mk2_craig Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 how about shipping back MK1 and 2 Escorts , selling them rot free here for a million quid eachand we can all retire !!Dullness like old RWD Escorts when there's so much other quality tat to find down under?? Like this country needs any more than we have already? Well yeah ok, but only if the proceeds funded a mass influx of P76s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Oh yeah only to sell to afford the good stuff loads of J tin to get over here !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoterstangen90 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 how about shipping back MK1 and 2 Escorts , selling them rot free here for a million quid eachand we can all retire !!Dullness like old RWD Escorts when there's so much other quality tat to find down under?? Like this country needs any more than we have already? Well yeah ok, but only if the proceeds funded a mass influx of P76s But how much is shipping a P76 from Down Under to UK or Europe? I like P76 so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotorabia Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 ..all in theory ok..roll on roll off is not as expensive as u may think..ships come full..leave empty..ask Mr Bickle what he paid for the Bellett from OZ..from Auckland should be about the same..ill make some definite enquiries cos i may or may not bring something over nxt year..potter about then flog.. P76.Original.new MOT. 2100 sterling.P76. Restored. 1720 sterling or near offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotorabia Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Also...shite much more expensive in Australia then here...plus our $ is weaker than OZ...also mild recession beginning to bite so people dumping cars..plus our vast elderly population popping off means grandpas collection getting disposed off..and more classic cars than the buying public can consume...hopefully going to look at a Riley Kestrel 1300 this weekend..at 100 quid gotta be worth a sniff.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I :heart: the P76, it's just like the generic American cars they have in Playstation games There are a few in the UK already (and I think it really is about 3!) and one was for sale on ebay a few months ago. If I'd have had cash available at the time I'd probably have spent it on a P76 and then had to spend the rest on a divorce.Are there different specs of P76? You'd want a V8, not the straight 6 obviously. I think power steering was only an option and I bet the unassisted one would be GR8 4 LUKIN LIKE A 70Z FILM, winding the steering wheel around half a turn on a dead straight road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 Twas £995 from Sydney to Soutampton (plus taxs etc). However when I enquired about a 2 series 1959 Datsun in vancouver -half the distance- £1600! Blamed it on the fule -and slwoer cruising times.Ruled that out then -and me probably outr of the International market till fuel stabilises -or I go upmarket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 how about shipping back MK1 and 2 Escorts , selling them rot free here for a million quid eachand we can all retire !!Dullness like old RWD Escorts when there's so much other quality tat to find down under?? Like this country needs any more than we have already? Well yeah ok, but only if the proceeds funded a mass influx of P76s ......and 2.6 Marinas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TRAX-LEYLAND-1973-P76-SUPER-BURGUNDY-TR42C_W0QQitemZ110266527137QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110266527137&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 There are still some out there -but Er' Indawes says we need more modern 'Exotica' next- she feels there's to much mundanity around -so thats prob the next move (after I've sneaked the Florian back & thru the finances!)But -thats not really for this Forum.Oh I don't know about that! I've spied your modern stuff & plenty of it is still 'of interest' & still a talking point for people on here I would imagine!(I'm thinking about your Saabs & Fiat Coupe here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotorabia Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Twas £995 from Sydney to Soutampton (plus taxs etc). sweet..was that container Mr Bickle?.. and on the subject of 2.6 Marinas..this one ive had a look at..its on a lot in Bulls..jus down the road from here..quite interesting..thought it was a Japper when i saw it from the front..its been for sale for ages..1000 squid.. This is a very rare example of Leyland's mighty Marina. Aussie assembled with a 2623cc six cylinder engine, the same as the P76.Factory 3 speed manual, on-the-floor. Has a ton of grunt!! last owner had it from 1978 until just recently.There are reciepts for engine rebuild a few years back. body is very tidy and finished in factory white with tan vinyl roof. Paint is okay condition mostly original so has the odd mark here and there but pretty good for its age. Great one for all you Morris / BMC / Leyland collectors. you are welcome to view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Wow it's the spit of a 120Y from the front! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotorabia Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 yeah your right...i thought it was Toyoya when spied..companys called Countrywide Motors..bastards got all the rusty shite out of shed nxt door..the DKW ,Skoda..and they tend to be expensive..for here!..and not many punters for 6cyl Moroaners.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 Pricing was ro-ro, containerising shite effectively prices it out...Thanks Regie -appreciate the view, but the Fiat Coupe, Saabs etcetra is just everyday shite.I want Cerbera, she wants Boxster.... so not for here really. (oh apologies for awful spelling- fat fingers, dim room, too much haste etc -sorry!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Thanks Regie -appreciate the view, but the Fiat Coupe, Saabs etcetra is just everyday shite.I want Cerbera, she wants Boxster.... so not for here really. (oh apologies for awful spelling- fat fingers, dim room, too much haste etc -sorry!!!)Ooo wow, sorry I just assumed you meant that sort of thing as to me a Fiat Coupe is modern exotica! If you're in the market for 'real exotica' even better for you! Just quite a departure from your usual tastes, or my perception of your usual tastes that's all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 I'll confess to having a barn full of the stuff, Ferrari's;Porsche's Masers, E types, Healeys &a few yanks, etc -but had a change of direction about 8 years ago and got bored with them. So barned them.Her -stress her- suggestion that we get another impractical toy to see if we want to recommission any of the existing, leave them 'barned' or flog 'em. I think its a good un -now we just need to agree type etc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 . I think its a good un -now we just need to agree type etc!Probably easier said than done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotorabia Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 mr bickle n all..just spent to long dribbling hot ribenas over the shite for sale online and couldnt resist sharing..New Zealand now being hit by third major storm in row..im listening to 150mm of rain hitting the shed right now..http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 783595.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 going to look at a Riley Kestrel 1300 this weekendDid you buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotorabia Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 naw..i was to late..and it was only 100 quid!..hence..have to concentrate on Viva really..and then perhaps [emphasis] the Vanguard 6.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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