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Title: 3.0 Monza
Post by: 78bex on 26 May 2016, 01:16:11
Bonnet might be a problem  :-\

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1979-OPEL-VAUXHALL-MONZA-Auto-3-0l-2-Door-Coupe-Damaged-CAT-C-/301942692434?hash=item464d2fda52:g:GgAAAOSw1DtXIjn3
 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1979-OPEL-VAUXHALL-MONZA-Auto-3-0l-2-Door-Coupe-Damaged-CAT-C-/301942692434?hash=item464d2fda52:g:GgAAAOSw1DtXIjn3)
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: dbug on 26 May 2016, 02:51:51
Agreed
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: Keith ABS on 26 May 2016, 07:28:13
   Not a problem at all. I have one of that type spare.

Keith ABS
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: ted_one on 26 May 2016, 07:53:15
Would make a nice project car :-\ go on Keith you know you want it ::)
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: 05omegav6 on 26 May 2016, 08:17:33
Inner wing, bumper and slam panel all need fettling too :-\

Not sure what these currently fetch, but might be a viable long-termer...
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: Nick W on 26 May 2016, 08:44:23
Inner wing, bumper and slam panel all need fettling too :-\

Not sure what these currently fetch, but might be a viable long-termer...

In the also viewed area there is another one breaking for spares. It's even the same colour!

Although the very rusty(I don't even need to read the listing, they are always very rusty) Matra Bagheera S could tempt me to break the don't buy a French car rule.
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: Andy B on 26 May 2016, 08:51:11
.....
Although the very rusty(I don't even need to read the listing, they are always very rusty) Matra Bagheera S that could tempt me to break the don't buy a French car rule.

I've only ever seen one of those ..... they had one in the same garage in Pompy that I bought  my MKI Cavalier Coupe from
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: Mr Gav on 26 May 2016, 11:45:03
Inner wing, bumper and slam panel all need fettling too :-\

Not sure what these currently fetch, but might be a viable long-termer...

Although low mileage inner wings may need a lot of work doing, as might all the other usual places that rust hide out on a Monza
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: aaronjb on 26 May 2016, 12:03:15
Although the very rusty(I don't even need to read the listing, they are always very rusty) Matra Bagheera S could tempt me to break the don't buy a French car rule.

The pictures agree as you can see daylight through the boot floor. And I don't mean "a bit peeking through" I mean "a child could climb through that hole" ;D
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: Nick W on 26 May 2016, 12:53:29
Although the very rusty(I don't even need to read the listing, they are always very rusty) Matra Bagheera S could tempt me to break the don't buy a French car rule.

The pictures agree as you can see daylight through the boot floor. And I don't mean "a bit peeking through" I mean "a child could climb through that hole" ;D


"They're all like that, Sir. Well the 10.5 that are left in the UK, and that's actually 17 cars." Low production French engineering, Simca 1100 parts, and no quality control whatsoever  are the cause.


I've always fancied one of these(or a Murena), but they're so utterly terrible I don't understand why. It can't just be because they are so pretty. Can it?
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: aaronjb on 26 May 2016, 13:31:35
They're not even that pretty (the Bagheera, anyway) - remind me of an SD1 mating with a TR7.. [edit] I mean..

They've got "we left a big hole and don't know how to fill it" rear ends: http://aitbudapest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013-09-21/le-conducteur-du-jour-la-panthre-noire-blanche_4.jpg
And droopy eyes that look like they have .. well: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nD0-vw2Bx0M/maxresdefault.jpg
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: Crazycarzowner on 26 May 2016, 15:33:43
That interior though..........Slime green!!!! Who'd want to have slime green coloured interior..............?
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: aaronjb on 26 May 2016, 15:48:07
That interior though..........Slime green!!!! Who'd want to have slime green coloured interior..............?

STEMO? ;D
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: STEMO on 26 May 2016, 15:54:41
That interior though..........Slime green!!!! Who'd want to have slime green coloured interior..............?

STEMO? ;D
That would match my Astra perfectly.....love it. ;D
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: Crazycarzowner on 26 May 2016, 16:32:39
That interior though..........Slime green!!!! Who'd want to have slime green coloured interior..............?

STEMO? ;D
That would match my Astra perfectly.....love it. ;D

Thought he wouldn't let me down!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: Ever Ready on 26 May 2016, 16:59:45
Good project car for someone with the patience and skill to fix it up properly
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: jimbo125 on 29 May 2016, 00:44:30
Agreed shame about interior trim
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: Steve Brookman on 29 May 2016, 09:08:38
Monza is lovely,
If I could get the parts I'd give it a go.
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: Keith ABS on 30 May 2016, 12:02:53
  Can be sourced Steve. What is the full list required. i have a bonnet, know of a wing, can supply inner wing repair sections, headlamps are available, Derek GM6 has front bumper. What else?

Keith ABS
Title: Re: 3.0 Monza
Post by: Steve Brookman on 03 June 2016, 10:50:53
Thanks Keith,
Been away for a few days so just got this. Appears the Monza has gone-wonder if anyone on the forums has it.

Steve