's way here via Australia.  :)

If I'd had a spare £20k floating around and a fat piggy bank to run it, I might have been tempted!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 June 2017, 01:09:37
Those door handles again! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1978-LOTUS-ELITE-503-FOR-LIGHT-RESTORATION-RARE-MODEL-WITH-P-A-S-AIRCON/122523330217?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D43781%26meid%3D6f23b69808a6439eaa826f7d40009253%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D122520419466)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 02 June 2017, 10:53:37
They really were on everything, weren't they ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 June 2017, 11:44:54
I like this! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172708418952?clk_rvr_id=1222097781221&rmvSB=true)  :y

You lot will hate it...... It's French!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: EMD on 03 June 2017, 12:38:42
I like this! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172708418952?clk_rvr_id=1222097781221&rmvSB=true)  :y

You lot will hate it...... It's French!  ;D

Wow , thats seriously fugly  :D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 June 2017, 13:11:31
I like that - very pretty .. you'd have to be brave (or experienced) to take that on, though! Something that rare isn't going to be a trip to ECP when you want a part..
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 June 2017, 15:30:48
Pretty enough, and I suspect rural France is full of hedgrows stuffed with spares :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 June 2017, 16:41:00
Piazza! I(zuzu) forgot about these! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172711757613?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1224099263985&rmvSB=true)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 June 2017, 00:50:45
Piazza! I(zuzu) forgot about these! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172711757613?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1224099263985&rmvSB=true)  :y

That looks like an up-turned builders' skip! Think I'll pass  ;D

That Renault on the other hand  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 June 2017, 08:59:16
If it weren't so far away from Webs end, I would really want this for my next project.  8)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201948248389?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 June 2017, 09:32:36
If it weren't so far away from Webs end, I would really want this for my next project.  8)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201948248389?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-R-MERCEDES-CL600-V12-6-0-PETROL-AUTOMATIC-COUPE-GUIDE-PRICE-/172716232739?hash=item2836b09023:g:hnwAAOSw0hlZJuEc

Much better car :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 June 2017, 10:36:24
Doesn't have the wow factor though. I'm a sucker for a bit of wow factor.  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 June 2017, 11:21:11
True, that one is gay gold... or is it pee beige :D

It won't rust as badly or break quite so much. And it's the same engine as in the Zonda 8)

The later twelve is a different engine designed by accountants.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 June 2017, 12:11:01
Tbh I would prefer the 5 litre V8 CL500. Can be troublesome, but gorgeous cars.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 June 2017, 12:18:24
Tbh I would prefer the 5 litre V8 CL500. Can be troublesome, but gorgeous cars.
I'll conceed that... designed as a four seat SL Coupe rather than a 2 door S Class 8)

Viewed from the side or rear quarter, windows down and it is clearly a work of art. Personally not a fan of the dash or front end of the C215.

Go for the 600 if you can, much more than the kudos of the engine... leather dash, suede head lining and higher grade leather to name but three thing you are unlikely to find on the 500 ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 June 2017, 01:10:45
Another LR project, but this one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263016253683?clk_rvr_id=1224440750165&rmvSB=true) has provenance!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 June 2017, 09:17:00
Another LR project, but this one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263016253683?clk_rvr_id=1224440750165&rmvSB=true) has provenance!  :y
Straight down to the Kosovans with that one for a bit of a valet! :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 June 2017, 09:32:07
Another LR project, but this one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263016253683?clk_rvr_id=1224440750165&rmvSB=true) has provenance!  :y
Straight down to the Kosovans with that one for a bit of a valet! :o

The dirt is probably authentic!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 June 2017, 22:15:11
Datsun 280z! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252978901816?clk_rvr_id=1228132859478&rmvSB=true)  :y

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 June 2017, 23:20:11
Now that I like  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 June 2017, 12:47:25
Ex SAS 'Pink' Lightweight LR? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272702175176?clk_rvr_id=1228721708805&rmvSB=true)  ???  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 June 2017, 17:31:29
Ex SAS 'Pink' Lightweight LR? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272702175176?clk_rvr_id=1228721708805&rmvSB=true)  ???  :-\

Do you think it's had a new coil? :D

I wonder how many of those wiper motors Lucas have made? Same one on my Westfield. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 June 2017, 17:45:58
Ex SAS 'Pink' Lightweight LR? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272702175176?clk_rvr_id=1228721708805&rmvSB=true)  ???  :-\

Do you think it's had a new coil? :D

I wonder how many of those wiper motors Lucas have made? Same one on my Westfield. ;D

Dosn't have the door handles though.  ;D

Lightweight Landys are definitely on my 'Cool wall'!  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 June 2017, 17:47:04
It's quite a wheeze calling it "light weight" with that boat anchor under the bonnet. :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 10 June 2017, 17:54:16
Personally I'm not that much of a landie fan, never have been, but the simplicity of this has an appeal!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 June 2017, 02:08:03
This on my Cool Wall! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232348765962?clk_rvr_id=1229158733383&rmvSB=true)  8)

It won't be on anyone else's.  It's another Frenchie!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 June 2017, 12:01:05
This on my Cool Wall! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232348765962?clk_rvr_id=1229158733383&rmvSB=true)  8)

It won't be on anyone else's.  It's another Frenchie!  ;D

There'll soon be some hipster selling overpriced coffee out of the back of it. ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 June 2017, 12:10:28
This on my Cool Wall! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232348765962?clk_rvr_id=1229158733383&rmvSB=true)  8)

It won't be on anyone else's.  It's another Frenchie!  ;D

There'll soon be some hipster selling overpriced coffee out of the back of it. ::)

That's a good idea Kevin and you'd look good with a few tattoo's, a bushy beard and a man bun!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: TD on 11 June 2017, 17:58:22
This on my Cool Wall! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232348765962?clk_rvr_id=1229158733383&rmvSB=true)  8)

It won't be on anyone else's.  It's another Frenchie!  ;D

Its right next door to you Sir Tig.....best you pop along and buy it  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 11 June 2017, 18:00:19
Ha! I bloody knew that would be a Citroen van before I'd even opened the link!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 June 2017, 18:53:31
This old Grannie (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112436158416?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1229605460708&rmvSB=true) is fetching good money!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 11 June 2017, 19:47:57
This old Grannie (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112436158416?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1229605460708&rmvSB=true) is fetching good money!  :y


It's a long way from that yet!
Nice Kent registration on it.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 June 2017, 20:05:33
Cheap at half the price :o

Stick an MoT on it and an extra 1...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 June 2017, 20:28:01
I stand corrected then Gents!  :) 

I thought it was good money, but I guess we'll see where it ends up!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 June 2017, 09:26:45
Another Frenchie!  :y  This one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-ID-19-for-restoration/263025715609?_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D43782%26meid%3D7349972813da41b7a6906f909e500ff0%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D282520205685) needs a polish though!  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 June 2017, 09:33:01
Another Frenchie!  :y  This one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-ID-19-for-restoration/263025715609?_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D43782%26meid%3D7349972813da41b7a6906f909e500ff0%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D282520205685) needs a polish though!  ;)
I'm sure it'd be horrible to drive, but I could sit and look at one of those all day.

Saw an absolutely mint SM in Bridport a couple of months ago. :-*
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 13 June 2017, 12:50:53
Or this one,quad cam maserati v6 under the bonnet  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Citroen-SM-for-restoration-Maserati-engine-Runs-moves-suspension-works/282520205685?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D43781%26meid%3D8824d0bad3774e019ad3a60ed9c6f6d3%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D263025715609
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 June 2017, 13:18:27
That's cool!  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 June 2017, 13:24:41
That's cool!  8)
Even if "a bit crispy". ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 June 2017, 13:56:05
Or this one,quad cam maserati v6 under the bonnet  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Citroen-SM-for-restoration-Maserati-engine-Runs-moves-suspension-works/282520205685?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D43781%26meid%3D8824d0bad3774e019ad3a60ed9c6f6d3%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D263025715609

Now that is superb!

I'm not really into the prosthetic limb beige paintwork, or the baby vomit interior. But everything else, fricking excellent! I can imagine its a "challenging" ownership proposition from a reliability perspective!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 June 2017, 14:49:06
The SM was seriously ahead of its' time. 0-60 in 8.5 and 140+ MPH. Not far off a 3.2 Omega. Speed sensitive PAS, disk brakes all round, rain sensitive wipers, steering headlamp beams... Getting one repaired in the 1970's when the average mechanic probably struggled with twin carbs must have been a nightmare!

Fancy a twin turbo model that cracked 200 MPH at Bonneville. http://www.lefigaro.fr/automobile/2007/12/28/03001-20071228ARTFIG00408-des-californiens-fanatiques-du-chevron.php (http://www.lefigaro.fr/automobile/2007/12/28/03001-20071228ARTFIG00408-des-californiens-fanatiques-du-chevron.php)

.. and speaking of sub-zero cool French cars, I saw a beautifully restored example of one of these a couple of weeks back:

(http://media.fastestlaps.com/lbzgc48nss8b/640x350m)

Owner had spent a decade restoring it, and "went to town" on the V8, now sporting 400 BHP. 8)

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 June 2017, 15:15:37
Is that a Facel Vega? I think John Lennon had one of those...  ???

Very cool either way!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 13 June 2017, 15:26:06
Is that a Facel Vega? I think John Lennon had one of those...  ???

Very cool either way!

Yep,and stunning it is too :y :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 13 June 2017, 16:18:10
I've just had a google on the Citroen SM, they did a convertible too! Seriously cool!  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 14 June 2017, 09:03:30
Back to omegas, but I don't think this has been posted on the forum elsewhwere as yet (could be wrong). Low mileage, not expensive, 3.0 MV6 but looks in need of some tlc

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201704204615024?onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&model=OMEGA&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=se128qe&sort=sponsored&make=VAUXHALL&radius=1500&page=1 (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201704204615024?onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&model=OMEGA&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=se128qe&sort=sponsored&make=VAUXHALL&radius=1500&page=1)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 June 2017, 10:06:03
Someone will love that ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 June 2017, 10:18:27
The Silver Bullet reincarnated. :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 June 2017, 21:21:48
The ultimate bird puller back in the day! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362005580373?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1233445232566&rmvSB=true)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 15 June 2017, 21:22:44
The ultimate bird puller back in the day! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362005580373?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1233445232566&rmvSB=true)  8)
Kinghowmuch :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 June 2017, 21:30:38
I make that over £1200 each !  :o.................or more than a nice Omega.  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 16 June 2017, 09:40:45
The ultimate bird puller back in the day! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362005580373?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1233445232566&rmvSB=true)  8)
Kinghowmuch :o

I know,they fetch strong money these days although God knows why :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 June 2017, 23:14:33
I hope that  this  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222545208792?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1234331852050&rmvSB=true) gets the TLC it deserves!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 June 2017, 23:45:22
Ferrari! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172733007735?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1237800518984&rmvSB=true)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 June 2017, 23:57:25
Ferrari! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172733007735?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1237800518984&rmvSB=true)  8)
1991 MR2 been sorned since 2007/8. No advisories at 2007 MoT and only 54k :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 June 2017, 09:45:56
1961 Mercedes 190SL project. (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282533193923?clk_rvr_id=1238979301781&rmvSB=true)  8)  Deep pockets required!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 22 June 2017, 10:51:19
Gorgeous!

saw this in the same page - below it, nice looking thing! I love mercs from that era  8)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1961-MERCEDES-BENZ-220s/252993488821?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D43782%26meid%3D2e27729c7a1242be887ef695e50d38c6%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D282533193923 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1961-MERCEDES-BENZ-220s/252993488821?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D43782%26meid%3D2e27729c7a1242be887ef695e50d38c6%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D282533193923)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 22 June 2017, 14:32:31
My uncle used to run one of only two(apparently) in the country diesel Mercs back in the 60;s It would be a bit older than that one. He was and still is a farm contractor and ran it on farm diesel for years taking the occasional fine as a hit. I remember it as a lovely looking car like the ones in the films but I dare say the paint condition wouldn't have been that good.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 June 2017, 00:18:15
Range Rover! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-restoration-project-/252997216828?hash=item3ae7cf2a3c:g:3xIAAOSw6ShZRY18)  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 23 June 2017, 15:30:03
Range Rover! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-restoration-project-/252997216828?hash=item3ae7cf2a3c:g:3xIAAOSw6ShZRY18)  ;)

Lol,thats Andy H on here selling that I think ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 June 2017, 17:36:37
Range Rover! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-restoration-project-/252997216828?hash=item3ae7cf2a3c:g:3xIAAOSw6ShZRY18)  ;)

Lol,thats Andy H on here selling that I think ;D

You might think that Henry, but I couldn't possibly comment!  ;)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy H on 23 June 2017, 22:07:35
Range Rover! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-restoration-project-/252997216828?hash=item3ae7cf2a3c:g:3xIAAOSw6ShZRY18)  ;)

Lol,thats Andy H on here selling that I think ;D

You might think that Henry, but I couldn't possibly comment!  ;)  :y
It is my Range Rover  :) - but - with two toddlers and an unfinished house extension it has to go :'(
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 June 2017, 18:10:48
Austin Champ! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142420810455?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1243521694563&rmvSB=true)  :y

Family legend has it that Grandad did something in Wales with one of these during his Army days.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 June 2017, 13:25:28
This hybrid vehicle was well ahead of it's time! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Retro-Sinclair-C5-Electric-Car-Tricycle-Bike-80s-Battery-Operated/272741290799?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1246137628859&rmvSB=true)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 June 2017, 16:45:38
I love that the charger looks like an accessory for a Spectrum ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 July 2017, 20:47:12
I love that the charger looks like an accessory for a Spectrum ;D

.. and, naturally, if you wobble it while it's plugged in... ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 July 2017, 08:42:59
 ;D ;D ;D

Those were the days! I miss that .. possibly because I was a kid, at school, with no responsibilities or worries and nothing to do in the evening but mess with computers and electronics, but.. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 July 2017, 08:44:58
I need a weekend motor of some sort, not sure what yet be it Kit car or TVR.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 July 2017, 09:06:56
I need a weekend motor of some sort, not sure what yet be it Kit car or TVR.

Is there a difference? :D

I've always quite fancied a V8 Cerbera. 8)

Both are a good antidote to "modern" cars. :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 July 2017, 09:26:07
I think TVRs rust more .. if that's even possible ;D Still basically a kit car you've paid someone else to assemble. In fact, peel the skin of a Cerb/Griff or a Gardner Douglas (Cobra) and the chassis will look awfully similar..

Trouble is (last time I looked, anyway) the "desirable" Griffs & Cerbs are starting to command strong money now. Cheaper than a Cobra replica, though.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 04 July 2017, 09:36:37
I think TVRs rust more .. if that's even possible ;D Still basically a kit car you've paid someone else to assemble. In fact, peel the skin of a Cerb/Griff or a Gardner Douglas (Cobra) and the chassis will look awfully similar..

Trouble is (last time I looked, anyway) the "desirable" Griffs & Cerbs are starting to command strong money now. Cheaper than a Cobra replica, though.

That's a plus, more than happy to strip down and repair corrosion for a reduced sale tag  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 July 2017, 11:24:46
That's a plus, more than happy to strip down and repair corrosion for a reduced sale tag  :y
:y On the bright side, it's fairly easy to remove the body from a TVR and after that it's all just tube steel..
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 July 2017, 11:44:19
Yep, not sure if you can still get "project" cerbs for sensible money but I know a few guys who did that, mainly to carry on touring with the kit car boys after they'd had kids. The plan worked very well. They can pretty much keep up on the twisty bits, too, and when they fail, boy can the reel you in on the straight bits. ;)

The problem is, put a kit car in the hands of someone who understands them and it'll last forever. In the hands of someone who treats it as a production car, however...

Hence TVRs tend to get issues. ::)

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 04 July 2017, 11:48:47
I reckon one of these would make a lovely alternative to a TVR for touring - http://www.gdcars.com/cars/t70-moda/
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 July 2017, 22:49:12
Here's a proper barn find! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/classic-car-Volkswagen-Passat-GL5-1983-five-door-hatchback-scirocco-shape-silver-/253010922287?#description)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 04 July 2017, 22:50:46
It is that. :y Trouble is it was a pile of shite when it was new in a showroom decades ago.  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 04 July 2017, 22:58:35
Here's a proper barn find! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/classic-car-Volkswagen-Passat-GL5-1983-five-door-hatchback-scirocco-shape-silver-/253010922287?#description)  :y

Yup, now all thats needed is for someone to chuck a match in and close the door  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 July 2017, 08:45:25
Kevin Wood's first love! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142434226408?clk_rvr_id=1249881628186&rmvSB=true) ;D  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 July 2017, 10:29:37
Kevin Wood's first love! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142434226408?clk_rvr_id=1249881628186&rmvSB=true) ;D  :y
No use. It's the saloon so you can't get a mattress in the back. ;D Also got the poxy 1.3 engine. ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 05 July 2017, 13:48:06
Kevin Wood's first love! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142434226408?clk_rvr_id=1249881628186&rmvSB=true) ;D :y
No use. It's the saloon so you can't get a mattress in the back. ;D Also got the poxy 1.3 engine. ::)


At least the 1.3 doesn't have enough power to challenge the suspension. Unlike the 1.8 which, while still shit, does.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 July 2017, 16:17:16
Kevin Wood's first love! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142434226408?clk_rvr_id=1249881628186&rmvSB=true) ;D :y
No use. It's the saloon so you can't get a mattress in the back. ;D Also got the poxy 1.3 engine. ::)


At least the 1.3 doesn't have enough power to challenge the suspension. Unlike the 1.8 which, while still shit, does.

.. and where's the fun in not being able to challenge the suspension? ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 05 July 2017, 16:44:32
Kevin Wood's first love! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142434226408?clk_rvr_id=1249881628186&rmvSB=true) ;D :y
No use. It's the saloon so you can't get a mattress in the back. ;D Also got the poxy 1.3 engine. ::)


At least the 1.3 doesn't have enough power to challenge the suspension. Unlike the 1.8 which, while still shit, does.

The 2.0HLS had enough grunt to be interesting(well for an auto it did) ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 05 July 2017, 18:48:48
Kevin Wood's first love! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142434226408?clk_rvr_id=1249881628186&rmvSB=true) ;D :y
No use. It's the saloon so you can't get a mattress in the back. ;D Also got the poxy 1.3 engine. ::)


At least the 1.3 doesn't have enough power to challenge the suspension. Unlike the 1.8 which, while still shit, does.

.. and where's the fun in not being able to challenge the suspension? ;)


Fun and Marinas in the same sentence? Have you been drinking? ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 July 2017, 19:38:58
Kevin Wood's first love! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142434226408?clk_rvr_id=1249881628186&rmvSB=true) ;D :y
No use. It's the saloon so you can't get a mattress in the back. ;D Also got the poxy 1.3 engine. ::)


At least the 1.3 doesn't have enough power to challenge the suspension. Unlike the 1.8 which, while still shit, does.

.. and where's the fun in not being able to challenge the suspension? ;)


Fun and Marinas in the same sentence? Have you been drinking? ???
Well... it does help ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 July 2017, 21:09:33
Kevin Wood's first love! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142434226408?clk_rvr_id=1249881628186&rmvSB=true) ;D :y
No use. It's the saloon so you can't get a mattress in the back. ;D Also got the poxy 1.3 engine. ::)


At least the 1.3 doesn't have enough power to challenge the suspension. Unlike the 1.8 which, while still shit, does.

.. and where's the fun in not being able to challenge the suspension? ;)


Fun and Marinas in the same sentence? Have you been drinking? ???
Well... it does help ::)

I had plenty of fun challenging the suspension of my Marina 1800 TC Coupe!  :y

And yes they probably were drunk!  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 July 2017, 12:45:52
I saw one of these on Wheeler Dealers recently, but I reckon Edd China would have his work cut out with this one! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263071844949?clk_rvr_id=1250634572810&rmvSB=true)  ::)  Cool though.  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 July 2017, 13:48:21
Aston Martin? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172774393265?clk_rvr_id=1255769065211&rmvSB=true)  :-X
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 July 2017, 14:24:54
 ;D ;D ;D

Nah, this is an Aston Martin 'project': http://thetinmansgarage.com/project/1952-aston-martin/

(Check out his other work, too - all hand formed)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 July 2017, 15:16:51
How about this little challenge, was sat on a drive not far from where I grew up for many years.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPER-RARE-MK1-JENSEN-INTERCEPTOR-6-3-BARN-FIND-OWNED-30-YEARS-99P-NO-RESERVE/112478226502?_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3Df45468ac9fa544aa886867ea53396b24%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D112478226502&_trkparms=pageci%253A8644bedb-670c-11e7-ab17-74dbd1804ca8%257Cparentrq%253A372763ff15d0a888f44b4a17fffc1f7b%257Ciid%253A1
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: LC0112G on 12 July 2017, 15:22:44
Anyone watched "Project Binki" on Youtube? If you've got a spare 4 of 5 hours well worth a watch, though the title sequence does get a bit repetitive.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: minifreek on 12 July 2017, 16:08:39
Project Binki is a fantastic 'watch' if you have time to spare...

Iv been waiting for the latest installment for the past couple of months...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 July 2017, 16:48:04
How about this little challenge, was sat on a drive not far from where I grew up for many years.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPER-RARE-MK1-JENSEN-INTERCEPTOR-6-3-BARN-FIND-OWNED-30-YEARS-99P-NO-RESERVE/112478226502?_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3Df45468ac9fa544aa886867ea53396b24%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D112478226502&_trkparms=pageci%253A8644bedb-670c-11e7-ab17-74dbd1804ca8%257Cparentrq%253A372763ff15d0a888f44b4a17fffc1f7b%257Ciid%253A1

It was enough of a challenge reading the punctuation-free description, thanks. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 July 2017, 17:27:25
I read that wrong and looked for Project Bikini and all I saw was a lot of girls in bikinis.. Granted that's always welcome, but clearly not quite what either of you meant ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: TD on 12 July 2017, 17:36:24
How about this little challenge, was sat on a drive not far from where I grew up for many years.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPER-RARE-MK1-JENSEN-INTERCEPTOR-6-3-BARN-FIND-OWNED-30-YEARS-99P-NO-RESERVE/112478226502?_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3Df45468ac9fa544aa886867ea53396b24%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D112478226502&_trkparms=pageci%253A8644bedb-670c-11e7-ab17-74dbd1804ca8%257Cparentrq%253A372763ff15d0a888f44b4a17fffc1f7b%257Ciid%253A1

It was enough of a challenge reading the punctuation-free description, thanks. ;D

And the pics either show two different cars or they have vandalised it putting it on a transporter ..... ie ripped the back end of and flattened the roof  :-\ :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 July 2017, 17:52:18
I reckon someone wants it for the number plate and possibly the engine. The rest of it looks to be scrap.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 July 2017, 18:40:48
This is very cool!  8)    A 1973 Subaru Escort Mk1! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142444328676?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2648&clk_rvr_id=1258939572428&rmvSB=true)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 July 2017, 13:43:08
This stuff might work on Omegas too! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-barn-find-dust-/222584328923?hash=item33d30f52db:g:E1sAAOSwFBRZbFNF)  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 July 2017, 14:33:57
This stuff might work on Omegas too! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-barn-find-dust-/222584328923?hash=item33d30f52db:g:E1sAAOSwFBRZbFNF)  :-\  ;D
Nope. Needs more chicken poo in the mix. ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 July 2017, 17:53:18
That is brilliant.  :y ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 July 2017, 12:01:04
An affordable E-Type! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222584013990?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1263994011930&rmvSB=true)  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 July 2017, 10:44:09
A rare commie car! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263097099172?clk_rvr_id=1264004465118&rmvSB=true)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 July 2017, 13:11:53
An affordable E-Type! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222584013990?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1263994011930&rmvSB=true)  ;)
Surely an oxymoron  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 July 2017, 21:46:34
This (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-carlton-gsi-3000-24v-spares-or-repair-restoration-project-RARE-CAR-/282582273007?hash=item41cb374bef:g:-WcAAOSwTCZZc0pp&clk_rvr_id=1264945923260&rmvSB=true) should get some of you fellas excited!  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 July 2017, 14:02:15
I prefer this. :)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-SENATOR-3-0-24V-1992-SPARES-OR-REPAIR-PROJECT-RUNS-VERY-WELL/152635154568?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D0d2746febcb34b8593d4e9dd6ddbbc26%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D282582273007
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 July 2017, 17:56:51
Jaguar XJS! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232421861416?clk_rvr_id=1268487199336&rmvSB=true)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 July 2017, 10:42:28
Didn't DTM state that he needed a new project recently?  :-\  I seem to remember that TVR (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-TVR-350i-wedge-Project-73-900-miles/332321551624?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1269867960639&rmvSB=true) was mentioned.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 29 July 2017, 17:11:45
Didn't DTM state that he needed a new project recently?  :-\  I seem to remember that TVR (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-TVR-350i-wedge-Project-73-900-miles/332321551624?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1269867960639&rmvSB=true) was mentioned.  :)

Nice  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 July 2017, 13:52:57
I couldn't live with a wedge, maybe a Chimera
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 July 2017, 21:41:11
How about a Porshaa! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BARN-FIND-PORSCHE-944-CABRIOLET-S2-3-0-1990/202000758918?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1271232414067&rmvSB=true)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 30 July 2017, 21:47:22
There's a lot of cars hiding in barns  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 July 2017, 17:45:43
How about a Porshaa! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BARN-FIND-PORSCHE-944-CABRIOLET-S2-3-0-1990/202000758918?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1271232414067&rmvSB=true)  8)

Much as the idea of owning a 3 litre 4 pot tickles me, I'd be more interested if the bottom half of it hadn't departed this world. :-\

Then again, as a potential engine donor for the Westfield... ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 August 2017, 01:01:21
Here's another 3Ltr 4 pot for you Kevin! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122616432266?clk_rvr_id=1276473713310&rmvSB=true)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 06 August 2017, 06:57:41
Here's another 3Ltr 4 pot for you Kevin! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122616432266?clk_rvr_id=1276473713310&rmvSB=true)  :y


As an MGC, that's a 3Ltr straight six. Which it clearly states in the advert ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 August 2017, 09:09:08
Here's another 3Ltr 4 pot for you Kevin! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122616432266?clk_rvr_id=1276473713310&rmvSB=true)  :y


As an MGC, that's a 3Ltr straight six. Which it clearly states in the advert ::)

Ah yes well spotted.  :-[  It was late...  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 August 2017, 16:33:49
Here's another 3Ltr 4 pot for you Kevin! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122616432266?clk_rvr_id=1276473713310&rmvSB=true)  :y


As an MGC, that's a 3Ltr straight six. Which it clearly states in the advert ::)

Ah yes well spotted.  :-[  It was late...  ;D

Cunning that, 2 extra holes to store your spare spark plugs in. 8)

I wish I could find a classic car with no bodywork. Hmm. Maybe a Reliant Scimitar?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 August 2017, 18:18:04
I didn't know there was a 3ltr 6 cylinder MG, but I bet they go like a scalded cat and are a hoot to drive!  8)  :y

Probably not so great at stopping or going round corners.....  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 06 August 2017, 19:15:35
I didn't know there was a 3ltr 6 cylinder MG, but I bet they go like a scalded cat and are a hoot to drive!  8) :y

Probably not so great at stopping or going round corners.....  :-\ ;D


Well, they're a bit quicker than the 1800 but a lot heavier at the front. The Leyland 3.0l six is one of the lumps that makes the Essex V6 seem like a good engine.


It's just like the V6 Capris: more of a relaxed GT.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 August 2017, 00:11:02

I wish I could find a classic car with no bodywork. Hmm. Maybe a Reliant Scimitar?

Here you go Kevin a Reliant Scimitar! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scimitar-3-Litre-GT-Coupe-/202010629885?#description)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 August 2017, 08:09:10

I wish I could find a classic car with no bodywork. Hmm. Maybe a Reliant Scimitar?

Here you go Kevin a Reliant Scimitar! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scimitar-3-Litre-GT-Coupe-/202010629885?#description)  :y

Oh, look! No bodywork problems to sort out. :y

 ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 August 2017, 08:20:00
I wish I could find a classic car with no bodywork. Hmm. Maybe a Reliant Scimitar?

I saw a classic car on the M25 this morning that had no bodywork. A Triumph (on a trailer) where most of the body had already dissolved away.. that's what you meant, right? ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 August 2017, 08:26:40
I think I'll stick to kit cars*.


*- remembers he's got a bodywork panel to replace on the Westfield. Been sitting on it for about 6 months now. ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 August 2017, 11:10:25
I think I'll stick to kit cars*.


*- remembers he's got a bodywork panel to replace on the Westfield. Been sitting on it for about 6 months now. ::)

That can't be comfortable..
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 August 2017, 11:53:04
I would love to build one of these kits. With an Alfa V6 engine of course.  :)
http://www.listerbell.com/
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 08 August 2017, 12:45:34
I would love to build one of these kits. With an Alfa V6 engine of course.  :)
http://www.listerbell.com/

Wonder if it handles like the original :-X :-X
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 August 2017, 23:25:04
I would love to build one of these kits. With an Alfa V6 engine of course.  :)
http://www.listerbell.com/

 8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 August 2017, 00:41:21
How much? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/escort-mk1-twincam-avo-lotus-twincam-rally-race/192272127970?clk_rvr_id=1280650569970&rmvSB=true)  :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 August 2017, 01:03:38
How much? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/escort-mk1-twincam-avo-lotus-twincam-rally-race/192272127970?clk_rvr_id=1280650569970&rmvSB=true)  :o
Not much more like :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 August 2017, 10:02:14
How much? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/escort-mk1-twincam-avo-lotus-twincam-rally-race/192272127970?clk_rvr_id=1280650569970&rmvSB=true)  :o
Not much more like :D

Crikey! The price of a V5 these days!


Condition: Used
“nackered.”   

Honest enough.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: frostbite on 11 August 2017, 10:11:23
Whats a twin cam v5?

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 August 2017, 10:15:30
How much? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/escort-mk1-twincam-avo-lotus-twincam-rally-race/192272127970?clk_rvr_id=1280650569970&rmvSB=true)  :o
Not much more like :D

Crikey! The price of a V5 these days!


Condition: Used
“nackered.”   

Honest enough.

Nah, you can get the V5 reissued .. it's clearly the VIN plate you're buying! ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 11 August 2017, 10:22:22
Whats a twin cam v5?


It's a V5 for an Escort Twin cam: one factory fitted with a Lotus twin cam, and therefore rare and expensive. Which means that an identity for one is also worth serious money.
Not that anyone would buy a V5 to 'upgrade' a lower spec car to make money, as that is illegal ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: frostbite on 11 August 2017, 10:38:46
Whats a twin cam v5?


It's a V5 for an Escort Twin cam: one factory fitted with a Lotus twin cam, and therefore rare and expensive. Which means that an identity for one is also worth serious money.
Not that anyone would buy a V5 to 'upgrade' a lower spec car to make money, as that is illegal ::)

Oh right, a lot of landrover/ mini parts go the same way on the bay
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 August 2017, 19:05:58
Ovlov? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272799972334?clk_rvr_id=1282199113545&rmvSB=true)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 August 2017, 19:11:23
This is cool! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182709823998?clk_rvr_id=1281988769870&rmvSB=true)  8)

I wonder if you could get an Omega in it?  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 August 2017, 19:47:00
This is cool! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182709823998?clk_rvr_id=1281988769870&rmvSB=true)  8)

I wonder if you could get an Omega in it?  :-\  ;D
Comfortably. You might want to strap it down though :D

As the ad mentions, Wayne Carini owned one briefly, which had been redone in side as a display vehicle... allegedly imported to the US as a BMC dealer training vehicle... imported there from South Africa judging by the plates on it.

Be one for the collectors  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 August 2017, 18:50:40
And Lord Opti thought he couldn't afford an Aston Martin! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202019032461?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1283736681107&rmvSB=true)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 August 2017, 11:10:26
Anyone ever have one of these? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292214717868?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1284636356187&rmvSB=true)  ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 August 2017, 11:35:54
If you haven't heard of the Magnum you must be a young whippersnapper.  :P
It was basically the same car as the Firenza, but VX changed the name for some reason. Not a bad car in its day. Handled quite well, and a decent enough club rally car. But even with a 2.3 engine it was a bit too heavy/ underpowered to be seriously quick.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 August 2017, 13:33:07
Or...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-cavalier-Modern-day-classic/122650693601?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D45730%26meid%3D2513ec5aa4a648f88f298b3dcb2cad9c%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D292214717868&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 August 2017, 13:36:23
I had a Diesel version of that 4 years ago. Paintwork didn't look like that though.  ;D
Saw a decent looking petrol one this morning.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 16 August 2017, 19:40:56
Or...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-cavalier-Modern-day-classic/122650693601?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D45730%26meid%3D2513ec5aa4a648f88f298b3dcb2cad9c%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D292214717868&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-cavalier-Modern-day-classic/122650693601?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D45730%26meid%3D2513ec5aa4a648f88f298b3dcb2cad9c%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D292214717868&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1)


That brings back some unpleasant memories! The mk3 Cavalier is the worst car that my mother has owned since I started driving.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 August 2017, 09:53:50
Handy for Tescos? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-Bandvagn-military-project-restoration-barn-find-classic/253101141374?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1286740990042&rmvSB=true)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 August 2017, 10:40:04
Less project, but more useabe...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-240-Estate-car/372040117195?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D45730%26meid%3D2a5427b9b5d24bf4868457e048bbf7c0%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D253101141374&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 August 2017, 10:57:11
Less project, but more useabe...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-240-Estate-car/372040117195?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D45730%26meid%3D2a5427b9b5d24bf4868457e048bbf7c0%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D253101141374&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1

Now that's more like a Battle Tank!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 August 2017, 00:35:12
Pick up! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BARN-FIND-1986-Ford-Pick-Up/172828568258?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1290730326885&rmvSB=true)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 23 August 2017, 09:23:56
Less project, but more useabe...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-240-Estate-car/372040117195?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D45730%26meid%3D2a5427b9b5d24bf4868457e048bbf7c0%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D253101141374&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1

Now that's more like a Battle Tank!  ;D
My Dad had one of those years back, but with the nasty V6 engine. Engine aside, it was totally indestructible. I remember he hit a sign post at about 20 MPH once, having slipped on an icy patch. SIgn post was bent over at 45 degrees. Couldn't find any damage on the Volvo.

Another time, he rear-ended a Mk. 3 Escrot. Said vehicle ended up somewhat "compact" from the back seat rearwards. Again, no damage found on the Volvo.

The front bumper contained what appeared to be a length of railway track supported by a shock absorber at each end.  ;D

It's telling, though, that every one of these that you see still running these days has the 4 pot engine.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 August 2017, 10:18:27
Or...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-cavalier-Modern-day-classic/122650693601?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D45730%26meid%3D2513ec5aa4a648f88f298b3dcb2cad9c%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D292214717868&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-cavalier-Modern-day-classic/122650693601?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D45730%26meid%3D2513ec5aa4a648f88f298b3dcb2cad9c%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D292214717868&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1)


That brings back some unpleasant memories! The mk3 Cavalier is the worst car that my mother has owned since I started driving.

Probably the best car we ever had, it just worked (for us anyway!)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 23 August 2017, 10:21:50
Pick up! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BARN-FIND-1986-Ford-Pick-Up/172828568258?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1290730326885&rmvSB=true)  :y

I saw one of those at Classics on the Common recently and said at the time it's the first one I've seen for at least a decade.. apparently because they're all hiding in barns ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 August 2017, 10:40:51
Or...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-cavalier-Modern-day-classic/122650693601?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D45730%26meid%3D2513ec5aa4a648f88f298b3dcb2cad9c%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D292214717868&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-cavalier-Modern-day-classic/122650693601?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D45730%26meid%3D2513ec5aa4a648f88f298b3dcb2cad9c%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D292214717868&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1)


That brings back some unpleasant memories! The mk3 Cavalier is the worst car that my mother has owned since I started driving.

Probably the best car we ever had, it just worked (for us anyway!)

I still have a soft spot for my old Mk3 Cavalier 1.7Dti.  I wouldn't mind having another one as my second car, if the 190D gives up the ghost - which it currently looks like it might have  ::)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 August 2017, 11:00:59
I do need to sort out a project/toy in the next few months,
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 August 2017, 11:20:17
I would like a Facelift Omega Elite, with LC running gear as my project. A sort of update on Omegatoys original concept.
Omega V8 projects are so last year.  :D
Finding the running gear would probably be the hard part, apart from the fact I don't have the space for any kind of project bigger than a Fiat 500.  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: EMD on 23 August 2017, 18:18:37
A nice cavalier will do you  :P Try and find one that dont need work though . The 2.5 are fetching big prices and decent mk3's are becoming rare  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 August 2017, 18:53:11
If I had a Cavalier it would only ever be another diesel, to run on wvo. Fwd performance cars are pointless imo.  :P
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 August 2017, 22:30:08
One for Kevin Wood here.  :)
http://angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auctions/latest-classic-car-catalogue/saturday-26th-august-2017/1981-morris-ital-hls-estate/
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 August 2017, 22:31:51
I do need to sort out a project/toy in the next few months,

Any good ?
http://angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auctions/latest-classic-car-catalogue/saturday-26th-august-2017/1993-vauxhall-cavalier-turbo-4x4/
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 August 2017, 22:34:12
Missed my chance on this one.............although its hardly a project, and I could never afford it anyway.  ::)
http://angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auctions/results/results-from-saturday-17th-june-2017/1978-vauxhall-chevette-2300-hs/
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 August 2017, 23:42:54
One for Kevin Wood here.  :)
http://angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auctions/latest-classic-car-catalogue/saturday-26th-august-2017/1981-morris-ital-hls-estate/

Looks like it's even the same colour. :y Denim Blue metallic. 8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 August 2017, 23:43:41
Missed my chance on this one.............although its hardly a project, and I could never afford it anyway.  ::)
http://angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auctions/results/results-from-saturday-17th-june-2017/1978-vauxhall-chevette-2300-hs/

Wow! 30 grand for a shove-it! :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 August 2017, 09:06:02
I do need to sort out a project/toy in the next few months,

Any good ?
http://angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auctions/latest-classic-car-catalogue/saturday-26th-august-2017/1993-vauxhall-cavalier-turbo-4x4/

I just can't look at a Chavalier without seeing old copies of Max Power in my minds eye.. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 25 August 2017, 10:10:49
I thoroughly disliked every MK3 Cavalier I drove, and would gladly not see another. The Focus has the same effect on me, but my mother still has one.


I know I shouldn't  but I have a wish for a new toy, and cheap MR2s are seriously tempting.


 It's been seven and a half years since I bought a car, and I'm a caraholic ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 August 2017, 16:18:29
A finished project! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/opel-manta-gte/292221134115?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D45993%26meid%3Dac6a5ac32c4849808b0af506d8bfff57%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D182726939752&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 August 2017, 16:41:39
A finished project! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/opel-manta-gte/292221134115?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D45993%26meid%3Dac6a5ac32c4849808b0af506d8bfff57%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D182726939752&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851)  8)

Now, that is nice. :-*
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 August 2017, 17:47:04
That's had a lot of time & money spent on it! Very nice indeed. But someone has already done all the hard work..

So how about this little project? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1949-FORD-F1-PICK-UP-TRUCK-ROLLING-SHELL-FOR-PROJECT-HOT-ROD-CUSTOM-RAT-PATINA-/152644486841) Only needs a few bits of everything...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 August 2017, 18:54:42
I wonder if someone bought that on ebay 'unseen' and only when it rocked up in Blighty realised that it didn't have an engine!  :o

Doh!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 August 2017, 11:13:18
 Night Rider! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1980-PONTIAC-TRANS-AM-4-9-TURBO-53000-MILEAGE-FOR-RESTORATION/232463693138?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1294188693896&rmvSB=true)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 27 August 2017, 12:14:08
Only a 4.9?Couldn't he stretch to the 6.6 turbo model? ;D ;D I've always liked that shape Trans Am/Firebird,closest I'll get though is the Airfix model of one that I made about 25yrs ago that's in a display case on one of the units in my front room.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 August 2017, 20:46:26
Only a 4.9?Couldn't he stretch to the 6.6 turbo model? ;D ;D I've always liked that shape Trans Am/Firebird,closest I'll get though is the Airfix model of one that I made about 25yrs ago that's in a display case on one of the units in my front room.

