trigger Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 What is it with old guys and aftermarket accessories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones96 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 if only i had a place to store it http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 hey this golf is something of a honey. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1988-volkswagen-golf-1-8-5-door_W0QQitemZ140337588494[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Mr Bo11, I do like your ebay links - another one I have punted a bid on (probably wont get it for sub £350 - but hey lets take a chance). Its currently £1.20.Guaranteed to stay gold and at its standard ride height if i take it on. I wonder how impossible it would be to get the trim rings for the front wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 That Golf is a gem, unmessed with and as close as you can get to beige in a late '80s car The 1.8 goes a bit too, the Mk2 Golf is still pretty light with a big engine to haul it around.If I hadn't just got my Polo, I'd be all over that like a cheap suit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 That is indeed very nice, wonder what nice spec items these GLs had over the base and CL models tho? Apart from the velour it just seems bog standard inside.Got the brown dash though which is uber-rare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 VW weren't much for equipment in those days. I think, over the CL, the GL had plastic sort-of trim rings (the rear wheel still has it, see the six "notches" around the rim?), four-spoke steering wheel, and maybe a rev counter. PAS as standard only with the "big bumpers"?Never tried a 1.8, but have driven two 1.6s (in Golf and Jetta flavours), and they were not fast at all - but did feel bulletproof. Pretty much indestructible if kept rust-free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrogeezer Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I like th Golf too, bit like the VW equivalent of my Escort and I thought that was a late model to have a beige/brown interior in 84! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 'tis nice that Golf. The 1.8 isn't too bad tbh, in fact a late 1.8 GL, preferably in black would be a pretty decent thing and if looked after nigh on indestructable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Never tried a 1.8, but have driven two 1.6s (in Golf and Jetta flavours), and they were not fast at all - but did feel bulletproof.I had a 1984 1.8 Passat, it didn't really feel fast but it would pull strongly upto 90ish, where the 1.6 would run out of steam at around 70. As you say, doesn't really feel fast or exciting but they do alright for covering the ground.High gearing means good economy too, I rarely got less than 40mpg from the Passat taking only the slightest care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I had a 1.6 Carb'ed Golf Mk2 which was fugging rapid... it was the Driver spec so had a half-GTI kit (arches and grille but no spoilers) without the GTI motor but it was still quick enough to be fun.G512MHD, you rocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 hey this golf is something of a honey. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1988-volkswagen-golf-1-8-5-door_W0QQitemZ140337588494[/url]That's really nice - it's identical to the one my geography teacher bought new in '87 (had a Triumph Acclaim before that). Would be a perfect daily for many years to come I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 This is making my willy go hard. Not sure about the chequered roof, but I still would. With the 1301cc engine I reckon it'd go pretty well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Having mentioned old Wedges in Norfolk, here's another... http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C74863/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Argh! Why oh why did people think glass pop-up sunroofs were a good idea? Rare car though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Certainly glad my Laurel didn't get inflicted with a sunroof, not nice things as you say. Shame the seller of this couldn't even take the washing down... http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C103971/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Yeah, he should really take a leaf out of the Doctor's book! :PRWD SO GR8 4 DRIFTN too I see.Hope it goes to a good home Mr B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I like the look of these 626 coupes, don't reckon this one is much cop however. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-MAZDA-MAROON ... 0455306196 This is helpful: "NEEDS M.O.T & TAX NOT BEEN TRIED FOR A M.O.T SINCE LAST ONE" Nice Shuttle with only 26k on the clock: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1989-HONDA-CIVIC- ... 0477026772 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CortinaDave Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 MK2 Cav CDi for £50 with two hours to go anyone? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mk2-mk-2-cavalier ... tsupported Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 That Golf is a gem, unmessed with and as close as you can get to beige in a late '80s car The 89 Passat I had was this colour, and it's listed as a metallic biege. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Argh! Why oh why did people think glass pop-up sunroofs were a good idea?I hate glass pop-up roofs with unbridled passion. Really, truly despise the fucking things. I'm even slightly disgruntled about the Volvo having an electric glass roof, the blind is always closed. I adore the fact that any Mk2 RS2000 with a glass roof is worth about £1500 less than one without. That'll teach 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Why? Whats the point? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LAND-ROVER-DISCOV ... 286.c0.m14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claypole Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 if only i had a place to store it http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:ITNo MOT no 5 Grand for the plate? ... sent them a question telling them to catch the next bus back to the real world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattblack Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Why? Whats the point?http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LAND-ROVER-DISCOV ... 286.c0.m14So let me get this straight... you bid on vehicle that doesn't exist yet, on the basis of a photoshopped picture... what was that saying about a fool and his money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 What is it with old guys and aftermarket accessories?Has he bolted Lada Riva lights to the back of that too? Cross-shite proliferation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimad5 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-RENAULT-SAFR ... 286.c0.m14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Certainly glad my Laurel didn't get inflicted with a sunroof, not nice things as you say. Shame the seller of this couldn't even take the washing down... http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C103971/WHAT ON EARTH! 'just washed' look, with suds still on the deck, washing on the line (least it wasn't massive beige y-fronts or nora batty control girdles), and the usual 'extra' featured lurking by the gate in one shot. All you needed to complete the set was to smear vaseline on the camera lens and only get half the car in each shot. SORT IT OUT REG_BO11OX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Or if Mr_Bo11ox' Pony is a bit too tasteful for you, how about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Hey it's better than his first attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 ^^ Cor not seen one of them for years! 8)LOL @ George Michael AKA Hirst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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