DodgyBastard Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 My project Skoda Estelle is for sale, it's really quite solid, there's a small amount of rust on one rear arch but no real rot.It's currently a non runner due to a stuck cam follower but I do have a a spare engine for the car so getting it running shouldn't be too much of an issue71k milesNo mot and will need transported. RJC_4908 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4912 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4910 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4921 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4923 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4924 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4927 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4928 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4929 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_5742 by srblythe, on Flickr Advertised elsewhere at £800 but open to offersThe car is in Fife, Scotland Exiled_Tat_Gatherer, dieselassist, Skizzer and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 That looks incredibly tidy. A bit of sandpaper, krust and a rattle can will have that body sorted in no time. I reckon if this went on sale to the general public, this would probably end up going eastwards. Going by Dollywobblers comments about Estelle, he should be all over this. He's got plenty of experience of swapping over engines now...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 It does excite me, but I've made my Skoda bed for now. Could be a great project for someone. GrumpiusMaximus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Engine swaps on these are easier than more conventionally laid out cars too, even if you're only armed with a trolley jack and basic tools. GLWTS, not that you'll really need it. This one looks like a little gem in the making for someone with a bit of time to do it, which sadly isn't me. I've got fond memories of these from when we had one as a family car back in the 90s. tooSavvy and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Laurence Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 I think I saw this on gumtree and thought the background looked familiar!! I’d absolutely love this, but I just don’t have the skills (or time) for a project unfortunately. GLWTS, not that you really need it - I reckon this will sell quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Balls, if my shite cup wasn't overflowing I'd be all over this, it's only a few miles away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 +1 Vulg Totally hammered my 130LSE, then Rapid. Absolute 'hoonmobiles'. I jumped in to one straight after having my 998 Imp totalled [fitting inertia reels was my lifesaver].... I just carried on driving using valve bounce as my change point. *Totally grand! *starter motor excepted Christine and privatewire 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest X100_shooter Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I'm seriously tempted... my first car was one of these (B866KFG) which I gave away in 1995 - almost the same shade of blue too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 I'm seriously tempted... my first car was one of these (B866KFG) which I gave away in 1995 - almost the same shade of blue too. GIFB! clayts450 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 It's times like this I wish I had a garage. And a ramp. And some mechanical knowledge. And £800ono. And a transporter. I'd love another Estelle - my dalliance with the standard orange/vinyl number (C205GFM) was all too brief. Really hope this baby blue beaut stays in the fold. And for the benefit of X100_shooter - yes, Get It (Fucking) Bought - GIFB (will direct you to the Autoshite lexicon in due course) Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 Some more pics RJC_4931 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4933 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4934 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4935 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4937 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4938 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4939 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4940 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4941 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_4942 by srblythe, on Flickr I'll have a few weeks off work over Christmas so perhaps I'll find the time to get it running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_al_granvia Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 looks tidy, is that a corsa stockrod i spy too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 My ally spare went straight into the front boot... Bit of old carpet looped round it. I went to 185-13 on the rear and 175/70-13 on the front to remove the 'preying mantis' profile Rapids lose their rear arches quicker than saloons... Poor seal on rear window allows cascades into rear arch seam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 That looks really tidy. First car I rode in was my dad's Skoda Super Estelle, it had been brush painted some fugly green colour, similar tone that they make fag packets now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 My boss raised the stakes at work the other day with her casually mentioning that her first car was a Skoda Estelle. Instant cool points. Her second car was a 2CV... I don't have the cash or the space. But if I ever do, I'll turn up to work in one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Bloody ace. As a kid I thought that they were unusual but a bit of a joke. Now I know that they are bloody fab and would loved to have had one. One of those cars that you rarely see in the wild nowadays, such a shame. Looks like minimal bodywork to be done. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 Provisionally sold. BeEP, The Moog, Cavcraft and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 That's well tidied than my last one - which I stupidly paid two grand for before I'd had time to talk myself out of it. Granted, it was local to me so I equated that to actually about £1500 in actual money as I didn't need to trek to the other end of the country to get it. Sodding thing was a problem child the whole time I had it. Shame as it was lovely when it was working! This looks like it could really scrub up to be an A1 example with a bit of work. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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