4.9 with a blower on and still less power than a 3.2 Omega. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 August 2017, 18:11:41
A Shove It for Albs! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152673371427?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1296652775013&rmvSB=true)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 August 2017, 19:09:25
Nice, but got the wrong engine in it.  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 August 2017, 20:58:14
Nice, but got the wrong engine in it.  ;)

I'd overlook that. I reckon it'd be a hoot with an XE and 6 speed sequential box. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 31 August 2017, 10:16:56
Someone has put a lot of money into that - the Sadev gearbox can't have been cheap, and it's only got 75 miles on it?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 August 2017, 14:16:26
Someone has put a lot of money into that - the Sadev gearbox can't have been cheap, and it's only got 75 miles on it?

Either:

a) There's a massive snag somewhere.
b) He shat himself half way round the first roundabout
c) SWMBO objected to sharing the passenger footwell with half of the Demon Tweeks catalogue

 ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 August 2017, 14:41:38
The original Getrag box was over £600 in the late 70,s.Probably NLA now I would imagine, and like expensive rocking horse dung if you can find a used one with the correct bellhousing. It was a really strong box, but the gearchange was possibly the worst I have ever experienced. Similar with the original engine, he almost makes it seem like they are available in your local branch of ECP, but I would imagine it would be pretty difficult to source one. A replacement cylinder head was just over a grand in 1979, which was eye watering then.
It has definitely had a lot of money spent on it though. Could be a fun / competitive rally car, depending on which class it would fall into. I wouldn't have a clue about classes these days.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 31 August 2017, 19:32:31
The original Getrag box was over £600 in the late 70,s.Probably NLA now I would imagine, and like expensive rocking horse dung if you can find a used one with the correct bellhousing. It was a really strong box, but the gearchange was possibly the worst I have ever experienced. Similar with the original engine, m he almostakes it seem like they are available in your local branch of ECP, but I would imagine it would be pretty difficult to source one. A replacement cylinder head was just over a grand in 1979, which was eye watering then.
It has definitely had a lot of money spent on it though. Could be a fun / competitive rally car, depending on which class it would fall into. I wouldn't have a clue about classes these days.

He's probably got or knows where the original pony is at :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 September 2017, 19:17:26
Austin Allegro...... (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162655171865?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1298931007203&rmvSB=true) or is it?!  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 02 September 2017, 10:34:47
Austin Allegro...... (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162655171865?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1298931007203&rmvSB=true) or is it?!  :)

There's some work gone into that,you'd have to ask why though ::) :-X
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 September 2017, 13:40:32
Who had a Fizzy? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FS1-E-Fizzy-1975-Barn-Find-Big-Project/142498065057?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1302910679597&rmvSB=true)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 September 2017, 14:35:32
“complete overhaul required”

Understatement of the decade.. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 September 2017, 14:42:24
Looks like only... missing...

Not to mention half the frame ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 September 2017, 17:37:21
That was about £300 when it was new. What price nostalgia ?  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 September 2017, 18:55:16
The Fizzys were the king of 50cc's back in the day!  :y

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 September 2017, 20:47:22
They were indeed, but what useful purpose do they serve now ? Apart from allowing old farts like me to hark back to the good old days.
The price people will pay for them is crazy.
People are paying 15 grand for a 900 Z1, which were a great bike in 1975, but a well used 2 grand 600 sportsbike will leave one for dead using only 2nd, 3rd, and maybe 4th gears.
They also had rubber frames and wooden brakes, but it doesn't matter, because it allows us to relive our youth.
Incidentally, I really wanted a Fizzy, but my Dad bought me a Casal instead, because his mate owned the franchise or something.
It was a complete pile of crap. Two speed gearchange on the handlebars and did 38mph flat out, on a good day.
I rode it for about a month and then just left it lying up the garden to rot. Reverting to borrowing a mates Dunstall Commando, until I got caught.
Dad had to have (another) day of work to go to court with me. He was not happy.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 September 2017, 10:45:27
A Bentley (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272826937768?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1303290057431&rmvSB=true) with a difference!  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 07 September 2017, 13:03:21
A Bentley (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272826937768?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1303290057431&rmvSB=true) with a difference!  ::)

Some one should be beaten for letting that happen to a Bentley :'(
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 September 2017, 20:11:15
A Bentley (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272826937768?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1303290057431&rmvSB=true) with a difference!  ::)

Some one should be applauded for letting that happen to a VW...
And then shot ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 September 2017, 09:43:55
I love the two jerry cans. I bet they really make a difference, carrying about enough fuel to pop to the corner shop for a paper. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 September 2017, 10:17:20
I love the two jerry cans. I bet they really make a difference, carrying about enough fuel to pop to the corner shop for a paper. ;D

I think the jerry cans are for Pink Gin.  :-\  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 September 2017, 16:42:54
So back in the 1960's the villains drove round in Mk2 Jags and Plod drove round in these! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202050197329?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1307275551568&rmvSB=true)  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 12 September 2017, 09:47:12
Fire up the Moggie!  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 September 2017, 18:51:57
Talking of Jags!  8)

One for the brave..... (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122695939647?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1308025018300&rmvSB=true)  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 13 September 2017, 19:07:32
Some forces also got the Daimler SP250,complete with doors that would open by themselves due to body flex[supposedly cured on later models]and then of course later they got the honour of driving Allegros :D :D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 September 2017, 13:45:21
I had one of these! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322738702651?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1311478712419&rmvSB=true) 8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: EMD on 17 September 2017, 12:46:32
Who had a Fizzy? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FS1-E-Fizzy-1975-Barn-Find-Big-Project/142498065057?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1302910679597&rmvSB=true)  8)

Ap50 went faster and handled better  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 17 September 2017, 15:41:23
Who had a Fizzy? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FS1-E-Fizzy-1975-Barn-Find-Big-Project/142498065057?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1302910679597&rmvSB=true)  8)

Ap50 went faster and handled better  ;)
.

Not wih a yb100 carb, a micron expansion,a bit cut off the rotary valve,raised exhaust port, and drops, and 400x18 metzler rear tyre, rd200 rear shocks, and heavy oil in the front tubes, O and running on 5star.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 September 2017, 18:04:12
Who had a Fizzy? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FS1-E-Fizzy-1975-Barn-Find-Big-Project/142498065057?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1302910679597&rmvSB=true)  8)

Ap50 went faster and handled better  ;)

If the rider of one of the bikes was half a stone heavier than the other one, then the bike with the lighter rider would win. These things are critical when you have 5bhp, or whatever it was. In truth there was little to choose between the two, but in my experience the Fizzy had the edge over the AP50.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 September 2017, 18:30:47
Who had a Fizzy? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FS1-E-Fizzy-1975-Barn-Find-Big-Project/142498065057?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1302910679597&rmvSB=true)  8)

Ap50 went faster and handled better  ;)

If the rider of one of the bikes was half a stone heavier than the other one, then the bike with the lighter rider would win. These things are critical when you have 5bhp, or whatever it was. In truth there was little to choose between the two, but in my experience the Fizzy had the edge over the AP50.

Agreed!  :y

Although one of my mates had an MZ 50cc which was Czechoslovakian and was the fastest 50 around!  8) 

I had a Kawasaki AE50 which had been tinkered with and was almost as fast, but I could never quite keep up with the MZ or another mates Fizzy.  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 17 September 2017, 21:19:41
Who had a Fizzy? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FS1-E-Fizzy-1975-Barn-Find-Big-Project/142498065057?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1302910679597&rmvSB=true)  8)

Ap50 went faster and handled better  ;)

If the rider of one of the bikes was half a stone heavier than the other one, then the bike with the lighter rider would win. These things are critical when you have 5bhp, or whatever it was. In truth there was little to choose between the two, but in my experience the Fizzy had the edge over the AP50.

Agreed!  :y

Although one of my mates had an MZ 50cc which was Czechoslovakian and was the fastest 50 around!  8) 

I had a Kawasaki AE50 which had been tinkered with and was almost as fast, but I could never quite keep up with the MZ or another mates Fizzy.  ::)
.

The gerella, gillera, and fantic's were even faster, any thing Italian, was faster than the japs, but needed more looking after, very tempremental.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 September 2017, 21:51:54
Who had a Fizzy? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FS1-E-Fizzy-1975-Barn-Find-Big-Project/142498065057?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1302910679597&rmvSB=true)  8)

Ap50 went faster and handled better  ;)

If the rider of one of the bikes was half a stone heavier than the other one, then the bike with the lighter rider would win. These things are critical when you have 5bhp, or whatever it was. In truth there was little to choose between the two, but in my experience the Fizzy had the edge over the AP50.

Agreed!  :y

Although one of my mates had an MZ 50cc which was Czechoslovakian and was the fastest 50 around!  8) 

I had a Kawasaki AE50 which had been tinkered with and was almost as fast, but I could never quite keep up with the MZ or another mates Fizzy.  ::)
.

The gerella, gillera, and fantic's were even faster, any thing Italian, was faster than the japs, but needed more looking after, very tempremental.

Keeping the baffles clean was key!   :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 September 2017, 22:54:07
My B.I.L. has had a 6 speed Fantic sport stashed in his garage for the last 30 years. I reckon its worth a few quid now.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: EMD on 19 September 2017, 22:48:25
Who had a Fizzy? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FS1-E-Fizzy-1975-Barn-Find-Big-Project/142498065057?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1302910679597&rmvSB=true)  8)

Ap50 went faster and handled better  ;)

If the rider of one of the bikes was half a stone heavier than the other one, then the bike with the lighter rider would win. These things are critical when you have 5bhp, or whatever it was. In truth there was little to choose between the two, but in my experience the Fizzy had the edge over the AP50.

Agreed!  :y

Although one of my mates had an MZ 50cc which was Czechoslovakian and was the fastest 50 around!  8) 

I had a Kawasaki AE50 which had been tinkered with and was almost as fast, but I could never quite keep up with the MZ or another mates Fizzy.  ::)

Arr yes the ugliest bike on the block but it beat us all  ;D Dont forget a shot of castrol R and a tank swirl  :D :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 September 2017, 08:26:26
Fire up the Quattro! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172872731528?clk_rvr_id=1315628022988&rmvSB=true)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 21 September 2017, 09:18:00
Fire up the Quattro! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172872731528?clk_rvr_id=1315628022988&rmvSB=true)  :y

A friend of mine has a truly mint one of these< T reg and must be worth a fortune
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Mr Gav on 21 September 2017, 10:24:23
Fire up the Quattro! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172872731528?clk_rvr_id=1315628022988&rmvSB=true)  :y

I was looking at these before I bought my 370Z, the only one in budget needed work doing and that was also 16k  :o, decent ten valve cars were around the 25k mark and the twenty valve cars are fetching 40k if mint.

Really wish I`d bought one years ago when I had the opportunity  :'(
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 September 2017, 10:26:18
That reads like an Omega ad...

Rust spots in the usual places ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 September 2017, 13:24:22
V8 Carlton (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253164974697?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1316561518044&rmvSB=true)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 22 September 2017, 18:13:12
That is a nice project.  8) :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 September 2017, 18:17:17
Cool Yank Tank! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302460344640?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1320203610054&rmvSB=true)  8) 

A hedge trimmer might be more appropriate than a welder to start with though!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 26 September 2017, 19:18:53
Where are all these barns with old cars in? More like shed finds or ‘been parked on my drive for years’ find.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 26 September 2017, 19:20:02
Or ‘I bought it to do up and haven’t got a fickin clue what I’m doing’ find.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 26 September 2017, 19:32:50
Barn find sounds so much better than 'festering crap'
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 September 2017, 21:15:11
Or ‘I bought it to do up and haven’t got a fickin clue what I’m doing’ find.

I expect you can charge a premium for a barn find!  ;)

You should have tried that on the salesman when you Part X'ed the Snot Mobile!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 September 2017, 09:40:53
Or ‘I bought it to do up and haven’t got a fickin clue what I’m doing’ find.

I expect you can charge a premium for a barn find!  ;)

You should have tried that on the salesman when you Part X'ed the Snot Mobile!  ;D

Yes, they're a bit like "barn reared" chickens. Sounds so much better than "battery". ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 October 2017, 12:07:09
This is not really a project (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sun-1120-Electronic-Engine-Tester-Retro-Barn-Find-Hot-Rod-Vintage-Rat-Rod/172899035249?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1325987402171&rmvSB=true), nor will it read the codes on an Omega, but it's pretty cool nonetheless!  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 October 2017, 12:14:21
Very cool indeed. 8)
In my dream garage (the size of a small warehouse) That would look great, standing against a wall.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 October 2017, 22:34:37
Is it a Trabant, Yugo or Lada?  ???  No it's a Vespa! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142527142909?clk_rvr_id=1328085948292&rmvSB=true)  :)  :-*  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 05 October 2017, 23:02:01
Now that is one ugly little runt!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 October 2017, 17:54:26
Porsche 217! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282682037327?clk_rvr_id=1330059463617&rmvSB=true)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 October 2017, 18:13:58
Porsche 217! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282682037327?clk_rvr_id=1330059463617&rmvSB=true)  8)
One for DTM :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 October 2017, 08:37:18
Porsche 217! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282682037327?clk_rvr_id=1330059463617&rmvSB=true)  8)

I wonder what the 0-60 is on that beastie.. ;) ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 October 2017, 08:38:56
You'll have to "View original listing" as it's been ended now (I assume it finally sold at it's knock-down price) but I rather liked this; the exterior, anyway. The interior is a little too "acid" for my tastes..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172903123077
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 October 2017, 18:47:43
A Jag with a story! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391907885281?clk_rvr_id=1338451358038&rmvSB=true)  :)

But who the hell takes a gun to a car deal?  :o  Only in America!!  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 October 2017, 17:43:25
Was someone after an estate? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142542102280?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1339482903945&rmvSB=true)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 October 2017, 19:30:45
It's a Vignale! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202083719027?clk_rvr_id=1339482903811&rmvSB=true) but not a Mondeo...  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Mr Gav on 22 October 2017, 12:22:57
I like this one  :y

Capri (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-Mk3-Ford-Capri-MUSCLE-Car-with-a-2017-5-0-Mustang-Engine-/272889959044?hash=item3f89825284:g:fyQAAOSwmg9Z36wR&clk_rvr_id=1342607137511&rmvSB=true)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 October 2017, 12:34:22
That's cool!  8)  :y  Not so keen on the grill though.  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Mr Gav on 24 October 2017, 07:50:38
That's cool!  8)  :y  Not so keen on the grill though.  :-\

I quite like it, vey Mad Max like  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 October 2017, 09:13:22
Volvo's have always had a reputation for being 'tanks'.  Here's one that really is! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222698338096?clk_rvr_id=1350669757056&rmvSB=true)  :y  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 31 October 2017, 09:16:22
Volvo's have always had a reputation for being 'tanks'.  Here's one that really is! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222698338096?clk_rvr_id=1350669757056&rmvSB=true)  :y  ;D

I like that,well done to them :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 November 2017, 12:48:41
One for the bikers! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142571599024?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1361925668111&rmvSB=true)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 November 2017, 14:01:04
One for the investors more like.  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 November 2017, 18:39:14
I have an image in my head of a youthful Lord Opti roaring about on something like that, like Lawrence of Lincolnshire!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 November 2017, 11:41:26
Oooo what a beauty! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-1979-MORRIS-MARINA-1700L-ESTATE-STUNNING-CLEAN-54K-BARN-FIND-NO-RESERVE/152792023623?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1369524255026&rmvSB=true) :-*
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 November 2017, 12:25:45
Oooo what a beauty! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-1979-MORRIS-MARINA-1700L-ESTATE-STUNNING-CLEAN-54K-BARN-FIND-NO-RESERVE/152792023623?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1369524255026&rmvSB=true) :-*

That's very similar to my shItal, except that mine had much more rust back in 1990!

Fitted with the mighty 1.7 O series engine, as well. :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 20 November 2017, 14:21:43
Oooo what a beauty! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-1979-MORRIS-MARINA-1700L-ESTATE-STUNNING-CLEAN-54K-BARN-FIND-NO-RESERVE/152792023623?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1369524255026&rmvSB=true) :-*


Where's the piano? 8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 November 2017, 10:11:44
Another BL beaut! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Allegro-Estate-Suzuki-Grand-Vitara/162766118491?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1370587612769&rmvSB=true)  8)  Well sort of!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 November 2017, 10:25:36
Another BL beaut! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Allegro-Estate-Suzuki-Grand-Vitara/162766118491?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1370587612769&rmvSB=true)  8)  Well sort of!  ;D
Boredom can be a terrible thing. :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 21 November 2017, 12:09:13
Another BL beaut! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Allegro-Estate-Suzuki-Grand-Vitara/162766118491?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1370587612769&rmvSB=true)  8)  Well sort of!  ;D

Of all the things to come up with and its that ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 21 November 2017, 16:05:01
Tigger what on earth were you actually looking for when you accidentally found that beauty? ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 21 November 2017, 16:30:33
Tigger what on earth were you actually looking for when you accidentally found that beauty? ;D ;D

No wonder you ask ::) :D :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 November 2017, 01:15:48
V8! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Rover-Mini-V8-Hotrod-Custom-Car/253277452366?clk_rvr_id=1375045448544&rmvSB=true)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 November 2017, 09:07:22
I like that. Swmbo is very sentimental about her first car, a red Mini with a black roof. I wonder if I could use that as an excuse to buy it ?  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 26 November 2017, 09:29:17
Looks alright apart from the horrible dash.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 26 November 2017, 12:54:10
Seller did say interior is a bit "machine mart",they weren't kidding were they? :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 November 2017, 13:54:42
Seller did say interior is a bit "machine mart",they weren't kidding were they? :D

I would imagine the interior needs to be "wipe clean" for practical purposes. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 26 November 2017, 18:27:01
Seller did say interior is a bit "machine mart",they weren't kidding were they? :D

I would imagine the interior needs to be "wipe clean" for practical purposes. ;D

I was thinking same,that must be a bloody hand full  but very nice :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 December 2017, 10:23:34
A 1970's Italian that hasn't yet dissolved! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272961115098?clk_rvr_id=1379653767873&rmvSB=true)  :o  ;D  I like it!  :y

And here's (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALFA-ROMEO-MONTREAL-1973-FULLY-RESTORED-54-000-ORIGINAL-KM/272922110295?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49479%26meid%3Deee68fe644f04ecc88f2a3b90fa3c6e1%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D272961115098&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m2219) a restored one.  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 December 2017, 10:32:12
Not convinced by the V8 mini, it has the asthmatic carb version of the Rover V8 and will be heat soak city.

Now the A series with motorbike cylinder head conversion would be far more fitting  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 01 December 2017, 19:28:03
Didn't Opti have the Montreal as his avatar at one point? Up to a couple of years ago there used to be one parked on Scunny train station car park on a daily basis.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 December 2017, 20:47:41
A big Frenchie! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173011949749?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1385528405985&rmvSB=true)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 December 2017, 21:39:17
A big Frenchie! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173011949749?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1385528405985&rmvSB=true)  8)
One for Tunnie :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 06 December 2017, 21:41:44
A big Frenchie! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173011949749?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1385528405985&rmvSB=true)  8)
One for Tunnie :D

He's already got one rusty old heap that needs welding, I don't think he wants another one! ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 December 2017, 22:59:55
A big Frenchie! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173011949749?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1385528405985&rmvSB=true)  8)
There are bits of at least 2 cars in those photos! ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 06 December 2017, 23:08:28
A big Frenchie! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173011949749?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1385528405985&rmvSB=true)  8)
There are bits of at least 2 cars in those photos! ;D
He has added that he mixed up pics of two different cars on the bottom of the advert.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 December 2017, 23:17:18
Are. Didn't read the riting. I just look at the pictyures, me. ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 December 2017, 00:04:01
A big Frenchie! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173011949749?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1385528405985&rmvSB=true)  8)
One for Tunnie :D

He's already got one rusty old heap that needs welding, I don't think he wants another one! ;D
True, but this one has seven seats :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 December 2017, 21:01:05
Anyone have one of these? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292368341169?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1395248667347&rmvSB=true)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 17 December 2017, 22:08:11
Anyone have one of these? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292368341169?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1395248667347&rmvSB=true)  :y

I quite like that,rare nowadays.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 18 December 2017, 09:17:52
That looks spotless!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 December 2017, 14:50:20
Just because it can be done, does not mean that it should be...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-CUSTOM-HOTROD-RATROD-MODIFIED-GOTHIC-ONE-OFF-HEADTURNING-SHOW-CAR/112714596977?_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D49138%26meid%3D45889a1ba52a432787074cb594968cc3%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D322962716109&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982 :o

Better pics to follow... not sure that photoshop can help ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 27 December 2017, 15:02:10
Just because it can be done, does not mean that it should be...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-CUSTOM-HOTROD-RATROD-MODIFIED-GOTHIC-ONE-OFF-HEADTURNING-SHOW-CAR/112714596977?_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D49138%26meid%3D45889a1ba52a432787074cb594968cc3%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D322962716109&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982 :o

Better pics to follow... not sure that photoshop can help ;D

 :o :o :o :o :-X
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 December 2017, 15:35:46
Judging by the look of it, that will probably end up needing an IVA at some point, failing, and becoming an expensive paperweight..
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 27 December 2017, 21:04:29
Saw a mint red Lancia Delta Intagrale today. Not many of those about. :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 December 2017, 09:15:09
Saw a mint red Lancia Delta Intagrale today. Not many of those about. :)

I should imagine most of them succumbed to tin-worm.. even the regular HFs are now rocketing in value as the Integrales are unattainable for regular folk.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Mr Gav on 31 December 2017, 11:00:07
Saw a mint red Lancia Delta Intagrale today. Not many of those about. :)

I should imagine most of them succumbed to tin-worm.. even the regular HFs are now rocketing in value as the Integrales are unattainable for regular folk.

I haven`t seen one  for years, I saw one for sale at a dealers in North Yorkshire and IIRC it was about 20k then  :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 January 2018, 20:07:37
I think that one or two of you may have had one of these as a works van (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUSTIN-MAESTRO-500-CITY-VAN-1988-PETROL-SHOW-WINNING-GENUINE-EX-BT-BRISTOL/382327352820?hash=item59047c6df4:g:40wAAOSwiYlaJjfE&clk_rvr_id=1406058355586&rmvSB=true) at some point?  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Fraggles Rock on 02 January 2018, 06:56:12
Must have cost that new :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 January 2018, 13:22:44
This (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-rover-range-rover-off-road-spares-or-repair-defender-discovery/132465106011?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1415034216584&rmvSB=true) just needs an MOT!  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 January 2018, 18:09:33
This (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-rover-range-rover-off-road-spares-or-repair-defender-discovery/132465106011?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1415034216584&rmvSB=true) just needs an MOT!  :)

Quote
"shame to see it go to the scrap yard, "

No, it wouldn't. ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 January 2018, 20:27:43
A dream car for Kevin Wood here.  8)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Morris-Marina-1-7-Saloon/202178887821?hash=item2f12cd008d:g:MoQAAOSwoFVaUz7E
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2018, 20:50:39
A dream car for Kevin Wood here.  8)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Morris-Marina-1-7-Saloon/202178887821?hash=item2f12cd008d:g:MoQAAOSwoFVaUz7E

He's still gutted he never had a Coupe!  :-X                                                                                                       ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 January 2018, 21:02:05
Arent we all Sir Tigger. Arent we all.  :'(



 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2018, 21:04:12
Arent we all Sir Tigger. Arent we all.  :'(



 ;D ;D

Rightly so!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 January 2018, 22:37:49
 
A dream car for Kevin Wood here.  8)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Morris-Marina-1-7-Saloon/202178887821?hash=item2f12cd008d:g:MoQAAOSwoFVaUz7E

 :-*
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 January 2018, 17:15:17
If I had the money
https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auctions/latest-classic-car-catalogue/saturday-27th-january-2018/1985-opel
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 18 January 2018, 17:57:00
Worky :) linky.
https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auctions/latest-classic-car-catalogue/saturday-27th-january-2018/1985-opel-manta-i200/
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 January 2018, 21:33:18
There are some great cars in that auction!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 19 January 2018, 18:56:36
There are some great cars in that auction!  :y
Have a look at the recent results for the modern auction, some of the prices are OTT for the crap that’s bought.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 January 2018, 01:15:58
This is different? (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?action=post;topic=137753.390;last_msg=1842016)  ???  ::)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 January 2018, 11:41:12
This Ford Fiesta RS Turbo (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183033604517?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1427421262221&rmvSB=true) has already reached the estimated value of £8000 once restored, before anyone has even wiped a rag over it!  :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 29 January 2018, 14:38:52
This Ford Fiesta RS Turbo (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183033604517?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1427421262221&rmvSB=true) has already reached the estimated value of £8000 once restored, before anyone has even wiped a rag over it!  :o

Wasn't many years ago that you couldn't have given that away :o :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: annihilator on 05 February 2018, 08:21:03
"Needs restoring"  :D
Bit of an understatement,cool car though.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F222821826404
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 05 February 2018, 09:44:18
"Needs restoring"  :D
Bit of an understatement,cool car though.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F222821826404

Originally from Cornwall :y :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 February 2018, 11:11:28
"Needs restoring"  :D
Bit of an understatement,cool car though.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F222821826404

Originally from Cornwall :y :y

That would be very cool once restored!  8)  and probably worth quite a bit as well!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 February 2018, 00:54:05
I took my driving test in one of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323055530083?clk_rvr_id=1434511545726&rmvSB=true), same colour but it didn't have the tilt.  :y

As it's in Bridport, which is just down the road, I wonder if it is my Dad's old pick up?  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 07 February 2018, 19:01:20
I took my driving test in one of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323055530083?clk_rvr_id=1434511545726&rmvSB=true), same colour but it didn't have the tilt.  :y

As it's in Bridport, which is just down the road, I wonder if it is my Dad's old pick up?  :-\  ;D

I think that's mostly f--ked to be honest but some of the cars in shot look  interesting  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 07 February 2018, 19:27:18
A "very rusty" Marina? Well who'd have thunk it? :D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 March 2018, 18:33:44
Here's a BMW (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-TRIKE-Project-K100-525i-Unfinished-Barn-Find/323118771664?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1458109931057&rmvSB=true) that needs a little fettling to finish it off!   ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 05 March 2018, 20:24:40
Here's a BMW (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-TRIKE-Project-K100-525i-Unfinished-Barn-Find/323118771664?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1458109931057&rmvSB=true) that needs a little fettling to finish it off!   ;D




I've seen some ugly bike/car trike builds, but that's particularly nasty.
The build quality is shockingly bad - No kidding :o  That must be bad, as in Beer Assisted Development.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: btc on 05 March 2018, 20:31:59
Can I have some of whatever they where on when they thought that contraption up
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 March 2018, 12:51:42
This one (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292481178545?clk_rvr_id=1466522048527&rmvSB=true) is a bit of a challenge!  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 14 March 2018, 13:21:36
This one (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292481178545?clk_rvr_id=1466522048527&rmvSB=true) is a bit of a challenge!  :)
It would definitely have to be trailered.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 March 2018, 13:23:51
I think the biggest challenge would be extracting it from the foliage ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 14 March 2018, 16:06:03
Feast your eyes on this little lot :y

https://www.autoclassics.com/posts/reviews/exclusive-sneak-peak-inside-the-brightwells-affordable-classics-auction-hangar
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 14 March 2018, 16:18:26
Feast your eyes on this little lot :y

https://www.autoclassics.com/posts/reviews/exclusive-sneak-peak-inside-the-brightwells-affordable-classics-auction-hangar



Brings back memories , bad ones !
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 14 March 2018, 16:29:38
Feast your eyes on this little lot :y

https://www.autoclassics.com/posts/reviews/exclusive-sneak-peak-inside-the-brightwells-affordable-classics-auction-hangar



Brings back memories , bad ones !

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 March 2018, 17:19:12
Feast your eyes on this little lot :y

https://www.autoclassics.com/posts/reviews/exclusive-sneak-peak-inside-the-brightwells-affordable-classics-auction-hangar

I'm sure I spotted a Marina Coupe tucked away in there somewhere!  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 14 March 2018, 17:47:50
Feast your eyes on this little lot :y

https://www.autoclassics.com/posts/reviews/exclusive-sneak-peak-inside-the-brightwells-affordable-classics-auction-hangar

I'm sure I spotted a Marina Coupe tucked away in there somewhere!  8)

Yes there was,plus a few Allegros :P
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 March 2018, 13:54:20
Nice! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-CORSAIR-ESTATE-2000-MANUAL-GEAR-BOX/273125280767?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1477898315091&rmvSB=true)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 25 March 2018, 18:52:05
Always liked the Corsair-reminiscent of the Thunderbird-and did for a while drive a GT version as a company hack.Don't think I'd cough 3k for one though.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 25 March 2018, 19:56:13
Nice! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-CORSAIR-ESTATE-2000-MANUAL-GEAR-BOX/273125280767?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1477898315091&rmvSB=true)  8)

With the popular v4 with the less popular fibre timing gear that stripped at will :-X
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 25 March 2018, 21:00:44
Nice! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-CORSAIR-ESTATE-2000-MANUAL-GEAR-BOX/273125280767?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1477898315091&rmvSB=true)  8)

With the popular v4 with the less popular fibre timing gear that stripped at will :-X


The much-admired(for some god forsaken reason) Essex V6 is a straight bolt in. Even people who know what they're looking at have to count the plug leads to be sure. Of course, a 3.0l in a mk1 Cortina(which is what the Corsair is underneath) is not a pleasant experience. That's until the timing gear strips, or the oil-pump drive rounds off.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 March 2018, 22:00:56
Yep, the Essex V6 was a dog of an engine, but the Ford fanboys thought it was the ultimate in automotive engineering development.  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Keith ABS on 26 March 2018, 12:08:58
A regular at a local car show down our way is a two door Corsair

Keith ABS
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 April 2018, 21:14:31
Different?! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162988337252?clk_rvr_id=1494730613050&rmvSB=true)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 10 April 2018, 07:46:10
That's got to be one for the brave if it's to be done properly.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2018, 09:13:49
"Futuristic electronics" = piece of hardboard with some switches screwed to it. ;D

A unique opportunity, for sure. :-X
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 April 2018, 09:42:37
"The car is still a project although I have done most of the hard work."

Only if you look at it through 12-pint beer goggles.

"A small piece of welding to the sills, brakes finishing, interior, not much."

A master of understatement is at work, here.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 10 April 2018, 11:13:07
"The car is still a project although I have done most of the hard work."

Only if you look at it through 12-pint beer goggles.

"A small piece of welding to the sills, brakes finishing, interior, not much."

A master of understatement is at work, here.


That's very generous of you Aaron ;D


Considering that the bodywork was clearly pieced together from existing parts(the roof and side windows are very familiar, and I could probably name the rear quarters), snotting a partial sill repair in place is just papering over the cracks. Despite that, it's not bad looking although the Beetle running gear is a serious turn off.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 April 2018, 12:23:58
"The car is still a project although I have done most of the hard work."

Only if you look at it through 12-pint beer goggles.

"A small piece of welding to the sills, brakes finishing, interior, not much."

A master of understatement is at work, here.


That's very generous of you Aaron ;D


Considering that the bodywork was clearly pieced together from existing parts(the roof and side windows are very familiar, and I could probably name the rear quarters), snotting a partial sill repair in place is just papering over the cracks. Despite that, it's not bad looking although the Beetle running gear is a just one of the MANY serious turn offs.

FTFY.  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 April 2018, 12:27:17
It looks like the love child of a Capri and a Citroen DS.. and it got the worst of its parents looks ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 April 2018, 01:39:39
I had a yellow one of these! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292521603826?clk_rvr_id=1498981802334&rmvSB=true) :y

A great little car.  :)  For those who havn't seen one, think French Hillman Imp!  ;)

Feast your eyes on these! (https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1200&bih=741&ei=5EzRWt3ZKc-zsAf55qnQAg&q=simca+1000&oq=simca+&gs_l=img.1.0.0l10.3792.5941.0.8285.6.6.0.0.0.0.337.1001.0j5j0j1.6.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..0.6.996...0i10k1.0.WEXA4K3udv0#imgrc=_)  8)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 14 April 2018, 08:02:18
Very similar in shape to the Renault 8 that my driving instructor used for lessons.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 April 2018, 12:05:05
I had a yellow one of these! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292521603826?clk_rvr_id=1498981802334&rmvSB=true) :y

A great little car.  :)  For those who havn't seen one, think French Hillman Imp!  ;)

Feast your eyes on these! (https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1200&bih=741&ei=5EzRWt3ZKc-zsAf55qnQAg&q=simca+1000&oq=simca+&gs_l=img.1.0.0l10.3792.5941.0.8285.6.6.0.0.0.0.337.1001.0j5j0j1.6.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..0.6.996...0i10k1.0.WEXA4K3udv0#imgrc=_)  8)  ;D

I bet that was even more of a fanny magnet than the Marina Coupé. :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 April 2018, 12:49:05
I had a yellow one of these! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292521603826?clk_rvr_id=1498981802334&rmvSB=true) :y

A great little car.  :)  For those who havn't seen one, think French Hillman Imp!  ;)

Feast your eyes on these! (https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1200&bih=741&ei=5EzRWt3ZKc-zsAf55qnQAg&q=simca+1000&oq=simca+&gs_l=img.1.0.0l10.3792.5941.0.8285.6.6.0.0.0.0.337.1001.0j5j0j1.6.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..0.6.996...0i10k1.0.WEXA4K3udv0#imgrc=_)  8)  ;D

I bet that was even more of a fanny magnet than the Marina Coupé. :y

I see that you're beginning to understand why I'm so successful with the ladies Kevin.  ;)   :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 14 April 2018, 12:59:39
Was it this one Sir Tigger?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6_Ap6GXmYs
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 April 2018, 13:18:29
Was it this one Sir Tigger?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6_Ap6GXmYs

Almost.  I used to drive it a bit like that!  ::)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 April 2018, 13:54:32
Was it this one Sir Tigger?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6_Ap6GXmYs

Almost.  I used to drive it a bit like that!  ::)  :y

Bonkers!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVgA4oHGmWI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVgA4oHGmWI)

That engine sounds like a nest full of angry wasps. :-*
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 April 2018, 09:45:01
Was it this one Sir Tigger?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6_Ap6GXmYs

Almost.  I used to drive it a bit like that!  ::)  :y

I bet you looked more like this, though: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeLi2TEvMII

Dress sense included (my favourite, though, is the very "French" use of the seatbelt...)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 April 2018, 09:46:49
Was it this one Sir Tigger?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6_Ap6GXmYs

Almost.  I used to drive it a bit like that!  ::)  :y

Bonkers!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVgA4oHGmWI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVgA4oHGmWI)

That engine sounds like a nest full of angry wasps. :-*

Ah, the Finns. They are bonkers :y I know a guy over there who had a 450hp MR2 Roadster for summer and his "winter beater for the snow" was a Mk3 Supra ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 April 2018, 09:49:15
I bet you looked more like this, though: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeLi2TEvMII

Dress sense included (my favourite, though, is the very "French" use of the seatbelt...)

What a great example of why "drug dealer" tyres and automatic gearboxes have made driving dull. :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 April 2018, 09:51:00
Ah, the Finns. They are bonkers :y I know a guy over there who had a 450hp MR2 Roadster for summer and his "winter beater for the snow" was a Mk3 Supra ;D ;D

Ideal winter car, the Supra. ;D

A mate of mine bought one years back, but only because he oversteered into a lamp post on the test drive and decided that purchase was the best way out of the predicament. ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 April 2018, 10:10:18
 ;D ;D ;D I have a soft spot for the Mk3 & Mk4, but I don't think I have a bank balance large enough for one! 80s & 90s Japanese cars make an Omega look positively rust-free..

Though if money were no object, I'd have one of these as a project: http://www.mzr-datsun240z.co.uk/en/
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 April 2018, 11:16:26
I was offered a 240z for £70 in 1979. It was 7 or 8 years old, but far too much rust to be worth bothering with, at the time.  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 April 2018, 11:39:34
I've always loved the 240z, but memories of my Grandad's brand new 120y in the 1970's, where the tops of the front wings rusted through in 18 months from purchase, have prevented temptation in that area.

Mechanical and electrical gremlins I don't mind, but a bodywork nightmare just wouldn't be fun. :(
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 April 2018, 01:00:23
My mate had one of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292524739123?clk_rvr_id=1504904309220&rmvSB=true) when he was 19 and doing well for himself.  :y

He put it in a hedge!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 April 2018, 06:02:13
Talking of projects, I was told about a Vauxhall nut in Norn Irn a few days ago who is building replicas of Big Bertha and Baby Bertha from the originals drawings & build sheets.
Apparently his interesting collection includes a mint Chevette HSR.
Next time Im over there, I may be able to go and take a look.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 20 April 2018, 09:12:30
My mate had one of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292524739123?clk_rvr_id=1504904309220&rmvSB=true) when he was 19 and doing well for himself.  :y

He put it in a hedge!  ;D

I do not remember them as being that ugly.. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 April 2018, 10:03:16
Talking of ugly? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401525134262?clk_rvr_id=1506621888519&rmvSB=true)  ::)

Still beauty is in the eye of the beholder I suppose.  :-\   ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 April 2018, 12:12:08
Talking of ugly? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401525134262?clk_rvr_id=1506621888519&rmvSB=true)  ::)

Still beauty is in the eye of the beholder I suppose.  :-\   ;D
.. and, to top it all, it's French as well. ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 May 2018, 21:27:26
Maybe this deranged Frenchie (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Espace-Jet-Car/192530370441?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1519765088440&rmvSB=true) came out of Wheeler's Workshop?  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 05 May 2018, 00:40:51
Maybe this deranged Frenchie (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Espace-Jet-Car/192530370441?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1519765088440&rmvSB=true) came out of Wheeler's Workshop?  :)


seems entirely reasonable to me :y


We were talking the other day about 4wd Metros; using a Freelander engine, box, transfer box and diff was one solution. I prefer the idea of two 1.8 K-series engines, using an extra MGF subframe(I've an angle grinder and welder) in the back. A 3.6l 4WD Metro for less than £2k sounds dangerous interesting.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: neil74 on 05 May 2018, 14:56:33
Who needs another project when I have the gold shed with its almost non existent handbrake and rotten rear drivers sill and a coolant and oil leak. plenty of work to be getting on with without dragging some other pile home.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 05 May 2018, 15:31:17
Who needs another project when I have the gold shed with its almost non existent handbrake and rotten rear drivers sill and a coolant and oil leak. plenty of work to be getting on with without dragging some other pile home.


