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Title: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: geoffr70 on 27 August 2010, 22:16:18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpiHjcWo5fE&p=36F51AA673986025&playnext=1&index=57

Title: Re: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: albitz on 27 August 2010, 22:45:34
You, me and AndyB makes (at least) three mate. Cracking cars the old Senny. I still aspire to find a rot free example ( not easy I know) and keep it forever as a summer weekend toy. :y
Title: Re: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: Amigo on 27 August 2010, 22:46:56
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpiHjcWo5fE&p=36F51AA673986025&playnext=1&index=57

I had a K reg 2.0 auto CDX many years ago when it was'nt that old. Not enough grunt to do that but a lovely old cruiser.
Title: Re: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: Broomies Mate on 27 August 2010, 22:48:31
I'd have another 3.0 Senator in a heart beat.  But, I'd never achieve ownership again, as they are all rotten.

More comfortable than an Omega.... if only they 'went' as well [/controversial]
Title: Re: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: geoffr70 on 27 August 2010, 22:50:23
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpiHjcWo5fE&p=36F51AA673986025&playnext=1&index=57

I had a K reg 2.0 auto CDX many years ago when it was'nt that old. Not enough grunt to do that but a lovely old cruiser.

 :-/ I don't think the senny came in 2.0 form. I thought it was only 2.5, 2.6, 3.0 and rare 4.0 litre
Title: Re: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: geoffr70 on 27 August 2010, 22:54:42
I definitely think my Senny was more comfy than my Omega, but the Omega goes better, well better than a 3l 12v, I think the senny 24v is like my 3.0 mig

There is a speciliast near me, next to his lockup on industrial estate the place is literally jam packed with old sennys/carltons, you can't move for them! He does top quality repairs on anything and everything to do with them. Wheel arches £400 side, thick skinned, brilliant. If i could find the right senny I'd keep it forever
Title: Re: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: Andy B on 27 August 2010, 23:05:39
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpiHjcWo5fE&p=36F51AA673986025&playnext=1&index=57

I had a K reg 2.0 auto CDX many years ago when it was'nt that old. Not enough grunt to do that but a lovely old cruiser.

 :-/ I don't think the senny came in 2.0 form. I thought it was only 2.5, 2.6, 3.0 and rare 4.0 litre

and 3.6 Irmscher (12 valve?)  :y  :y

I think Guy must've missed out the word  .... Carlton  :y  :y
Title: Re: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: albitz on 27 August 2010, 23:10:50
I think my 3.0 24v Senny was at least as quick as a 3.0 Mig.And more economical than a 2.5 Mig. ;)
Title: Re: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: Kieran on 28 August 2010, 00:00:35
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You, me and AndyB makes (at least) three mate. Cracking cars the old Senny. I still aspire to find a rot free example ( not easy I know) and keep it forever as a summer weekend toy. :y
That is the very reason i bought one >
Nice for the summer weekend (Although i have taken mine of the road) :'(
Title: Re: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: Kieran on 28 August 2010, 00:01:42
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I'd have another 3.0 Senator in a heart beat.  But, I'd never achieve ownership again, as they are all rotten.

More comfortable than an Omega.... if only they 'went' as well [/controversial]
Not all :y
Title: Re: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: droyboy on 28 August 2010, 08:34:49
I owned an Ex Thames Valley police 3.0 12v Senny loved it to bits handled better than my MV6, a big old go any where barge.   
Title: Re: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: Chris_H on 28 August 2010, 09:41:37
I had this one for 13 years.
(http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac107/Chris_H3/G759XOO.jpg)
Beautiful car but rust and electrics - oh dear.
Title: Re: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: belldarr on 28 August 2010, 10:05:27
I had a Silver 3 litre, but always wanted a burgandy 24V, nice pic  :y

Darren
Title: Re: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: plym ian on 28 August 2010, 11:25:30
any good to anyone http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201029364228615/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/senator/make/vauxhall/radius/1500/postcode/pl15de/page/1?logcode=
Title: Re: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: Amigo on 28 August 2010, 21:53:05
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpiHjcWo5fE&p=36F51AA673986025&playnext=1&index=57

I had a K reg 2.0 auto CDX many years ago when it was'nt that old. Not enough grunt to do that but a lovely old cruiser.

 :-/ I don't think the senny came in 2.0 form. I thought it was only 2.5, 2.6, 3.0 and rare 4.0 litre
Your'e quite right, i should've said Carlton, it's just that the Sennies remind me of it! :y
Title: Re: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: Amigo on 28 August 2010, 21:55:13
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You, me and AndyB makes (at least) three mate. Cracking cars the old Senny. I still aspire to find a rot free example ( not easy I know) and keep it forever as a summer weekend toy. :y
Tunnie had a gold one about 4 years ago. Went all round Europe when he was a student bum..& the Lakes!!! :y
Title: Re: Found this vid - makes me wish I had mine back!
Post by: Andy B on 28 August 2010, 23:45:00
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any good to anyone http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201029364228615/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/senator/make/vauxhall/radius/1500/postcode/pl15de/page/1?logcode=

Those clear Irmscher indicators are rarer than rocking horse poo ...... and bloody expensive if you ever see them for sale.  :y