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Re: Old cars - investment.
« Reply #30 on: 23 December 2021, 14:40:06 »
This thread got me googling my old Ford reg numbers. My beloved black 1979 MK3 Ford Capri 3.0S was still being taxed until August 2003.  :o  I bought it when it was just under a year old and owned it for six of those years. Still got my Capri Club International membership card.  ;D
The others show as no information held so obviously long dead. Our newborns baby buggy would only just fit in the boot of the Capri so my Dad suggested buying something sensible and more economical and practical. He was horrified when I turned up in my moonraker blue Rover SD1 Vitesse 3.5 V8 TP.  ;D 
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« Reply #31 on: 23 December 2021, 14:52:30 »
Quote from: Lizzie Zoom on 23 December 2021, 11:41:22
When I had my brand new Escort Mk1 in 1972 I thought I was the bees knees, but I still dreamed of the Mexico, or even a Lotus Twin Cam example - which probably would have killed me as I loved speed in those days!!

I have just found this on the internet:
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1971-ford-escort-mk-1-lotus-twin-cam

Sold for £43,750 !!!

I always did have expensive tastes, and if I had that kind of cash spare I could be tempted, even though I believe in my comments within my post #4.  But I certainly could be tempted by that beauty!! :'( :'( ;D ;D

Just after posting this thread I went to Sainsbury's, and coming along the road on a flat bed truck was a Ford Escort Mk1 !!

But, it had been converted into a small pick up, painted yellow, and was horrible! :o :o

I can just imagine though somebody "doing it up" as an immaculate Escort Mk1 saloon, with a sought after engine and specification, with it being sold for £50K !! ::) ::) ::)

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« Reply #32 on: 23 December 2021, 18:33:21 »
This has to be an excellent investment!  8)
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« Reply #33 on: 23 December 2021, 19:07:35 »
Wish I still had my Chevette.

Silver with HS spoilers fitted. Engine had Stage 3 head CHR 2 cam, comp clutch, HP oil pump & lots of spotlights ::)
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« Reply #34 on: 23 December 2021, 19:15:56 »
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 December 2021, 18:33:21
This has to be an excellent investment!  8)
scrap metal prices will never rocket enough to make that a viable "investment"  :D
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« Reply #35 on: 23 December 2021, 20:54:28 »
Quote from: dave the builder on 23 December 2021, 19:15:56
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 December 2021, 18:33:21
This has to be an excellent investment!  8)
scrap metal prices will never rocket enough to make that a viable "investment"  :D

Oooo so cruel!  :o                                                                                         ;D
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« Reply #36 on: 24 December 2021, 10:50:23 »
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 December 2021, 14:40:06
Our newborns baby buggy would only just fit in the boot of the Capri so my Dad suggested buying something sensible and more economical and practical. He was horrified when I turned up in my moonraker blue Rover SD1 Vitesse 3.5 V8 TP.  ;D
A perfect family car, plenty of room to shove the pram in :)
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« Reply #37 on: 24 December 2021, 10:56:05 »
The sections of trim that constantly fall off provide an excellent supply of "teething rings" for the offspring  :D
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« Reply #38 on: 24 December 2021, 11:01:31 »
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 December 2021, 18:33:21
This has to be an excellent investment!  8)
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Wow it's even got go faster wheels, what a find..😂😂☺️
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« Reply #39 on: 24 December 2021, 11:39:03 »
Quote from: Rangie on 24 December 2021, 11:01:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 December 2021, 18:33:21
This has to be an excellent investment!  8)
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Wow it's even got go faster wheels, what a find..😂😂☺️


Those are stock MGF, so are easier to find than Marina wheels
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« Reply #40 on: 24 December 2021, 11:55:03 »
Quote from: Nick W on 24 December 2021, 11:39:03
Quote from: Rangie on 24 December 2021, 11:01:31
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 December 2021, 18:33:21
This has to be an excellent investment!  8)
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Wow it's even got go faster wheels, what a find..😂😂☺️


Those are stock MGF, so are easier to find than Marina wheels
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Wonderful they look great a superb upgrade..😂😂
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« Reply #41 on: 24 December 2021, 13:03:01 »
Quote from: ronnyd on 23 December 2021, 14:23:36
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 23 December 2021, 13:41:06
I must have good taste because all the 'old cars' I lusted after as a boy are now worth a fortune.
Do you still have any of them though?

I have not owned any of them......sadly. All were just part of a childhood want list. :'(

The list is quite long.

TR6.....Elan sprint......Ferrari Daytona.....Lamborghini Espada......Maserati Bora. Not too much to ask. :y
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« Reply #42 on: 24 December 2021, 13:06:11 »
Quote from: YZ250 on 23 December 2021, 14:40:06
This thread got me googling my old Ford reg numbers. My beloved black 1979 MK3 Ford Capri 3.0S was still being taxed until August 2003.  :o  I bought it when it was just under a year old and owned it for six of those years. Still got my Capri Club International membership card.  ;D
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Also on my list was/is a 1972 MK1 3000E finished in yellow and complete with a BVR.   :y
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« Reply #43 on: 24 December 2021, 13:09:29 »
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 23 December 2021, 18:33:21
This has to be an excellent investment!  8)

Is the bonnet open, or is that representative of the fit and finish of BL products in 1972? ;D
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« Reply #44 on: 24 December 2021, 14:31:55 »
Quote from: Mr Skrunts on 23 December 2021, 19:07:35
Wish I still had my Chevette.

Silver with HS spoilers fitted. Engine had Stage 3 head CHR 2 cam, comp clutch, HP oil pump & lots of spotlights ::)

That was my first car! Mum and Dad bought me it as an 18th birthday prezzie  :y
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