That's more like a bit of light relief from a real project. Like a jet Espace or 4WD Metro :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 June 2018, 13:15:51
Havn't had a project for a while, so here's a good one that needs a little tidying up!  :y

Triumph Dolomite 1500SE (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1979-TRIUMPH-DOLOMITE-1500-SE-GENUINE-51-000-MILES-BARN-FIND-SPARES-OR-REPAIR/113027077880?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=1551529412206&rmvSB=true)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 02 June 2018, 13:30:31
Rare long wheel base model  :y
I had a dolly sprint not long after passing my test ,cost more to insure it than i paid for the car  ;D
that rotted apart and i found a Jamaica yellow  MK 2 cav to replace it , been a vauxhall fan ever since  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: annihilator on 06 July 2018, 13:46:16
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F163137160339 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F163137160339)
Needs a bit of work or just buy it and bask in the knowledge you own an "Interceptor"  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 06 July 2018, 15:15:48
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F163137160339 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F163137160339)
Needs a bit of work or just buy it and bask in the knowledge you own an "Interceptor"  8)

Needs more than a bit of work though :o :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 August 2018, 00:36:03
We havn't had a project (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323382419224#viTabs_0) for a while.  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 07 August 2018, 09:52:56
We havn't had a project (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323382419224#viTabs_0) for a while.  :y

Any good with wood,if the tinwork is in that state God knows how the Ash underneath has stood up  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 07 August 2018, 11:40:58
We havn't had a project (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323382419224#viTabs_0) for a while.  :y

Any good with wood,if the tinwork is in that state God knows how the Ash underneath has stood up  :-\
Needs to be a mechanic AND a chippie. :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 August 2018, 18:11:32
We havn't had a project (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323382419224#viTabs_0) for a while.  :y

Any good with wood,if the tinwork is in that state God knows how the Ash underneath has stood up  :-\
Taken root probably  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 08 August 2018, 02:45:33
I did a tour of the factory a couple of years back (a PistonHeads Sunday Service) - fascinating place, and the passenger ride in the Plus 8 was quite exciting (might have had something to do with the leggy lady who was doing the driving, though ;D )
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 September 2018, 09:29:51
1967 Jaguar E-Type (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1967-JAGUAR-E-TYPE-4-2-S1-COUPE-L-H-D-TOTAL-WRECK-FOR-RESTORATION-12-500/192657745348)  :y

Might need a polish!  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 September 2018, 09:43:58
That'll buff right out..
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 September 2018, 09:48:57
Rusty scrap is £125 ton
think someone needs to put the decimal point in the right place  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: annihilator on 19 September 2018, 10:41:31
"ringing kit" perhaps  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 September 2018, 10:54:17
"ringing kit" perhaps  ;)
The detailed restoration pictures would be a bit Blue Peter... "Here's one I made earlier..." ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 October 2018, 12:37:11
I've not seen one of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113324146939) before, but I like it!  :y Properly restored it'd high up the cool wall!  8)

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 28 October 2018, 12:50:25
I've not seen one of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113324146939) before, but I like it!  :y Properly restored it'd high up the cool wall!  8)


I've just the bits to do that: 3.0l V6 with manual gearbox, Triumph front suspension, Capri axle and some 16" steel wheels. Add some 25x75 box section and a weekend's work and it will be a roller :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 October 2018, 13:16:50
I've not seen one of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113324146939) before, but I like it!  :y Properly restored it'd high up the cool wall!  8)


I've just the bits to do that: 3.0l V6 with manual gearbox, Triumph front suspension, Capri axle and some 16" steel wheels. Add some 25x75 box section and a weekend's work and it will be a roller :y

 ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2018, 21:35:07
Nice future classic...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-c220-Elligance-1993-/223217143133
 
Shame about the Cat C, but pleasantly rust free and a decent spec :y

Had it lined up as a potential Trolley replacement.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 November 2018, 21:58:33
Nice future classic...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-c220-Elligance-1993-/223217143133
 
Shame about the Cat C, but pleasantly rust free and a decent spec :y

Had it lined up as a potential Trolley replacement.

Nice looking car and he spells with such elegance!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 November 2018, 22:40:05
I had a w202 C180 a few years ago. Quite a nice car, apart from being woefully underpowered.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 November 2018, 22:51:34
I had a w202 C180 a few years ago. Quite a nice car, apart from being woefully underpowered.
With 148 bhp, the 220 is a good all rounder in the absence of choice of early 280s...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 November 2018, 23:46:52
Classic Mini (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192738744590)  :y

With some water damage!  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 November 2018, 01:25:13
Classic Mini (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192738744590)  :y

With some water damage!  :)
As STEMO would say......
"Another one who hides the reg so you can't do mot history checks"

selling well mind £5k+  ;D

The bidders obviously haven't factored in how much cardboard and P38 filler it will need to make it a solid road worthy car again  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 30 November 2018, 13:32:12
Classic Mini (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192738744590)  :y

With some water damage!  :)
As STEMO would say......
"Another one who hides the reg so you can't do mot history checks"

selling well mind £5k+  ;D

The bidders obviously haven't factored in how much cardboard and P38 filler it will need to make it a solid road worthy car again  ::)

Not much if the intention is to get it to the original factory build standards  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 November 2018, 20:16:27
Classic Mini (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192738744590)  :y

With some water damage!  :)
As STEMO would say......
"Another one who hides the reg so you can't do mot history checks"

selling well mind £5k+  ;D

The bidders obviously haven't factored in how much cardboard and P38 filler it will need to make it a solid road worthy car again  ::)

Not much if the intention is to get it to the original factory build standards  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Original link is gone .. but if it's old enough to be tax exempt then I imagine the intention is more likely to be putting the VIN onto an entirely new bodyshell...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 December 2018, 01:23:02
Daimler Dart. (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264065371426)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 01 December 2018, 07:36:55
My grandfather had one of those and a Daimler Majestic Major,he traded both in against a new 1966 Humber Imperial.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: annihilator on 12 December 2018, 09:02:52
Not for me at any price  :D
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F163426426382
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 December 2018, 09:09:45
That's quite the project! Then again, for the right person it's entirely doable.. I have been watching videos of a guy making a Porsche speedster entirely from scratch, hand forming every aluminium (well, he's American so aluminum ;D) panel by hand - very impressive and I don't doubt he could restore something like this.

The only question is, would it be financially worth it at the end?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 December 2018, 13:16:18
 :o One careful accident from new...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 12 December 2018, 17:11:14
:o One careful accident from new...


At least the accident prevented a lot of the rust and resulting shitty repairs :)


But there are a couple of important(expensive**) bits missing....








**it's an fifties Mercedes so the only affordable part is the air that the engine ingests
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 12 December 2018, 18:51:21
Has a very valuable chassis number / ID plate I imagine. Aprt from that, its scrap.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 December 2018, 17:40:59
Ice cold A/C on this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spaceframed-4wd-Subaru-Buggy-Project-Off-road/113454215349) one!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 December 2018, 22:50:42
What's the collective for the Allegro?  :-\

A shite of Allegros? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Big-Barn-Sale-Bradley-James-Classic-Annual-Sale/273233868667)  ???  ;D

Joking apart, I quite like the silver one.  It would make quite a funky run-about.   8)

Nice old Merc for Dr G as well. :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 19 December 2018, 23:14:42
Nice W123 estate 8)

Even a Terracan for those who should know better ;D

Can't beat that classic '70s metallic green or '80s avocado  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 January 2019, 00:12:38
This one (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183628783163) is probably for Lord Opti's collection.  :y

Give his chauffeur some thing to do!  :P  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Keith ABS on 16 January 2019, 07:37:31
 Could that one be the car that Clarkson blew up on one of Top Gears challenges?
Engine not started in a long time could be why, it has a hole in the crankcase!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 16 January 2019, 09:01:03
I love an engine bay photo that looks like someone opened the lid, threw all the extra parts they had left over in there and then shut it again, 15 years ago.. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 16 January 2019, 09:36:40
Could that one be the car that Clarkson blew up on one of Top Gears challenges?
Engine not started in a long time could be why, it has a hole in the crankcase!

Clarkson's wasn't a genuine SS,that one seems like it is with the certification :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 January 2019, 12:57:47
Could that one be the car that Clarkson blew up on one of Top Gears challenges?
Engine not started in a long time could be why, it has a hole in the crankcase!

Clarkson's wasn't a genuine SS,that one seems like it is with the certification :y
Damage to the left door is consistent with being on Top Gear ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 January 2019, 00:26:28
I believe that some of you are into ex-police cars? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254100899137)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 January 2019, 00:33:47
Local too... :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2019, 06:44:48
I wonder where he found that police sticker?  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 31 January 2019, 14:18:58
That looks really authentic i don,t think. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 February 2019, 23:42:26
My first car! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163528307002)  :y

Well almost, mine was a V reg in metallic light green.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 06 February 2019, 23:44:49
My first car! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163528307002)  :y

Well almost, mine was a V reg in metallic light green.  :)

I wonder what's in the garage ....  :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 07 February 2019, 08:54:12
From the advert:
"Off the road for 6 years... shouldn't take much."

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D aand breathe  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 07 February 2019, 12:26:43
If you were going to the trouble of restoring something, why would you choose that?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 February 2019, 12:55:13
Memories nightmares...

Had my first proper car crash in one of those... Dad buried it into the back of a stationary Cortina estate at 70mph on the A3...

The front seats simply tip forward with no latch no rear seat belts either... Most vivid memory of the whole debacle was a Lego Technic digger remaining on the parcel shelf inspite of the back seat folding down.

That car was a French blue epitome of shit. There was the time one of the rear windows simply fell out. Then there was the time we had stopped for petrol at the last garage in Thetford only for the cambelt to snap as we pulled out. And the subsequent 10 hour relay back home...

Halcyon days...  :D

Might put a bid in  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 February 2019, 12:59:45
We had a Mk1 with the longitudinal engine and transaxle gearbox fitted to the front of it.

Dad got it for a few pounds as the timing chain had gone and on these, its engine out to change (hard up against the bulkhead).

Mum drove it for ages, used to hang her handbag on the gearshift which protruded from the centre of the dash, reg started OGO
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 February 2019, 13:31:39
Memories nightmares...

Had my first proper car crash in one of those...

I had my first proper crash into one of those. Fortunately I was driving a Volvo. :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 March 2019, 23:55:38
A beastie for the Mercaficionados!  :y

Clicky/Linky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-FINTAIL-HECKFLOSSE-1965/202634626625)

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 March 2019, 02:52:55
Interesting idea :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 March 2019, 09:18:18
A beastie for the Mercaficionados!  :y

Clicky/Linky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-FINTAIL-HECKFLOSSE-1965/202634626625)

Good grief! That looks bad enough to be one of Bernie and Leipoo's creations. :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 March 2019, 09:41:25
A beastie for the Mercaficionados!  :y

Clicky/Linky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-FINTAIL-HECKFLOSSE-1965/202634626625)

Good grief! That looks bad enough to be one of Bernie and Leipoo's creations. :o

I like it!  :y  but you have to wonder how well it's screwed together when you get close up.  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 28 March 2019, 10:03:57
I like it!  :y  but you have to wonder how well it's screwed together when you get close up.  :-\

Like a lot of cars like that, there's a good chance it's a really nice "20 footer" ... seen plenty at shows (especially old American metal) like that and it's one thing that puts me off buying something of that age - even if nobody else would see them, I'd see all the flaws every time I looked at it.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 28 March 2019, 10:49:59
A beastie for the Mercaficionados!  :y

Clicky/Linky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-FINTAIL-HECKFLOSSE-1965/202634626625)

Good grief! That looks bad enough to be one of Bernie and Leipoo's creations. :o

I like it!  :y  but you have to wonder how well it's screwed together when you get close up.  :-\
I've been watching a welder on youtube URCHFAB  graft a Fraud 100E onto the gear of an MX5 . ???
 talented bloke   :y

the MONGREL clicky  (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgAuCBRNekbEf1lwD91-t9w9Fn9vP46zE)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 May 2019, 22:45:43
Big Griff's new car! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1973-Saab-95-very-original-car-and-dry-stored-since-1986/153495328690?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 20 May 2019, 23:48:44
Never seen an estate 95.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 May 2019, 23:52:29
Big Griff's new car! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1973-Saab-95-very-original-car-and-dry-stored-since-1986/153495328690?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649)  :)
I really fancy a bonkers old Saab like that. :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 21 May 2019, 07:28:35
The estates were quite popular,I nearly bought one back in the '80s even though it had that awful Ford V4 engine in it.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 May 2019, 08:36:54
The estates were quite popular,I nearly bought one back in the '80s even though it had that awful Ford V4 engine in it.

I always thought that the V4 was part of the charm?  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 21 May 2019, 09:04:31
Big Griff's new car! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1973-Saab-95-very-original-car-and-dry-stored-since-1986/153495328690?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649)  :)
I really fancy a bonkers old Saab like that. :D

In a similar vein, I've always thought this 96 project was one of the coolest cars I've seen in a long time... 8)

https://www.saabplanet.com/classic-modern-hybrid-saab-96-v4-built-by-neo-bros/ (https://www.saabplanet.com/classic-modern-hybrid-saab-96-v4-built-by-neo-bros/)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 21 May 2019, 17:49:50
The estates were quite popular,I nearly bought one back in the '80s even though it had that awful Ford V4 engine in it.

I always thought that the V4 was part of the charm?  ;D


Both Ford V6s are disappointing. The V4s are comically bad - 1700 use a crossflow, 2.0l is Pinto time.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 May 2019, 19:00:45
Big Griff's new car! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1973-Saab-95-very-original-car-and-dry-stored-since-1986/153495328690?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649)  :)
I really fancy a bonkers old Saab like that. :D

In a similar vein, I've always thought this 96 project was one of the coolest cars I've seen in a long time... 8)

https://www.saabplanet.com/classic-modern-hybrid-saab-96-v4-built-by-neo-bros/ (https://www.saabplanet.com/classic-modern-hybrid-saab-96-v4-built-by-neo-bros/)

Ooo yes that's very cool!  8)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 May 2019, 23:01:22
Big Griff's new car! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1973-Saab-95-very-original-car-and-dry-stored-since-1986/153495328690?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649)  :)
I really fancy a bonkers old Saab like that. :D

In a similar vein, I've always thought this 96 project was one of the coolest cars I've seen in a long time... 8)

https://www.saabplanet.com/classic-modern-hybrid-saab-96-v4-built-by-neo-bros/ (https://www.saabplanet.com/classic-modern-hybrid-saab-96-v4-built-by-neo-bros/)

I like that. 8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 May 2019, 23:03:17
The estates were quite popular,I nearly bought one back in the '80s even though it had that awful Ford V4 engine in it.

I always thought that the V4 was part of the charm?  ;D


Both Ford V6s are disappointing. The V4s are comically bad - 1700 use a crossflow, 2.0l is Pinto time.

Yep, the one thing the Ford V6 needed like a hole in the head is to lose 1/3rd of its cylinders and get thrown completely out of balance. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 June 2019, 17:35:47
One for  Sir Tigger QC
re-live the good old days  :-\
clicky  (http://Sir Tigger QC)
just needs a wash  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 19 June 2019, 17:48:36
One for  Sir Tigger QC
re-live the good old days  :-\
clicky  (http://Sir Tigger QC)
just needs a wash  :y
Stop being clever, just post the link, might work then.  :P
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 June 2019, 18:25:39
One for  Sir Tigger QC
re-live the good old days  :-\
clicky  (http://Sir Tigger QC)
just needs a wash  :y
Stop being clever, just post the link, might work then.  :P

Eh?  ???  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 June 2019, 18:30:12
One for  Sir Tigger QC
re-live the good old days  :-\
clicky  (http://Sir Tigger QC)
just needs a wash  :y
Stop being clever, just post the link, might work then.  :P
Eh?  ???  :-\
Sorry  :-[

this link  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-Morris-Marina-70s-barn-find-Relisted-due-to-time-waster/264366952558)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 19 June 2019, 18:40:32
Not only is it a Morris Marina, it's a retro one.  ::)
Piece of fickin junk...........





...........when it rolled off the line, so imagine it now  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 19 June 2019, 18:41:16
One for  Sir Tigger QC
re-live the good old days  :-\
clicky  (http://Sir Tigger QC)
just needs a wash  :y
Stop being clever, just post the link, might work then.  :P

Eh?  ???  :-\
And what are you on about?  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 June 2019, 18:52:34
One for  Sir Tigger QC
re-live the good old days  :-\
clicky  (http://Sir Tigger QC)
just needs a wash  :y
Stop being clever, just post the link, might work then.  :P

Eh?  ???  :-\
And what are you on about?  ;D

I was wondering what Dave was on about!  ::)

This (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-Morris-Marina-70s-barn-find-Relisted-due-to-time-waster/264366952558) I think?  :)

It's had 13 bids!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 June 2019, 18:56:24
One for  Sir Tigger QC
re-live the good old days  :-\
clicky  (http://Sir Tigger QC)
just needs a wash  :y
Stop being clever, just post the link, might work then.  :P

Eh?  ???  :-\
And what are you on about?  ;D

I was wondering what Dave was on about!  ::)

This (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-Morris-Marina-70s-barn-find-Relisted-due-to-time-waster/264366952558) I think?  :)

It's had 13 bids!  ;D
Just bid at the end Sir Tigger  ;)
if you bid too early ,you'll bump the price up
bid in the last 15 seconds  :y

close to me if you need a lift from the station when collecting  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 June 2019, 19:24:48
One for  Sir Tigger QC
re-live the good old days  :-\
clicky  (http://Sir Tigger QC)
just needs a wash  :y
Stop being clever, just post the link, might work then.  :P

Eh?  ???  :-\
And what are you on about?  ;D

I was wondering what Dave was on about!  ::)

This (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-Morris-Marina-70s-barn-find-Relisted-due-to-time-waster/264366952558) I think?  :)

It's had 13 bids!  ;D
Just bid at the end Sir Tigger  ;)
if you bid too early ,you'll bump the price up
bid in the last 15 seconds  :y

close to me if you need a lift from the station when collecting  ;)

If it was BL Mustard colour I'd have it!  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 June 2019, 19:27:12
One for  Sir Tigger QC
re-live the good old days  :-\
clicky  (http://Sir Tigger QC)
just needs a wash  :y
Stop being clever, just post the link, might work then.  :P

Eh?  ???  :-\
And what are you on about?  ;D

I was wondering what Dave was on about!  ::)

This (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-Morris-Marina-70s-barn-find-Relisted-due-to-time-waster/264366952558) I think?  :)

It's had 13 bids!  ;D
Just bid at the end Sir Tigger  ;)
if you bid too early ,you'll bump the price up
bid in the last 15 seconds  :y

close to me if you need a lift from the station when collecting  ;)

If it was Babies nappy colour I'd have it!  :D
Fixed.  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 19 June 2019, 19:36:38
Gotta love that steering wheel. :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 19 June 2019, 19:37:45
One for  Sir Tigger QC
re-live the good old days  :-\
clicky  (http://Sir Tigger QC)
just needs a wash  :y
Stop being clever, just post the link, might work then.  :P

Eh?  ???  :-\
And what are you on about?  ;D

I was wondering what Dave was on about!  ::)

This (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-Morris-Marina-70s-barn-find-Relisted-due-to-time-waster/264366952558) I think?  :)

It's had 13 bids!  ;D
Just bid at the end Sir Tigger  ;)
if you bid too early ,you'll bump the price up
bid in the last 15 seconds  :y

close to me if you need a lift from the station when collecting  ;)

If it was BL Mustard colour I'd have it!  :D

 ???

It's a Morris Marina 1800 TC factory fresh with subtle mods
IF you can handle all the women throwing themselves at you  :-\ then clicky  (https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-durable-matt-emulsion-paint-retro-yellow-25l/p/0477891?nst=0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuomklpb24gIVSVXTCh1zHQYjEAQYASABEgIdEfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)
tips and tricks on a perfect finish clicky  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKzW40Y4NTw)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 June 2019, 22:27:56
I have form for hand painting cars!  :)

I once painted a mini pickup with all the odds and sods of paint that I found in my Dads shed. It was a mixture of gloss, under coat and emulsion and although I tried to keep each panel one colour it didn't always work out that way.  ;D

I went up market for my next attempt and actually bought the paint.  :o  Woolies non drip black gloss jelly paint!  :)  This was for a mini car this time and the jelly paint was great as the brush marks evened out.  :y  With a coat of dust it looked like a spray job...... Well almost...  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 July 2019, 23:00:37
This is a proper project, if you don't mind spending £17,450 on a car with a knocking engine.  :)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASTON-MARTIN-DB9-6-0-V12-AUTOMATIC-2006-56-SPARES-OR-REPAIRS/183847815997?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Then again,you could spend15 grand on this, which apparently has nothing wrong with it.  8)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-Bentley-Continental-6-0-Flying-Spur-Mulliner-Spec-Wheels/163739826321?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 02 July 2019, 23:19:58
A cracking car, great fun to drive, but £16k ! What price nostalgia I suppose.

I guess the price reflects the work that's gone into it, with the new engine etc.  :-\  I love to take it for a spin though!  :y
              When you’re here one day you can have a spin in my Evo you’ll love it.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 July 2019, 23:29:34
A cracking car, great fun to drive, but £16k ! What price nostalgia I suppose.

I guess the price reflects the work that's gone into it, with the new engine etc.  :-\  I love to take it for a spin though!  :y
              When you’re here one day you can have a spin in my Evo you’ll love it.

I bet it's great on the mountain roads!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 03 July 2019, 00:03:37
Not bad on the strip either...    mid 11s  :D but as you say the mountain roads where I live are where this car shines :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 03 July 2019, 08:36:28
This is a proper project, if you don't mind spending £17,450 on a car with a knocking engine.  :)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASTON-MARTIN-DB9-6-0-V12-AUTOMATIC-2006-56-SPARES-OR-REPAIRS/183847815997?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

I've got an Aston Martin manual gearbox in the garage, if anyone wants to put a proper gearbox in it.. ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 July 2019, 11:25:56
Dont suppose its attached to a V12 engine ?  ;D
I would like to know whats happened to it to have a knocking e gine at those miles.  ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 04 July 2019, 00:04:44
This is a proper project, if you don't mind spending £17,450 on a car with a knocking engine.  :)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASTON-MARTIN-DB9-6-0-V12-AUTOMATIC-2006-56-SPARES-OR-REPAIRS/183847815997?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

I'd be far more concerned about that bloody awful body kit that Stevie wonder put on it.  :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: annihilator on 05 July 2019, 15:54:53
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F173955089279

Love the description "was working fine when parked up 40 years ago"  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 05 July 2019, 17:31:45
Bit of WD40 and a new battery and a jet wash.

Number plate must be worth£4000
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 July 2019, 17:55:15
Bit of WD40 and a new battery and a jet wash.

Number plate must be worth£4000

The tax-exempt, MOT-exempt VIN plate is.. which will be quietly attached to a much newer chassis and body that's probably been triggers-broom'ed and voila, instant financial appreciation. </cynic>
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 July 2019, 13:23:24
This is nice and I always wanted one back in the day.  :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAAB-900S-16V-3-DOOR-TURBO-EASY-PROJECT-SWAP-PX-BARN-FIND/113806224379
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 July 2019, 14:17:47
This is nice and I always wanted one back in the day.  :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAAB-900S-16V-3-DOOR-TURBO-EASY-PROJECT-SWAP-PX-BARN-FIND/113806224379
I was offered one free many years ago ,it had a duff clutch
I turned it down  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 08 July 2019, 23:01:37
This is nice and I always wanted one back in the day.  :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAAB-900S-16V-3-DOOR-TURBO-EASY-PROJECT-SWAP-PX-BARN-FIND/113806224379

I'm a big fan of these. I think they're the ones that had a switch on the dash marked "Extra" or similar in case the owner wanted to wire in soemthing extra of their own choosing at a later time. Brilliant, but also bonkers  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 July 2019, 23:14:21
Really gutted that I missed this beauty... 8)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-240-V8-Supercharged-Sleeper-/173964563269?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIM.MBE%2526ao%253D2%2526asc%253D20131003132420%2526meid%253D8dfd0faf7e8d419bbbcffe9b008dd237%2526pid%253D100005%2526rk%253D5%2526rkt%253D12%2526mehot%253Dpp%2526sd%253D173968926989%2526itm%253D173964563269%2526pg%253D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=HCna0sNdyK53hr1U72oEQ237JQo%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-240-V8-Supercharged-Sleeper-/173964563269?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIM.MBE%2526ao%253D2%2526asc%253D20131003132420%2526meid%253D8dfd0faf7e8d419bbbcffe9b008dd237%2526pid%253D100005%2526rk%253D5%2526rkt%253D12%2526mehot%253Dpp%2526sd%253D173968926989%2526itm%253D173964563269%2526pg%253D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=HCna0sNdyK53hr1U72oEQ237JQo%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 26 July 2019, 00:12:17
I’d say it’s a bloody good job you did :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 26 July 2019, 01:07:40
I’d say it’s a bloody good job you did :y

I'll bet its bloody good fun though ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 26 July 2019, 08:21:29
No mention of the bald rear tyres  ;D
why people insist on fitting crappy cone filters I will never know  :-\
does look like a fun car though


always something to fix , always tinkering ,a hobby , but I guess that is what a project car is 
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 July 2019, 10:03:58
Really gutted that I missed this beauty... 8)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-240-V8-Supercharged-Sleeper-/173964563269?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIM.MBE%2526ao%253D2%2526asc%253D20131003132420%2526meid%253D8dfd0faf7e8d419bbbcffe9b008dd237%2526pid%253D100005%2526rk%253D5%2526rkt%253D12%2526mehot%253Dpp%2526sd%253D173968926989%2526itm%253D173964563269%2526pg%253D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=HCna0sNdyK53hr1U72oEQ237JQo%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-240-V8-Supercharged-Sleeper-/173964563269?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIM.MBE%2526ao%253D2%2526asc%253D20131003132420%2526meid%253D8dfd0faf7e8d419bbbcffe9b008dd237%2526pid%253D100005%2526rk%253D5%2526rkt%253D12%2526mehot%253Dpp%2526sd%253D173968926989%2526itm%253D173964563269%2526pg%253D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=HCna0sNdyK53hr1U72oEQ237JQo%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc)

Far canal .. I bet that's lively to drive! ;D

Reminds me of Guy Martin's Volvo, but with more cylinders: https://www.driving.co.uk/news/guy-martin-on-his-volvo-fastest-car-in-britain/

Although something strikes me about his Volvo - if you chop the tunnel out to fit the gearbox, doesn't that constitute modification of the unibody, meaning it should have then been through an IVA?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 July 2019, 21:10:43
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNIDcT0Zdj4&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNIDcT0Zdj4&feature=youtu.be)

 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 26 July 2019, 21:35:40
In terms of self-driving and lectrickery, that might not be everyone's cup of tea .. but that is quite the project! Hats off to the students (I assume) at Stanford.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 July 2019, 21:59:14
In terms of self-driving and lectrickery, that might not be everyone's cup of tea .. but that is quite the project! Hats off to the students (I assume) at Stanford.

Anything beats a PRV V6. Even if it can only drive you round in circles. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 July 2019, 22:48:59
Autonomous doughnuts!  8)  Whatever next!  :D  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 26 July 2019, 23:00:25
In terms of self-driving and lectrickery, that might not be everyone's cup of tea .. but that is quite the project! Hats off to the students (I assume) at Stanford.

Anything beats a PRV V6. Even if it can only drive you round in circles. ;D


it is French. And it was supposed to be a V8, which explains the vee angle and complex ignition system. Despite all that, I'd still take one over an Essex.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 July 2019, 00:44:26
As long as it's in an engine bay large enough to work on it :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 July 2019, 00:32:10
In terms of self-driving and lectrickery, that might not be everyone's cup of tea .. but that is quite the project! Hats off to the students (I assume) at Stanford.

Anything beats a PRV V6. Even if it can only drive you round in circles. ;D


it is French. And it was supposed to be a V8, which explains the vee angle and complex ignition system. Despite all that, I'd still take one over an Essex.

Fair comment. :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 July 2019, 00:48:07
Was it not based on the Maserati lump used in the SM etc?

Regardless, at least Renault had the decency to slap a turbo on it 8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 July 2019, 13:24:14
Manta GT/e. Just needs a bit of T cut.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1984-Vauxhall-Opel-Manta-GTE-Gold-2-0ltr-1979cc-Classic-Barn-Find-20-453miles/153579972590?hash=item23c21467ee:g:4~0AAOSwI-ddOZnX
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 September 2019, 00:39:18
Those wheels though!  :-* (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163846004883)
 
"...have had the car running on easy start ! fuel pump has failed..."  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 05 September 2019, 09:41:50
Those wheels though!  :-*  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163846004883)
 
"...have had the car running on easy start ! fuel pump has failed..."  ::) ;D


"Owner for 22 years.......Off the road since 2001" - what a good reason to buy it


"Runs on Easy start......new fuel pump supplied" - an external Bosch pump? That's like driving around with a new part in case the fitted one fails. Crank sensors for example


"Needs light restoration" - owner has been watching Wheeler Dealers, a show I wish I'd thought of because I'm properly qualified to present it. I have official government paperwork to prove that :)




That sort of comedy advert is more satisfying than buyin the car.





Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 05 September 2019, 12:44:33
Those wheels though!  :-*  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163846004883)
 
"...have had the car running on easy start ! fuel pump has failed..."  ::) ;D


"Owner for 22 years.......Off the road since 2001" - what a good reason to buy it


"Runs on Easy start......new fuel pump supplied" - an external Bosch pump? That's like driving around with a new part in case the fitted one fails. Crank sensors for example


"Needs light restoration" - owner has been watching Wheeler Dealers, a show I wish I'd thought of because I'm properly qualified to present it. I have official government paperwork to prove that :)




That sort of comedy advert is more satisfying than buyin the car.
But some fool will buy it, and that's the object of the exercise.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 September 2019, 22:43:15
Those wheels though!  :-* (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163846004883)
 
"...have had the car running on easy start cave-dweller's diagnostic fluid  ! fuel pump engine has therefore now failed..."  ::)  ;D

 ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 October 2019, 21:53:58
This Nova (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1989-Vauxhall-Nova-Gte-C20xe-Dbilas-Itbs/333372061025) looks fun!  8)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 October 2019, 22:02:43
This Nova (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1989-Vauxhall-Nova-Gte-C20xe-Dbilas-Itbs/333372061025) looks fun!  8)  :y

Ought to keep up with the flow of traffic OK.  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 30 October 2019, 08:06:53
It wasn't for sale, but I did see photos of someone elses project this morning - Audi V10 into a T6 Transporter made RWD. That should be entertaining  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 October 2019, 22:19:03
I like this Ovlov! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153703225620)  :y

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 October 2019, 22:31:32
I like this Ovlov! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153703225620)  :y
I wonder, if being MoT exempt, there isn't a growing market for slightly rough and ready cars like this...

Run through the oily bits, brakes and tyres and kick it down the road  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 October 2019, 23:35:43
I like this Ovlov! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153703225620)  :y
I wonder, if being MoT exempt, there isn't a growing market for slightly rough and ready cars like this...

Run through the oily bits, brakes and tyres and kick it down the road  :-\

I'd quite like a usable classic as a local run about.  :y

You might be onto something though, as here's another one (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-164-1970-3-litre-Manual-overdrive/254389952972?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D60274%26meid%3Db7171d2898d644ce9415e06f1cfdfbc3%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D12%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D153703225620%26itm%3D254389952972%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851) that's been fettled.  :)

Not sure about the colour on that one though.... Looks better on a Marina!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Keith ABS on 31 October 2019, 07:08:32
 Speaking of Marinas, there is one of those delectable coupes coming up at East Anglian Car auctions soon
Unfortunately in blue but does have the beige interior.
Form and orderly que now
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 October 2019, 12:11:14
Here ya're Dr G! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-500-SE-AUTO-BARN-FIND-107K-24-MERCEDES-SERVICE-STAMPS-NEW-MOT/254397297953)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 October 2019, 12:24:11
Here ya're Dr G! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-500-SE-AUTO-BARN-FIND-107K-24-MERCEDES-SERVICE-STAMPS-NEW-MOT/254397297953)  :y
:y Not quite my cup of tea, but a fresh MoT on one of those is no mean feat... be a nice rolling project 8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 October 2019, 13:51:05
I like that. Its a proper Mercedes.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 November 2019, 18:06:35
Something different! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Volkswagen-VW-Variant-411-LE-BARN-FIND-motor-car-cherished-reg-320-TRO/283660245860)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 03 November 2019, 18:23:58
Something different! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Volkswagen-VW-Variant-411-LE-BARN-FIND-motor-car-cherished-reg-320-TRO/283660245860)  8)

thats really different.tidy too :y :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 03 November 2019, 21:01:17
Something different! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Volkswagen-VW-Variant-411-LE-BARN-FIND-motor-car-cherished-reg-320-TRO/283660245860)  8)

thats really different.tidy too :y :y
Don't forget to keep you spare inflated, or you'll lose your windscreen washers.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 03 November 2019, 21:54:40
I like that a lot, great usable little classic  8)

Don't forget to keep you spare inflated, or you'll lose your windscreen washers.

Is that nonsense OEM? ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 04 November 2019, 10:30:50
Not a whole car, but this should make a worthy addition to a project vehicle...

eBay linky (https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/ENGINE-Mclaren-720S-Launch-Edition-V8-4-0-711Bhp-M840T-WARRANTY-14F0775CP/143309565878?ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Fff3%3D4%26toolid%3D11800%26pub%3D5574637365%26campid%3D5337910453%26mpre%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FENGINE-Mclaren-720S-Launch-Edition-V8-4-0-711Bhp-M840T-WARRANTY-14F0775CP%2F143309565878%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D2167921790910%26rvr_ts%3D35f4f6fa16e0aad93da7b96dfffdda88&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true)

Ought to go rather well... :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 November 2019, 10:37:18
Not a whole car, but this should make a worthy addition to a project vehicle...

eBay linky (https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/ENGINE-Mclaren-720S-Launch-Edition-V8-4-0-711Bhp-M840T-WARRANTY-14F0775CP/143309565878?ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Fff3%3D4%26toolid%3D11800%26pub%3D5574637365%26campid%3D5337910453%26mpre%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FENGINE-Mclaren-720S-Launch-Edition-V8-4-0-711Bhp-M840T-WARRANTY-14F0775CP%2F143309565878%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D2167921790910%26rvr_ts%3D35f4f6fa16e0aad93da7b96dfffdda88&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true)

Ought to go rather well... :y
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2017-Mercedes-Benz-G63-AMG-12-On-M157-984-5-5-Bi-Turbo-Twin-Turbo-544Bhp-Engine-/193109377726

The change should buy something interesting to put it in too...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 November 2019, 11:07:42
Nice Fizzy!  8)   Nice price!  :o  ???

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132982215374
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 05 November 2019, 11:39:21
Purple throbbing monster! ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 05 November 2019, 12:41:23
Not a whole car, but this should make a worthy addition to a project vehicle...

eBay linky (https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/ENGINE-Mclaren-720S-Launch-Edition-V8-4-0-711Bhp-M840T-WARRANTY-14F0775CP/143309565878?ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Fff3%3D4%26toolid%3D11800%26pub%3D5574637365%26campid%3D5337910453%26mpre%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FENGINE-Mclaren-720S-Launch-Edition-V8-4-0-711Bhp-M840T-WARRANTY-14F0775CP%2F143309565878%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D2167921790910%26rvr_ts%3D35f4f6fa16e0aad93da7b96dfffdda88&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true)

Ought to go rather well... :y
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2017-Mercedes-Benz-G63-AMG-12-On-M157-984-5-5-Bi-Turbo-Twin-Turbo-544Bhp-Engine-/193109377726

The change should buy something interesting to put it in too...

That should just drop into mine .....  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 November 2019, 16:24:17
Nice Fizzy!  8)   Nice price!  :o  ???

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132982215374

Far canal ! What price nostalgia ? If my memory serves, they were about £300 when they were new !
At the end of the day, its still a moped, even if you can get the optimistic speedo to claim your doing nearly 60mph down a hill with a tailwind.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 November 2019, 00:36:51
Oooo la la! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274085078862)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 November 2019, 00:45:12
They didn't really think the rear end through compared to the saloon ;D

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 09 November 2019, 09:27:20
Nice Fizzy!  8)   Nice price!  :o  ???

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132982215374


How much!!!!
I'd be rich if I'd have kept the 4 fise,,2 Rd 125, and 250f I had.
And my fise would do 60, a nice policeman told me....Raised exhaust port, cut down disc valve,skimmed head, micron, different sprockets,yb100 carb and tank, would keep up with mates Glerraa, and other lads Grrellee. Both Italian mopeds.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 09 November 2019, 11:54:08
They didn't really think the rear end through compared to the saloon ;D


there's two ways of making saloons into estates:


1. Draw a rectangular box from the rear door to the back bumper


2. make it look good.


The first produces a practical car, like a Volvo, Omega, Astra etc, that's useful for moving lots of stuff, or bulky items.


The second makes a slightly bigger hatchback, which is BMW's approach.


The DS Safari loses the awkward and fussy styling of the saloon roof, and consequently looks better.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 November 2019, 20:50:20
Oooo la la! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274085078862)  8)

I saw one of these at le mans last yr in arnage. Rocked like a boat while parallel parking. But just about the coolest thing this side of an sm.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 November 2019, 21:54:10
Oooo la la! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274085078862)  8)

I saw one of these at le mans last yr in arnage. Rocked like a boat while parallel parking. But just about the coolest thing this side of an sm.

If I had Lord Opti-esque unlimited wealth,  I'd buy it and deposit it at the best classic car restorers money could buy!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 November 2019, 12:37:11
Vauxhall Victor! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Victor-F-type-Saloon-to-restore-1960-NO-RESERVE/283676937774) :y

If time and money were no object I wonder if a 2.5-3.2 V6 would fit in there somehow?  :-\   :)

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 November 2019, 16:53:55
Vauxhall Victor! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Victor-F-type-Saloon-to-restore-1960-NO-RESERVE/283676937774) :y

If time and money were no object I wonder if a 2.5-3.2 V6 would fit in there somehow?  :-\   :)

If you could find something that's not rotten to bolt the engine mounts to... ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 November 2019, 10:23:07
How about this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chopped-1956-A30-Rat-look/254426569382?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3Df08a80f649404d5f880fbadd1ed679d4%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D303368900607%26itm%3D254426569382%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851) for a fun little run-a-bout?  8)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2019, 11:41:16
How about this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chopped-1956-A30-Rat-look/254426569382?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3Df08a80f649404d5f880fbadd1ed679d4%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D303368900607%26itm%3D254426569382%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851) for a fun little run-a-bout?  8)  :y
I doubt there'd be anything fun about that.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 20 November 2019, 12:09:44
How about this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chopped-1956-A30-Rat-look/254426569382?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3Df08a80f649404d5f880fbadd1ed679d4%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D303368900607%26itm%3D254426569382%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851) for a fun little run-a-bout?  8) :y


the chop means it needs an IVA test to be legal. While that shouldn't be too hard to do it's costly and would also stop it being tax and MOT exempt.


It seems a little expensive, although I'm a bit out of touch. Looks good though.

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2019, 13:17:32
How about this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chopped-1956-A30-Rat-look/254426569382?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3Df08a80f649404d5f880fbadd1ed679d4%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D303368900607%26itm%3D254426569382%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851) for a fun little run-a-bout?  8) :y


the chop means it needs an IVA test to be legal. While that shouldn't be too hard to do it's costly and would also stop it being tax and MOT exempt.


It seems a little expensive, although I'm a bit out of touch. Looks good though.
If you're a midget who likes accelerating from 0-30 in about 20 seconds.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 20 November 2019, 17:06:44
Don't see why a 2.5-3.2V6[if they're the best engines you can find]couldn't be made to fit in a Victor.The world speed record for a street legal car[standing quarter mile]is held by Red Victor 3 a heavily modified 1972 Victor with  a 8.8L twin turbo engine. 5.59 seconds and a top speed of 260.54mph over the quarter :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 November 2019, 10:16:34
This (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372847578385) would be an ideal usable classic for Uncle STEMO if restored!  :y

British Racing Green as well!  :-*  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 21 November 2019, 10:30:59
There's a BRG Rover 8 series (827 maybe?) the same age that works where my OH does .. I am always amazed every time I see it.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 21 November 2019, 13:50:46
Don't see why a 2.5-3.2V6[if they're the best engines you can find]couldn't be made to fit in a Victor.The world speed record for a street legal car[standing quarter mile]is held by Red Victor 3 a heavily modified 1972 Victor with  a 8.8L twin turbo engine. 5.59 seconds and a top speed of 260.54mph over the quarter :y


it's a purpose built pro-mod chassis and scratchbuilt fibreglass body that only sort of looks like a two-door Victor. Which were never made. Lights are probably the only Victor parts on the whole car. It no longer uses an original registration, as that was revoked when somebody complained and the car was required to take an IVA test. Which somehow Andy Frost got it to pass with minimal changes.


