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Re: Whats the car you most regret selling?
« Reply #45 on: 01 March 2010, 08:51:34 »
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Mk1 Granada GXL. Copper Brown, black vinyl roof 3.1. Sigh.  :-/
Hope 226 GXL still lives somewhere...... :'(

Last on the road 30 03 2008
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« Reply #46 on: 01 March 2010, 09:10:36 »
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Mk1 Granada GXL. Copper Brown, black vinyl roof 3.1. Sigh.  :-/
Hope 226 GXL still lives somewhere...... :'(

Last on the road 30 03 2008

That may be a good sign, it may be having a full restoration at the moment. Surely noone would scrap a Mk1 Granny, although they did like them on the banger racing scene :(

Might be worth an email to the Mk1 Owners club (Surely there is one)
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Re: Whats the car you most regret selling?
« Reply #47 on: 01 March 2010, 11:42:51 »
I don't really ever get attached to cars to be honest.  I (generally) enjoy them, but don't get upset when they go.  I remember one of my brother's in floods of tears when his MK1 Escort (his pride and joy) had to go when he got married. I assume the tears were over the car, rather than the upcoming ceremony ;D

That said, Rover 216GSi G882 TAV (aka Tavvy), when I had no use for it, I gave it to my brother, as I wouldn't sell it to anyone else. He scrapped it some 5yrs later, having been his workhorse when he rebuilt his house. I'm happy it had a long and useful life.  And stupidly reliable and robust - my brother did NOTHING beyond a bit of welding for MOT and some tyres. Not even oil. It died an honourable death when the cost to get it through an MOT was not worth it - and he'd finished the house, so didn't need an old banger any more for carrying building supplies and rubble...


And also Omega Elite 2.5TD (aka TRACTOR!). Whilst I wouldn't go so far as to say I got emotional when it drove off, I will admit I had a sad feeling in my heart.  Oddly, I was discussing this with Kevin Wood and Chrisgixer over the weekend, and the sadness as I watched it drive around the corner. I am pleased its gone to a good owner on the forum, Squealy, who sounds like he will be exploring the engine as I did...
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Re: Whats the car you most regret selling?
« Reply #48 on: 01 March 2010, 11:44:01 »
I will also be sad to see the back of the MV6 (Silver Bullet) if its current problem is deemed to be that serious.
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Re: Whats the car you most regret selling?
« Reply #49 on: 01 March 2010, 11:46:29 »
1958 Duple 56 seater road coach. Dream drive that this 'large car' gave me; high up and in charge of the road!! :D :D

Lost part ownership with loss of marriage.  Very sad (losing the coach, not the marriage!!) ;) ;)
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Re: Whats the car you most regret selling?
« Reply #50 on: 01 March 2010, 12:05:24 »
although i was delighted to pick up my 3.2 elite, i was sad to leave my 2.5cdx behind as part of the trade in. It deserved better than a used car lot in Leeds.

Still think of it now tbh, must be going soft.
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Re: Whats the car you most regret selling?
« Reply #51 on: 01 March 2010, 12:13:00 »
TYC 250G, our 1968 AEC Reliance single-decker bus.

Took me nearly six years to restore, and took us to vintage events far and wide, without missing a beat.
'Twas used for our wedding too!

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Re: Whats the car you most regret selling?
« Reply #52 on: 01 March 2010, 15:57:32 »
I wish i'd never sold my 3.9 TR7 V8  :(

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Re: Whats the car you most regret selling?
« Reply #53 on: 01 March 2010, 16:24:00 »
Don't think I've ever regretted selling a car. By the time I get rid of a car they are in such a state I'm glad to see them go. ;D

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Re: Whats the car you most regret selling?
« Reply #54 on: 01 March 2010, 18:15:13 »
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Where are you now EUD 250K?
It's not been taxed since 01 12 1994  :-/

I really miss my 131 Mirafiori...damn you Fiat for your lack of anti-corrosion >:(



Had several of these in the 'pool' - great driving cars but the rasping exhaust note became wearing after a while :(
Back in the mid 80's near Newhaven a 2dr Supermirafiori all in primer with big bubble arches ala Mk1 Escort. It was pretty cool & quick ofr the time but the best thing was the REAR sunstrip which said "BYE BYE XRi"  8-)
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Re: Whats the car you most regret selling?
« Reply #55 on: 01 March 2010, 18:17:58 »
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Don't think I've ever regretted selling a car. By the time I get rid of a car they are in such a state I'm glad to see them go. ;D

Kevin
We can easily change that Kevin. I'll give you £200 for the Westie!!!
    You'd regret that!...go on then as it's you £300 & i'll collect! 8-)
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Re: Whats the car you most regret selling?
« Reply #56 on: 01 March 2010, 18:21:57 »
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Back in the mid 80's near Newhaven a 2dr Supermirafiori all in primer with big bubble arches ala Mk1 Escort. It was pretty cool & quick ofr the time but the best thing was the REAR sunstrip which said "BYE BYE XRi"  8-)
All the Supers were twin cam jobbies, I couldn't afford the insurance unfortunately :-[
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Re: Whats the car you most regret selling?
« Reply #57 on: 01 March 2010, 18:32:32 »
Regret selling a C Plate SD1 V8 EFi VP
Then went through a spate of company cars.

Probably miss the first Omega Elite 3.2 in which I did a great impression of 'dancing on ice' a couple of years ago and sadly got written off... spent a fortune getting the replacement one to anything like the same level and condition.....
 
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Re: Whats the car you most regret selling?
« Reply #58 on: 01 March 2010, 18:39:38 »
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Back in the mid 80's near Newhaven a 2dr Supermirafiori all in primer with big bubble arches ala Mk1 Escort. It was pretty cool & quick ofr the time but the best thing was the REAR sunstrip which said "BYE BYE XRi"  8-)
All the Supers were twin cam jobbies, I couldn't afford the insurance unfortunately :-[
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Re: Whats the car you most regret selling?
« Reply #59 on: 01 March 2010, 18:44:11 »
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I wish i'd never sold my 3.9 TR7 V8  :(



Still alive and insured apparently! i'm sad for checking I know!
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