Rmx Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hello all, My name is Alex and having come across your forum I am hoping you all might be able to help/guide. I am looking for a Dacia Denem, its condition does not matter to me as long is it has been registered in the UK and I can therefore apply for the logbook. Most of you would be intrigued as to the reason behind this quest, and especially why such a terrible car...........well the reason is this, my old man used to have a few back in Romania. He moved here over 20 years ago and every time we speak about cars, he seems very fond of them. Yes most of us drive MUCH MUCH better cars, british, german, french, japanese......infact any car would probably be better than a Dacia Denem but back in his days those were the only vehicles he had access to. I remember seeing pictures of him, stripping them down and carrying out complete restoration including re-shelling a few too so its safe to say he knows a few things about them. I know I am probably looking for a needle in a VERY VERY big hay stack however if anyone knows of any Dacias, be them abandoned in a barn or a field please let me know. I am looking to get one, restore it and possibly give it to him as a present on his next birthday. His last one was a Dacia 1410, with a special dashboard called "CN" and special door handles, only fitted to Dacia's built for the Canadian market. Many thanks,Alex Cavcraft, mat_the_cat, SambaS and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I think Sam Glover was selling a Shifter a while back, I'm not sure if it sold or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I think the Denen & Shifter sold. http://autoshite.com/topic/16272-for-sale-dacia-duster-dacia-shifter-yugo-sana-yugo-zlm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmx Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Cheers gents, I've sent a message to Sam but since its been a while now, i'm not getting my hopes up on the car still being available..........since its so desired Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmx Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 I read somewhere there was a farm in Ireland with a few scattered around in a field somewhere, if this rings a bell with anyone please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Welcome along, and for the record we'd probably think you were weird if you didn't like Dacias. Alexg, Rmx, SambaS and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmx Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 ha ha - cheers. To be honest I was very young when my dad used to own a few however it was the very first car I ever drove (I was 5 years old I think, on my dads lap and just steered, but still......you never forget your first ha ha) Cavcraft and Bobthebeard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Your dad sounds like a bit of a hero - good luck in your quest. Nobody on here will think this is a strange idea, just a very good one. If you succeed we will get very excited and want lots of photos. I wonder if it might be easier to source one in Romania and import it? The DVLA (via howmanyleft.co.uk) thinks they're extinct, which we know is an exaggeration but they'll still be very rare here. There are people on here who can advise on how to do this from a practical and legal point of view. Paging Mr Bollox, Nigel Bickle, Ratdat - please come to the information desk in the entrance hall. Bobthebeard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Speaking of which, this thread might interest you: http://autoshite.com/topic/15019-importing-a-dacia-1300-from-romania-using-its-own-engine/ I wonder what became of that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmx Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Importing one would be easier indeed, however finding a right hand drive UK registered is what i'm most keen on. Yeah I've seen that according to the DVLA Records, they are all "extinct" however I am hoping, maybe just maybe there may be a few left. Even the red Shifter that Sam was selling would be great, but I am yet to hear back from him to see if its still for sale or not. Yes be sure, there will be MANY MANY pictures put up for you all to see and and if I am lucky enough to get my hands on one, once its road worthy, it will most definitely make an appearance at your regular meeting (I presume members meet up now and again!?) eddyramrod and Skizzer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmx Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 To be honest, I wouldn't have any faith in one making the entire journey back without some kind of major issue along the way however nothing is impossible....... eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Don't worry about that! Setting off with total uncertainty about getting there is totally the Autoshite way, we've all done it and many continue to do so. Welcome and good luck. Have you looked at the Eastern Bloc Cars group on Facebook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I reckon you might struggle to find a proper, UK car tbh. Theres probably one or two out there, laid up somewhere but you've probably got a better chance of finding Elvis riding Shergar chasing a unicorn down the high street in all honesty. Good luck though, I'd love to see a proper UK Denem. Cavcraft and Rmx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmx Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Eastern Bloc Cars you say......didn't even know such thing existed, I'll have a look now, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Actually, there was one in David Kellys scrapyard near Wrexham although it must be eight or nine years ago and I seem to remember it was kippered even then. You never know though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmx Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Yeah spoke to them a few weeks back, and they can't help with a whole car but will be able to help with parts. Well if I do get one, I guess most of you will be a tad jealous......think it will even put my 530d to shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 You're even braver than I thought if you admit to a 530d... I drove one once. Never again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmx Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 I'm afraid so, I had a 520d which was a superb car and now a 530d which is phenomenal.......obviously not as good as a Dacia will be once I bloody find one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 prolly easier to find a renner 12 Vince70 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Now I.'Ve got several of those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Stand to be corrected but I think I read Kelly's are closing soon-ish. Any fans of rare stuff like this might be advised to raid whatever parts they can, assuming that they are shutting of course. Shaun1836B, are you still on here, mate? Maybe you can enlighten us more about Kelly's, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmx Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 A Renault 12 is something I would be interested in also, however since my quest for a Dacia Denem has only started recently......I need to make sure I search high and dry before getting a Rennie. There must be someone that's seen one out there somewhere..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmx Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 BAD NEWS - Turns out the Shifter advertised by Sam has sold after all, its been awaiting collection for a while so maybe the new owner has changed his mind and doesn't want it anymore........I can only pray, because the seems the Shifter is even rarer than a Denem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisbon_road Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Thought I'd have a look on ebay. There are lots of people selling wheel bearings, spark plugs, brake parts - even lots of specially drilled discs for high performance or some twaddle like that. I suppose they always have to try to flog their bits but seems a shade optimistic given how many are not left.......... still when you find one, good to know they're there and ready for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmx Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Oh yes, the circa 55bhp need specially double vented drilled carbon disks Been looking on ebay for a few months now, nothing eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 You'll be waiting a while longer I reckon. Have you set up the emails to come from Ebay when one is listed?Remember to arrange it for "classic cars" as well as "cars" - two different categories. Hey, if you wait long enough (35 years?), you'll be able to buy yourself a big-ass 3D printer for 99p, and print yourself a new Dacia Denem! SambaS, Cavcraft and Rmx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmx Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 To be honest I didn't even know you could set up emails that would alert you....... I shall do my homework on how you do it and set it up. We're they only sold in the late 80's over here!? If they only sold a few hundred, I am beginning to understand my quest shall be a very long one........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Denem was only sold in the UK in 1982- 1983 and even then not in large numbers. Shifter lasted until mid / late 80s and is possibly slightly more common though in this case common is rather relative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSparrow Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 From May last year, an epic thread about Sam Glover's Denem saloon. Not sure if he still has it.http://autoshite.com/topic/13841-made-it-in-life-dacia-denem/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmx Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 He's still got it but has made it very clear he is not willing to sell it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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