But that at all makes its performance even more impressive as it's now genuinely street legal
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 November 2019, 20:26:59
This (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372847578385) would be an ideal usable classic for Uncle STEMO if restored!  :y

British Racing Green as well!  :-*  :)

Can't believe someone expects actual money for that. ;D

Still, the O series engine reminds me of my Ital days. :D

There are a few other finds in his barn that I'd be more interested in, mind.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 21 November 2019, 20:28:46
This (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372847578385) would be an ideal usable classic for Uncle STEMO if restored!  :y

British Racing Green as well!  :-*  :)

Can't believe someone expects actual money for that. ;D

Still, the O series engine reminds me of my Ital days. :D

There are a few other finds in his barn that I'd be more interested in, mind.
The cheeky bastid even put a reserve on it  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 November 2019, 20:36:41
Mm pour a bit of petrol in and it starts..... I’d pour a couple of gallons over it and burn the f@ck/ing thing  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 November 2019, 20:58:07
R5 Turbo (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-5-Turbo-2-1984/233413323153)  :y

Is that a typo on the price?  ???  :o  :-\  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 November 2019, 21:49:20
Ha ha that’s no R5 gt turbo that’s a proper mid engine job  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 November 2019, 21:49:59
A rare little beast. The price doesn't surprise me.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 November 2019, 23:22:22
http://www.motorsportretro.com/2017/01/auction-1982-renault-5-turbo-group-b/
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 November 2019, 23:33:55
I see.  So it's a bargain then?  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 25 November 2019, 08:35:11
I see.  So it's a bargain then?  :)

Absolutely. You should definitely invest your pension pot in it. notGuaranteed return on your money. You willon't lose.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 25 November 2019, 11:10:27
considering BL had a field full of un-usable ones (due to a change in the rules ) the humble mini metro  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Group-B-International-Spec-MG-Metro-6R4/292938509783?hash=item44347eedd7:g:VE0AAOSwpTBcLN~Q) shopping cart (6R4 version) is a tad pricey these days
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 25 November 2019, 20:22:16
Gosh, had to do a double take on the price.

Great car but what would you do with it? Museum?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 November 2019, 20:30:20
Much more fun... (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-Metro-only-30k-miles-/223758844586) Better value too :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 25 November 2019, 21:40:15
Much more fun... (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-Metro-only-30k-miles-/223758844586) Better value too :D
1.3 auto. Bet that shifts.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 November 2019, 23:06:32
Much more fun... (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-Metro-only-30k-miles-/223758844586) Better value too :D


       Mmm, I notice the number plate is missing a K ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 December 2019, 21:07:14
When was the last time you saw one of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/cortina-mk1-consul-GT-1500-PRE-AIRFLOW-1964-2-door-1-former-keeper/143456532132) on the road then?  ???  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 December 2019, 21:16:30
Last week. A bloke opposite has one, a Lotus version, he uses for classic racing. His neighbour used to have a Metro 6r4 he used for classic rallying. Unfortunately I live on the poor side of the street.
Having said that, Im sure Ive caught both of them casting envious glances at Airfix 1.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 01 December 2019, 22:37:21
When was the last time you saw one of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/cortina-mk1-consul-GT-1500-PRE-AIRFLOW-1964-2-door-1-former-keeper/143456532132) on the road then?  ???  :)

Rare, rare , rare. Even got the extra luggage rack. 3 dial dash. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 December 2019, 10:18:41
One for the bikers! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1939-Triumph-5T-Speedtwin-500cc-Vintage-Pre-War-Racer-Runner-V5C-trans-Reg/312888458405) :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: 456lbft on 18 December 2019, 11:05:45
considering BL had a field full of un-usable ones (due to a change in the rules ) the humble mini metro  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Group-B-International-Spec-MG-Metro-6R4/292938509783?hash=item44347eedd7:g:VE0AAOSwpTBcLN~Q) shopping cart (6R4 version) is a tad pricey these days
I spoke to someone who worked at BL Motorsport back then and he was offered one of the clubsport 6R4s from the field (albeit painted up in works colours) as a redundancy payment, he took the cash instead...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 18 December 2019, 15:55:03
One for the bikers! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1939-Triumph-5T-Speedtwin-500cc-Vintage-Pre-War-Racer-Runner-V5C-trans-Reg/312888458405) :y

Nice
 :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 December 2019, 19:20:09
considering BL had a field full of un-usable ones (due to a change in the rules ) the humble mini metro  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Group-B-International-Spec-MG-Metro-6R4/292938509783?hash=item44347eedd7:g:VE0AAOSwpTBcLN~Q) shopping cart (6R4 version) is a tad pricey these days
I spoke to someone who worked at BL Motorsport back then and he was offered one of the clubsport 6R4s from the field (albeit painted up in works colours) as a redundancy payment, he took the cash instead...
probably wise
unless you had a heated ,dry ,hermetically sealed box to keep a BL product in until now
then you'd only have to worry about the rust that the BL factory installed during production  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 December 2019, 20:24:23
Spaceframe chassis and plastic bodywork, so might just have been ok.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 December 2019, 20:43:23
Spaceframe chassis and plastic bodywork, so might just have been ok.
Thanks  , i didn't know that  :-[
so not a base model dragged off the line and hacked apart like Lotus did with the LCs then  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 December 2019, 23:40:25
Nope. Afaik it didn't share any parts at all with the production car.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 19 December 2019, 08:30:14
Headlights, taillights and front grille are clearly the same  :P

In some pictures it looks a lot like the lot was grafted onto a standard bodyshell (at least A-C pillar), too? https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/metro-6r4-silverstone-classic-auction/
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 19 December 2019, 12:41:52
Headlights, taillights and front grille are clearly the same  :P

In some pictures it looks a lot like the lot was grafted onto a standard bodyshell (at least A-C pillar), too? https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/metro-6r4-silverstone-classic-auction/
I agree, they look like bolt on bits. Ugly little ficker.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 December 2019, 13:22:13
Imay be wrong, but my impression is that it was a spaceframe with a silhouette plastic bodyshell. Might ask the bloke across the road when I see him, as he used to have one.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 December 2019, 12:12:17
Ford Anglia (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Anglia-105E-V8-beast-your-chance-to-buy-this-one-off-bespoke-hot-rod/254465783160) :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 December 2019, 12:34:55
Ford Anglia (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Anglia-105E-V8-beast-your-chance-to-buy-this-one-off-bespoke-hot-rod/254465783160) :)

Shame he put a Rover V8 in and not the rest of the M3 bits. ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 December 2019, 13:15:35
Invacar blue is not the colour i'd choose  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 December 2019, 13:26:41
Invacar blue is not the colour i'd choose  ;D

 ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 29 December 2019, 14:10:27
Ford Anglia (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Anglia-105E-V8-beast-your-chance-to-buy-this-one-off-bespoke-hot-rod/254465783160) :)
That's already been projected, nothing much left to do.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 29 December 2019, 14:13:44
Ford Anglia (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Anglia-105E-V8-beast-your-chance-to-buy-this-one-off-bespoke-hot-rod/254465783160) :)
That's already been projected, nothing much left of the original car.
FTFY uncle Stemo  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 29 December 2019, 14:15:18
Ford Anglia (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Anglia-105E-V8-beast-your-chance-to-buy-this-one-off-bespoke-hot-rod/254465783160) :)
That's already been projected, nothing much left of the original car.
FTFY uncle Stemo  :y
That 'upgrade' would have been handy for Nick Berry in Heartbeat. He'd have caught the baddies in no time.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 December 2019, 14:50:14
Ford Anglia (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Anglia-105E-V8-beast-your-chance-to-buy-this-one-off-bespoke-hot-rod/254465783160) :)
That's already been projected, nothing much left of the original car.
FTFY uncle Stemo  :y

As with most projects of the type, the drive home would, no doubt, fill up your todo list quite nicely, and that's if it wasn't mostly spent on the back of an AA truck. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 29 December 2019, 17:50:10
Ford Anglia (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Anglia-105E-V8-beast-your-chance-to-buy-this-one-off-bespoke-hot-rod/254465783160) :)

Shame he put a Rover V8 in and not the rest of the M3 bits. ::)


it's only an Anglia, the BMW engine is enormous.
I know a bloke whose stockish(black, lowered slightly, all the stock trim and 6x13 fourspokes) 105e has a tuned 302 in it. He's known as five litre Peter for obvious reasons :y 
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 29 December 2019, 18:12:48
Anyone remember the Janglia? Mick Hill . Fifty years ago? Gulp
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 December 2019, 18:49:08
Aye but what about the Tasman then..
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 29 December 2019, 18:55:20
Never heard of it. I bet Lord Opti had one for bird pulling.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 29 December 2019, 18:59:04
Never heard of it. I bet Lord Opti had one for bird pulling.
Single seater.....no birds.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 29 December 2019, 19:13:24
Oh I thought it was the Australian Leyland front wheel drive X6 heap of junk. More like an Anglia than a single seater.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 December 2019, 19:21:22
Coventry climax V8 powered ‘probably the best Anglia in the world’ ;D That’s the Tasman :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 29 December 2019, 19:25:03
Coventry climax V8 powered ‘probably the best Anglia in the world’ ;D That’s the Tasman :y
No..that a Tasman. They were also a single seater race car and the heap of junk Varche mentioned.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 December 2019, 20:05:49
Err no. Not that.  Look here :y

               https://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=75767
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 December 2019, 20:51:16
No Rover V8 in this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184101640457) one Kevin!  :o  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 29 December 2019, 21:58:39
I had to double take the from price!

I thought it was a lot at 18k . People must have money to throw away
.........
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 December 2019, 22:11:35
Aye, I would rather own the supercharged jag engined one,, or maybe three for the same price!!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 December 2019, 11:01:56
Yes it's clearly the sort of thing you'd buy for fun if you had a few hundred billion in the bank and wore a tea towel on your head.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 30 December 2019, 11:08:08
Yes it's clearly the sort of thing you'd buy for fun if you had a few hundred billion in the bank and wore a tea towel on your head.  :)

Anything with a Dale Winton coloured interior is aimed firmly at this market.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 January 2020, 18:51:25
Saw one of these on the M25 today:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/Citroen_cx_loadrunner-bj_90.jpg/800px-Citroen_cx_loadrunner-bj_90.jpg)

Occupies about the opposite end of the automotive spectrum from anything I'd want to find myself driving, but a rare sight nonetheless.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 January 2020, 19:54:58
Were those modified for film/TV camera work?  ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 January 2020, 20:08:34
Ambulance  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 05 January 2020, 22:27:13
Were those modified for film/TV camera work?  ???

A lot of race courses used them as a camera car too
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 06 January 2020, 05:48:49
So WTF is it?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 January 2020, 06:04:28
Citroen CX Tissier...

And not conceived as an ambulance, but rather surprisingly as an express van :o

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/a7bz668/

https://onlymotors.com/picture-of-the-day-citroen-cx-loadrunner/ 8)

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 06 January 2020, 06:41:53
I wouldn't mind one as a hearse for my final journey 🙂
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 06 January 2020, 09:53:10
Thanks for those links Dr.

Never seen one but we have just had a good laugh . You would need an in and an out drive.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 January 2020, 22:24:33
I wouldn't mind one as a hearse for my final journey 🙂

I'd ruddy well want mine to be in a car with the right wheels connected to the engine. All those rear wheels and still FWD. ::)

 ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 06 January 2020, 22:52:30
I'd never ever heard of one but found this monster while Googling them  ???  ;D ;D

(https://images.cdn.circlesix.co/image/1/700/0/uploads/memes/245_g-1-54faf632a1637.jpg)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 January 2020, 23:14:15
That would really cheer the neighbours up... And if it's Pre 1980, tax and insure it and park it in the road. ;D

Don’t let the rust fool you, that has girders for a chassis, hence zero sagging  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 07 January 2020, 00:23:40
If that article is to be believed, a 1 ton payload is no joke.

No wonder so many were crashed   :-X
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Keith ABS on 08 January 2020, 08:11:34
 Be good for taking stuff to autojumbles
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: mantaray on 08 January 2020, 20:38:29
Could make a nice camper van. :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 January 2020, 08:26:50
Could make a nice camper van. :D

Only if you want to spend all your time horizontal, though.. or you're Warwick Davis  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 09 January 2020, 11:16:51
Could make a nice camper van. :D

Only if you want to spend all your time horizontal, though.. or you're Warwick Davis  ;D
Pop up roof on the back. The weight would be no problem. I want one, to live in.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 January 2020, 14:06:18
Could make a nice camper van. :D

Only if you want to spend all your time horizontal, though.. or you're Warwick Davis  ;D
Pop up roof on the back. The weight would be no problem. I want one, to live in.
Big enough?

http://www.citroenet.org.uk/passenger-cars/psa/cx/cx-16.html
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 January 2020, 14:16:04
Inevitably had a rummage for...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-Citroen-XM-2-0-Exclusive-Turbo-Petrol-Injection-Future-Classic-/114017121159 ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 09 January 2020, 14:32:58
Inevitably had a rummage for...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-Citroen-XM-2-0-Exclusive-Turbo-Petrol-Injection-Future-Classic-/114017121159 ::)

I had a boss who had a Citroen and that was the loaner the garage gave me when I dropped it off for a service.. you can wind them up surprisingly fast on the motorway autobahn  :-X ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 January 2020, 23:01:09
I could easily be tempted by this as a bit of a project if I didn't have so many other things on my plate at the moment.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1990-Mercedes-300ce-project/283737331530?hash=item421010174a%3Ag%3Aij0AAOSwgOdeFzba&LH_Auction=1
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 January 2020, 23:35:55
I could easily be tempted by this as a bit of a project if I didn't have so many other things on my plate at the moment.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1990-Mercedes-300ce-project/283737331530?hash=item421010174a%3Ag%3Aij0AAOSwgOdeFzba&LH_Auction=1

Yeaaahh, but she's no clit is she?  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 January 2020, 07:27:36
Exactly. No electronic witchcraft to be seen. A proper car.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 10 January 2020, 11:14:42
Only done 28,000 miles in the last 14 years.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 January 2020, 11:31:58
All that talk of camper vans out of Citroens, have a bit of national pride and pick this up: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMC-WORKS-SUPPORT-BUS-TRANSPORTER-PRODUCT-TRAINING-WORKSHOP-HISTORIC-RACING/223841069250

Should just need a quick wash and back on the road with you.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 10 January 2020, 12:48:59
Wayne Carrini had a really tidy one of those a while back :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 10 January 2020, 12:51:35
The ultimate would be one of these, of course (plus cars to go on it):
(https://i.ibb.co/mCS2vd4/image.png) (https://ibb.co/SXJMQHB)

But that BMC bus is lovely - if I had the space, time, money etc.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 10 January 2020, 15:38:07
this was Waynes

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rivibird/8477609562
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 13 January 2020, 08:17:15
The ultimate would be one of these, of course (plus cars to go on it):
(https://i.ibb.co/mCS2vd4/image.png) (https://ibb.co/SXJMQHB)

But that BMC bus is lovely - if I had the space, time, money etc.
.
 And Hgv class 2.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 January 2020, 09:13:17
And Hgv class 2.

Always fancied doing my HGV test, just to fill up the categories on my licence.. the CPC requirements put me off as I'd never keep those up without a 'use' for the licence.

Having one of those parked in the back garden would make for a convenient excuse.. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 January 2020, 10:14:52
And Hgv class 2.

Always fancied doing my HGV test, just to fill up the categories on my licence.. the CPC requirements put me off as I'd never keep those up without a 'use' for the licence.

Having one of those parked in the back garden would make for a convenient excuse.. ;D
Don’t need CPC for private use  ;)

Although, it forms part of the initial test. If you ever need to drive commercially, then simply do a five day course and call it done ;)

My CPC lapsed in September. I shall renew it should the need arise, probably with a dangerous good/tanks combo, but current main job is hopefully longterm (Cabin Tech) and the secondary one doesn't require a CPC unless the airport becomes a public highway (runway snow plows)...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 14 January 2020, 10:23:05
Ah I thought the whole licence category 'lapsed' if you failed to keep up the CPCs.. good to know  :y Plus, should I ever get tired of telling people how to fix their computermabobs, I could always sit behind a wheel and shout into a CB radio. 10-4 rubber ducky!

... lorryists still do that, right? :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 January 2020, 10:30:40
Not with rubber ducks. Apparently.

Once you hit 45, the only compulsory element to sustain your categories is the medical afaik... Which is nice  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2020, 11:20:26
Is this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1978-Jaguar-XJS-Paul-Banham-XJSS-Pre-HE/283743826234) a Jagdeo or Monguar?  :-\


Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 January 2020, 13:26:35
Is this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1978-Jaguar-XJS-Paul-Banham-XJSS-Pre-HE/283743826234) a Jagdeo or Monguar?  :-\
the engine bay looks like one of my spare parts bins ,wires and pies everywhere  ;D
plus there is no roof rack or towbar option,so it's a no from me  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 January 2020, 14:12:02
Is this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1978-Jaguar-XJS-Paul-Banham-XJSS-Pre-HE/283743826234) a Jagdeo or Monguar?  :-\
Just because you can does not mean that you should...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 17 January 2020, 14:35:47
Is this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1978-Jaguar-XJS-Paul-Banham-XJSS-Pre-HE/283743826234) a Jagdeo or Monguar?  :-\
the engine bay looks like one of my spare parts bins ,wires and pies everywhere  ;D
plus there is no roof rack or towbar option,so it's a no from me  :D
Why do you keep pies in your spare parts bin?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 January 2020, 14:43:50
Is this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1978-Jaguar-XJS-Paul-Banham-XJSS-Pre-HE/283743826234) a Jagdeo or Monguar?  :-\
the engine bay looks like one of my spare parts bins ,wires and pies everywhere  ;D
plus there is no roof rack or towbar option,so it's a no from me  :D
Why do you keep pies in your spare parts bin?
always nice to have a snack when your working on cars  ;D :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 17 January 2020, 14:52:15
Is this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1978-Jaguar-XJS-Paul-Banham-XJSS-Pre-HE/283743826234) a Jagdeo or Monguar?  :-\
the engine bay looks like one of my spare parts bins ,wires and pies everywhere  ;D
plus there is no roof rack or towbar option,so it's a no from me  :D
Why do you keep pies in your spare parts bin?
always nice to have a snack when your working on cars  ;D :D
Fair enough. Pork or steak?  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 January 2020, 15:06:48
Is this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1978-Jaguar-XJS-Paul-Banham-XJSS-Pre-HE/283743826234) a Jagdeo or Monguar?  :-\
the engine bay looks like one of my spare parts bins ,wires and pies everywhere  ;D
plus there is no roof rack or towbar option,so it's a no from me  :D
Why do you keep pies in your spare parts bin?
always nice to have a snack when your working on cars  ;D :D
Fair enough. Pork or steak?  ;D
anything with dead animal parts in it can numb the pain of a sheared bolt etc  ;D
or indeed the pain of simple typo ,spelling mistake on a forum  :P
so I consume a mini pork pie as a type  :'( :(
 ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 17 January 2020, 16:03:01
Is this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1978-Jaguar-XJS-Paul-Banham-XJSS-Pre-HE/283743826234) a Jagdeo or Monguar?  :-\
the engine bay looks like one of my spare parts bins ,wires and pies everywhere  ;D
plus there is no roof rack or towbar option,so it's a no from me  :D
Why do you keep pies in your spare parts bin?
always nice to have a snack when your working on cars  ;D :D
Fair enough. Pork or steak?  ;D
anything with dead animal parts in it can numb the pain of a sheared bolt etc  ;D
or indeed the pain of simple typo ,spelling mistake on a forum  :P
so I consume a mini pork pie as a type  :'( :(
 ;D
Should that be 'as I type'? If so, have another pie.  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 January 2020, 16:11:56
It's his inner Northern... :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 17 January 2020, 19:02:46
Is this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1978-Jaguar-XJS-Paul-Banham-XJSS-Pre-HE/283743826234) a Jagdeo or Monguar?  :-\
the engine bay looks like one of my spare parts bins ,wires and pies everywhere  ;D
plus there is no roof rack or towbar option,so it's a no from me  :D
Why do you keep pies in your spare parts bin?
always nice to have a snack when your working on cars  ;D :D
Fair enough. Pork or steak?  ;D
anything with dead animal parts in it can numb the pain of a sheared bolt etc  ;D
or indeed the pain of simple typo ,spelling mistake on a forum  :P
so I consume a mini pork pie as a type  :'( :(
 ;D
Should that be 'as I type'? If so, have another pie.  ;D
Indeed  :-[
only a one letter typo ,so a sausage roll will do  :y

as I can't spell ,and I'm constantly pressing the wrong button on the keyboard  :-[ my waistline is bound to grow exponentially
(yes , i googled the big words to check spelling)  :D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 January 2020, 19:36:49
Is this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1978-Jaguar-XJS-Paul-Banham-XJSS-Pre-HE/283743826234) a Jagdeo or Monguar?  :-\

Ah! a Banham. Kit car by angle grinder. ;D

A potential donor vehicle for a proper one perhaps? ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 January 2020, 10:55:01
Cheap Range Rover! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ranger-Rover-MK1-Spares-and-Repairs-Barn-Find/372932077669)  :y

Might benefit from a wash.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 31 January 2020, 11:00:34
All self respecting builders keep at least one pie in the toolkit ;D :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 31 January 2020, 11:15:48
Cheap Range Rover! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ranger-Rover-MK1-Spares-and-Repairs-Barn-Find/372932077669)  :y

Might benefit from a wash.  :)
That's never seen the inside of a barn, it's been left to rot in a field  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 February 2020, 20:43:11
I bet that this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/R1-Bike-Engined-1974-Fiat-126-190bhp-Road-Legal-Race-Car-UK-RHD/392684671893) is an absolute hoot to drive.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 14 February 2020, 20:53:44
I bet that this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/R1-Bike-Engined-1974-Fiat-126-190bhp-Road-Legal-Race-Car-UK-RHD/392684671893) is an absolute hoot to drive.  :)
It says 'Road legal' but it hasn't got an MOT

RCA649M
FIAT 126
Check another vehicle

Colour
Black

Fuel type
Petrol

Date registered
9 July 1974

First MOT due
Unknown
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 February 2020, 21:02:48
Doesn't need one... Over 40 years old  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 14 February 2020, 21:10:29
Doesn't need one... Over 40 years old  ;)
Of course. I am a knob, but you knew that already  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 February 2020, 21:24:58
Doesn't need one... Over 40 years old  ;)
IIRC
to be MOT exempt with the 40 year old rule ....
the car must be close to original spec, as it left the factory
NOT a Frankenstein basket case  ;D
must also be roadworthy *

* though many cars on the road with an MOT are not road worthy  :-X
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 15 February 2020, 09:49:54
Doesn't need one... Over 40 years old  ;)


but the modifications mean that its identity and status are no longer valid. An IVA test is necessary for it to be the 'road legal' car that is advertised.......
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 February 2020, 22:52:32
This is 10 minutes away from me, and if it looked reasonably easy to convert back to road use I would be seriously interested in it as a project to install a 3.0 V6 into. A conversion which has been done before.
It doesn't look like it could be reasonably easily put back into road trim though, so I will have to try and resist.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Chevette-Rolling-shell-Race-Rally-CAR-PROJECT/254515699614?hash=item3b42515f9e%3Ag%3AEwEAAOSwbjpeSt%7Eu&LH_Auction=1
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 February 2020, 20:21:32
Mini with... a difference! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Mini-V8-Hot-Rod-Rat-Rod/202913852639)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 25 February 2020, 21:05:08
Mini with... a difference! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Mini-V8-Hot-Rod-Rat-Rod/202913852639)  8)
maybe it's parents love it  :o
some things should NEVER be done  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 February 2020, 19:13:57
A couple of beauties from the 1990's!  8)

Saab 900 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saab-900-S-LPT-Turbo-2-0L-16v-Automatic-low-mileage-Rare/274276274478)

205 GTi (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-peugeot-205-gti-1-9-1-previous-owner-huge-service-history-new-mot/124095991153)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 26 February 2020, 19:38:05
A couple of beauties from the 1990's!  8)

Saab 900 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saab-900-S-LPT-Turbo-2-0L-16v-Automatic-low-mileage-Rare/274276274478)

205 GTi (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-peugeot-205-gti-1-9-1-previous-owner-huge-service-history-new-mot/124095991153)
That 295 looks superb.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 February 2020, 19:42:04
A couple of beauties from the 1990's!  8)

Saab 900 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saab-900-S-LPT-Turbo-2-0L-16v-Automatic-low-mileage-Rare/274276274478)

205 GTi (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-peugeot-205-gti-1-9-1-previous-owner-huge-service-history-new-mot/124095991153)
That 295 looks superb.

295? 
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 26 February 2020, 19:50:37
A couple of beauties from the 1990's!  8)

Saab 900 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saab-900-S-LPT-Turbo-2-0L-16v-Automatic-low-mileage-Rare/274276274478)

205 GTi (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-peugeot-205-gti-1-9-1-previous-owner-huge-service-history-new-mot/124095991153)
That 295 looks superb.

295?
Doh! The 9 is next to 0, you know!  :P
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 26 February 2020, 19:59:29
Butter fingers ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 26 February 2020, 20:00:54
A couple of beauties from the 1990's!  8)

Saab 900 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saab-900-S-LPT-Turbo-2-0L-16v-Automatic-low-mileage-Rare/274276274478)

205 GTi (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-peugeot-205-gti-1-9-1-previous-owner-huge-service-history-new-mot/124095991153)
That 295 looks superb.

295?
Doh! The 9 is next to 0, you know!  :P
I rest my case.  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 26 February 2020, 20:03:21
A couple of beauties from the 1990's!  8)

Saab 900 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saab-900-S-LPT-Turbo-2-0L-16v-Automatic-low-mileage-Rare/274276274478)

205 GTi (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-peugeot-205-gti-1-9-1-previous-owner-huge-service-history-new-mot/124095991153)
That 295 looks superb.

295?
Doh! The 9 is next to 0, you know!  :P
I rest my case.  ::)
Hurry up and fall off yer perch, Ronny  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 26 February 2020, 20:29:59
Don,t you dare send me a dose of Covid-19 through the post you bugger.  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 February 2020, 20:41:36
I had a 205GTi with 68,000 miles on it 15 yeats ago. Sold it for £750. I was quite pleased at the time as it owed me exactly half that.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 26 February 2020, 20:44:42
Don,t you dare send me a dose of Covid-19 through the post you bugger.  :D
No need, you'll soon die of boredom driving your vectra  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 26 February 2020, 21:42:28
Don,t you dare send me a dose of Covid-19 through the post you bugger.  :D
No need, you'll soon die of boredom driving your vectra  ;D
To be fair, i'm quite pleased with it. Apart from the fact it has one too many pedals of course. Miss the Desmond though. :'(
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 27 February 2020, 08:07:51
I always wanted a 205 GTi (1.9, naturally) back in the day .. a friend of mine, who was in the same boat in the 90s, bought one more recently..

.. he didn't keep it long ;D it was the very definition of "unreliable French Engineering"! I suppose the French did earn their reputation for reliability in the 90s, so it's unsurprising that 30 years on the cars haven't magically improved..
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: 456lbft on 27 February 2020, 10:30:44
I always wanted a 205 GTi (1.9, naturally) back in the day .. a friend of mine, who was in the same boat in the 90s, bought one more recently..

.. he didn't keep it long ;D it was the very definition of "unreliable French Engineering"! I suppose the French did earn their reputation for reliability in the 90s, so it's unsurprising that 30 years on the cars haven't magically improved..
The 205 was so pretty that you'd forgive it anything...almost.  Just as long as you didn't have to lift off in the middle of a corner! 
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 March 2020, 18:17:07
Ford Anglia...... (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Anglia-105e-Hotrod-The-Misfit/174213197455) I think!  :-\  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 08 March 2020, 18:41:59
Ford Anglia...... (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Anglia-105e-Hotrod-The-Misfit/174213197455) I think!  :-\  :D

That has all the appeal of a two week cruise round Japan on the Diamond Princess.  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 March 2020, 19:17:31
Sir Tigger sure knows how to pick the ugly ones  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 08 March 2020, 21:03:53
Urgh .
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 March 2020, 21:10:11
Sir Tigger sure knows how to pick the ugly ones eye catchers ;D

Fixed that for you Dave!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 March 2020, 21:21:08
Sir Tigger sure knows how to pick the ugly ones eye catchers ;D

Fixed that for you Dave!  :y
well done , must be hard to type things on a Braille keyboard  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 08 March 2020, 21:37:48
There's a lot of lead needed to balance those rears.  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 08 March 2020, 21:56:16
There's a lot of lead needed to balance those rears.  ;D

Presumably because they're trying to prise themselves off the rims out of sheer embarrassment.  :P
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 March 2020, 22:43:35
There's a lot of lead needed to balance those rears.  ;D

Trust the scouser to spot the lead!  :P  Easier than the church roof eh Uncle STEMO?  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 March 2020, 19:09:30
A veritable smorgasbord of projects! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Barn-finds-Sierra-4x4-Granada-Supra-RX7-Jaguar-XJS-XJ12-Fiat-Coupe-Turbo-MR2/233520741029?hash=item365eebbaa5:g:~cUAAOSwDKheZnSS)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 10 March 2020, 22:43:44
Crikey, I am normally sceptical of barn finds but those look like someone tucked em away to do something with them one day and then died.

What is the yellow car?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 March 2020, 00:50:35
Crikey, I am normally sceptical of barn finds but those look like someone tucked em away to do something with them one day and then died.

What is the yellow car?

At a guess I'd say it's one of the Toyota Supra's.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 11 March 2020, 07:48:38
I'm pretty sure there's a tree growing inside one of the Jags.. that lot is fit for nothing more than beanz tinz, sadly!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 11 March 2020, 08:54:48
A veritable smorgasbord of projects! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Barn-finds-Sierra-4x4-Granada-Supra-RX7-Jaguar-XJS-XJ12-Fiat-Coupe-Turbo-MR2/233520741029?hash=item365eebbaa5:g:~cUAAOSwDKheZnSS)  :)

I think that looks like the place that Jonny Smith has been doing some YouTube videos from on behalf of his channel (Car Pervert) and Car & Classic. Slow going but I found it quite interesting.

Linky (https://youtu.be/MyUiJKOZK9U)

I'm pretty sure there's a tree growing inside one of the Jags.. that lot is fit for nothing more than beanz tinz, sadly!

Sadly true, on the above videos, they were focussing on saving what bits they could, like Badges, chromework, original glass etc.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 March 2020, 23:07:42
I'm pretty sure there's a tree growing inside one of the Jags.. that lot is fit for nothing more than beanz tinz, sadly!

Having seen yours I hate to think how much clearance there is around the wiring loom grommets in those. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: aaronjb on 12 March 2020, 07:50:07
I'm pretty sure there's a tree growing inside one of the Jags.. that lot is fit for nothing more than beanz tinz, sadly!

Having seen yours I hate to think how much clearance there is around the wiring loom grommets in those. ;D

 ;D ;D There's probably no inner wings left at all.. or floorpan.. or bulkhead.. ideal restoration project! ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 March 2020, 13:01:09
Bella italiana! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alfa-Romeo-2000GT-VELOCE-BARN-FIND/133359071816)  :-*
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 15 March 2020, 14:37:56
Bella italiana! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alfa-Romeo-2000GT-VELOCE-BARN-FIND/133359071816)  :-*

 
 Barn find,,, yup his own barn, look at his other items.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 March 2020, 21:14:35
A £30k Ferrari! (https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-spottedykywt/ferrari-456m-gta---the-brave-pill/42125?fbclid=IwAR3208uyULlyCFtdjdaKkF3hotKURlTlorC1JXeBj3Jp-lHf3p5K_dyqNsY)   :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 May 2020, 20:58:32
Rover P5 V8!  8) (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apollo-1969-Rover-P5B-Coupe-3-5-V8-Auto-Period-Camper-Conversion-Unique-Classic/164183670446)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 05 May 2020, 08:16:14
Rover P5 V8!  8) (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apollo-1969-Rover-P5B-Coupe-3-5-V8-Auto-Period-Camper-Conversion-Unique-Classic/164183670446)

I saw that years & years ago at a car show. Someone needed shooting to do that to a P5B Coupe  ??? ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 May 2020, 08:32:05
If it's ugly or just plain wrong ,Sir Tigger seems to know the URL  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 May 2020, 11:35:15
Rover P5 V8!  8) (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apollo-1969-Rover-P5B-Coupe-3-5-V8-Auto-Period-Camper-Conversion-Unique-Classic/164183670446)

I saw that years & years ago at a car show. Someone needed shooting to do that to a P5B Coupe  ??? ???

It was only 2 years old at the time!!  :o  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: btc on 05 May 2020, 12:21:34
last sold for £3½K in 2015 at auction

https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/events/2015-auctions/the-restoration-show-sale-2015/the-restoration-show-sale-2015-sale/the-restoration-show-sale-2015-sale-session/1969-rover-p5b-caravanette
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 05 May 2020, 12:33:31
Rover P5 V8!  8) (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apollo-1969-Rover-P5B-Coupe-3-5-V8-Auto-Period-Camper-Conversion-Unique-Classic/164183670446)

I saw that years & years ago at a car show. Someone needed shooting to do that to a P5B Coupe  ??? ???

It was only 2 years old at the time!!  :o  ;D

and not a cheap car when new
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 05 May 2020, 12:35:39
last sold for £3½K in 2015 at auction

https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/events/2015-auctions/the-restoration-show-sale-2015/the-restoration-show-sale-2015-sale/the-restoration-show-sale-2015-sale-session/1969-rover-p5b-caravanette
That's mentioned in the ad. The auction, not the price  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 05 May 2020, 12:36:27
last sold for £3½K in 2015 at auction

https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/events/2015-auctions/the-restoration-show-sale-2015/the-restoration-show-sale-2015-sale/the-restoration-show-sale-2015-sale-session/1969-rover-p5b-caravanette

It was a little 'twee' inside' in the first place .....  though a bit more in keeping with the period of the car.

While they've done a brilliant job inside now, it's bit like putting modern decor inside an old stately home  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 05 May 2020, 12:39:16
last sold for £3½K in 2015 at auction

https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/events/2015-auctions/the-restoration-show-sale-2015/the-restoration-show-sale-2015-sale/the-restoration-show-sale-2015-sale-session/1969-rover-p5b-caravanette

It was a little 'twee' inside' in the first place .....  though a bit more in keeping with the period of the car.

While they've done a brilliant job inside now, it's bit like putting modern decor inside an old stately home  :-\
If you leave aside that fact that some people object to the model of car used, and take into account what these motorhomes sell for, that's not an outrageous price. No doubt, if you were really interested, you'd get it for a bit less.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 May 2020, 21:05:58
Hillman Imp (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hilman-Imp-V8/164184212706)............................... V8!  :o  :y  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 05 May 2020, 21:14:12
That should make it errr…………….interesting ::) I did see an Imp at a car show last year with a Volvo T5 motor installed.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 05 May 2020, 22:25:25
I almost posted that Imp on this thread yesterday, but couldn't be arsed to go back on ebay and find it again.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 05 May 2020, 22:27:36
£13750 for a car that wants "tinkering with". Me first.  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 May 2020, 15:21:49
A project for the brave, or maybe the dreamers.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Maserati-3200GT-Automatic-2000-Spares-or-Repairs/303554380659?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D07b2146baa24448ebfcfe9159b5f45e3%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D303554380659%26itm%3D303554380659%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Aea963447-8f96-11ea-bdfb-74dbd180f731%7Cparentrq%3Aea0168bd1710a9c98cd0a568ffaf9f66%7Ciid%3A1
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 06 May 2020, 17:42:55
This will be one of those cars (like the Jaguar XKs, Mk2s etc in the late 70's) where in the future no one will believe how cheap they once were.

That said, I'd be opening a fresh packet of brave pills before bidding on that!  :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 06 May 2020, 17:44:05
Ended, £3483
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 May 2020, 18:47:47
Break I for parts. Make small fortune.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 May 2020, 19:44:50
Yes^. As long as you have the space/time it’s a winner :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 06 May 2020, 20:15:47
£500 in oil packs alone I would think, thousands in glass. Then there's that engine.  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 07 May 2020, 11:40:06
This will be one of those cars (like the Jaguar XKs, Mk2s etc in the late 70's) where in the future no one will believe how cheap they once were.

