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Title: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: albitz on 17 May 2013, 18:37:58

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mk1-cavalier-3-0-24v-spares-or-needs-finishing-/251276327593?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a813c7aa9#ht_720wt_1255

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: tunnie on 17 May 2013, 18:39:18

That would have some go!  :D

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 17 May 2013, 18:39:42

engine being straight 6, seems suitable for turbo ::)

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: albitz on 17 May 2013, 18:42:43

Suitable for twin turbos Cem.Its the engine they used in the Lotus Carlton. :y

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: Andy B on 17 May 2013, 18:45:03

Quote from: tunnie on 17 May 2013, 18:39:18

That would have some go!  :D

probably in a straight line despite (or is that inspite  ???) of where the steering wheel is pointing ....... it does seem a lot of weight up front. Though I could never understand why there was a radiator mounting point further forward  ???  ???  ???

I believe there have been various 24v Mantas too.

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: omega3000 on 17 May 2013, 18:45:51

Like that , just up the road as well  ::)

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: Andy B on 17 May 2013, 18:46:27

Pity about the bumpers though  ???

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: albitz on 17 May 2013, 19:06:55

Might look better in black. :-\............would be a hoot to drive though. :)

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: henryd on 17 May 2013, 20:11:23

Quote from: Albitz on 17 May 2013, 19:06:55

Might look better in black. :-\............would be a hoot to drive though. :)

A bit of steer from the rear effect I reckon :D :y

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: doz on 17 May 2013, 20:44:56

That would cost me a fortune in rear tyres. Be loads of fun. Take one old bug eyed old farts car then give it 200 BHP. I don't fancy being the diff in my ownership.

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: albitz on 17 May 2013, 20:53:42

If its the same rear axle/ diff unit as the Manta (which I would imagine it is) 200bhp wont cause it any problems. ;)

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: cam2502 on 17 May 2013, 21:04:46

Ah the mk1! I had a dark blue one of these when I was 20. Not with a 3.0 lump of course  ;D
Seem to remember I loved the gear stick on them cars, kind of low and long if memory serves

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: tunnie on 17 May 2013, 21:12:03

Quote from: Andy B on 17 May 2013, 18:45:03

Quote from: tunnie on 17 May 2013, 18:39:18

That would have some go!  :D

probably in a straight line despite (or is that inspite  ???) of where the steering wheel is pointing ....... it does seem a lot of weight up front. Though I could never understand why there was a radiator mounting point further forward  ???  ???  ???

I believe there have been various 24v Mantas too.

True, but it would be a great sleeper  8)

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: albitz on 17 May 2013, 21:16:50

My Dad had three basic spec 1.6 mk1 Cavaliers,one after the other,for some unfathomable reason. I kept trying to talk him in to buying a 2 litre model with higher trim spec etc. but he just kept changing them for one exactly the same apart from the colour. ::)

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 17 May 2013, 21:59:57

Quote from: Albitz on 17 May 2013, 18:42:43

Suitable for twin turbos Cem.Its the engine they used in the Lotus Carlton. :y

then I want one ;D :y

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: jonny2112 on 17 May 2013, 23:29:29

That's right up your street Albs  :y

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: albitz on 17 May 2013, 23:35:13

Old,ugly and a bit strange you mean. :y ;D ;D

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: jonny2112 on 17 May 2013, 23:37:46

Quote from: Albitz on 17 May 2013, 23:35:13

Old,ugly and a bit strange you mean. :y ;D ;D

 ::) :-X Um, er, no comment, m'lud  :D :D

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: Vamps on 17 May 2013, 23:42:48

Quote from: jonny2112 on 17 May 2013, 23:37:46

Quote from: Albitz on 17 May 2013, 23:35:13

Old,ugly and a bit strange you mean. :y ;D ;D

 ::) :-X Um, er, no comment, m'lud  :D :D

 :D :D :D :-X

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 18 May 2013, 20:23:02

i had a mk1 2.0 sports hatch loved it

http://www.flickr.com/photos/andysbusphotos/5693451221/

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: Andy B on 19 May 2013, 00:33:27

Quote from: paul.lovejoy on 18 May 2013, 20:23:02

i had a mk1 2.0 sports hatch loved it

http://www.flickr.com/photos/andysbusphotos/5693451221/

Cavalier Coupes & Sportshatchs are very rare these days ..... 1900 I had a Coupe

Title: Re: This is mental. I really like it.
Post by: henryd on 19 May 2013, 00:37:52

Quote from: Andy B on 19 May 2013, 00:33:27

Quote from: paul.lovejoy on 18 May 2013, 20:23:02

i had a mk1 2.0 sports hatch loved it

http://www.flickr.com/photos/andysbusphotos/5693451221/

Cavalier Coupes & Sportshatchs are very rare these days ..... 1900 I had a Coupe

My Dad had a 1900 coupe back in the day,nice it was too :y