That said, I'd be opening a fresh packet of brave pills before bidding on that!  :o


Interceptors, Espadas, Ferrari 400s, Granada Cosworths etc, that were frequently worth less than their engine and gearbox.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 May 2020, 01:30:28
Nice MPV! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alvis-Stormer-HVM-Tracked-Carrier-Perkins-Diesel-Engined/153866129929?hash=item23d322d209:g:YrEAAOSwJjtebpQi)  :y

The interior is a bit basic though...  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 May 2020, 10:01:42
Nice MPV! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alvis-Stormer-HVM-Tracked-Carrier-Perkins-Diesel-Engined/153866129929?hash=item23d322d209:g:YrEAAOSwJjtebpQi)  :y

The interior is a bit basic though...  :-\
Yet another ebay seller not showing the reg number so you can check the history  ;D :D
plus no mileage or hours run info other than "LOW"
Probably better MPG than the Omega though  :)
worth considering as a daily driver for when this newfangled Chinese virus thing really kicks off   :P
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 May 2020, 11:22:42
Nice MPV! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alvis-Stormer-HVM-Tracked-Carrier-Perkins-Diesel-Engined/153866129929?hash=item23d322d209:g:YrEAAOSwJjtebpQi)  :y

The interior is a bit basic though...  :-\
Yet another ebay seller not showing the reg number so you can check the history  ;D :D
plus no mileage or hours run info other than "LOW"
Probably better MPG than the Omega though  :)
worth considering as a daily driver for when this newfangled Chinese virus thing really kicks off   :P

Yup, just the thing for the apocalypse!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 June 2020, 09:39:22
You don't see many of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-1275GT-Project-car/124208787751) around these days!  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 06 June 2020, 15:58:33
You don't see many of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-1275GT-Project-car/124208787751) around these days!  :)


 That'll go to about 2.5k,
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 06 June 2020, 16:03:59
 What about this little beauty
 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-of-the-potential-sale-of-the-former-hms-atherstone
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 June 2020, 16:04:41
You don't see many of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-1275GT-Project-car/124208787751) around these days!  :)

Theres a good reason for that.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 June 2020, 16:26:12
What about this little beauty
 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-of-the-potential-sale-of-the-former-hms-atherstone
Interesting idea... Would be better if it still worked...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 June 2020, 20:25:39
We were talking about Mk 3 Cortina's (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-CORTINA-MK3-GT-FANTASTIC-CONDITION-19995-PX-EITHER-WAY-MUSTANG-WHY/293621543528) the other day.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 June 2020, 20:33:40
Dad briefly had an orange Mk3 1600L with brown vinyl interior. My only lasting impression of it was kicking a dinner plate sized hole in the rust on the nearside front wing...  :-[
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 23 June 2020, 20:35:12
We were talking about Mk 3 Cortina's (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-CORTINA-MK3-GT-FANTASTIC-CONDITION-19995-PX-EITHER-WAY-MUSTANG-WHY/293621543528) the other day.  :)

Is that an original interior? Can't say I've ever seen one like that before.  :-\
Capri Rostyles? I don't remember Cortinas having rims as wide as that, but seen Capris with similar offset on the later rims.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 June 2020, 20:40:51
Someone bought a tidy 1600 estate from Angli Car Auctions on Saturday for £3,400. Actually looked really nice. There was a tidy, unrestored '83 2.8 Granada Ghia X estate, which only just hit £2,400 :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 June 2020, 20:43:21
I bet there are some bargains about right now!  :y

If I had some cash and a barn.....  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 23 June 2020, 22:50:08
I may have mentioned it before ? but the project I reall want to do is a Chevette hatchback with a 3.0 V6 engine and manual box.
Its been done before and was a bit of a missile apparently.
Running gear would be pretty cheap, but a half decent Chevette shell is an expensive rarity these days, so it probably aint gonna happen. ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: 456lbft on 23 June 2020, 22:54:40
I may have mentioned it before ? but the project I reall want to do is a Chevette hatchback with a 3.0 V6 engine and manual box.
Its been done before and was a bit of a missile apparently.
Running gear would be pretty cheap, but a half decent Chevette shell is an expensive rarity these days, so it probably aint gonna happen. ::)
Any Chevette shells tend to be snapped up by the rally boys. It would be nice and light, and the engine bay is probably wide enough as it had the slant 4 in there originally. A booted one would be cheaper, and maybe better balanced.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2020, 00:02:18
Yep, a good Chevette shell is a nice basis for historic rallying, hence the price of them. The HS with the heavy old slant four was 1016 kilos, if my memory serves so that kind of weight with approx. 215bhp and the torque of a V6 would be a lot of fun.
Personally I dont fancy the idea of a saloon at all. Probably because the hatch would in a way be the replacement for the HS I had when I was a youngster, but could never afford to have as a toy or ornament now. 
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 June 2020, 09:59:57
Talking of  Riley Elf's  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Riley-Elf-road-legal-track-car-powered-by-R1-bike-engine/174322254579) this looks like a lot of fun!  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 June 2020, 11:28:44
Talking of  Riley Elf's  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Riley-Elf-road-legal-track-car-powered-by-R1-bike-engine/174322254579) this looks like a lot of fun!  8)
you'd think the seller would at least slosh a bit of paint over the rust in the boot for that money  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 June 2020, 18:21:11
Here you go Albs, here's your Chevette! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-chevette/293614395748?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131231084308%26meid%3Da940dfdab1424a96bf416f824e7dc619%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D303602470978%26itm%3D293614395748%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 June 2020, 18:26:54
My mate has just had one he’s putting a redtop with throttle bodies cams and standalone engine management. Will be good for around 240 bhp that’s what you want not a heavy V6 lump :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 June 2020, 18:51:34
Here you go Albs, here's your Chevette! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-chevette/293614395748?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131231084308%26meid%3Da940dfdab1424a96bf416f824e7dc619%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D303602470978%26itm%3D293614395748%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109)  :)
Blimey, didn't realise a chevette wheel nut was worth so much money  :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2020, 21:20:33
Here you go Albs, here's your Chevette! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-chevette/293614395748?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131231084308%26meid%3Da940dfdab1424a96bf416f824e7dc619%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D303602470978%26itm%3D293614395748%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109)  :)

The last picture had me drooling. Full group 4 works spec shell by the look of it.  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: 456lbft on 24 June 2020, 21:47:54
My mate has just had one he’s putting a redtop with throttle bodies cams and standalone engine management. Will be good for around 240 bhp that’s what you want not a heavy V6 lump :y
Redtops aren't that light either. But more suited to a Chevette.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 24 June 2020, 23:31:51
I like the thought of a big torquey lump rather than a screamer. The slant 4 wasnt exactly light or a screamer, which made the car want to understeer, but had a fair lump of torque, so I like the thought of those characteristics in a Chevette.
Running gear would also be a lot cheaper and easier to replace if it went bang.
Far from perfect Im sure, but my dream project is a budget car. Which would work ok apart from the rarity and expense of the bodyshell, which is a pretty important component.  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 24 June 2020, 23:54:38
Fair enough and more fun I should say :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: 456lbft on 25 June 2020, 19:27:43
Ironically it was the torque that made them competitive against the Escorts back in the day.  Nowadays, apparently in historic rallying the tyres have been made to suit the high revving BDA engined Escorts, and the torquey Chevettes just chew through rear tyres and can't compete.  I much prefer the look of the HSR with the blister arches, or a Manta 400 of course.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 June 2020, 22:10:36
The HSR did look nicer, but my project car wouldnt have any extensions to the arches. It would be a sleeper. If my memory serves that would limit tyre size to 205/ 60/13 which could be interesting.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 June 2020, 20:09:21
Now this is a thing of beauty!  :-* (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Morris-Marina-1800cc-Coupe/324209745715)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 June 2020, 20:33:40
Far canal. I dont think people were stupid enough to pay that for one when they were brand new !  :o ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 June 2020, 21:10:24
Now this is a thing of beauty!  :-* (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Morris-Marina-1800cc-Coupe/324209745715)
                Good God man, have you no shame?!😂
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 27 June 2020, 21:38:39
Now this is a thing of beauty!  :-* (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Morris-Marina-1800cc-Coupe/324209745715)
                Good God man, have you no shame?!😂

Christ alive, how many shades of brown in that interior?!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 27 June 2020, 21:56:51
As e-bay links from the forum no worky for me what is it?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 June 2020, 22:16:54
You’re the lucky one ;D :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 June 2020, 22:17:33
Marina.. cough cough...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 July 2020, 18:42:50
You'd need to take a brave pill and have deep pockets, but  this  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-series-62-Cadillac-pillarless-coupe-U-K-registered-hot-rod-1950-project/383605048037) could be a stunner!  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 July 2020, 18:45:47
You'd need to take a brave pill and have deep pockets, but  this  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-series-62-Cadillac-pillarless-coupe-U-K-registered-hot-rod-1950-project/383605048037) could be a stunner!  8)
Being MoT exempt helps... Make it run and drive, run a sponge over it and sell it on... Ideally to someone who can weld :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 July 2020, 18:47:57
You'd need to take a brave pill and have deep pockets, but  this  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-series-62-Cadillac-pillarless-coupe-U-K-registered-hot-rod-1950-project/383605048037) could be a stunner!  8)
Being MoT exempt helps... Make it run and drive, run a sponge over it and sell it on... Ideally to someone who can weld :D

I think it needs the full Wheeler Dealer treatment including a respray!  :)

Pink perhaps?!  :y  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 July 2020, 18:02:36
Someone mentioned how expensive MK1 Escorts have become.  :)

So  here's  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mk1-Escort-1660-Mexico-RS-V5-Rally-Car/254642141538) an affordable MK1 Escort Mexico!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 July 2020, 20:21:36
wheels not included ,not even a steering wheel  :P
that will need a big roll of gaffer tape to sort the bodywork  :P
think i'll give it a miss  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 03 July 2020, 20:21:56
£2.5k with 9 days to go. For a log book  :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 July 2020, 20:32:42
Granted it's a four door, but at least the concept of actually driving it is realistic (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Escort-MK1-/174335513096) 8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 July 2020, 21:04:18
£2.5k with 9 days to go. For a log book  :o

To be fair Jim, the clocks look OK?  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: btc on 03 July 2020, 21:07:07
How about a Cortina 2000e

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Cortina-MK3-2000e/324213938124?hash=item4b7ca817cc:g:mbUAAOSw7vVe-jYn
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Rangie on 03 July 2020, 21:23:33
How about a Cortina 2000e

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Cortina-MK3-2000e/324213938124?hash=item4b7ca817cc:g:mbUAAOSw7vVe-jYn
   


Couple of weekends work & that could soon be sorted..
😃😀😄
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 03 July 2020, 22:19:39
How about a Cortina 2000e

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Cortina-MK3-2000e/324213938124?hash=item4b7ca817cc:g:mbUAAOSw7vVe-jYn
looks like the sun roof is leaking  ::) yet no mention of it in the listing  :P
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 July 2020, 11:44:29
Someone mentioned how expensive MK1 Escorts have become.  :)

So  here's  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mk1-Escort-1660-Mexico-RS-V5-Rally-Car/254642141538) an affordable MK1 Escort Mexico!  :y

And  here's  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1973Ford-Escort-Mexico-mk1/124243706273) a nicer but unaffordable MK1 Escort Mexico!  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 04 July 2020, 21:40:35
Someone mentioned how expensive MK1 Escorts have become.  :)

So  here's  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mk1-Escort-1660-Mexico-RS-V5-Rally-Car/254642141538) an affordable MK1 Escort Mexico!  :y

And  here's  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1973Ford-Escort-Mexico-mk1/124243706273) a nicer but unaffordable MK1 Escort Mexico!  :)
Still a better bet than a converted bungalow in Jaywick  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 July 2020, 11:06:03
 Here's  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lancia-Delta-Integrale-16v-2-0-turbo-retro-classic-barn-find-been-in-storage/274412801094) an even better bet!  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 05 July 2020, 12:01:28
Here's  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lancia-Delta-Integrale-16v-2-0-turbo-retro-classic-barn-find-been-in-storage/274412801094) an even better bet!  8)


 Why is everything now "a barn find" does that add another couple grand to the over inflated price.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 05 July 2020, 12:07:11
Someone mentioned how expensive MK1 Escorts have become.  :)

So  here's  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mk1-Escort-1660-Mexico-RS-V5-Rally-Car/254642141538) an affordable MK1 Escort Mexico!  :y

And  here's  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1973Ford-Escort-Mexico-mk1/124243706273) a nicer but unaffordable MK1 Escort Mexico!  :)


 That the price because it's got a V5,  every panel is available new for the escort,  build a shiny new car, and you have a registration document, job done.   Restamp the turret and floor with the relevant numbers. Nobody would know.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Keith ABS on 05 July 2020, 13:17:35
 Or, buy one of the reproduced shells from Japan and re shell the car
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 July 2020, 18:54:20
 Maybe Albs could do with le upgrade?  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-Citroen-CX-25-GTI-Turbo/114290808220)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Broomies Mate on 06 July 2020, 19:27:51
Maybe Albs could do with le upgrade?  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-Citroen-CX-25-GTI-Turbo/114290808220)  8)

I would LOVE to own that!  Bit of a crap place for a spaer wheel, what with the boot being so enormous!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 06 July 2020, 20:40:32
Maybe Albs could do with le upgrade?  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-Citroen-CX-25-GTI-Turbo/114290808220)  8)

I would LOVE to own that!  Bit of a crap place for a spaer wheel, what with the boot being so enormous!

Be nice if they could have put the donk where the spare wheel is, instead of about 6' ahead of the front axle. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 06 July 2020, 20:47:02
Maybe Albs could do with le upgrade?  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-Citroen-CX-25-GTI-Turbo/114290808220)  8)

I would LOVE to own that!  Bit of a crap place for a spaer wheel, what with the boot being so enormous!

I like that,having owned a GSA,a BX and a couple of Xantias in the past I am obviously strange enough to want that !
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 06 July 2020, 21:05:18
That is frigging cool. I'd love an sm but I suspect they'll be unobtainable by the time I get round to it.  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: terry paget on 06 July 2020, 22:04:08
Maybe Albs could do with le upgrade?  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-Citroen-CX-25-GTI-Turbo/114290808220)  8)
I had one of those, ran it for several years, 1992 on I think. Nice car, very fast, and little trouble. It lacked driver headroom, which disappointed me as I had run a CX 2.4 family estate earlier and that had plenty of driver headroom. As it got older, air leaked out of the suspension balls, the hydraulics maintained the vehicle height, but the ride got harsher. I replaced it with my first Vx Senator about 1997. I bought the ex-police Senator at auction at Witney for about £3000, put the Citroen in the auction and got about £250 for it.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 July 2020, 18:59:44
 key still turns in the ignition  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mk1-Austin-Mini-Cooper-997-barn-find-project-1967/203041518926)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 July 2020, 19:07:04
key still turns in the ignition  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mk1-Austin-Mini-Cooper-997-barn-find-project-1967/203041518926)  ;D
Seller's notes:"Not the best"...

 ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 11 July 2020, 19:50:39
That salty Cornish air does cars no good at all. :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 July 2020, 22:49:19
Here's one for Lord Opti seeing as he likes  Italian saloons.  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233643804695)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 12 July 2020, 22:54:11
what are the odds of the price of a new windscreen matching the purchase price?  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 July 2020, 00:23:50
what are the odds of the price of a new windscreen matching the purchase price?  :)
Double it and you'll include the A pillar/scuttle repair so that you can fit it :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: 456lbft on 14 July 2020, 14:43:12
what are the odds of the price of a new windscreen matching the purchase price?  :)
If they are even still available? Along with all the trims that you'd bucle getting the old one out.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 July 2020, 17:06:37
what are the odds of the price of a new windscreen matching the purchase price?  :)
If they are even still available? Along with all the trims that you'd bucle getting the old one out.

Presumably you can get windscreens for classic cars custom made?  ???

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 July 2020, 17:19:02
what are the odds of the price of a new windscreen matching the purchase price?  :)
If they are even still available? Along with all the trims that you'd bucle getting the old one out.

Presumably you can get windscreens for classic cars custom made?  ???
Much like the rest/rust of the panels :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 14 July 2020, 19:11:22
what are the odds of the price of a new windscreen matching the purchase price?  :)
If they are even still available? Along with all the trims that you'd bucle getting the old one out.

Presumably you can get windscreens for classic cars custom made?  ???


Yes, but it's very expensive and slow. Pilkingtons do it in the UK, but relatively simple one-offs start at about £2k per screen with most of the work in making a former; complications can increase that dramatically. They're worth contacting, as they do have already have formers for lots of European cars.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: 456lbft on 14 July 2020, 20:10:51
I have got a heated screen on order for the Carlton :), 3 month leadtime, MOQ 5 screens. I managed to tack on to someone elses order.  Might have to see if they can do one for the Omega, probably be cheaper than getting the A/C working >:(
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 July 2020, 22:06:49
Can't say I've ever seen one of these! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Courier-Van-herald-estate/203061954024)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 31 July 2020, 22:38:11
Can't say I've ever seen one of these! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Courier-Van-herald-estate/203061954024)  :)


They were never common, and like all small vans those that didn't rust away(it's a Herald, so that number might have reached double figures :) ) were worked to death.


a 1500 Spitfire donor makes a Herald into a perfectly usable car even today. An Mx5 engine and box adds plenty of oomph.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 August 2020, 23:03:01
They mated a Morris Minor and a VW Beetle and produced this! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1951-Renault-4cv-Grand-Luxe/174387884870)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 August 2020, 18:18:13
I think someone on here has one of these? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1980-Aston-Martin-Lagonda-RHD-unfinished-project-NO-RESERVE/174413899411)  ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 August 2020, 18:50:14
Lagondanet :y

Not sure if £7k is a bargain for that one or not :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 September 2020, 23:07:10
Nice estate!  8)  :y (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MARINA-1-3-SDL-AUTOMATIC-starts-runs-drives-rare-car/174427029629)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 September 2020, 23:31:24
There are things that cannot be unseen  :D

Good starter classic though :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 10 September 2020, 10:50:13
That's in surprisingly good condition. Especially the interior, which is the difficult bit to keep nice.
1300 Marinas were only just adequate performers, but as an auto? It can barely get out of its own way.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 September 2020, 11:22:12
Actually a 1.8, so it should at least move...  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 September 2020, 14:14:59
Shouldn't a Piano be dropping from the sky about now?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 September 2020, 18:22:23
Plenty for it to land on  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 10 September 2020, 18:37:15
Joking aside, Mrs TB could use it as an Omega replacement, being a fine representation of British Leyland engineering...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 September 2020, 17:18:11
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-CITROEN-XANTIA-/224155345779
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 September 2020, 22:09:52
Nice old Yank! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1966-Ford-Country-Sedan-390-Cubic-Inch-Big-Block-6-4/114395396468)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 September 2020, 22:44:48
That will certainly make someone a nice family bus 8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 October 2020, 20:38:03
If I had a garage, I would be seriously interested in this.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK-Locost-R1-Kit-Car-Rolling-Chassis/264912346334?hash=item3dae019cde%3Ag%3A5FEAAOSwRuVflZCn&LH_Auction=1
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 November 2020, 22:37:46
It's time that dave the builder got himself a van.  A green van! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1984-bedford-cf-electric-van/383795355771?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225114%26meid%3D0f676dd6479f494ebfe0ae7aa429bb7a%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D303761296698%26itm%3D383795355771%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Aa4e33074-2600-11eb-92d3-b656581b34b6%7Cparentrq%3Ac3c08bd71750aca47759ee48fffc0e88%7Ciid%3A1)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 November 2020, 22:49:26
It's time that dave the builder got himself a van.  A green van! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1984-bedford-cf-electric-van/383795355771?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225114%26meid%3D0f676dd6479f494ebfe0ae7aa429bb7a%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D303761296698%26itm%3D383795355771%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Aa4e33074-2600-11eb-92d3-b656581b34b6%7Cparentrq%3Ac3c08bd71750aca47759ee48fffc0e88%7Ciid%3A1)  :y
And I thought you meant the mildew :D

That must weigh about five tonnes  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 13 November 2020, 23:56:38
It's time that dave the builder got himself a van.  A green van! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1984-bedford-cf-electric-van/383795355771?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225114%26meid%3D0f676dd6479f494ebfe0ae7aa429bb7a%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D303761296698%26itm%3D383795355771%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Aa4e33074-2600-11eb-92d3-b656581b34b6%7Cparentrq%3Ac3c08bd71750aca47759ee48fffc0e88%7Ciid%3A1)  :y
And I thought you meant the mildew :D

That must weigh about five tonnes  ;D


It's a CF. Which means it's so terminally rusty it just looks like a van, and you could easily take 1/2 a tonne off that ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 14 November 2020, 08:25:59
One was fully restored then sent to Australia..

Why? Thought that is where convicts were sent. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 14 November 2020, 11:08:14
Nice estate!  8)  :y (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MARINA-1-3-SDL-AUTOMATIC-starts-runs-drives-rare-car/174427029629)

With different engine, running gear and a body kit, that could be a very cool little thing.  :y

Can't be many of them left now?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 November 2020, 11:18:38
Whilst I understand the nostalgia side of it, you make that sound like a bad thing :-\

That said, it would make for cheap (and nasty) budget motoring...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 November 2020, 14:40:31
It's time that dave the builder got himself a van.
The skid factory put a turbo'd Barra engine in one IIRC
BUT..
I already have a "van " with a V6 engine and comfy seat  ;)
(https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/125405779_1686149888262199_5769648227739099209_o.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=2&_nc_sid=dbeb18&_nc_ohc=GBxVyFaNIewAX9BTgWr&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.xx&oh=7d3354022218694521af258ed044d234&oe=5FD70AC1)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 November 2020, 17:51:51
Nice estate!  8)  :y (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MARINA-1-3-SDL-AUTOMATIC-starts-runs-drives-rare-car/174427029629)

With different engine, running gear and a body kit, that could be a very cool little thing.  :y

Can't be many of them left now?

<Wonders what he's been smoking ^>  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 14 November 2020, 19:50:40
<Wonders what he's been smoking ^>  ;)

Well, I've had a few beers, nothing smoked however  ;D.

What I was thinking about was something along similar lines to this lada...

http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/12/unusual-suspect-lada-attitude/ (http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/12/unusual-suspect-lada-attitude/)

Plus, I am a sucker for a a wagon.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 15 November 2020, 08:43:10
Well, I've had a few beers, nothing smoked however  ;D.
That's what I was worried about. ;)
Quote
What I was thinking about was something along similar lines to this lada...

http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/12/unusual-suspect-lada-attitude/ (http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/12/unusual-suspect-lada-attitude/)

Plus, I am a sucker for a a wagon.

That is cool, but then its ancestor the Fiat 124 was a cool car, for the few hours they survived in the UK before rusting away or catching fire due to Italian+leccy.

The Marina has its ancestry in the BL beancounting department, however. (no offence!)

I'm not sure some of its flaws are easily fixable. The woeful front suspension, for a start. I'm not sure there was anything strong enough around the front inner wing to take a strut, and the torsion bar setup was beyond dire (although I think later Itals got a Mcpherson strut, so maybe...

Should you need more inspiration in your quest, both of your current subjects of interest and many other candidates are here... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_automobiles_considered_the_worst (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_automobiles_considered_the_worst)  ;)

FSO Polonez, anyone? :D

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 15 November 2020, 11:40:45


Should you need more inspiration in your quest, both of your current subjects of interest and many other candidates are here... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_automobiles_considered_the_worst (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_automobiles_considered_the_worst)  ;)

FSO Polonez, anyone? :D
I see the Cadillac Catera (1997–01) made the list  ::)
The yanks didn't like the 40k cambelt interval or the fact it's such a tiny car  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 15 November 2020, 23:47:12
Also the delorean and the Maserati Biturbo. Neither of which I'd mind on my drive. Well, garage in the case of the Maserati obviously, so it doesn't disintegrate (as quickly).
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 15 November 2020, 23:58:19
Also the delorean and the Maserati Biturbo. Neither of which I'd mind on my drive. Well, garage in the case of the Maserati obviously, so it doesn't disintegrate (as quickly).


two more utterly terrible cars. But they have 'soul' and 'character' which makes them desirable. Somehow


And now a confession: a Delorean is on my list of cars I'd like to own for a while ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2020, 00:09:40
That car is begging for a V6 turbo conversion from the R25 if ever there was ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 16 November 2020, 00:23:35
That car is begging for a V6 turbo conversion from the R25 if ever there was ;D


still a hopeless PRV V6, but with an ancient turbo to add to its flaws. Sorry - characteristics


The more modern 3.0l 24valve engine would make more sense. It might just bolt onto the gearbox. Or an X30XE. Or even an Audi V6 complete with gearbox.


Realistically it was only ever intended to be a cruiser, so one that works as intended would do. It's hardly a long term keeper. There are plenty of other crap cars to try ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 November 2020, 00:36:39
Not sure an Audi V6 would be an improvement  :-\

Granted the Gallic V6 would be a liability, at least it would bolt straight in...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 November 2020, 07:58:52
The Delorean ranks as they most disappointing car I have ever driven  :-[

Promised so much but, a poor Renault engine, compromised chassis, uncomfortable interior and crap build realised a different reality
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: B52 on 17 November 2020, 10:58:05
2003 Holden HSV 3.8

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313299437446

Headline says V8 but it'll be a V6. And hasn't run for some time...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 17 November 2020, 21:16:29
Not a project, but our french owner wanted a V8
 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Cl500-5-0-V8-Coupe-12-Months-mot/124438362618?hash=item1cf91ab9fa:g:nrkAAOSw6N1frsK9
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 17 November 2020, 22:33:12
I noticed that earlier today. A very nice car.  :y
Im trying to stop myself from looking though. It wouldnt be sensible. Ive never been very good at being sensible though, so watch this space.  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 November 2020, 23:42:01
2003 Holden HSV 3.8

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313299437446

Headline says V8 but it'll be a V6. And hasn't run for some time...

.. and having driven a car with one of those V6s across Canada, I can confirm that they are second only to the PRV V6 (and maybe the Ford Essex / Cologne) when it comes to failing to pull the skin off a wet rice pudding yet guzzling loads of fuel and making lots of noise and vibration. ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: B52 on 18 November 2020, 00:37:33
I've only ever experienced the V8 LS1 madness, which TBF also guzzles fuel and makes a fair bit of noise and vibration. I've not quite worked out the benefit of a 3.8 (ok supercharged) V6, but the Australian car industry was being heavily subsidised back then, so maybe there was something.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 November 2020, 10:03:26
I noticed that earlier today. A very nice car.  :y
Im trying to stop myself from looking though. It wouldnt be sensible. Ive never been very good at being sensible though, so watch this space.  ::)

Do it Albs!  It a nice looking car, at a good price with 12 months MOT.  :y

What could possibly go wrong?  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 November 2020, 10:38:04
Tbh, the amount of money Ive spent on the Omega tells me that I should keep it a while longer and get some use out if it for my money.
If I buy something else, the whole process of getting it just right will probably start all over again, and I will go bankrupt just before I retire.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: B52 on 19 November 2020, 00:42:55
Tbh, the amount of money Ive spent on the Omega tells me that I should keep it a while longer and get some use out if it for my money.
If I buy something else, the whole process of getting it just right will probably start all over again, and I will go bankrupt just before I retire.  ::) ;D

^ This. Before I settled on the S60, I pored over Saabs and various ones sorely tempted me. But there was always that nagging doubt over inheriting a list of issues that need sorted BUT wouldn't be bothered about if I already knew about them.

Although rust hasn't got it so far, something will kill the MV6 at some point - I'm kind of holding on to the fact that it's paid off since 2005 and has only occasionally required TLC/£ to make it start, drive and stop as designed. At 18yo, I've got no real complaints about it.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: 456lbft on 20 November 2020, 15:57:47
Tbh, the amount of money Ive spent on the Omega tells me that I should keep it a while longer and get some use out if it for my money.
If I buy something else, the whole process of getting it just right will probably start all over again, and I will go bankrupt just before I retire.  ::) ;D

^ This. Before I settled on the S60, I pored over Saabs and various ones sorely tempted me. But there was always that nagging doubt over inheriting a list of issues that need sorted BUT wouldn't be bothered about if I already knew about them.

Although rust hasn't got it so far, something will kill the MV6 at some point - I'm kind of holding on to the fact that it's paid off since 2005 and has only occasionally required TLC/£ to make it start, drive and stop as designed. At 18yo, I've got no real complaints about it.
Agreed, newer cars are so complicated now that they should only be bought with comprehensive manufacturer warranty, and beyond that should be left alone until an enthusiast has put everything right and it's treated like a weekend toy, with the optimistic hope that the depreciation curve has flattened off and it might even attract classic car status and be an investment.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 November 2020, 18:15:08
Tbh, the amount of money Ive spent on the Omega tells me that I should keep it a while longer and get some use out if it for my money.
If I buy something else, the whole process of getting it just right will probably start all over again, and I will go bankrupt just before I retire.  ::) ;D

^ This. Before I settled on the S60, I pored over Saabs and various ones sorely tempted me. But there was always that nagging doubt over inheriting a list of issues that need sorted BUT wouldn't be bothered about if I already knew about them.

Although rust hasn't got it so far, something will kill the MV6 at some point - I'm kind of holding on to the fact that it's paid off since 2005 and has only occasionally required TLC/£ to make it start, drive and stop as designed. At 18yo, I've got no real complaints about it.
Agreed, newer cars are so complicated now that they should only be bought with comprehensive manufacturer warranty, and beyond that should be left alone until an enthusiast has put everything right and it's treated like a weekend toy, with the optimistic hope that the depreciation curve has flattened off and it might even attract classic car status and be an investment.
can't think of any mainstream modern (2005 onwards) car Sub £50,000 that  would reach "classic car status and be an investment"  :-\
there will be owners clubs and cars that have a cu*t following (make your own choice of letter to substitute the *)  ;D

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2020, 18:38:14
Classic cars that can't be driven unless you refine your own fuel.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 November 2020, 19:04:21
Classic cars that can't be driven unless you refine your own fuel.
moonshine  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2020, 19:07:47
Electrify it with lots of batteries and a diesel generator running off soy butter/chip juice... And the fuel is tax free as it doesn't actually drive anything, especially if it also powers your house/provides heat 8)

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2020, 19:09:19
Electrify it with lots of batteries and a diesel generator running off soy butter/chip juice... And the fuel is tax free as it doesn't actually drive anything, especially if it also powers your house/provides heat 8)
Wouldn't it be simpler to run the car off soy butter/chip juice and cut out the middle man.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 November 2020, 19:20:36
i'm sure i read somewhere ,or got told (accountants in the family) that if you use over a certain amount of veg oil to run a car then you are meant to pay tax on it  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2020, 19:23:29
Electrify it with lots of batteries and a diesel generator running off soy butter/chip juice... And the fuel is tax free as it doesn't actually drive anything, especially if it also powers your house/provides heat 8)
Wouldn't it be simpler to run the car off soy butter/chip juice and cut out the middle man.
Wot Dave said ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2020, 19:31:20
i'm sure i read somewhere ,or got told (accountants in the family) that if you use over a certain amount of veg oil to run a car then you are meant to pay tax on it  :-\
It's a classic, 1000 miles a year should be fine.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 20 November 2020, 19:45:30
i'm sure i read somewhere ,or got told (accountants in the family) that if you use over a certain amount of veg oil to run a car then you are meant to pay tax on it  :-\
It's a classic, 1000 miles a year should be fine.


You sound just like the the morons at the FBHVC deliberately weakening their own arguments a few years ago.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 20 November 2020, 19:50:09
i'm sure i read somewhere ,or got told (accountants in the family) that if you use over a certain amount of veg oil to run a car then you are meant to pay tax on it  :-\

2500 litres p.a. Which is well above average mileage in most cars. I used approx. 900 litres p.a. in my 190D and did approx 7000 miles p.a. if my memory serves me. So could have done approx. 20k miles p.a. before I had to pay any duty.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2020, 19:54:58
i'm sure i read somewhere ,or got told (accountants in the family) that if you use over a certain amount of veg oil to run a car then you are meant to pay tax on it  :-\
It's a classic, 1000 miles a year should be fine.


You sound just like the the morons at the FBHVC deliberately weakening their own arguments a few years ago.
What's FBHVC?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 November 2020, 19:58:40
i'm sure i read somewhere ,or got told (accountants in the family) that if you use over a certain amount of veg oil to run a car then you are meant to pay tax on it  :-\

2500 litres p.a. Which is well above average mileage in most cars. I used approx. 900 litres p.a. in my 190D and did approx 7000 miles p.a. if my memory serves me. So could have done approx. 20k miles p.a. before I had to pay any duty.

Ah OK  :y
but that threshold might change nearer 2030 when everyone is nipping to Sainsburys to get veg oil to run their tractors on ,rather than driving milk floats  :P

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2020, 20:05:29
i'm sure i read somewhere ,or got told (accountants in the family) that if you use over a certain amount of veg oil to run a car then you are meant to pay tax on it  :-\

2500 litres p.a. Which is well above average mileage in most cars. I used approx. 900 litres p.a. in my 190D and did approx 7000 miles p.a. if my memory serves me. So could have done approx. 20k miles p.a. before I had to pay any duty.

Ah OK  :y
but that threshold might change nearer 2030 when everyone is nipping to Sainsburys to get veg oil to run their tractors on ,rather than driving milk floats  :P
Read an article today saying that manufacturers were already phasing out diesels and you'll be lucky to find a new one in 2022.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 20 November 2020, 20:06:43
i'm sure i read somewhere ,or got told (accountants in the family) that if you use over a certain amount of veg oil to run a car then you are meant to pay tax on it  :-\
It's a classic, 1000 miles a year should be fine.


You sound just like the the morons at the FBHVC deliberately weakening their own arguments a few years ago.
What's FBHVC?


Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs.


Yes, that is as bad as it sounds; a bunch of pretentious, flat capped, sandal wearing, adenoidal self-abusers. 'Outraged' of Tun. Wells is  a member with the MGB that he only uses to go to Sunday lunch, and has always pushed back into the garage on his own because even the recovery man who just met him is already sick of the sight of him.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2020, 20:08:33
I can do the flat cap, any good?  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 20 November 2020, 20:16:16
I can do the flat cap, any good?  ;D


You would need to own some ghastly old wreck that sort of runs for about 39 minutes a month. In the summer. That isn't your Astra :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2020, 20:23:32
I can do the flat cap, any good?  ;D


You would need to own some ghastly old wreck that sort of runs for about 39 minutes a month. In the summer. That isn't your Astra :y
Hmmmm.....talking of my astra, it went past 73,000 miles today. That's 53,000 miles in three years three months. I was hoping to get another couple or three years out of it, but 126,000 miles might be asking a bit much.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 November 2020, 20:30:19
na, keep it serviced and it will be good till 150K + ;)
then you can buy a tesla  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 20 November 2020, 20:33:19
I can do the flat cap, any good?  ;D


You would need to own some ghastly old wreck that sort of runs for about 39 minutes a month. In the summer. That isn't your Astra :y
Hmmmm.....talking of my astra, it went past 73,000 miles today. That's 53,000 miles in three years three months. I was hoping to get another couple or three years out of it, but 126,000 miles might be asking a bit much.


Keep it maintained properly and you've easily got another 10 years in the thing. It won't be worth anything, but the drool soaked into the driver's seat would make that the case with any car....
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2020, 20:40:48
I can do the flat cap, any good?  ;D


You would need to own some ghastly old wreck that sort of runs for about 39 minutes a month. In the summer. That isn't your Astra :y
Hmmmm.....talking of my astra, it went past 73,000 miles today. That's 53,000 miles in three years three months. I was hoping to get another couple or three years out of it, but 126,000 miles might be asking a bit much.


Keep it maintained properly and you've easily got another 10 years in the thing. It won't be worth anything, but the drool soaked into the driver's seat would make that the case with any car....
I'm pretty sure the engine would do that, not so sure about the auto box. We'll see. It's the first car I've had that I'm not wanting to change after three years, it just suits me.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 20 November 2020, 20:44:07
Hmmmm.....talking of my astra, it went past 73,000 miles today. That's 53,000 miles in three years three months. I was hoping to get another couple or three years out of it, but 126,000 miles might be asking a bit much.


Keep it maintained properly and you've easily got another 10 years in the thing. It won't be worth anything, but the drool soaked into the driver's seat would make that the case with any car....
I'm pretty sure the engine would do that, not so sure about the auto box. We'll see. It's the first car I've had that I'm not wanting to change after three years, it just suits me.


Small automatic diesel. Sounds like a perfect candidate for an EV to me. Which matches nicely with the 10 years........
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2020, 20:47:22
Hmmmm.....talking of my astra, it went past 73,000 miles today. That's 53,000 miles in three years three months. I was hoping to get another couple or three years out of it, but 126,000 miles might be asking a bit much.


Keep it maintained properly and you've easily got another 10 years in the thing. It won't be worth anything, but the drool soaked into the driver's seat would make that the case with any car....
I'm pretty sure the engine would do that, not so sure about the auto box. We'll see. It's the first car I've had that I'm not wanting to change after three years, it just suits me.


Small automatic diesel. Sounds like a perfect candidate for an EV to me. Which matches nicely with the 10 years........
Apparently estates are out of favour. I believe Vauxhall stopped making the insignia estate in 2018 because they weren't selling. I need/want my estate, not an SUV or people carrier. Not seen an EV estate, either.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2020, 20:48:25
Anyway, getting way ahead of myself.......it runs and drives well enough, so it's fine for now.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 November 2020, 20:49:59
Auto box "sealed for life"
what could possibly go wrong  :P
lets hope they kept the trans cooler and engine coolant rad separate this time with the "J"  :-X
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 November 2020, 20:52:46
Hmmmm.....talking of my astra, it went past 73,000 miles today. That's 53,000 miles in three years three months. I was hoping to get another couple or three years out of it, but 126,000 miles might be asking a bit much.


Keep it maintained properly and you've easily got another 10 years in the thing. It won't be worth anything, but the drool soaked into the driver's seat would make that the case with any car....
I'm pretty sure the engine would do that, not so sure about the auto box. We'll see. It's the first car I've had that I'm not wanting to change after three years, it just suits me.


Small automatic diesel. Sounds like a perfect candidate for an EV to me. Which matches nicely with the 10 years........
Apparently estates are out of favour. I believe Vauxhall stopped making the insignia estate in 2018 because PSA only build small hatchbacks and van derived MPVs and it would compete with them. I need/want my estate, not an SUV or people carrier. Not seen an EV estate, either.
Fixed :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 20 November 2020, 21:13:20

Apparently estates are out of favour. I believe Vauxhall stopped making the insignia estate in 2018 because they weren't selling. I need/want my estate, not an SUV or people carrier. Not seen an EV estate, either.


I agree with you, I prefer them too. Just out of curiosity and after driving my aunt's Rapid, I checked the Fabia estate and was astonished at how much more it cost than the hatchback/saloon. The I30 was similarly more than a hatch, and is no longer available.


Not that I'm ever likely to buy a car that isn't at least 10 years old, which currently opens up a  wider range of acceptable options.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 November 2020, 21:27:07
I might add an EV to the fleet next week  for a relative  :-\
now the prices are coming down  :)

clicky  (https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/p/black-friday/evo-electronic-kids-quad/p37717)

might have to "play" with the top speed issue though  :P
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 20 November 2020, 21:32:17
I might add an EV to the fleet next week  for a relative  :-\
now the prices are coming down  :)

clicky  (https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/p/black-friday/evo-electronic-kids-quad/p37717)

might have to "play" with the top speed issue though  :P
About the same price as an omega  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 November 2020, 21:36:10
I might add an EV to the fleet next week  for a relative  :-\
now the prices are coming down  :)

clicky  (https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/p/black-friday/evo-electronic-kids-quad/p37717)

might have to "play" with the top speed issue though  :P
About the same price as an omega  :y
indeed
and far less rust  :D
but the relative in question is 4
an Omega might be a bit hard for him to control round the garden
and I'd be the one asked to rebuild the walls and fences  :(
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 20 November 2020, 21:53:48
I might add an EV to the fleet next week  for a relative  :-\
now the prices are coming down  :)

clicky  (https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/p/black-friday/evo-electronic-kids-quad/p37717)

might have to "play" with the top speed issue though  :P
About the same price as an omega  :y
indeed
and far less rust  :D
but the relative in question is 4
an Omega might be a bit hard for him to control round the garden
and I'd be the one asked to rebuild the walls and fences  :(
Beyond your remit then Dave.  :P
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 November 2020, 21:58:33
I might add an EV to the fleet next week  for a relative  :-\
now the prices are coming down  :)

clicky  (https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/p/black-friday/evo-electronic-kids-quad/p37717)

might have to "play" with the top speed issue though  :P
About the same price as an omega  :y
indeed
and far less rust  :D
but the relative in question is 4
an Omega might be a bit hard for him to control round the garden
and I'd be the one asked to rebuild the walls and fences  :(
Beyond your remit then Dave.  :P
;D
I don't have the time with all the shopping ,ferrying about etc i have to do for the oldies  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 21 November 2020, 10:58:47
Hmmmm.....talking of my astra, it went past 73,000 miles today. That's 53,000 miles in three years three months. I was hoping to get another couple or three years out of it, but 126,000 miles might be asking a bit much.


Keep it maintained properly and you've easily got another 10 years in the thing. It won't be worth anything, but the drool soaked into the driver's seat would make that the case with any car....
I'm pretty sure the engine would do that, not so sure about the auto box. We'll see. It's the first car I've had that I'm not wanting to change after three years, it just suits me.


Small automatic diesel. Sounds like a perfect candidate for an EV to me. Which matches nicely with the 10 years........
Apparently estates are out of favour. I believe Vauxhall stopped making the insignia estate in 2018 because they weren't selling. I need/want my estate, not an SUV or people carrier. Not seen an EV estate, either.

this would do you Steve    https://mg.co.uk/mg5-ev/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAkuP9BRCkARIsAKGLE8VecTqHYa12MBvbRikKkZpyMhLK6ARPEWWaVz4NrdmtdjMrOCQ58vkaAlCAEALw_wcB
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 November 2020, 11:23:13
That is fugly...

Looks like an Astra estate clone with a Passat grill slapped on it ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 21 November 2020, 11:37:50
That is fugly...

Looks like an Astra estate clone with a Passat grill slapped on it ;D


More like a Q5 with all the ugly extra 'design' removed. For half the price.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 21 November 2020, 12:15:59
Hmmmm.....talking of my astra, it went past 73,000 miles today. That's 53,000 miles in three years three months. I was hoping to get another couple or three years out of it, but 126,000 miles might be asking a bit much.


Keep it maintained properly and you've easily got another 10 years in the thing. It won't be worth anything, but the drool soaked into the driver's seat would make that the case with any car....
I'm pretty sure the engine would do that, not so sure about the auto box. We'll see. It's the first car I've had that I'm not wanting to change after three years, it just suits me.


Small automatic diesel. Sounds like a perfect candidate for an EV to me. Which matches nicely with the 10 years........
Apparently estates are out of favour. I believe Vauxhall stopped making the insignia estate in 2018 because they weren't selling. I need/want my estate, not an SUV or people carrier. Not seen an EV estate, either.

this would do you Steve    https://mg.co.uk/mg5-ev/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAkuP9BRCkARIsAKGLE8VecTqHYa12MBvbRikKkZpyMhLK6ARPEWWaVz4NrdmtdjMrOCQ58vkaAlCAEALw_wcB

Hmmmm.......a Chinese EV  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 21 November 2020, 18:59:45
Does it come with a virus filter?  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 November 2020, 18:43:38
Cheap EV! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-SINCLAIR-CAR-ELECTRIC/274582230693)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 26 November 2020, 18:47:49
Cheap EV! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-SINCLAIR-CAR-ELECTRIC/274582230693)  :)
Not that cheap for a kids pedal car.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 December 2020, 13:22:25
Fire up  the Quattro! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-QUATTRO-TURBO-UR/313362657249)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 December 2020, 13:33:46
Wouldnt pay that for a decent one. Quite a car in their day, but nothing to write home about by todays standards.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 30 December 2020, 14:13:00
some serious weight reduction going on there to the metalwork
someone put the steering wheel on the wrong side ,probably why it got parked  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 30 December 2020, 14:14:11
Wouldnt pay that for a decent one. Quite a car in their day, but nothing to write home about by todays standards.


It's got such a high reserve(more than the current £6600 bid) because he's got to buy some more exclamation marks!!!!!!!!!! Changing the colour of your text every few words isn't cheap either....
Posting a photo of a Cosworth Sierra, just because it's randomly mentioned in the fantasy, was a nice touch too
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 30 December 2020, 14:59:27
I thought the UR was the swb version  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 30 December 2020, 15:18:42
No that was the Audi Quattro sport S1 A ClassB Rally monster.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 30 December 2020, 15:43:07
I thought the UR was the swb version  :-\


UR is an abbreviation of original
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 January 2021, 11:31:52
I think it was Albs who was looking for a Porsche (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-911T-COUPE-MFI-1972-MATCHING-NUMBERS-BLACK-BARN-FIND/333840593715) to tinker with?  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 01 January 2021, 11:52:33
I think it was Albs who was looking for a Porsche (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-911T-COUPE-MFI-1972-MATCHING-NUMBERS-BLACK-BARN-FIND/333840593715) to tinker with?  :y


It's not that bad; they managed to get it on a two-post lift :o for long enough to take photos of the underside.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 01 January 2021, 12:46:40
Fire up  the Quattro! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-QUATTRO-TURBO-UR/313362657249)  ;D


 If rebuilt as a swb rally legend worth big
moneys, https://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=333749,

Body kits available all over Europe, a good replica  finished swb is starting prices about €50k
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 January 2021, 12:54:47
I think it was Albs who was looking for a Porsche (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-911T-COUPE-MFI-1972-MATCHING-NUMBERS-BLACK-BARN-FIND/333840593715) to tinker with?  :y

I actually tried to buy a Black 911T in 1979. It had a few rust bubbles and the bloke was asking £2,750 for it.
As I was a teenager he wouldnt take me seriously, and assumed I was just a tyre kicking dreamer. Wouldnt give me the time of day.
A fortnight later I went back to see him in my newly purchased Chevette HS. It took him a long time to pick his jaw up off the floor.  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 January 2021, 13:23:30
Fire up  the Quattro! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-QUATTRO-TURBO-UR/313362657249)  ;D


 If rebuilt as a swb rally legend worth big
moneys, https://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=333749,

Body kits available all over Europe, a good replica  finished swb is starting prices about €50k
.   
                 Ahh.. but you would have to shorten in by 12 and a half inches ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 01 January 2021, 17:53:27
Fire up  the Quattro! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-QUATTRO-TURBO-UR/313362657249)  ;D


 If rebuilt as a swb rally legend worth big
moneys, https://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=333749,

Body kits available all over Europe, a good replica  finished swb is starting prices about €50k
.   
                 Ahh.. but you would have to shorten in by 12 and a half inches ;D ;D


 Yup, cut behind B pillar, remove a section, seam weld, install a cage. Job done.. Any decent Motorsport prep company be able to do it,
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 01 January 2021, 18:07:17
Fire up  the Quattro! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-QUATTRO-TURBO-UR/313362657249)  ;D


 If rebuilt as a swb rally legend worth big
moneys, https://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=333749 (https://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=333749),

Body kits available all over Europe, a good replica  finished swb is starting prices about €50k
.   
                 Ahh.. but you would have to shorten in by 12 and a half inches ;D ;D


 Yup, cut behind B pillar, remove a section, seam weld, install a cage. Job done.. Any decent Motorsport prep company be able to do it,


No different to how a stretch limo or hearse is built.
Any competent bodyshop should be able to do it too.
It's the same cut&shut work that has long been frowned upon when done badly or for nefarious reasons
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 January 2021, 19:44:40
 Ooo la la!  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265002719515)  :-*  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 07 January 2021, 20:46:19
Bargain.!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: 456lbft on 08 January 2021, 17:46:26
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1995-holden-commodore-vs-police-spec (https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1995-holden-commodore-vs-police-spec) Just need to get it here from Sydney... :(
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 January 2021, 02:27:46
You buy it and pay for it to be shipped here.

When it arrives, you pay VAT and Duty, get it MoTd and registered.

Whilst I concede that it's more complicated than popping over to Derby, it isn't impossible...  :-X
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Keith ABS on 09 January 2021, 06:50:48
 Damn thats cheap!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 09 January 2021, 10:33:52
Quote
an honestly presented example of a former highway patrol police chaser

Quote
224hp
;D

Ermm.. What were they trying to chase, again?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 January 2021, 11:14:09
Quote
an honestly presented example of a former highway patrol police chaser

Quote
224hp
;D

Ermm.. What were they trying to chase, again?
3.8 v6 Commodores and 4.0 straight six Falcons ;D ;D ;D

To be fair, the 5.0 was probably more reliable than the LTi 5.7 lump, although you can see why the LS1 became the default lump when it was released  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 January 2021, 21:23:09
It's in there somewhere!  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-Mini-Van-Restoration-Project/402639558313) ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 January 2021, 21:29:40
It's in there somewhere!  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-Mini-Van-Restoration-Project/402639558313) ;D
the numberplate is visible ,which is about the only thing the new "keeper" will use when they replace everything restore it  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Broomies Mate on 10 January 2021, 21:31:06
It's in there somewhere!  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-Mini-Van-Restoration-Project/402639558313) ;D

I particularly like the use of 2 photo's.  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 January 2021, 21:37:21
It's in there somewhere!  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-Mini-Van-Restoration-Project/402639558313) ;D

I particularly like the use of 2 photo's.  ;D
I particularly like the use of 2 walls either end ,or "shed" as they call it  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: 456lbft on 11 January 2021, 08:58:30
Quote
an honestly presented example of a former highway patrol police chaser

Quote
224hp
;D

Ermm.. What were they trying to chase, again?
Dunno, Dingos?
As a former traffic cop once said to me, the blue lights are worth at least another 100bhp, because the chaser doesn't have traffic in his way :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 11 January 2021, 17:06:42
It's in there somewhere!  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-Mini-Van-Restoration-Project/402639558313) ;D

I particularly like the use of 2 photo's.  ;D
I particularly like the use of 2 walls either end ,or "shed" as they call it  ;D

Looks like some of your work Dave.  :P
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 January 2021, 17:13:48
It's in there somewhere!  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-Mini-Van-Restoration-Project/402639558313) ;D

I particularly like the use of 2 photo's.  ;D
I particularly like the use of 2 walls either end ,or "shed" as they call it  ;D

Looks like some of your work Dave.  :P
I did the garden maintenance  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 11 January 2021, 18:54:21
Another expensive VIN plate.  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 January 2021, 19:22:23
 Opel GT  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254826283769)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 13 January 2021, 19:33:54
Ah,the "baby Corvette" think they only did them left hand drive??
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 January 2021, 21:30:31
Nice old thing! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aveling-Barford-road-roller-1939-traction-engine-vintage/164640762358)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 14 January 2021, 21:37:44
It's a paperweight ,and they even give you an A4 sheet of paper to hold down , all for 8 grand
how do they do it and still make a profit  :o
probably got if for scrap weight ,or has a screw loose
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 January 2021, 21:56:10
You could save on the pastry with that :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 January 2021, 19:20:56
Nice old Ford! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fordson-Model-F-of-1919-PROJECT-VINTAGE-TRACTOR-FORD/293965877667)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 25 January 2021, 13:14:28
Not a project but lovely looking
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sunbeam-rapier-fastback/254843430349
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 January 2021, 13:51:46
Not a project but lovely looking
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sunbeam-rapier-fastback/254843430349

Nice!  8) 

Are the rear lights the same as those on 1100/1300's?  ???  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 25 January 2021, 13:55:37
Not a project but lovely looking
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sunbeam-rapier-fastback/254843430349

Nice!  8) 

Are the rear lights the same as those on 1100/1300's?  ???  :-\

Similar style ...

(https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Austin-1100-For_Sale_Rear_resize.jpg)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 25 January 2021, 13:56:38
Not a project but lovely looking
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sunbeam-rapier-fastback/254843430349

There must surely be nicer alloys than Minilites ...  ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 25 January 2021, 14:08:58
Not a project but lovely looking
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sunbeam-rapier-fastback/254843430349 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sunbeam-rapier-fastback/254843430349)

There must surely be nicer alloys than Minilites ...  ???


It's the same PCD as most small Fords, so wheels that bolt on are easy. They do use a significantly different offset though, so finding ones that work can be tricky. 15" 205GTi alloys work well and look good on Arrow cars :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 January 2021, 16:32:51
Not a project but lovely looking
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sunbeam-rapier-fastback/254843430349

Nice!  8) 

Are the rear lights the same as those on 1100/1300's?  ???  :-\


                 Had a green one of these but the Holbay motored H120 with twin 40 Webber’s.
                 I fully reconditioned the engine and had it professionally tuned but.......... that’s all, I left the brakes and suspension  : needless to say it ended in tears I wrote it off😪😪
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 25 January 2021, 18:24:58
....
 I left the brakes and suspension  : needless to say it ended in tears I wrote it off😪😪

Oh dear!  :o :'(
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 January 2021, 19:35:37
We’ve all done it I suppose but hindsight is.......
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 January 2021, 21:36:18
Not a barnfind or anything, but this Triumph Spitfire Special (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Spitfire-Special/265033470695) is gorgeous!  8)  :-*  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 01 February 2021, 10:03:37
Not a barnfind or anything, but this Triumph Spitfire Special (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Spitfire-Special/265033470695) is gorgeous!  8)  :-*  :y

My God, there's been some skills used making that, stunning :y :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 February 2021, 11:32:52
Beautiful.  8) :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 February 2021, 21:54:41
Any Beetle (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-VW-Beetle-Baja-Bug/324471109063) fans?  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 02 February 2021, 22:07:16
Any Beetle (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-VW-Beetle-Baja-Bug/324471109063) fans?  :)
Is that piece of wood on the handbrake from a toilet chain flush?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 02 February 2021, 23:48:35
Any Beetle (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-VW-Beetle-Baja-Bug/324471109063) fans?  :)


I've worked on, and driven a couple.


So,


NO!

Although they do look cool when modified.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 03 February 2021, 09:38:30
Any Beetle (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-VW-Beetle-Baja-Bug/324471109063) fans?  :)

Not a fan but nicely done :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 03 February 2021, 11:03:02
....
Is that piece of wood on the handbrake from a toilet chain flush?

I certainly looks like it  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 03 February 2021, 17:29:34
Any Beetle (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-VW-Beetle-Baja-Bug/324471109063) fans?  :)
Is that piece of wood on the handbrake from a toilet chain flush?
Bog standard innit.  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 February 2021, 18:39:44
go LARGE EXTRA VALUE for only 99p clicky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-Limo-Limousine-Ideal-Banger-Racer-Demolition-Derby-Car-NON-DRIVER/143938322568?hash=item2183648088%3Ag%3A1QcAAOSw4UVgHAIf&LH_ItemCondition=1500%7C2500%7C3000%7C7000%7C10)
burgers not included
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Broomies Mate on 05 February 2021, 18:43:13
go LARGE EXTRA VALUE for only 99p clicky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-Limo-Limousine-Ideal-Banger-Racer-Demolition-Derby-Car-NON-DRIVER/143938322568?hash=item2183648088%3Ag%3A1QcAAOSw4UVgHAIf&LH_ItemCondition=1500%7C2500%7C3000%7C7000%7C10)
burgers not included

I love a very well written description.  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 05 February 2021, 18:59:26
go LARGE EXTRA VALUE for only 99p clicky  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Omega-Limo-Limousine-Ideal-Banger-Racer-Demolition-Derby-Car-NON-DRIVER/143938322568?hash=item2183648088%3Ag%3A1QcAAOSw4UVgHAIf&LH_ItemCondition=1500%7C2500%7C3000%7C7000%7C10)
burgers not included

I love a very well written description.  ;D
run the reg and you find it's a  2.2 petrol (so an easy fix)
MOTed till 19 January 2022  :o
taxed  :)
 72,149 miles
colour Black  :-\  ::)  :-X
VAUXHALL OMEGA "LIMOUDINE"
so someone can't spell
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 05 February 2021, 19:34:12
Like the colour but engine not big enough and it wouldn't fit in my lock up garage[standard saloon only just fits].
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 February 2021, 19:26:32
Like the colour but engine not big enough and it wouldn't fit in my lock up garage[standard saloon only just fits].
Piffle...  ;D

The engine is already toast, throw a bigger one in there :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 February 2021, 19:36:37
Currently in negotiation to purchase a project. Ticks all the boxes apart from the fact its silver. If it hasnt sold to someone else before my messages get a reply, Im not going to pass it up because of the colour.
Its in Consett Durham, which is a pita, but Shipley can collect it for me.  :)

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNkrfO-1-yVbB6hqrEqAJZ8M9mc6ECn0bMDuinR-uC9pp0tKgdDcHshLJeuFsZZ0A?key=R3owdkRQbC1aenFhTEFzekszNjJXSWVwaXZyY213

Payment might be tricky. Transferring a lot (for me) of money to someone you dont know, hundreds of miles away needs a bit of thinking time.
Hopefully as simple as an instant bank transfer once the driver is there to collect it. But what if the transfer isnt instant ?  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 06 February 2021, 19:47:27
Currently in negotiation to purchase a project. Ticks all the boxes apart from the fact its silver. If it hasnt sold to someone else before my messages get a reply, Im not going to pass it up because of the colour.
Its in Consett Durham, which is a pita, but Shipley can collect it for me.  :)

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNkrfO-1-yVbB6hqrEqAJZ8M9mc6ECn0bMDuinR-uC9pp0tKgdDcHshLJeuFsZZ0A?key=R3owdkRQbC1aenFhTEFzekszNjJXSWVwaXZyY213

Payment might be tricky. Transferring a lot (for me) of money you dont know, hundreds of miles away needs a bit of thinking time.
Hopefully as simple as an instant bank transfer once the driver is there to collect it. But what if the transfer isnt instant ?  :-\
Faster payments are usually instant, depending on which banks are sending/receiving.


You'll look really...erm...cool?....in that, Albs. Feel the wind in your (two) hairs   ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 06 February 2021, 19:49:05
Down to one now. But I can wear a hat   :y ;D
Im well past caring about crap like that. If I like that car and enjoy driving it, then Fack em. ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 February 2021, 22:07:04
How about something a little unusual:

Super Soaker (https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Foden-Military-Army-Water-Cannon-Lorry-Truck-Classic-Vintage-Rare-Barn-Find/203271782199?ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Fff3%3D4%26toolid%3D11800%26pub%3D5574637365%26campid%3D5337910453%26mpre%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FFoden-Military-Army-Water-Cannon-Lorry-Truck-Classic-Vintage-Rare-Barn-Find%2F203271782199%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D2801358096289%26rvr_ts%3D7e879cad1770a9cb8a93cdf6fff70748&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 07 February 2021, 22:11:46
I remember those when they were new.  :-X ::) ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 February 2021, 22:24:12
must have taken the designer a long time to come up with those sleek body lines  ;D

I guess you could fill it with Domestos and spray the Covidiots with it  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 08 February 2021, 13:21:30
That's not one of the ones that Boris sold is it? ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 08 February 2021, 13:23:01
How about something a little unusual:

Super Soaker (https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Foden-Military-Army-Water-Cannon-Lorry-Truck-Classic-Vintage-Rare-Barn-Find/203271782199?ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Fff3%3D4%26toolid%3D11800%26pub%3D5574637365%26campid%3D5337910453%26mpre%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FFoden-Military-Army-Water-Cannon-Lorry-Truck-Classic-Vintage-Rare-Barn-Find%2F203271782199%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D2801358096289%26rvr_ts%3D7e879cad1770a9cb8a93cdf6fff70748&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true)

Looks like something off a mad Max set ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: 456lbft on 09 February 2021, 08:20:52
How about something a little unusual:

Super Soaker (https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Foden-Military-Army-Water-Cannon-Lorry-Truck-Classic-Vintage-Rare-Barn-Find/203271782199?ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Fff3%3D4%26toolid%3D11800%26pub%3D5574637365%26campid%3D5337910453%26mpre%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FFoden-Military-Army-Water-Cannon-Lorry-Truck-Classic-Vintage-Rare-Barn-Find%2F203271782199%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D2801358096289%26rvr_ts%3D7e879cad1770a9cb8a93cdf6fff70748&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true)

Looks like something off a mad Max set ;D
" inside the body is a Coventry Climax petrol engine...."worth a look to see if that is one of the fabled water pump engines that was actually a grand prix engine!  Coventry Climax famously used government money to develop their "water pump" engines during the end of WWII, knowing that a light engine for racing cars would be needed once war was over.  You never know...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 09 February 2021, 09:44:01
How about something a little unusual:

Super Soaker (https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Foden-Military-Army-Water-Cannon-Lorry-Truck-Classic-Vintage-Rare-Barn-Find/203271782199?ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Fff3%3D4%26toolid%3D11800%26pub%3D5574637365%26campid%3D5337910453%26mpre%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FFoden-Military-Army-Water-Cannon-Lorry-Truck-Classic-Vintage-Rare-Barn-Find%2F203271782199%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D2801358096289%26rvr_ts%3D7e879cad1770a9cb8a93cdf6fff70748&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true)

Looks like something off a mad Max set ;D
" inside the body is a Coventry Climax petrol engine...."worth a look to see if that is one of the fabled water pump engines that was actually a grand prix engine!  Coventry Climax famously used government money to develop their "water pump" engines during the end of WWII, knowing that a light engine for racing cars would be needed once war was over.  You never know...

Thats what was modified for the Hillman Imp wasn't it
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 09 February 2021, 18:48:31
It was indeed.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 February 2021, 18:57:28
How about something a little unusual:

Super Soaker (https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Foden-Military-Army-Water-Cannon-Lorry-Truck-Classic-Vintage-Rare-Barn-Find/203271782199?ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Fff3%3D4%26toolid%3D11800%26pub%3D5574637365%26campid%3D5337910453%26mpre%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FFoden-Military-Army-Water-Cannon-Lorry-Truck-Classic-Vintage-Rare-Barn-Find%2F203271782199%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D2801358096289%26rvr_ts%3D7e879cad1770a9cb8a93cdf6fff70748&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true)

Looks like something off a mad Max set ;D

Motorhome conversion perhaps?

Should get you a nice quiet pitch at the caravan park.  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 February 2021, 18:59:49
My project should be getting delivered to me on Saturday. Im getting excited.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 February 2021, 19:35:05
My project should be getting delivered to me on Saturday. Im getting excited.  :)

Manage to land a boxster in the end, or did you go for something else?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 February 2021, 22:34:21
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNkrfO-1-yVbB6hqrEqAJZ8M9mc6ECn0bMDuinR-uC9pp0tKgdDcHshLJeuFsZZ0A?key=R3owdkRQbC1aenFhTEFzekszNjJXSWVwaXZyY213

Dont like the colour, bit it seems to be a bargain, so.......
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 February 2021, 22:46:49
Well, it has the correct gearbox, so that's a start :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 February 2021, 23:02:41
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNkrfO-1-yVbB6hqrEqAJZ8M9mc6ECn0bMDuinR-uC9pp0tKgdDcHshLJeuFsZZ0A?key=R3owdkRQbC1aenFhTEFzekszNjJXSWVwaXZyY213

Dont like the colour, bit it seems to be a bargain, so.......

Looks smart   ;)

Also, February, in the middle of such global uncertainty is probably just about the best time to buy a soft top weekend toy.  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 February 2021, 00:01:26
Year 2000. 2.7. 97k miles.
Very little history. Roof doesnt quite work right, but new parts to fix it included. Has Jinyu tyres fitted ! Coming all the way from Consett.

But £1900  :) ;)

If I decide to keep it, the Omega might be up for sale................at a price that no-one is likely to pay.  ;D
Very difficult to justify 3 cars you see. ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 10 February 2021, 08:41:31
....
If I decide to keep it, the Omega might be up for sale................at a price that no-one is likely to pay.  ;D
Very difficult to justify 3 cars you see. ::)
If the French Cl-Eeyore hasn't burnt itself to the ground ,sell that  ;)
or set fire to it to keep you warm while you fix the  Porch (https://www.thefreedictionary.com/porch)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 10 February 2021, 09:15:58
Need something economical for commuting.  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 16 February 2021, 13:24:00
Year 2000. 2.7. 97k miles.
Very little history. Roof doesnt quite work right, but new parts to fix it included. Has Jinyu tyres fitted ! Coming all the way from Consett.

But £1900
:) ;)

If I decide to keep it, the Omega might be up for sale................at a price that no-one is likely to pay.  ;D
Very difficult to justify 3 cars you see. ::)

I had a test drive in a 2.7 Boxster. Great sports car provided you can live with the 'hairdresser' image. ::) :y

£1900 means you can't go far wrong. :y

I was hoping you had 'pushed the boat out' and bought a 2021 911 Turbo S. :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 February 2021, 15:35:02
Correction. 91000 miles not 97.
Anyway, its now on the back burner now. The French plastic piece of crap, shat itself on the way home from work this morning.  ::)
Oil seals in the turbo let go.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: 78bex on 16 February 2021, 15:43:11
Not a project but lovely looking
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sunbeam-rapier-fastback/254843430349

styled on the `64 Barracuda  :-\

  https://youtu.be/kcRm2eO1Pxw?t=33 (https://youtu.be/kcRm2eO1Pxw?t=33)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 16 February 2021, 16:28:06
Year 2000. 2.7. 97k miles.
Very little history. Roof doesnt quite work right, but new parts to fix it included. Has Jinyu tyres fitted ! Coming all the way from Consett.

But £1900
:) ;)

If I decide to keep it, the Omega might be up for sale................at a price that no-one is likely to pay.  ;D
Very difficult to justify 3 cars you see. ::)

I had a test drive in a 2.7 Boxster. Great sports car provided you can live with the 'hairdresser' image. ::) :y

£1900 means you can't go far wrong. :y

I was hoping you had 'pushed the boat out' and bought a 2021 911 Turbo S. :)

A mate of mine has just bought a new Carrera 4 which is nice :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 February 2021, 16:45:42
Correction. 91000 miles not 97.
Anyway, its now on the back burner now. The French plastic piece of crap, shat itself on the way home from work this morning.  ::)
Oil seals in the turbo let go.
Has the PORCH got a turbo you could rob to fix CL-Eeyore  ;D
can you buy a core or second hand one ? or is it expensive ?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 February 2021, 17:00:01
Seems to be plenty of cheap second hand ones on ebay. Hoping to find a mid priced, low mileage one with a bit of a warranty from a breaker.
No point paying£30 for one and then having to do the job again when its no better than the one that came off.
New or even recon ones are probably more than the car is worth.
I knew I shouldnt have bought a car built by lazy French Communists.  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 16 February 2021, 17:05:33
Seems to be plenty of cheap second hand ones on ebay. Hoping to find a mid priced, low mileage one with a bit of a warranty from a breaker.
No point paying£30 for one and then having to do the job again when its no better than the one that came off.
New or even recon ones are probably more than the car is worth.
I knew I shouldnt have bought a car built by lazy French Communists.  ::)
I've said it before, you love that little c lio. Come on little car, we can do it, good little car, I love you 💕  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 February 2021, 17:45:50
Fickin hateful little contraption.  >:(
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 February 2021, 17:50:56
Fickin hateful little contraption.  >:(

Scrap it. You don't need 3 cars!   :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 February 2021, 18:05:46
You sound just like swmbo. Although she would favour scrapping the Omega, flogging the Boxster and keeping the contraption.  ::)
I need something economical for commuting though, so it has to get fixed or be replaced.  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 16 February 2021, 18:14:15
Fickin hateful little contraption.  >:(


The clit isn't much better :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 16 February 2021, 18:24:00
Correction. 91000 miles not 97.
Anyway, its now on the back burner now. The French plastic piece of crap, shat itself on the way home from work this morning.  ::)
Oil seals in the turbo let go.
                  Text me the reg I’ll see what I can do👍
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Keith ABS on 16 February 2021, 18:34:39
Fickin hateful little contraption.  >:(

Thats how I feel every trip in the Mundando
Everytime I fix one thing, something else breaks down on it
FixOrRepairDaily is absolutly correct for this shite heap
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 February 2021, 19:11:08
Correction. 91000 miles not 97.
Anyway, its now on the back burner now. The French plastic piece of crap, shat itself on the way home from work this morning.  ::)
Oil seals in the turbo let go.
                  Text me the reg I’ll see what I can do👍

CV59 PDK. Are you going to come all that way and set fire to it ?  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 16 February 2021, 19:29:48
😁 I’ll get a price in the morning, unless it spontaneously combusts😂
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 February 2021, 20:04:50
Price for a turbo ? Price to weight it in  ?  :-\
Im guessing your offering help Rae, so thanks muchly.  :y...............Im not going to spend £££ on it though. Aint wurf it mate.  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 16 February 2021, 20:40:03
Of course I know😃 as I said I’ll get a price if it’s more than a box of matches well.......🔥
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 February 2021, 20:54:06
Of course I know😃 as I said I’ll get a price if it’s more than a box of matches well.......🔥
bit wasteful  ::)
one match would do if positioned right  :y
or just wiggle the engine loom ,that should short out nicely  :)
Just make sure the Omega is not in melting distance of CL-Eeyore when you do  :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 February 2021, 10:27:10
Any trikers?  :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trike-project/284184241145
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 February 2021, 10:37:59
Never seen the point in them. Neither one thing or the other.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 February 2021, 22:56:53
Could Dave be tempted by a builders van (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Monster-Truck-GMC-A-Team-Truck-5-7-v8/133671747518?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338073685&toolid=11800&mkevt=1&fbclid=IwAR0HwLsBfb1v6pIU4CB-2AHtIF8NTTLoH0vdE5Kaf4-05OK0uhXr2aysMkI) like this?  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 23 February 2021, 23:03:32
Could Dave be tempted by a builders van (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Monster-Truck-GMC-A-Team-Truck-5-7-v8/133671747518?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338073685&toolid=11800&mkevt=1&fbclid=IwAR0HwLsBfb1v6pIU4CB-2AHtIF8NTTLoH0vdE5Kaf4-05OK0uhXr2aysMkI) like this?  :)
Well, it won't get driven in to...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 24 February 2021, 00:03:11
Never seen the point in them. Neither one thing or the other.


And even worse than that, it's hideous
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 February 2021, 12:55:20
Could Dave be tempted by a builders van (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Monster-Truck-GMC-A-Team-Truck-5-7-v8/133671747518?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338073685&toolid=11800&mkevt=1&fbclid=IwAR0HwLsBfb1v6pIU4CB-2AHtIF8NTTLoH0vdE5Kaf4-05OK0uhXr2aysMkI) like this?  :)
probably worse MPG than my Omega  :D
the only plus side I can see is it would probably cope with all the pot holes and speed bumps and less venerable to numpties bashing into it when parked   ::)
so that's a " NO" from me , I won't be investing , I'm out  ;D

a chunk of the money i've saved over 3 years on NO depreciation on my current "Builder's van" will go towards replacement suspension because the Omega has now done more than 80K  :o and will now be falling apart in the next 10 miles or so from what i've read on the OOF  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 24 February 2021, 13:45:59
Could Dave be tempted by a builders van (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Monster-Truck-GMC-A-Team-Truck-5-7-v8/133671747518?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338073685&toolid=11800&mkevt=1&fbclid=IwAR0HwLsBfb1v6pIU4CB-2AHtIF8NTTLoH0vdE5Kaf4-05OK0uhXr2aysMkI) like this?  :)
probably worse MPG than my Omega  :D
the only plus side I can see is it would probably cope with all the pot holes and speed bumps and less venerable to numpties bashing into it when parked   ::)
so that's a " NO" from me , I won't be investing , I'm out  ;D

a chunk of the money i've saved over 3 years on NO depreciation on my current "Builder's van" will go towards replacement suspension because the Omega has now done more than 80K  :o and will now be falling apart in the next 10 miles or so from what i've read on the OOF  :D
My astra diesel will have done 80K miles soon, but I have no worries about it going wrong. I look after it very well, ensuring it gets an oil change and filter with eurocarparts finest oil, every 12 months or 20,000 miles, whichever comes first.  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 24 February 2021, 14:43:37
Could Dave be tempted by a builders van (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Monster-Truck-GMC-A-Team-Truck-5-7-v8/133671747518?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338073685&toolid=11800&mkevt=1&fbclid=IwAR0HwLsBfb1v6pIU4CB-2AHtIF8NTTLoH0vdE5Kaf4-05OK0uhXr2aysMkI) like this?  :)
probably worse MPG than my Omega  :D
the only plus side I can see is it would probably cope with all the pot holes and speed bumps and less venerable to numpties bashing into it when parked   ::)
so that's a " NO" from me , I won't be investing , I'm out  ;D

a chunk of the money i've saved over 3 years on NO depreciation on my current "Builder's van" will go towards replacement suspension because the Omega has now done more than 80K  :o and will now be falling apart in the next 10 miles or so from what i've read on the OOF  :D
My astra diesel will have done 80K miles soon, but I have no worries about it going wrong. I look after it very well, ensuring it gets an oil change and filter with eurocarparts finest oil, every 12 months or 20,000 miles, whichever comes first.  ::)  ;D
well ECP oil is very expensive  :o
I'll use up some more of the cheap 10w40 semi I buy in 20L drums  ;)
it won't stop my 18 year old suspension falling apart in another 10 miles though  :'(
good job I started buying parts and saving cash ready for the 80,010 mile failure  :P
though there was NO suspension play late November at MOT ,no advisories

i'm going to check it all over in the next day or so as I've the Zafira tractor juice edition to MOT
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 March 2021, 17:55:40
£60k Mini! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-mini-Cooper-s/265072591480?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338176950&toolid=11800&mkevt=1) :o

Well almost.  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: YZ250 on 03 March 2021, 19:14:42
£60k Mini! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-mini-Cooper-s/265072591480?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338176950&toolid=11800&mkevt=1) :o

Well almost.  ::)

Wow, that takes me back, I had one the same as that. Same colour as well.  :y  I took the twin SU's off though and ran a Weber Carb on a Torquemaster inlet manifold. Oselli in Oxford set it up for me. Mine had wolfrace wheels and extension arches as well, with a Wood and Pickett dash with a million dials in.  ;D  Oh, and Cibie Super Oscars, two up, two down.  ;D
If you rammed the passengers seat up and forward so that it wedged against the roof, and got your lady friend to sit on the back seat with her knees apart, you could just about have nooky in it by kneeling in the rear footwell. The passion killer was when you got over amorous and the seat came down and karate chopped you across the back of your calf muscle.  ;D


Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 March 2021, 23:38:31
 What a beauty!  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164728519635)  :-*
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 March 2021, 00:27:29
An Allegro estate AND a Marina Coupé...  :o

It's too much for one photograph...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 March 2021, 02:11:59
No I was never fortunate enough to have an Allegro.  :(

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Rangie on 11 March 2021, 07:41:26
No I was never fortunate enough to have an Allegro.  :(
.   

I missed out on one of those as well , but was lucky enough to have had Marinas 😄😄😄
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 11 March 2021, 09:27:40
No I was never fortunate enough to have an Allegro.  :(


They were a good source of cheap 1275s for Minis. As long as they were cheap, because the correct diff usually cost as much as the complete engine.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 11 March 2021, 16:04:25
An Allegro estate AND a Marina Coupé...  :o

It's too much for one photograph...
There goes a man who is a real glutton for punishment.  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 11 March 2021, 17:12:33
An Allegro estate AND a Marina Coupé...  :o

It's too much for one photograph...
There goes a man who is a real glutton for punishment.  welding


FTFY

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 March 2021, 20:13:04
Maserati! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133670960604)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 March 2021, 22:14:41
This Austin Gypsy (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143983720712) doesn't need an MOT!  :y

Which is kinda lucky really.  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 26 March 2021, 22:49:06
What a beauty!  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164728519635)  :-*

surpassed only by the VDP in Russet(?) Brown  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 March 2021, 08:43:54
An Allegro estate AND a Marina Coupé...  :o

It's too much for one photograph...
There goes a man who is a real glutton for punishment.  :D

He's got a Vauxhall Shove-it on the drive too, I think. ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 27 March 2021, 10:04:41
I really want a shove it shell to install a 3.0 V6 in, but anything remotely decent is sill money now.  ::)

My current project will do me for a while, I think.

https://i.postimg.cc/hvwnnPZ5/IMG-0894.jpg

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: YZ250 on 27 March 2021, 10:16:37
I really want a shove it shell to install a 3.0 V6 in, but anything remotely decent is sill money now.  ::)

My current project will do me for a while, I think.

https://i.postimg.cc/hvwnnPZ5/IMG-0894.jpg

Looks tidy.  :y

Do they have the mesh that sits behind the headrests when the roof is down to stop the wind. If I drove our F33 BMW with the roof down without the mesh in place, the wind from behind was quite fierce. With the mesh flipped up it was like having the roof up, I couldn't believe the difference.  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 March 2021, 14:27:10
I believe the earlier Boxster had a permanent perspex screen between the headrests :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 March 2021, 18:05:42
Yep it has a perspex screen. Although it foes lift out if you want to.  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 28 March 2021, 18:56:52
Yep it has a perspex screen. Although it foes lift out if you want to.  :y
Leave it in, Albs, or it will mess your hair (singular) up  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 March 2021, 19:42:18
It (singular) fell out in the shower last week. Tried to retrive it but it went down the plughole.  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 March 2021, 19:50:30
One less thing to worry about then :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: YZ250 on 28 March 2021, 20:14:51
Yep it has a perspex screen. Although it foes lift out if you want to.  :y
Leave it in, Albs, or it will mess your hair (singular) up  ;D

 :y

Yes, I'd leave it in as well.  ;D  You learn a bit about aerodynamics and airflow of the vehicle without the mesh/Perspex. You are travelling forwards at speed but your baseball cap (a necessity in the sun if you are a bit thin on top) gets ripped off from behind if you look over your shoulder. I had the winter pack on mine, which blows warm air out of the headrest on to your neck, and I had hot air from the passenger seat if I went too fast.  ::)

From my initial hatred of convertibles I actually grew to like it.  :y

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 28 March 2021, 20:39:43
I will also be at risk of hot air from the passenger seat, if I can get swmbo to get in it.
She currently says she wont even sit in the thing.  ::)
Ive never had a convertible, or mid engined or flat 6 engined car before so its all going to be a new experience.
If I dont get on with it Im confident I can sell it on without losing money. Might even make a bob or two.
Thats assuming it doesnt have some serious / terminal problem when I start driving it at the start of next month.
Might make a fool of myself on April 1st.  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 April 2021, 14:49:44
Just had my first drive in it. Its like an old fashioned raw sports car. You can feel and hear everything, snd a lovely engine note too.
I think Im going to like it. :)
Whether I like it enough to get rid of the Omega and keep it instead is another matter.
Time will tell.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 01 April 2021, 15:54:36
Just had my first drive in it. Its like an old fashioned raw sports car. You can feel and hear everything, snd a lovely engine note too.
I think Im going to like it. :)
Whether I like it enough to get rid of the Omega and keep it instead is another matter.
Time will tell.
Where are you going to put your shopping? In the clit, I suppose.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 April 2021, 22:43:08
Reasonable room for shopping in the Boxster. It has a boot at the front and the rear.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 01 April 2021, 22:47:36
.... It has a boot at the front and the rear.

So does my Smart Roadster  ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: YZ250 on 02 April 2021, 18:03:32
.... It has a boot at the front and the rear.

So does my Smart Roadster  ::) ;D ;D

I'm guessing from the smileys that the similarity ends there.  :)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 02 April 2021, 18:08:55
.... It has a boot at the front and the rear.

So does my Smart Roadster  ::) ;D ;D

I'm guessing from the smileys that the similarity ends there.  :)  ;D
I'm guessing it's the definition of 'boot'  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: YZ250 on 02 April 2021, 18:15:14
.... It has a boot at the front and the rear.

So does my Smart Roadster  ::) ;D ;D

I'm guessing from the smileys that the similarity ends there.  :)  ;D
I'm guessing it's the definition of 'boot'  ;D

Doh, oh yeh, I didn't think of that.  :-[  I can't change my reply so I don't look so silly either, as you've quoted it.  :-[  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 02 April 2021, 18:17:41
.... It has a boot at the front and the rear.

So does my Smart Roadster  ::) ;D ;D

I'm guessing from the smileys that the similarity ends there.  :)  ;D
I'm guessing it's the definition of 'boot'  ;D

Doh, oh yeh, I didn't think of that.  :-[  I can't change my reply so I don't look so silly either, as you've quoted it.  :-[  ;D ;D
Oh yes, it's the law  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 02 April 2021, 19:23:31
In Porsche circles the front one is known as the "frunk".  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 02 April 2021, 19:32:53
.... It has a boot at the front and the rear.

So does my Smart Roadster  ::) ;D ;D

I'm guessing from the smileys that the similarity ends there.  :)  ;D

 :P :P ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: YZ250 on 02 April 2021, 19:44:14
.... It has a boot at the front and the rear.

So does my Smart Roadster  ::) ;D ;D

I'm guessing from the smileys that the similarity ends there.  :)  ;D

 :P :P ;D ;D

I did back pedal when I realised my mistake.   :-[ ;D ;D  I thought that was what you were implying until STEMO replied afterwards.  ;D ;D  I'm always putting my foot in it.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 04 April 2021, 19:56:59
Well it's meet its reserved, will it be lovingly restored or end up going diffing
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Carlton-GSI-3000-barn-find/154394772543?hash=item23f2a5443f:g:wt0AAOSwY81gWuwZ
 
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 06 April 2021, 00:03:17
Hopefully at that price it will be someone who wants to restore it.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: 456lbft on 06 April 2021, 18:03:07
Hopefully at that price it will be someone who wants to restore it.
Needs a 24v in it, only a real geek would restore a 12v properly.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 April 2021, 18:47:25
Hopefully at that price it will be someone who wants to restore it.
Needs a 24v in it, only a real geek would restore a 12v properly.
.
                   Yes a 3.6 one :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 April 2021, 18:53:48
Hopefully at that price it will be someone who wants to restore it.
Needs a 24v in it, only a real geek would restore a 12v properly.
.
                   Yes a 3.6 one :y
the lump alone would be 10 grand from the states  :o
there's better engines to spend that sort of dollar on now
sticking an LC block in a 12v GSi does not an LC make  :P
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 April 2021, 21:42:47
Ok, forget the LC lump,  what about a nice 8.3ltr V10 viper motor with a pair of BW EFR 8474 hanging off it. 🌪🌪
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 April 2021, 22:13:44
Ok, forget the LC lump,  what about a nice 8.3ltr V10 viper motor with a pair of BW EFR 8474 hanging off it. 🌪🌪
size isn't everything
will that setup do 24 MPG  ;D
dump the 12v boat anchor and put in a nice light c20LET 4 banger in
200 HP is enough to waft about in an old barge
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 April 2021, 23:23:05
200 is only enough for aircon😂😂
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 07 April 2021, 01:12:11
200 is only enough for aircon😂😂
the rust holes in the body provide enough airflow to the driver on the one day a year that the UK is warm  ;)
Carltons are not race cars ,they are family saloons
and i'm NOT knocking Carltons, I drove them as a daily for 20 years  8)
in fact it's pretty much 3 years to the day since I sent my last Carlton off to Ireland for retirement
(https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/33326061_990272367849958_4580135407714304000_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=Cy3-DFyUjK4AX-n0Ulf&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.xx&oh=bf01529d3ef6ae842c4da0b3beb462fa&oe=609185FA)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Tick Tock on 08 April 2021, 18:40:10
I've never seen one of these before - no tin worm worries on the body.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Reliant-Rebel-saloon-fibreglass-bodyshell-1965-NOT-Regal-Robin-or-Kitten/174713671504?_trkparms=aid%3D1110018%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.COMPLISTINGS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140813110652%26meid%3Defc38533cd72466bb73b5e0609cb656d%26pid%3D100275%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D174581599956%26itm%3D174713671504%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2060778%26algv%3DOrganicCompBase%26brand%3DReliant&_trksid=p2060778.c100275.m3474 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Reliant-Rebel-saloon-fibreglass-bodyshell-1965-NOT-Regal-Robin-or-Kitten/174713671504?_trkparms=aid%3D1110018%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.COMPLISTINGS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140813110652%26meid%3Defc38533cd72466bb73b5e0609cb656d%26pid%3D100275%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D174581599956%26itm%3D174713671504%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2060778%26algv%3DOrganicCompBase%26brand%3DReliant&_trksid=p2060778.c100275.m3474)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 April 2021, 19:20:09
.......... no tin worm worries on the body.


You're still going to need to be good at welding though to build a chassis etc from scratch   :o

not sure how you would get on trying to get a log book either as i imagine the vin and therefore the title would go with the chassis  :-\

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 09 April 2021, 08:12:16
.......... no tin worm worries on the body.


You're still going to need to be good at welding though to build a chassis etc from scratch   :o

not sure how you would get on trying to get a log book either as i imagine the vin and therefore the title would go with the chassis  :-\

Someone has been watching many US 'movies'/TV series.  ::)

The reinforcing plates imbedded in the GRP will still rust & blow through 
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 April 2021, 08:36:47
Bodies normally have their own unique id ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 April 2021, 09:15:40

not sure how you would get on trying to get a log book either as i imagine the vin and therefore the EN-title-MENT to say the car is REGISTERED for road use would go with the chassis  :-\

Someone has been watching many US 'movies'/TV series.  ::)


sorry your honour  :-[

 I've made a p155 poor attempt at trying to correcting it  :P

The reinforcing plates imbedded in the GRP will still rust & blow through
GRP ,much like an Omega owner ,gets old ,brittle and crusty with time anyway  :D

Bodies normally have their own unique id ;)
the fingerprints in the paint from where "Tamuff youfffs" pushed it off the production line  :-\   :P
I'm originally from Tamworth and know a bit about Reliant motors  :-[
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 April 2021, 09:19:40
Hi, I'm Dave, and I have issues...  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 09 April 2021, 09:25:05
Hi, I'm Dave, and I have issues...  :D
Same here ,though I've always been called Dave  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 09 April 2021, 11:07:16
Hi, I'm Dave, and I have issues...  :D
Same here ,though I've always been called Dave  ;D
... not Rodney?  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 09 April 2021, 11:08:36
Bodies normally have their own unique id ;)

The body plates I've come across on Bond & Reliants are only pop riveted to the shell
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 09 April 2021, 11:10:09
.....
sorry your honour  :-[ ...

 ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: annihilator on 11 April 2021, 20:03:43
(https://i.postimg.cc/JnsXWp04/s-l400.jpg)

Speechless
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265091802564 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265091802564)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 April 2021, 20:07:10
The glass all looks ok... ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 11 April 2021, 20:12:34
the seller say that nobody likes a time waster ..... he's wasting his own time advertising it  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 11 April 2021, 20:15:31
was the "barn" they found it in at the bottom of the north sea  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 11 April 2021, 20:34:31
the seller say that nobody likes a time waster ..... he's wasting his own time advertising it  ;)


it's probably worth £500 in parts to the 1.348675 people who care enough about late 70s Civics to spend money on them.


Barn find? It's clearly been abandoned in a field somewhere.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 11 April 2021, 21:42:14
May need a 2nd bottle of T-Cut for that one. ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 April 2021, 17:41:09
Citroen CX with a difference!  :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274735876353
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 12 April 2021, 18:28:58
Citroen CX with a difference!  :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274735876353

I quite like that  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 12 April 2021, 20:29:27
Citroen CX with a difference!  :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274735876353

I quite like that  ::)

Haven't we discussed them here before  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 12 April 2021, 20:45:36
Citroen CX with a difference!  :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274735876353

I quite like that  ::)

Haven't we discussed them here before  :-\
I doubt there's much we haven't discussed  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 April 2021, 02:08:12
Certainly a better way to spend ten grand than that hideously chavvy Commodore 8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 April 2021, 12:00:15
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/cars/article-9504253/Mangled-classic-Jaguar-set-sell-10k-worth-250k.html
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 25 April 2021, 12:13:32
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/cars/article-9504253/Mangled-classic-Jaguar-set-sell-10k-worth-250k.html (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/cars/article-9504253/Mangled-classic-Jaguar-set-sell-10k-worth-250k.html)


Not just mangled, but the previous rust had been hideously bodged some time before: look at the filler falling out of the front wing! And that's a relatively easy part to repair well, imagine what the rest of it is like :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 25 April 2021, 21:57:41
I wonder if the guy who crashed it banged his head on the screen !
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 April 2021, 22:04:55
I wonder if the guy who crashed it banged his head on the screen !

Possibly.  He certainly hit the steering wheel with some force!  :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: GHC1975 on 25 April 2021, 22:10:38
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/cars/article-9504253/Mangled-classic-Jaguar-set-sell-10k-worth-250k.html

Wow that's certainly a wreck. I wonder how fast he was going...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 25 April 2021, 22:12:00
I wonder if the guy who crashed it banged his head on the screen !

Possibly.  He certainly hit the steering wheel with some force!  :o


It's pretty much in your lap in one of those, and many other older cars. That's one of the reasons why the British driving test required you to 'shuffle' the wheel through your hands.


The wheel is bolted to a rigid column that is rigidly attached to the steering box. It's like having a piston aimed at your diaphragm.


Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: GHC1975 on 25 April 2021, 22:14:50
I wonder if the guy who crashed it banged his head on the screen !

Possibly.  He certainly hit the steering wheel with some force!  :o


It's pretty much in your lap in one of those, and many other older cars. That's one of the reasons why the British driving test required you to 'shuffle' the wheel through your hands.


The wheel is bolted to a rigid column that is rigidly attached to the steering box. It's like having a piston aimed at your diaphragm.

Reminded me of this: https://youtu.be/C_r5UJrxcck

Shame about the Bel Air
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 25 April 2021, 23:27:35
I wonder if the guy who crashed it banged his head on the screen !

Possibly.  He certainly hit the steering wheel with some force!  :o


It's pretty much in your lap in one of those, and many other older cars. That's one of the reasons why the British driving test required you to 'shuffle' the wheel through your hands.


The wheel is bolted to a rigid column that is rigidly attached to the steering box. It's like having a piston aimed at your diaphragm.

Reminded me of this: https://youtu.be/C_r5UJrxcck (https://youtu.be/C_r5UJrxcck)

Shame about the Bel Air


And yet you still hear people say that older cars or separate chassis 4x4s are better in a crash because 'they don't foldup'
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 May 2021, 22:46:40
A nice looking Ford Escort Mk1 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303981728323) hedge find!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 08 May 2021, 00:14:53
£700 , do you think it will sell and if so what would the buyer do with it?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Keith ABS on 08 May 2021, 08:17:13
 Its a Ford so will probably sell for more than that
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 08 May 2021, 09:32:01
£700 , do you think it will sell and if so what would the buyer do with it?


Log book and chassis plate is worth that, especially if you're building a rallycar.


You can buy complete new bodyshells, so it's 'repairable' too ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 May 2021, 11:52:11
Summat for Albs...

https://www.motor1.com/news/505313/chevy-chevette-collection-found-brazil/ :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 May 2021, 13:11:20
Video wont load on my laptop, just get the constant spinning thing.
I think I get the drift though. The one project I would really like to do would be a Chevette with 3.0 V6 under the bonnet.
Its been done before, and probably not that difficult technically, but the issue would be the price of a good bodyshell, if I could find one.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 May 2021, 13:14:29
It was an article not a video. :-\

Were being sold for around $400, plus shipping obviously...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 09 May 2021, 14:26:30
The vid plays fine on my iPad, Albs, but you're not missing anything.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 May 2021, 14:44:37
A nice looking Ford Escort Mk1 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303981728323) hedge find!  ;D

The Escort Twin cam of 1968/70 would be worth a pretty penny now. As would the later RS 1600/1800.

Not sure about the value of the RS 2000.  I think it used  the same crude 4 pot lump as found in  the 2 litre Cortina and Capri.

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 09 May 2021, 16:10:52
It was, but they still go for silly money for some reason. The price of nostalgia I suppose.  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 09 May 2021, 16:48:25
A nice looking Ford Escort Mk1 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303981728323) hedge find!  ;D

The Escort Twin cam of 1968/70 would be worth a pretty penny now. As would the later RS 1600/1800.

Not sure about the value of the RS 2000.  I think it used  the same crude 4 pot lump as found in  the 2 litre Cortina and Capri.


Same engine; big and heavy for a 2.0l but hardly crude. I'd have a Pinto over any of the other late 60's 2.0l engines. RS2000 were the pick of performance Escorts unless you were rallying in classes that allowed a BDA
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 May 2021, 18:54:26
https://youtu.be/sQV3Z3NtMHk
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 May 2021, 23:44:34
"Do not expect a perfect body on this vehicle.... "   

That has to be the understatement of the year!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 June 2021, 18:47:35
Stock up on Bilthamber and aerosols in colour of your choice.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224489121562?hash=item344498271a:g:K9gAAOSwVnpgvf6C
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 June 2021, 21:08:15
Rusty 37 year old Vauxhall anyone  :-\
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265198195453 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265198195453)
there's a manufacturing defect ,they fitted the steering wheel and controls to the drinker's side  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 June 2021, 10:22:38
I'd be a bit bitter at having to pay that sort of cash for a German Vauxhall!  ::)

Bitte!  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 19 June 2021, 11:11:45
I'd be a bit bitter at having to pay that sort of cash for a German Vauxhall!  ::)

Bitte!  :D

Rare beast though, can't say I've ever seen one before ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 June 2021, 12:58:45
And of you did, you probably thought it was a Ferrari 400 and so ignored it.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 19 June 2021, 13:44:39
I'd be a bit bitter at having to pay that sort of cash for a German Vauxhall!  ::)

Bitte!  :D


It's no different from any other specialist, handbuilt car that uses mass-produced mechanical parts: Jensen, Bristol, Gordon Keeble, Iso Rivolta etc etc.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Keith ABS on 20 June 2021, 06:49:00
Stock up on Bilthamber and aerosols in colour of your choice.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224489121562?hash=item344498271a:g:K9gAAOSwVnpgvf6C

I actually have a genuine handbook for one of these
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 June 2021, 21:20:57
Ah what a  beauty!  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284344290915)  :-*  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 25 June 2021, 21:54:57
How in Gods name could anyone sit in that interior.  :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 25 June 2021, 22:16:49
How in Gods name could anyone sit in that interior.  :o


Have you seen current BMW/Mercedes/Audi/whatever interiors? Mid-brown fake leather(It's NOT vinyl. It's Not! They said so!!) that looks just like that Marina. But with much more complicated and uglier dashboards.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 25 June 2021, 22:23:13
wipe clean seats for those accidental spills of bodily fluids  :-*
like when you sh*t yourself because the brakes don't work  :P
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 25 June 2021, 22:32:23
Steering is not that dependable I hear too🙁 extra Andrex!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 25 June 2021, 22:37:50
How in Gods name could anyone sit in that interior.  :o
Forget sitting in it, your soul would die just walking up to it :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: annihilator on 13 July 2021, 18:18:40
Currently on eBay, a bit of a challenge.  ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/7L3ZYq88/IMG-20210713-181532.jpg)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 13 July 2021, 19:41:30
Bit of T-Cut and it'll be fine
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 July 2021, 23:27:31
Currently on eBay, a bit of a challenge.  ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/7L3ZYq88/IMG-20210713-181532.jpg)

I'm guessing it's a Triumph of some description?  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 July 2021, 23:46:56
Looks like a stag to me👍
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 14 July 2021, 00:12:35
Looks like a stag to me👍

Of course it's a Stag  ;) eBay Stag (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174838102996?hash=item28b529bbd4:g:zvEAAOSwxiFg7XXu)
Complete with hard top  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 July 2021, 09:10:48
Hard life too ;D :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 July 2021, 09:11:23
Looks like a stag to me👍

Of course it's a Stag  ;) eBay Stag (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174838102996?hash=item28b529bbd4:g:zvEAAOSwxiFg7XXu)
Complete with hard top  :y

I'm far too young to remember Triumph Stags which are things of yore and legend, and mostly found in museums.  :P  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 14 July 2021, 21:24:59
Looks like a stag to me👍

Of course it's a Stag  ;) eBay Stag (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174838102996?hash=item28b529bbd4:g:zvEAAOSwxiFg7XXu)
Complete with hard top  :y
Hard yes, but only in a few places.  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 August 2021, 21:50:56
Anyone had one of these? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203544468210?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5337077226&toolid=11800&mkevt=1)  ???  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 13 August 2021, 22:35:34
No , but I had some wet dreams over them in my youth 🤭 2.3 twin strombergs! What more was there to want😎
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 13 August 2021, 23:58:11
No , but I had some wet dreams over them in my youth 🤭 2.3 twin strombergs! What more was there to want😎


A bin to put them in?? Strombergs are horrible things, and a pair is more than twice as bad.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 August 2021, 00:13:42
Silly boy....

          https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwizk6Dmj6_yAhWGNcAKHVB7D8oQFnoECBkQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fagenfightersrestoration.com%2Ffagen-fighters-blog%2Fthe-history-of-bendix-stromberg-carburetors-and&usg=AOvVaw3hLhLOiSJcB7Q1vVT6BMfh
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 August 2021, 00:15:22
Have some respect.... even if it’s only for Tilly Shilling.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 August 2021, 06:46:11
No , but I had some wet dreams over them in my youth 🤭 2.3 twin strombergs! What more was there to want😎


A bin to put them in?? Strombergs are horrible things, and a pair is more than twice as bad.

Having had them on Avengers, and then having to suffer Vauxhalls crime against Cars by fitting a pair to the Chevette HS*, I couldnt agree more.
Useless, hideous contraptions.  :y
Replacing these with a apir of 48 Dellortos and swapping the Bedford CF cast iron exhaust manifold for a tubular steel one upped the power from 135 to 180bhp and transformed the car.
*Vauxhall were far too tight to do this to their flagship sporty hatch, but would charge almost £1000 on top of the £6100 you had already paid for the car to supply them.
These were pretty big figures in 78 / 79.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 August 2021, 10:10:16
Oh, I’ve had many apart in my triumph 2000 days😎
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 14 August 2021, 14:07:39
No , but I had some wet dreams over them in my youth 🤭 2.3 twin strombergs! What more was there to want😎


A bin to put them in?? Strombergs are horrible things, and a pair is more than twice as bad.

Having had them on Avengers, and then having to suffer Vauxhalls crime against Cars by fitting a pair to the Chevette HS*, I couldnt agree more.
Useless, hideous contraptions.  :y
Replacing these with a apir of 48 Dellortos and swapping the Bedford CF cast iron exhaust manifold for a tubular steel one upped the power from 135 to 180bhp and transformed the car.
*Vauxhall were far too tight to do this to their flagship sporty hatch, but would charge almost £1000 on top of the £6100 you had already paid for the car to supply them.
These were pretty big figures in 78 / 79.


Strombergs are trying to be a HIF type SU carb. And failing.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 25 August 2021, 13:29:21
Talking of customising old classics, this  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255105683414?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338073685&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1) is nice!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 August 2021, 15:12:00
Yet I always found the Strombergs remained in adjustment far better than SUs  :-\

Shows how poor the SUs were !
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 25 August 2021, 18:47:51
Indeed.  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 August 2021, 21:23:58
SUs were great until the piston and barrel got worn or dirty and both types were all over the place once the needle and jet had started to wear. Why you'd bother with either in 2021 boggles my mind. If you need it to look original take all the gubbins out, use it as a throttle body and fit some fuel Injectors under the manifold where you can't see them. :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 25 August 2021, 22:01:31
Yet I always found the Strombergs remained in adjustment far better than SUs  :-\

Shows how poor the SUs were !


I've never seen a factory linkage for multiple SUs that was any good. As long as the throttle spindle bushes aren't worn, the carbs are excellent. Single ones are fit and forget, especially the later HIF. Strombergs are better than Ford's VV carbs, but that's a very low bar.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: annihilator on 31 August 2021, 11:54:24
Maybach, wonder what the circumstances are here.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-MAYBACH-62-5-5-V12-/313656426124?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-MAYBACH-62-5-5-V12-/313656426124?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 31 August 2021, 13:11:57
Certainly something to get stuck into... Good lockdown project with all that cleaning :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 31 August 2021, 14:13:41
Christ ! You have to be seriously wealthy to allow one of those to fall into that state  :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 September 2021, 16:34:32
Mini jigsaw! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234172306836?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 September 2021, 16:53:16
Mini jigsaw! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234172306836?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  ;D
"Not completely intact" must be the understatement of the decade ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 05 September 2021, 17:48:04
Christ ! You have to be seriously wealthy to allow one of those to fall into that state  :o


Not as wealthy as you need to be to stop them falling into that state. There's nothing new here, go back to the mid 80s when a 10 year old RR Shadow was rusty and mechanically bankrupting. The only justification for one was to buy lots of filler, a couple of gallons of white paint and use it as a wedding car.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 05 September 2021, 17:51:26
Mini jigsaw! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234172306836?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  ;D
"Not completely intact" must be the understatement of the decade ;D


It's not that long ago that the lockup I rented looked like that with Capri parts.... Topped up with other festering shit like the torn blue leather seats from a Diplomat. Today I wouldn't even bother unbolting them from the car.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 September 2021, 22:28:45
More of a  barn full  (https://ukbarnfinds.com/2021/09/03/massive-london-barn-find-175-cars-video/?fbclid=IwAR0I2FOFBprjnBFCe7C2mJBGYbXbYKhBQ6l1HkeCDkcBtEKE9LEZGIfIRTM) than a barn find.  :)

Watch the vid!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 September 2021, 21:17:12
This Mini (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255124501540?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338073685&toolid=11800&mkevt=1) looks fun!  8)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 September 2021, 11:46:10
This (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224594561135?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338073685&toolid=11800&mkevt=1) might be handy when the apocalypse comes!  :y

Might not run on E10 though?!  ???  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 September 2021, 12:27:21
This (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224594561135?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338073685&toolid=11800&mkevt=1) might be handy when the apocalypse comes!  :y

Might not run on E10 though?!  ???  ;D
I would hope not being diesel :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 14 September 2021, 12:32:59
This (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224594561135?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338073685&toolid=11800&mkevt=1) might be handy when the apocalypse comes!  :y

Might not run on E10 though?!  ???  ;D
I would hope not being diesel :D
It is diesel, yet the petrol tank has been refurbed  ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 September 2021, 12:59:56
Well spotted Vin👍
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 September 2021, 16:26:11
Well I think we're all agreed that it ain't gonna run on E10 then?!  ???  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Varche on 16 September 2021, 08:41:06
Wheels look wrong!

Presumably the big question mark with such a car would be electrics.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 October 2021, 10:26:03
Proper barnfind!  :y

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304174336365?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5337077226&toolid=11800&mkevt=1
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 October 2021, 12:48:36
If that's the replica, I would hate to see the original  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Rangie on 07 October 2021, 12:55:35
Proper barnfind!  :y

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304174336365?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5337077226&toolid=11800&mkevt=1



Think I sooner spend 7 odd grand on a couple of good holidays than messing about with that, but each to their own.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 07 October 2021, 13:15:31
Proper barnfind!  :y

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304174336365?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5337077226&toolid=11800&mkevt=1 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304174336365?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5337077226&toolid=11800&mkevt=1)



Think I sooner spend 7 odd grand on a couple of good holidays than messing about with that, but each to their own.

[/size]Just like the Ebay Omega in another recent thread, that won't sell for the current amount. Unlike the Omega, it will sell for a lot more[size=78%] ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 October 2021, 16:23:20
Proper barnfind!  :y

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304174336365?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5337077226&toolid=11800&mkevt=1



Think I sooner spend 7 odd grand on a couple of good holidays than messing about with that, but each to their own.

There's a fella round here has one and it looks and sounds great TBH!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 October 2021, 16:33:55
I was thinking five 2 week holidays including boozing and whoring funds spending money ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 October 2021, 16:47:16
I was thinking five 2 week holidays including boozing and whoring funds spending money ::)

You could probably stay in Cambodia or some where similar for 6 months or more depending on boozing and whoring levels living like a king with that!  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 October 2021, 17:01:31
I was thinking five 2 week holidays including boozing and whoring funds spending money ::)

You could probably stay in Cambodia or some where similar for 6 months or more depending on boozing and whoring levels living like a king with that!  :)
Never fancied south east Asia tbh :-\

£7.5k will get you a six month let in a one bed bungalow in Campo Internacional, Maspalomas with £1,500 spending. And whilst you could survive on £17 a day, there won't be much boozing or whoring going on. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 07 October 2021, 17:15:12
If that's the replica, I would hate to see the original  :D

This one is a replica too, little more expensive though !!
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1387025
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 October 2021, 17:34:37
If that's the replica, I would hate to see the original  :D

This one is a replica too, little more expensive though !!
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1387025
They obviously went for the factory fresh recreation rather than recreating the barn fresh patina 8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 October 2021, 17:38:37
This is seriously cool! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203661227696?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5337077226&toolid=11800&mkevt=1)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 26 October 2021, 20:16:15
The original XC70  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 February 2022, 19:21:56
MGVWPugeot Metro Turbo! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255392479514?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Rangie on 20 February 2022, 21:20:04
That is one ugly front end, looks cross eyed..😄

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 February 2022, 22:21:09
The Golf headlights don't do it any favours :-X
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 21 February 2022, 01:00:23
It’s dead Jim.. but not as we know it……
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 March 2022, 22:08:11
This (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325077729311?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1) looks like something Dastardly and Muttley would go round in!  :D

Or maybe Cruella de Vil?  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 02 March 2022, 23:20:21
This (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325077729311?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1) looks like something Dastardly and Muttley would go round in!  :D

Or maybe Cruella de Vil?  :-\

My eyes hurt! Please make it stop. :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: EMD on 04 March 2022, 15:16:51
Its kind of funky .. i wonder what the 0-60 is  :(
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 04 March 2022, 17:54:33
Its kind of funky .. i wonder what the 0-60 is  :(


A bit slower than the Mx5 it's based on?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 March 2022, 23:16:31
If you can't stomach the running costs of a V8, how about a V4? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165367511126?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  ???  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: EMD on 06 March 2022, 08:29:26
If you can't stomach the running costs of a V8, how about a V4? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165367511126?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  ???  :)

Excellent school bus . 2 stroke isnt it  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 06 March 2022, 10:32:32
If you can't stomach the running costs of a V8, how about a V4? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165367511126?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  ??? :)

Excellent school bus . 2 stroke isnt it  :)


No, it's Ford's distinctly underwhelming Cologne V6 with two cylinders chopped off. Which makes it even worse.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Rangie on 06 March 2022, 10:54:04
Had a V4 Corsair 2000e in 1979 , it actually sounded very nice & performed really well trouble was it looked so good some bastard stole it
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 March 2022, 12:43:22
Off a copper?👀
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Rangie on 06 March 2022, 12:53:07
Off a copper?👀
.

I was in the London Ambulance Service back then, did a couple of years in Lincolnshire Police before joining HMPS in 1997, also did a stint in the retained Fire brigade in Lincolnshire, my missus just loves men in uniform..😂😂😂
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 March 2022, 13:08:50
Had a V4 Corsair 2000e in 1979 , it actually sounded very nice & performed really well trouble was it looked so good some bastard stole it

My old Dad owned a coarsehair.

2000GT.....GUK 571C from 1965.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 06 March 2022, 16:41:31
I had a "C" reg 2000cc GT Corsair too. Arctic white i think the colour was. Taught SWMBO to drive in it and she stuffed the front wing in reversing out of the garage. >:( .Drove very well. :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Rangie on 06 March 2022, 18:44:14
Mine was UYH265F metallic bronze auto an immaculate 1 owner example cost me £375, always thought that they looked like a mini Ford Thunderbird.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 06 March 2022, 19:19:27
Off a copper?👀
.

I was in the London Ambulance Service back then, did a couple of years in Lincolnshire Police before joining HMPS in 1997, also did a stint in the retained Fire brigade in Lincolnshire, my missus just loves men in uniform..😂😂😂

                 :y  I had a 1500 GT Corsair but threw a rod on the A470 due to over exuberance  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 March 2022, 22:45:15
TAXI!! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304394612999?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 March 2022, 16:43:16
I've always liked these! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194912942347?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)  :y

No engine tho...  :-\  Would something like this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303888537150?hash=item46c12b163e:g:cBcAAOSwkp9gK-UR) fit?  ???  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 16 March 2022, 17:41:51
I've always liked these! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194912942347?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)  :y

No engine tho...  :-\  Would something like this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303888537150?hash=item46c12b163e:g:cBcAAOSwkp9gK-UR) fit?  ???  :y

It might fit but most of the Dub boys goes Subaru as its physically similar
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: countrywoman on 16 March 2022, 18:48:55
Yup scooby is the way  to go either that or a washing machine motor------------
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: EMD on 17 March 2022, 09:34:18
TAXI!! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304394612999?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y

Liking that  :)  Not much padding in that drivers seat back though . Must have been a killer for the driver at the end of a shift  :(
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 May 2022, 12:10:46
I can't help myself....  :-\

Ladies and gentlemen, I present the Morris Marina 1800TC Coupe! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154966453367?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 May 2022, 14:03:35
Do it!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 01 May 2022, 16:54:58
I can't help myself....  :-\

Ladies and gentlemen, I present the Morris Marina 1800TC Coupe! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154966453367?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y
My sons mate has one of those in the fetching beige. It's garaged all winter and only comes out when there are no R,s int the month. :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 May 2022, 19:10:24
Opel Manta? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313982364494?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  or Ford Capri? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115354635597?hash=item1adbac0d4d%3Ag%3AYV8AAOSwGbZiYjzg&LH_ItemCondition=3000%7C1000)  :-\                :)

Maybe this 2.0S Capri (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313950075071?hash=item4918e1f8bf%3Ag%3AkecAAOSwW%7EFiVVKQ&LH_ItemCondition=3000%7C1000) is a better comparison than the 2.8i?  :)

Apart from the price that is!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 04 May 2022, 21:57:57
No contest. Capri everytime.


And I'd have the 2.0S because they're more fun than a V6. The '84 I had is one of just two cars I wish I had never sold.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: addy on 04 May 2022, 22:19:47
I took driving lessons in a Marina. Thought it was great.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 May 2022, 23:32:41
I took driving lessons in a Marina. Thought it was great.

 :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 05 May 2022, 18:12:15
I took driving lessons in a Marina. Thought it was great.

 :y

So did Sir Tigger. Oh, did you say driving lessons?  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 May 2022, 20:12:22
I took driving lessons in a Marina. Thought it was great.

 :y

So did Sir Tigger. Oh, did you say driving lessons?  ;D

Yep took my test in my Dad's British Racing Green Marina pickup with no synchromesh between 2nd and 3rd gears, so had to double de clutch changing down!  :)

The examiner said to my driving instructor after my test that I thought I was driving a tractor.  ::)  ;D 

He didn't know about the lack of synchromesh and passed me.  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 May 2022, 11:03:15
I took driving lessons in a Marina. Thought it was great.

 :y

So did Sir Tigger. Oh, did you say driving lessons?  ;D

Yep took my test in my Dad's British Racing Green Marina pickup with no synchromesh between 2nd and 3rd gears, so had to double de clutch changing down!  :)

The examiner said to my driving instructor after my test that I thought I was driving a tractor.  ::)  ;D 

He didn't know about the lack of synchromesh and passed me.  :y
I failed my first test in a Maestro... The first and last BL car I have ever driven.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: biggriffin on 07 May 2022, 17:18:16
Opel Manta? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313982364494?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  or Ford Capri? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115354635597?hash=item1adbac0d4d%3Ag%3AYV8AAOSwGbZiYjzg&LH_ItemCondition=3000%7C1000)  :-\                :)

Maybe this 2.0S Capri (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313950075071?hash=item4918e1f8bf%3Ag%3AkecAAOSwW%7EFiVVKQ&LH_ItemCondition=3000%7C1000) is a better comparison than the 2.8i?  :)

Apart from the price that is!  ;D

 £14k for the Manta :o  hope it's had new chassis rails.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 07 May 2022, 20:21:10
I took driving lessons in a Marina. Thought it was great.

 :y

So did Sir Tigger. Oh, did you say driving lessons?  ;D

Yep took my test in my Dad's British Racing Green Marina pickup with no synchromesh between 2nd and 3rd gears, so had to double de clutch changing down!  :)

The examiner said to my driving instructor after my test that I thought I was driving a tractor.  ::)  ;D 

He didn't know about the lack of synchromesh and passed me.  :y
I failed my first test in a Maestro... The first and last BL car I have ever driven.

My mate's 2.0 EFI one was fun, in an "I wonder which direction it'll go next time I hoof it?" kind of way, but I'm guessing it wasn't one of those...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 08 May 2022, 02:40:40
I took driving lessons in a Marina. Thought it was great.

 :y

So did Sir Tigger. Oh, did you say driving lessons?  ;D

Yep took my test in my Dad's British Racing Green Marina pickup with no synchromesh between 2nd and 3rd gears, so had to double de clutch changing down!  :)

The examiner said to my driving instructor after my test that I thought I was driving a tractor.  ::)  ;D 

He didn't know about the lack of synchromesh and passed me.  :y
I failed my first test in a Maestro... The first and last BL car I have ever driven.

My mate's 2.0 EFI one was fun, in an "I wonder which direction it'll go next time I hoof it?" kind of way, but I'm guessing it wasn't one of those...

              Aye had a montego turbo it was like the wheel of fortune, never know what scare would happen next, steering, brakes,…. But 150bhp too much for that😂
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 May 2022, 19:02:32
Another old Ford! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234571541701?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 31 May 2022, 21:47:32
Another old Ford! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234571541701?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y

I like that.
 I knew of the European Taunus ..... MKIII Cortina meets MKIV The right hand drive confused me to start with ... Never knew they were sold in SA, but they had some weird variation of our cars in general.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 31 May 2022, 21:55:54
Consul 375 and sunbeam alpine in the backround
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 31 May 2022, 22:30:06
Consul 375 and sunbeam alpine in the backround

Consul https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234571589957?hash=item369d8e6945:g:OVgAAOSw-ttik2AM

Sunbeam https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234571529724?hash=item369d8d7dfc:g:DHIAAOSwihlik1Np .... only for the very brave/stupid  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 May 2022, 22:33:06
Consul 375 and sunbeam alpine in the backround

Yes click on his other items.  He has some interesting cars and an old truck!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 31 May 2022, 22:36:17
Consul 375 and sunbeam alpine in the backround

Consul https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234571589957?hash=item369d8e6945:g:OVgAAOSw-ttik2AM

Sunbeam https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234571529724?hash=item369d8d7dfc:g:DHIAAOSwihlik1Np .... only for the very brave/stupid  ;)

When I was a kid, my Dad had a mate who restored one of those and made a good wing out of two. I remember being amazed that I couldn't find the join.  ::)

I know know how useful filler is....  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 01 June 2022, 00:14:51
Consul 375 and sunbeam alpine in the backround

Consul https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234571589957?hash=item369d8e6945:g:OVgAAOSw-ttik2AM

Sunbeam https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234571529724?hash=item369d8d7dfc:g:DHIAAOSwihlik1Np .... only for the very brave/stupid  ;)
                No fear, had enough of them first time around🤣
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 August 2022, 23:56:12
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115474868115?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 September 2022, 00:20:57
MG Vertically Challenged! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165662829791?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 08 September 2022, 09:25:37
 ;D :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 08 September 2022, 11:33:08
As a complete car, that's an ideal candidate for a Heritage body. Bet it goes for a lot more than the current £82 bid.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 September 2022, 13:28:03
As a complete car, that's an ideal candidate for a Heritage body. Bet it goes for a lot more than the current £82 bid.

Trouble is thats a 5 figure sum to do well, and after all that work all you are left with is an MG Midget
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 09 September 2022, 14:14:14
As a complete car, that's an ideal candidate for a Heritage body. Bet it goes for a lot more than the current £82 bid.

Trouble is thats a 5 figure sum to do well, and after all that work all you are left with is an MG Midget


Still cheaper, quicker and better than welding a barely saveable car like a lot of home restorers do.


And Midgets are fun, if you can get in and out of them ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 September 2022, 20:24:16
Camper van. :y  In the best colour too!  8)

Linky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363977969291?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 14 September 2022, 20:58:14
Camper van. :y  In the best colour too!  8)

Linky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363977969291?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)

 ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
only apply if you're completely insane ....  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 14 September 2022, 21:02:59
Or dead
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 14 September 2022, 21:40:58
Or dead
;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 January 2023, 18:23:35
Well we haven't had a project for a while.  :)

Here's a cheap Ford Escort pickup. (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125698403105?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y

Bring your own dustpan and brush!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: YZ250 on 04 January 2023, 18:55:00
Well we haven't had a project for a while.  :)

Here's a cheap Ford Escort pickup. (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125698403105?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y

Bring your own dustpan and brush!  ;D

Wonder if it’s a runner, it doesn’t say in the advert.  ???  ;)  ;D   Only kidding
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 January 2023, 08:36:27
Well we haven't had a project for a while.  :)

Here's a cheap Ford Escort pickup. (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125698403105?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y

Bring your own dustpan and brush!  ;D

Wonder if it’s a runner, it doesn’t say in the advert.  ???  ;)  ;D   Only kidding
Should roll OK on the trailer ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 05 January 2023, 10:57:55
Whatever you do, don't sneeze.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 January 2023, 16:51:45
When I posted this Escort yesterday it was at £85. Now at £255!  :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 January 2023, 17:09:13
When I posted this Escort yesterday it was at £85. Now at £255!  :o
Not guilty  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 05 January 2023, 18:17:53
When I posted this Escort yesterday it was at £85. Now at £255!  :o


It's still worth more than that in parts.


Same applies to the potential for a V5.  Not that anyone would ever ring a stolen car using a scrap V5 :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Stu.C on 05 January 2023, 19:06:00
Not that anyone would ever ring a stolen car using a scrap V5 :y


Yup, that's all it is - the rest is mere window dressing ...  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: YZ250 on 05 January 2023, 19:42:12
Not that anyone would ever ring a stolen car using a scrap V5 :y


Yup, that's all it is - the rest is mere window dressing ...  ::)

Vehicles of that era that had been customised were mostly Bitzas anyway, bits of this and bits of that. My mate had a customised MK1 Escort called Blue Moon, with wide alloys, side pipes, lift kit/jacked up rear, brake lights that lit up the rear axle etc. it was a show winner at custom car shows but when he crashed it, the insurance assessor noted that very few parts started their life on that vehicle. Nobody took much notice back then.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 January 2023, 19:18:44
Another nice old Ford! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155360739555?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: YZ250 on 16 January 2023, 19:59:08
Another nice old Ford! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155360739555?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y

Ooh, that brings back memories, bad ones.  ::)  No arch liners back then so the dirt collected in all the corners and began chomping away at the metal.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 January 2023, 22:29:30
I think someone's Dad had one of these? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404107284024?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  ???

TB perhaps?  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 18 January 2023, 08:34:38
An optimistically named seller  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 January 2023, 20:20:30
73 year old Moggy! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304781960848?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 27 January 2023, 22:16:46
"The interior is in great order", but looks revolting.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 February 2023, 19:29:02
Yet another old Ford! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185763474795?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y

I thought these were pig ugly when they came out, but now a cool retro ride?  ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: countrywoman on 06 February 2023, 19:59:02
Good downer for a hot rod/kit car.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 06 February 2023, 21:12:50
Good downer for a hot rod/kit car.
Indeed , Owning a Ford can be a "downer"  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 06 February 2023, 21:15:50
Barn? what barn.  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 February 2023, 19:24:38
Barn? what barn.  ::)
It’s been left do long that the barn has replanted itself.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 February 2023, 22:40:22
Life on Mars? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295524197251?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 13 February 2023, 22:52:48
Life on Mars? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295524197251?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y

How much?  ??? ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 February 2023, 23:37:53
Life on Mars? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295524197251?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y

How much? ??? ???

Well with 8 days and 19 hours to go till the end of the auction, it's anyone's guess!  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 14 February 2023, 06:35:17
Life on Mars? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295524197251?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y

How much? ??? ???
It's been messed around with too much to fetch really big money, but someone will take it on I'm sure.
Well with 8 days and 19 hours to go till the end of the auction, it's anyone's guess!  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Rangie on 14 February 2023, 07:39:03
An old boy round the corner from us has an immaculate maroon Scorpio estate has owned it for donkeys years , got to admit I like it.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 February 2023, 09:15:02
Life on Mars? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295524197251?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y

How much? ??? ???

Well with 8 days and 19 hours to go till the end of the auction, it's anyone's guess!  ;)
It's been messed around with too much to fetch really big money, but someone will take it on I'm sure.

Yes, non original and looks pretty scruffy too be honest. Needs quite a lot of surgery to sort the rust.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 14 February 2023, 17:08:07
Life on Mars? (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295524197251?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y
Who chucked all that multi coloured spaghetti in the engine bay? ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 14 February 2023, 17:27:56
Yet another old Ford! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185763474795?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :y

I thought these were pig ugly when they came out, but now a cool retro ride?  ???

It was an ugly f*ucker back in the day and it is still an ugly f*ucker in 2023. :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 February 2023, 19:24:34
Ooo la la the Francophones will love this one! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285148964520?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 February 2023, 23:20:55
Ooo la la the Francophones will love this one! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285148964520?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)

Hmm. Put a decent engine in it and that could be quite a cool car.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 February 2023, 11:32:57
Ooo la la the Francophones will love this one! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285148964520?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)

Hmm. Put a decent engine in it and that could be quite a cool car.
The LS1 might fit given the size of that V6, but not sure the chassis could keep up ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 February 2023, 18:22:15
Ooo la la the Francophones will love this one! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285148964520?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)

Hmm. Put a decent engine in it and that could be quite a cool car.
The LS1 might fit given the size of that V6, but not sure the chassis could keep up ;D

A half decent 4 pot would be more lively than the asthmatic V6 it's got. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 February 2023, 18:24:55
Ooo la la the Francophones will love this one! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285148964520?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)

Hmm. Put a decent engine in it and that could be quite a cool car.
The LS1 might fit given the size of that V6, but not sure the chassis could keep up ;D

A half decent 4 pot would be more lively than the asthmatic V6 it's got. ;D
Good point well presented  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 21 February 2023, 19:28:06
Ooo la la the Francophones will love this one! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285148964520?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)

Hmm. Put a decent engine in it and that could be quite a cool car.
The LS1 might fit given the size of that V6, but not sure the chassis could keep up ;D


Why not use the 24valve Renault V6?


Or a twin turbo 2.7 V6 and manual gearbox from an Audi A6. That's 350hp on the stock turbos
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 21 February 2023, 19:31:04
The only saving grace with the Audi is the front transaxle.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 February 2023, 20:12:16
Given it's probably built like a biscuit tin, I'd imagine it still goes quite well even with a wheezy French V6.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 April 2023, 23:24:24
Cool!  8) 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266230510472?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 April 2023, 07:12:00
Cool!  8) 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266230510472?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1

Refit the suspension and it'd probably be alright. ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: countrywoman on 24 April 2023, 09:42:48
Thats readjust suspension, just need to turn torsion bars. Always fancied a square back. 
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 April 2023, 10:13:25
Thats readjust suspension, just need to turn torsion bars. Always fancied a square back.

Yes. Shame it was brought over from California and then left to rot.  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 24 April 2023, 10:51:55
Are those wheels standard?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 24 April 2023, 12:01:54
Are those wheels standard?


no
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 24 April 2023, 13:21:51
Thought not,  ;D just doesn't look right.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 May 2023, 12:06:28
I always liked these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385632997437?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1) and this one could be a lovely usable classic for the summer!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 27 May 2023, 19:46:11
Useable is a stretch ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 27 May 2023, 20:11:38
I always liked these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385632997437?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1) and this one could be a lovely usable classic for the summer!  :y


A Vitesse is still a usable daily driver. But not that one ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 May 2023, 21:47:05
Useable is a stretch ;D

A Vitesse is still a usable daily driver. But not that one ::)

I said could....  :-X   Not this summer either... Obviously!  ::)  :P  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 May 2023, 05:46:56
Useable is a stretch ;D
;D

A Vitesse is still a usable daily driver. But not that one ::)

I said could....  :-X   Not this summer either... Obviously!  ::)  :P  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 May 2023, 12:30:06
I always liked these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385632997437?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1) and this one could be a lovely usable classic for the summer!  :y

Bidding for this Vitesse is at £780.

I think the owner should stick a Ford badge on it and watch the price rocket!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 18 June 2023, 19:41:45
You could take your pick of projects here! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Taf7o9sOFkc)  :o

There must be an Omega in amongst that lot somewhere....  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 18 June 2023, 20:03:31
You could take your pick of projects here! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Taf7o9sOFkc)  :o

There must be an Omega in amongst that lot somewhere....  :-\
you can still buy Omegas and other cars from ebay, autotrader, friend face market place etc  ;)
those have all been sitting 5 + years and probably can't EVER be returned to the road for legal reasons of the scrappage scheme T&Cs  :P
a sad waste  :(
it's as if the government is spending and wasting tax money on stupid ideas without even considering the views of the tax payer  :o
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 28 June 2023, 22:56:40
I passed my driving test in one of these! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166195507833?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 29 June 2023, 00:13:31
I passed my driving test in one of these! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166195507833?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)

I'm sure you could still be eligible for some kind of counselling .....   ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 June 2023, 11:39:18
I always liked these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385632997437?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1) and this one could be a lovely usable classic for the summer!  :y


Presumably you could stick the 2.5 straight six from the TR6 under the 'Herald hood' complete with fuel injection. :)


Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 June 2023, 11:45:06
I passed my driving test in one of these! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166195507833?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)

I recall some motoring journalist bod describing the Marina as fifties technology pretending to be the future in the early seventies. ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 29 June 2023, 11:59:27
I always liked these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385632997437?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1) and this one could be a lovely usable classic for the summer!  :y


Presumably you could stick the 2.5 straight six from the TR6 under the 'Herald hood' complete with fuel injection. :)


You can, but the only thing that has going for it is that it bolts together using factory parts. They're no longer easy to find, always need an expensive rebuild and aren't very good(big, heavy, thirsty, short lived, not very powerful, big and heavy). Cheaper, and better in everyway would be to fit an Mx5 engine, gearbox, wiring loom and steering column.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 June 2023, 12:07:59
I always liked these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385632997437?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1) and this one could be a lovely usable classic for the summer!  :y


Presumably you could stick the 2.5 straight six from the TR6 under the 'Herald hood' complete with fuel injection. :)


You can, but the only thing that has going for it is that it bolts together using factory parts. They're no longer easy to find, always need an expensive rebuild and aren't very good(big, heavy, thirsty, short lived, not very powerful, big and heavy). Cheaper, and better in everyway would be to fit an Mx5 engine, gearbox, wiring loom and steering column.

MY 1976 2500S with twin SU carbs made barely 100 BHP.

The early TR6 PI 'supposedly' made 150 BHP.....  Hmmm, seems unlikely.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 29 June 2023, 12:34:25
I passed my driving test in one of these! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166195507833?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)

I recall some motoring journalist bod describing the Marina as fifties technology pretending to be the future in the early seventies. ;)

Here's some more Marina's (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115845619794?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1) for you to feast your eyes on M'Lud!  :y

My Dad's pickup that I took my test in was the same Brooklands Green as this one, although it had the stock 1300cc engine.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 29 June 2023, 12:40:21
I always liked these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385632997437?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1) and this one could be a lovely usable classic for the summer!  :y


Presumably you could stick the 2.5 straight six from the TR6 under the 'Herald hood' complete with fuel injection. :)


You can, but the only thing that has going for it is that it bolts together using factory parts. They're no longer easy to find, always need an expensive rebuild and aren't very good(big, heavy, thirsty, short lived, not very powerful, big and heavy). Cheaper, and better in everyway would be to fit an Mx5 engine, gearbox, wiring loom and steering column.

MY 1976 2500S with twin SU carbs made barely 100 BHP.

The early TR6 PI 'supposedly' made 150 BHP.....  Hmmm, seems unlikely.


Triumph's six is one of the engines that made the Essex V6 seem like a powerhouse....
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 June 2023, 13:01:27
Having driven a standard TR6 I can say with a degree of confidence there is no way they produced 150bhp.
I drove a race tuned version about 15 years ago and that felt like it might just about have 150bhp.
Handling on both cars was atrocious btw.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 29 June 2023, 13:02:35
My car was breathless above 4500 RPM and suffered with lots of fan whine.

Made a good British sports car noise though. :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 29 June 2023, 13:13:01
Having driven a standard TR6 I can say with a degree of confidence there is no way they produced 150bhp.
I drove a race tuned version about 15 years ago and that felt like it might just about have 150bhp.
Handling on both cars was atrocious btw.


There's no way an Essex made 135bhp either. It was similarly breathless at 4500rpm. Both weigh about the same as a small moon too.


There is no better sounding engine than a straight six :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 29 June 2023, 13:28:47
Yep, the Essex was a dog of an engine. I have a vague memory of a magazine (cars and car conversions ?) testing one on a dyno and it produced around 105bhp.
It seems Ford were well known for telling porkies about engine performance in the industry.
They had a great advertising department though, so it didnt hurt them.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 June 2023, 20:56:13
Having driven a standard TR6 I can say with a degree of confidence there is no way they produced 150bhp.
I drove a race tuned version about 15 years ago and that felt like it might just about have 150bhp.
Handling on both cars was atrocious btw.


There's no way an Essex made 135bhp either. It was similarly breathless at 4500rpm. Both weigh about the same as a small moon too.


There is no better sounding engine than a straight six :y

                  Sorry Nick but there’s nothing ever been in existence that can match the sound of an early 5 cylinder force fed S1 Audi Quattro (preferably with Stig Blomquest at the helm) in my opinion of course👍
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 29 June 2023, 20:59:49
Having driven a standard TR6 I can say with a degree of confidence there is no way they produced 150bhp.
I drove a race tuned version about 15 years ago and that felt like it might just about have 150bhp.
Handling on both cars was atrocious btw.


There's no way an Essex made 135bhp either. It was similarly breathless at 4500rpm. Both weigh about the same as a small moon too.


There is no better sounding engine than a straight six :y

                  Sorry Nick but there’s nothing ever been in existence that can match the sound of an early 5 cylinder force fed S1 Audi Quattro (preferably with Stig Blomquest at the helm) in my opinion of course👍
Probably the sound of the straight cut gearbox rather than the engine ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 29 June 2023, 21:05:03
  No fear….

                        https://www.supercars.net/blog/1985-audi-sport-quattro-s1-guide-history-specifications-performance/vw_dsg_cutaway_lg-56a0f64a5f9b58eba4b5a250/. 

👍👍
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy H on 05 July 2023, 11:30:40
I have owned single/twin/triple/straight 4 & V4 bikes. Owned straight 4, V6 & V8 cars (not to mention not learning to drive a 2CV)

Never owned a straight 6.

I keep thinking I should get myself an Australian Ford with the 4 litre straight 6 "Bara". With a turbo. Just because........

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 July 2023, 15:53:09
I have owned single/twin/triple/straight 4 & V4 bikes. Owned straight 4, V6 & V8 cars (not to mention not learning to drive a 2CV)

Never owned a straight 6.

I keep thinking I should get myself an Australian Ford with the 4 litre straight 6 "Bara". With a turbo. Just because........
Being able to import a nice one on the ferry will help keep the cost down, so rude not to :y

Or buy a BMW ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 05 July 2023, 17:38:20
I have owned single/twin/triple/straight 4 & V4 bikes. Owned straight 4, V6 & V8 cars (not to mention not learning to drive a 2CV)

Never owned a straight 6.

I keep thinking I should get myself an Australian Ford with the 4 litre straight 6 "Bara". With a turbo. Just because........

              Very nice👍 and up to 800BHP on standard internals😱
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 06 July 2023, 15:08:30
I have owned single/twin/triple/straight 4 & V4 bikes. Owned straight 4, V6 & V8 cars (not to mention not learning to drive a 2CV)

Never owned a straight 6.

I keep thinking I should get myself an Australian Ford with the 4 litre straight 6 "Bara". With a turbo. Just because........
Being able to import a nice one on the ferry will help keep the cost down, so rude not to :y

Or buy a BMW ;D

or a Senator (if there are any still left)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 July 2023, 15:53:52
I have owned single/twin/triple/straight 4 & V4 bikes. Owned straight 4, V6 & V8 cars (not to mention not learning to drive a 2CV)

Never owned a straight 6.

I keep thinking I should get myself an Australian Ford with the 4 litre straight 6 "Bara". With a turbo. Just because........
Being able to import a nice one on the ferry will help keep the cost down, so rude not to :y

Or buy a BMW ;D

or a Senator (if there are any still left)
In New Zealand  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 July 2023, 16:43:00
I have owned single/twin/triple/straight 4 & V4 bikes. Owned straight 4, V6 & V8 cars (not to mention not learning to drive a 2CV)

Never owned a straight 6.

I keep thinking I should get myself an Australian Ford with the 4 litre straight 6 "Bara". With a turbo. Just because........
Being able to import a nice one on the ferry will help keep the cost down, so rude not to :y

Or buy a BMW ;D

or a Senator (if there are any still left)
In New Zealand  :-\

Plenty of Holden Commodores or Ford Falcons still around I'd imagine!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 06 July 2023, 16:50:04
Commodores were all V6 or V8 ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 July 2023, 16:53:04
Commodores were all V6 or V8 ;)

Ah yes. The Falcon's are the straight 6's I think?  ???

I had my heart set on a Falcon Wagon when I was in Oz, but ended up with a Mk4 Cortina estate.  :-X    ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 06 July 2023, 17:51:45
Talking of V8's here's a Ford Capri 3.5 V8! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126002842477?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: YZ250 on 06 July 2023, 18:29:20
Talking of V8's here's a Ford Capri 3.5 V8! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126002842477?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  :)

‘It’s a real one off’.  Thank goodness for that, for a minute there I thought there may be more of them about.  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Keith ABS on 06 July 2023, 18:56:41
 As wide as a Kardashians arse
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 06 July 2023, 22:44:33
That's farking hideous.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Rangie on 07 July 2023, 07:11:10
Some "custom" car enthusiasts just didn't know when to stop in the seventies 😂
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 07 July 2023, 08:32:49
Some "custom" car enthusiasts just didn't know when to stop in the seventies 😂


They never did.


And still don't.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 July 2023, 09:29:19
Blimey, they fitted the only engine which had the potential to be no better than the original, a rover V8 3.5 on SUs.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 07 July 2023, 09:48:44
Blimey, they fitted the only engine which had the potential to be no better than the original, a rover V8 3.5 on SUs.  ;D ;D ;D


 Worse than a Rover? How about a Stag V8?


We used Rovers because they were abundant, cheap and made more power out of the box than most alternatives(Essex/Cologne, Triumph six, BMC six, Ford's I6 etc). That was usually enough to outweigh the very real issues of huge size, lack of long term durability and gearbox choice. The biggest reason for their falling out of use was the availability of four cylinder engines that made a genuine 150hp from the factory. Engines like the 2.0l XE
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 July 2023, 17:48:42
I understand that the Buick V8 was discarded by the yanks until somebody from Rover thought it may serve a purpose. ::) ::)



Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 07 July 2023, 18:03:22
I understand that the Buick V8 was discarded by the yanks until somebody from Rover thought it may serve a purpose. ::) ::)

Hence the 'B' in a P5B
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 07 July 2023, 19:57:27
Blimey, they fitted the only engine which had the potential to be no better than the original, a rover V8 3.5 on SUs.  ;D ;D ;D


 Worse than a Rover? How about a Stag V8?


We used Rovers because they were abundant, cheap and made more power out of the box than most alternatives(Essex/Cologne, Triumph six, BMC six, Ford's I6 etc). That was usually enough to outweigh the very real issues of huge size, lack of long term durability and gearbox choice. The biggest reason for their falling out of use was the availability of four cylinder engines that made a genuine 150hp from the factory. Engines like the 2.0l XE

       Good old red top, competitive even now👍
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 July 2023, 20:05:25
Another Capri...  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235072355288?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)Sort of!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 July 2023, 20:14:04
Another Capri...  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235072355288?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)Sort of!  ;D

WTFIT?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 07 July 2023, 22:22:35
Another Capri...  (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235072355288?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)Sort of!  ;D

"you won’t find another like it," .... thank f*** for that!  ???
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 July 2023, 14:06:34
I would be lying if I said that this wasn't tempting...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204385198012
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 08 July 2023, 14:47:12
I would be lying if I said that this wasn't tempting...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204385198012 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204385198012)


Is that £4000 what they pay you to take it away?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 July 2023, 14:59:44
There would be enough change in the budget to get it useable, but it would only ever be a tidy daily driver due to the mileage...
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 08 July 2023, 19:40:00
I fancy this .... they're plastic, so no rust problems  ::) ::) ::)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185752343661?hash=item2b3fb3d46d:g:uaIAAOSwhFJkOimx&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4K5FMBvDpDTOElrsSheX042JKOHUL2lGmyhe8h3uUL9KjhRw5Ond7r994j5uliBU%2BQhlHZwMGtVUhEmUycHtt9qYj1MqxIJ01Emr4xb4F4PoPBw6jLA95xajdciESbrEWP5%2B3MSfPB%2FUlaYQ6D0P9ho%2F9xtdgfaCvKtugEZGgEKh4wIPmSAyRQa07zvJv4r23VSODgchL7FNO4g%2FymCLXRaL67j9yQ6lAJ2hpdTTHeNwqP6%2BzRuZMbuspsoNazpmizZ5PLMQOiz37s4UEerCErcPThEvToAYuekb%2BoCJrcjt%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7DC4eymYg
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 08 July 2023, 19:48:08
I fancy this .... they're plastic, so no rust problems until you look underneath   ::) ::) ::)


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185752343661?hash=item2b3fb3d46d:g:uaIAAOSwhFJkOimx&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4K5FMBvDpDTOElrsSheX042JKOHUL2lGmyhe8h3uUL9KjhRw5Ond7r994j5uliBU%2BQhlHZwMGtVUhEmUycHtt9qYj1MqxIJ01Emr4xb4F4PoPBw6jLA95xajdciESbrEWP5%2B3MSfPB%2FUlaYQ6D0P9ho%2F9xtdgfaCvKtugEZGgEKh4wIPmSAyRQa07zvJv4r23VSODgchL7FNO4g%2FymCLXRaL67j9yQ6lAJ2hpdTTHeNwqP6%2BzRuZMbuspsoNazpmizZ5PLMQOiz37s4UEerCErcPThEvToAYuekb%2BoCJrcjt%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7DC4eymYg
fixed that for you  ;)

A rare car  8)
but then Omegas are rare these days  :P

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 08 July 2023, 19:53:29
I fancy this .... they're plastic, so no rust problems until you look underneath   ::) ::) ::)


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185752343661?hash=item2b3fb3d46d:g:uaIAAOSwhFJkOimx&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4K5FMBvDpDTOElrsSheX042JKOHUL2lGmyhe8h3uUL9KjhRw5Ond7r994j5uliBU%2BQhlHZwMGtVUhEmUycHtt9qYj1MqxIJ01Emr4xb4F4PoPBw6jLA95xajdciESbrEWP5%2B3MSfPB%2FUlaYQ6D0P9ho%2F9xtdgfaCvKtugEZGgEKh4wIPmSAyRQa07zvJv4r23VSODgchL7FNO4g%2FymCLXRaL67j9yQ6lAJ2hpdTTHeNwqP6%2BzRuZMbuspsoNazpmizZ5PLMQOiz37s4UEerCErcPThEvToAYuekb%2BoCJrcjt%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7DC4eymYg
fixed that for you  ;)

A rare car  8)
but then Omegas are rare these days  :P

It was tongue in cheek ... hence the rolling eye smilies  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 08 July 2023, 19:54:58
I fancy this .... they're plastic, so no rust problems  ::) ::) ::)


Unfortunately, the steel reinforcing in the bodies does rust. And fixing it means cutting large areas of body away.


The Middlebridge ones have a 2.9, which eliminates most of the engine faults - overheating, stripped timing gears, weak valvetrain etc.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 08 July 2023, 20:10:12
I fancy this .... they're plastic, so no rust problems  ::) ::) ::)


Unfortunately, the steel reinforcing in the bodies does rust. And fixing it means cutting large areas of body away.


The Middlebridge ones have a 2.9, which eliminates most of the engine faults - overheating, stripped timing gears, weak valvetrain etc.

I know it does ... despite being enclosed in GRP
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Raeturbo on 08 July 2023, 20:34:53
🫣
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 July 2023, 21:20:03
I would be lying if I said that this wasn't tempting...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204385198012 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204385198012)


Is that £4000 what they pay you to take it away dispose of the body in the boot?

FTFY. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 08 July 2023, 21:26:17
I would be lying if I said that this wasn't tempting...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204385198012 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204385198012)


Is that £4000 what they pay you to take it away?

First monthly installment.

That wing repair is delightful. You can barely tell it's been done  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 July 2023, 22:21:21
Especially when you can get a nice one in the correct colour for under £300 ::)

Aftermarket exhaust might be £700 all in. And if it still has the factory cats, they might pay for the car.

Also, I suspect that it's a very early one, so cats might not actually be required.

The wheels are period correct, but pretty horrible. It wouldn't take much to make it presentable, and it might be less of a liability than the V12s that replaced it :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: johnnydog on 08 July 2023, 22:36:07
I would be lying if I said that this wasn't tempting...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204385198012

Really? Looks pretty damned ugly to me...... ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 08 July 2023, 23:41:47
Apparently 18 left on the road and another 45 sorned... Of which this is presumably 1.

Horses for courses .. I've wanted one ever since they were first launched.
Besides, it's actually a pretty rare beast. Only 233 registered at the peak in 1994 when it became the S600L.

So whilst the W140 might not be the prettiest car ever released, it's still a 408bhp V12 powered piece of automotive history. And it will be cheaper to own than anything Audi ever produced.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 09 July 2023, 13:49:22
Another strange Ford (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225649366532?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1).  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 09 July 2023, 18:42:21
11 bids and just over 7 grand :o :o still I suppose if you stuck a Ford badge on a supermarket trolley people would queue up to pay stupid money for it :-X
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 09 July 2023, 21:36:19
11 bids and just over 7 grand :o :o still I suppose if you stuck a Ford badge on a supermarket trolley people would queue up to pay stupid money for it :-X


It's a Ford in the same an 1800 SS1 is a Nissan.


The paint, bodywork and wheels all shout tarted up in a shed to me.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 09 July 2023, 22:03:41
11 bids and just over 7 grand :o :o still I suppose if you stuck a Ford badge on a supermarket trolley people would queue up to pay stupid money for it :-X


It's a Ford in the same an 1800 SS1 is a Nissan.


The paint, bodywork and wheels all shout tarted up in a shed to me.
Like most Reliant products then ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 July 2023, 20:22:41

I bet this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235076762131?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1) is fun!  :y

Or maybe a little scary?  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 11 July 2023, 21:10:05

I bet this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235076762131?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1) is fun!  :y

Or maybe a little scary?  ::) ;D


Scary? Yes
Fun? Probably
Road legal, tax and MOT exempt as is like the listing says? No, not a chance.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: omega2018 on 12 July 2023, 13:33:16
Or maybe a little scary?  ::)  ;D

Nice wipe clean seats complete with well placed holes:

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/EnsAAOSwi3lke6~K/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 July 2023, 18:59:04
Two proper projects from the same seller. :)

Here (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166220525030?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)

and

Here (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166220536189?hash=item26b384197d:g:mxMAAOSwnntkrBLD)
 
Wonder what else he has stashed away there?  ::)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 July 2023, 19:27:29
Two proper projects from the same seller. :)

Here (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166220525030?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)

and

Here (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166220536189?hash=item26b384197d:g:mxMAAOSwnntkrBLD)
 
Wonder what else he has stashed away there?  ::)

similar item from a different seller  HERE clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325728634863?hash=item4bd6f087ef:g:rR8AAOSw~rxih7OT&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwNMGMWlaaYtLYFwJEAt%2FuwNraeCWYTo%2FtgLMb62RmriRQfYtnnvMt5M%2Fa6I8gymQhtVlmiAKemfO8bGdGaByZAKQHZEcivmrtI4L91DUrifR%2BtL6REd4NoGR0Vd44ghqBNYkVsrXlWGbUWkfWQTk2yXNWU6xJBqDxLS9TDnqWRL66q%2BEwrWjzHe90Zy51wdqw%2FBsk1kF5aqaBSjlMXcg3s7%2BJO467E7mCFQmHcGQeZ5tjEP4mhum0QHcEIAzQ%2BTIgg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5qK9YeqYg)  ;)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 13 July 2023, 19:44:20
Omega owners don't need to buy any of that Dave. They've got plenty already.  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 July 2023, 19:52:00
Omega owners don't need to buy any of that Dave. They've got plenty already.  :D
Not as much as FORD owners  :P
at lest my link the seller posts the rust too your door  :)
Tigger's seller expects you to go and collect it  :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 13 July 2023, 20:09:36
Two proper projects from the same seller. :)

Here (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166220525030?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)

and

Here (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166220536189?hash=item26b384197d:g:mxMAAOSwnntkrBLD)
 
Wonder what else he has stashed away there?  ::)

similar item from a different seller  HERE clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325728634863?hash=item4bd6f087ef:g:rR8AAOSw~rxih7OT&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwNMGMWlaaYtLYFwJEAt%2FuwNraeCWYTo%2FtgLMb62RmriRQfYtnnvMt5M%2Fa6I8gymQhtVlmiAKemfO8bGdGaByZAKQHZEcivmrtI4L91DUrifR%2BtL6REd4NoGR0Vd44ghqBNYkVsrXlWGbUWkfWQTk2yXNWU6xJBqDxLS9TDnqWRL66q%2BEwrWjzHe90Zy51wdqw%2FBsk1kF5aqaBSjlMXcg3s7%2BJO467E7mCFQmHcGQeZ5tjEP4mhum0QHcEIAzQ%2BTIgg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5qK9YeqYg)  ;)

That's great Dave and the neighbours wouldn't complain about that pile of rust on my drive either!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 13 July 2023, 20:18:35
Two proper projects from the same seller. :)

Here (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166220525030?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)

and

Here (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166220536189?hash=item26b384197d:g:mxMAAOSwnntkrBLD)
 
Wonder what else he has stashed away there?  ::)

similar item from a different seller  HERE clicky (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325728634863?hash=item4bd6f087ef:g:rR8AAOSw~rxih7OT&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwNMGMWlaaYtLYFwJEAt%2FuwNraeCWYTo%2FtgLMb62RmriRQfYtnnvMt5M%2Fa6I8gymQhtVlmiAKemfO8bGdGaByZAKQHZEcivmrtI4L91DUrifR%2BtL6REd4NoGR0Vd44ghqBNYkVsrXlWGbUWkfWQTk2yXNWU6xJBqDxLS9TDnqWRL66q%2BEwrWjzHe90Zy51wdqw%2FBsk1kF5aqaBSjlMXcg3s7%2BJO467E7mCFQmHcGQeZ5tjEP4mhum0QHcEIAzQ%2BTIgg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5qK9YeqYg)  ;)

That's great Dave and the neighbours wouldn't complain about that pile of rust on my drive either!  ;D
people often comment about my Omega ,usually positively   ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 14 July 2023, 21:17:47
Mk1 Ford Escort Estate (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204395750548?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 14 July 2023, 22:34:49
Mk1 Ford Escort Estate (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204395750548?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)
No such thing as a 'Zetec' back then was there?  Replacement engine then?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 15 July 2023, 12:14:21
Mk1 Ford Escort Estate (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204395750548?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)

Should go well.....The old Escort did not weigh much. Probably about 850 KG.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 15 July 2023, 12:50:12
Mk1 Ford Escort Estate (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204395750548?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)
No such thing as a 'Zetec' back then was there?  Replacement engine then?

A bit of time travelling Ron!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 July 2023, 20:08:07
This one (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225678639749?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D251962%26meid%3D5fe647c8d1e14dc1a2f1670e48306570%26pid%3D101111%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D225663860456%26itm%3D225678639749%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2349624%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWebV9BertRefreshRanker&_trksid=p2349624.c101111.m2109) could be an interesting and ironic ULEZ beater!  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 20 July 2023, 20:52:41
Mk1 Ford Escort Estate (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204395750548?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1)  8)
No such thing as a 'Zetec' back then was there?  Replacement engine then?

Nice thing, very cool daily runabout  8)

I doubt very much it's actually mot exempt though, given the amount of changes it's undergone... :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 August 2023, 18:46:52
Here's a nice ULEZ beater (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204414657153?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1), with a nice patina and a nice price!  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 August 2023, 11:47:53
Actually it isn't ULEZ compliant :'(
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 August 2023, 12:03:25
Actually it isn't ULEZ compliant :'(

Oh....  :(

I assumed old petrols like that would be OK...  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 03 August 2023, 12:08:25
Over 40 or newer. BMW aren't great with the compliance. Early E60s don't comply for example. :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 August 2023, 20:27:14
Here's one for all the silver surf dudes (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314774040471?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1) on here!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 August 2023, 00:02:36
Here's one for all the silver surf dudes (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314774040471?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338817149&toolid=10050&customid=DANSWORKAROUND2&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1) on here!  :y
The one previous owner didn't exactly look after it :D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 20 August 2023, 20:01:45
Hmmmm.......

Burnt-out shell of 1954 Ferrari fetches $2m at auction https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66563807
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 20 August 2023, 21:09:34
Hmmmm.......

Burnt-out shell of 1954 Ferrari fetches $2m at auction https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66563807
:o
I doubt 70 year old Tesla shells will be worth much  :-\
but then, Tesla have already flooded the market with burnt out shells  :P
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 October 2023, 23:04:09
Nice classic family car built by the Trotskys of Longbridge.  :)

Linky 1 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126139126435?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5337077226&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1)

Linky 2 (https://motoringdeals.com/ebay-finds/1973-austin-maxi-1750-hl-ex-bl-management-company-car/)

Not sure about the wheels tho.... or the interior...  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: countrywoman on 17 October 2023, 10:16:43
Worked on loads of them, not a bad motor TBH. Putting on my best M Cane voice, did you know they used the Maxi doors on the Marina.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 October 2023, 10:30:07
Whenever I see a Maxi I remember a farmer mate of my Dad's who used to turn up in his Maxi, open the boot and half a dozen sheepdogs would jump out. 

When he left, he'd open the boot and they'd all jump back in, and off they'd go.  :)  He'd probably get done for animal cruelty these days.  ::)

Wonder why they didn't make the Maxi as a hatchback/estate type car?  :-\
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Nick W on 17 October 2023, 10:46:22
Wonder why they didn't make the Maxi as a hatchback/estate type car?  :-\




Maxis were hatchbacks. Are you thinking of the Princess, which looked like one but wasn't?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 17 October 2023, 11:39:04
Worked on loads of them, not a bad motor TBH. Putting on my best M Cane voice, did you know they used the Maxi doors on the Marina.

you sure?  ??? No Marina/Range Rover/Scimitar/etc door handles on a Maxi  ;)
I know the Maxi shared doors with the Land Crab though
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 October 2023, 11:44:13
Wonder why they didn't make the Maxi as a hatchback/estate type car?  :-\




Maxis were hatchbacks. Are you thinking of the Princess, which looked like one but wasn't?

Yes you're probably right, or it might have been a Land Crab.  A big scruffy old BL anyway.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 17 October 2023, 13:20:14
They looked shit when they were new, not sure why anyone would buy one fifty years later unless for some extreme sentimental reason.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 17 October 2023, 14:51:40
They looked shit when they were new, not sure why anyone would buy one fifty years later unless for some extreme sentimental reason.

Stick a Ford badge on it and someone would pay fifty grand!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 17 October 2023, 23:32:20
Wonder why they didn't make the Maxi as a hatchback/estate type car?  :-\




Maxis were hatchbacks. Are you thinking of the Princess, which looked like one but wasn't?

Yes you're probably right, or it might have been a Land Crab.  A big scruffy old BL anyway.  :)

Landcrab,maxi and  Austin 3lt all shared doors,they all rusted the same too  >:D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 18 October 2023, 07:26:14
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMC_ADO17
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: countrywoman on 18 October 2023, 10:07:36
Yes that was it, it's been a long time-------------
 The landcrabs were good cars, reputed to have the stiffest monocoque ever made.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 18 October 2023, 11:05:50
Which is why they did well on long distance endurance rallys, like the old Safari rally.............if my memory serves ?
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 18 October 2023, 11:25:36
Yes that was it, it's been a long time-------------
 The landcrabs were good cars, reputed to have the stiffest monocoque ever made.
My monocoque used to be quite stiff back in the day   ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: ronnyd on 18 October 2023, 16:25:42
Yes that was it, it's been a long time-------------
 The landcrabs were good cars, reputed to have the stiffest monocoque ever made.
My monocoque used to be quite stiff back in the day   ;D
Now it's just limp and rusted.  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 October 2023, 13:37:27
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/cars/article-12653269/Ford-car-dealership-stuck-time-German-showroom-timewarp-1980s-models.html?ico=mol_desktop_home
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 07 November 2023, 10:21:44
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/cars/article-12707955/Classic-car-farm-selection-stashed-fields-sheds.html?ico=mol_desktop_home
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 26 November 2023, 22:31:53
Not for the faint hearted !
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314961026416?hash=item495523dd70:g:~bsAAOSwhv5lUwxA&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwGajlpK2TdjEdm3BzB4zAkAXqtsprFdx7NBcUj%2Bf7rNkL%2FzcM4SdNdFbfP1mJslUdnNW5WZfIdrbd0aarQt35EEQdsW4RkkKHH4oFUGWMRwL2pfEPSv86lJ9anW8rYar89M6grgAuxzspLog5JSmCguTyGP4N8a7UcaNZCkhjJrQQIqdlVE%2FTvzNGz0LcgyDeejeY2gUv04x3q%2Bcmm55nGS9K%2FWSSkD4XYHX41WgjwnpWXdyelN%2FIlmCCPYTqqhLrA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6T39b2BYw
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 26 November 2023, 22:58:22
Is the steering wheel lock an optional extra?  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 January 2024, 21:46:23
I always wanted one of these (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145562273128?toolid=10050&customid=EMAN&ul_ref=https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1) back in the day!  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 21 January 2024, 07:47:44
I had one for a while 20 years ago. Bought it from my MIL for £75 with 67000 miles on the clock.
Spent £300 tidying it up and sold it for £750. I was pretty chuffed at the time to have doubled my money.  ::)
Didnt get much pleasure from driving it tbh. FWD torque steer isnt my idea of fun.
Pretty little cars though.  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 23 January 2024, 20:48:44
I think I've found TB's new car! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404758598694?toolid=10050&customid=EMAN&ul_ref=https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1)  :y   It might need a bit of a polish though.  ::)  :)
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: countrywoman on 24 January 2024, 09:54:02
Rare beast that one.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: YZ250 on 25 January 2024, 12:31:33
I think I've found TB's new car! (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404758598694?toolid=10050&customid=EMAN&ul_ref=https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1)  :y   It might need a bit of a polish though.  ::)  :)

Ah, that takes me back, Rover 820 Fastback.  :y  The sales figures of this vehicle, and other 800’s, were badly hampered by the popularity of …….. the Vauxhall Omega.  :)  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 27 January 2024, 18:48:27
I had an 827 Vitesse with the Honda V6 in it, cracking car which I miss a lot.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: johnnydog on 27 January 2024, 20:14:47
From my experience of driving them in the early 90's, if you drove one now, you may not miss it quite as much as you think... ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 27 January 2024, 20:30:53
in my opinion, the best rovers were the 6 series. We had a 623SLi, with the 2.3 Honda engine, so much low down grunt.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Andy B on 27 January 2024, 20:51:23
I had an 827 Vitesse with the Honda V6 in it, cracking car which I miss a lot.

I was once lent one as a courtesy car ..... my undying memory of it was its turning circle. The Amoco Cadiz could have made a smaller U turn! And also its massive understeer!
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 28 January 2024, 23:33:54
in my opinion, the best rovers were the 6 series. We had a 623SLi, with the 2.3 Honda engine, so much low down grunt.

I had a 620Ti after the Vitesse,enjoyed that one too,properly quick for back then  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: henryd on 28 January 2024, 23:38:07
From my experience of driving them in the early 90's, if you drove one now, you may not miss it quite as much as you think... ;D
I had three of them in total, 1st was 825 Sterling which was under powered,2nd was 827sli auto which is still on the road and the Vitesse was the last one but that was a manual :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: YZ250 on 29 January 2024, 22:06:13
From my experience of driving them in the early 90's, if you drove one now, you may not miss it quite as much as you think... ;D
I had three of them in total, 1st was 825 Sterling which was under powered,2nd was 827sli auto which is still on the road and the Vitesse was the last one but that was a manual :y

Built to last by quality craftsmen.   ;) :y

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 30 January 2024, 17:06:21
From my experience of driving them in the early 90's, if you drove one now, you may not miss it quite as much as you think... ;D
I had three of them in total, 1st was 825 Sterling which was under powered,2nd was 827sli auto which is still on the road and the Vitesse was the last one but that was a manual :y

Thrown together by bone idle communists.  ;) :y

Harsh, but true.  :y ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 02 February 2024, 11:53:48
From my experience of driving them in the early 90's, if you drove one now, you may not miss it quite as much as you think... ;D
I had three of them in total, 1st was 825 Sterling which was under powered,2nd was 827sli auto which is still on the road and the Vitesse was the last one but that was a manual :y

Thrown together by bone idle communists.  ;) :y

Harsh, but true.  :y ;D
The Swindon built cars were probably ok.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: BazaJT on 02 February 2024, 18:40:21
Chap round the corner from me has for some years  been running an Ambassador 2.0 HL and has recently bought a R reg Rover 800(it's the MKII version) to go with it. As he backs it onto his drive I've not yet seen what engine/spec it is.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 February 2024, 01:04:35
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276328654542                  :y
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 16 February 2024, 07:04:59
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276328654542                  :y
That drivers fitbit was telling her to walk faster. ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: countrywoman on 16 February 2024, 10:53:15
Just needs a Rover V8-----------
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 February 2024, 20:51:16
Just needs a Rover V8-----------

The chassis didn't come close to handling the power from the standard engine! ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 16 February 2024, 20:59:50
Just needs a Rover V8-----------

The chassis didn't come close to handling the power from the standard engine! ;D

That's why they were fun to drive!  ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 February 2024, 21:51:24
Just needs a Rover V8-----------

The chassis didn't come close to handling the power from the standard engine! ;D

That's why they were fun to drive!  ;D

Depends if you like negotiating every corner on full buttock clench with the mud flaps scraping on the road.
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 March 2024, 10:49:19
Not far from me. Tempting.  :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166651027339?itmmeta=01HS3DYS3HKDKJYXGC5GXCWN0B&hash=item26cd2cdf8b:g:q8kAAOSw5oll9VSD&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HkYa9TcYMajI5DbUiToKMzpghrZor%2FKz7FRTrWjwcUuKsRk%2BqwnpfVXeEftRUdrhsjJ4HrEqzcxauK5Wnyl%2BAU1BLbczES3Eg6WIyWPdxWYqGSQlRVa0z6z0mTEQ4I37yti3VbiG82kXDgm6WlsMBhxc0qkUDoNxt4Lx2bQ1SonNaa%2F1L%2Bm%2BaCHKP%2B9HkeYkAj%2BlCQt0MBqP5gMQNjUCGhWpIP%2FIx0XT66R9EGavtm0qe%2BJgl6N5n8JrVpGx3IkAhvBracRXwFPfsI5db8Unic%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_SR--3IYw
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: STEMO on 16 March 2024, 11:29:32
Must have been a very clean barn
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 March 2024, 11:34:41
Not far from me. Tempting.  :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166651027339?itmmeta=01HS3DYS3HKDKJYXGC5GXCWN0B&hash=item26cd2cdf8b:g:q8kAAOSw5oll9VSD&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HkYa9TcYMajI5DbUiToKMzpghrZor%2FKz7FRTrWjwcUuKsRk%2BqwnpfVXeEftRUdrhsjJ4HrEqzcxauK5Wnyl%2BAU1BLbczES3Eg6WIyWPdxWYqGSQlRVa0z6z0mTEQ4I37yti3VbiG82kXDgm6WlsMBhxc0qkUDoNxt4Lx2bQ1SonNaa%2F1L%2Bm%2BaCHKP%2B9HkeYkAj%2BlCQt0MBqP5gMQNjUCGhWpIP%2FIx0XT66R9EGavtm0qe%2BJgl6N5n8JrVpGx3IkAhvBracRXwFPfsI5db8Unic%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_SR--3IYw
Much like "Puff the Magic Dragon"......
 Its lived by the sea
And RUSTED in the autumn mist in a land called Frinton-on-Sea  :-\

That said , It MIGHT be solid ,not much information in the listing

MOT history only goes back to 2006  :-\
even if it was an ex job car ,it would have retired into MOTable private ownership in the mid 90s  :-\

Welded up in 2007 & 2008 , so last on the road LEGALLY in 2010

" barn find been standing up for 6 years"
As Alan would say "that sounds disconcertingly vague?"

lying down for another 8 years then  :-\

I do like a Senny  8)

Must have been a very clean barn

Does algae and moss grow  in a barn  :-\

Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 March 2024, 11:37:29
To your last, yes if it has trees growing in it or has partially collapsed/rotted away ;D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: dave the builder on 16 March 2024, 11:52:19
Not far from me. Tempting.  :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166651027339?itmmeta=01HS3DYS3HKDKJYXGC5GXCWN0B&hash=item26cd2cdf8b:g:q8kAAOSw5oll9VSD&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HkYa9TcYMajI5DbUiToKMzpghrZor%2FKz7FRTrWjwcUuKsRk%2BqwnpfVXeEftRUdrhsjJ4HrEqzcxauK5Wnyl%2BAU1BLbczES3Eg6WIyWPdxWYqGSQlRVa0z6z0mTEQ4I37yti3VbiG82kXDgm6WlsMBhxc0qkUDoNxt4Lx2bQ1SonNaa%2F1L%2Bm%2BaCHKP%2B9HkeYkAj%2BlCQt0MBqP5gMQNjUCGhWpIP%2FIx0XT66R9EGavtm0qe%2BJgl6N5n8JrVpGx3IkAhvBracRXwFPfsI5db8Unic%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_SR--3IYw
has trees growing in it or has partially collapsed/rotted away ;D

cut out the middle man (me ) and say it as it is  >:D
Title: Re: Project anyone?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 16 March 2024, 16:33:29
Not far from me. Tempting.  :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166651027339?itmmeta=01HS3DYS3HKDKJYXGC5GXCWN0B&hash=item26cd2cdf8b:g:q8kAAOSw5oll9VSD&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HkYa9TcYMajI5DbUiToKMzpghrZor%2FKz7FRTrWjwcUuKsRk%2BqwnpfVXeEftRUdrhsjJ4HrEqzcxauK5Wnyl%2BAU1BLbczES3Eg6WIyWPdxWYqGSQlRVa0z6z0mTEQ4I37yti3VbiG82kXDgm6WlsMBhxc0qkUDoNxt4Lx2bQ1SonNaa%2F1L%2Bm%2BaCHKP%2B9HkeYkAj%2BlCQt0MBqP5gMQNjUCGhWpIP%2FIx0XT66R9EGavtm0qe%2BJgl6N5n8JrVpGx3IkAhvBracRXwFPfsI5db8Unic%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_SR--3IYw
has trees growing in it or has partially collapsed/rotted away ;D

cut out the middle man (me ) and say it as it is  >:D
I normally do but people start crying  >:D