mouseflakes

I missed this somehow, now only has 22 minutes to go if anyone fancies a prison break looking mega early Sherpa with paintwork so fresh it looks like it's still dripping off
 

 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/leyland-sherpa-motor-home-/222316072517?hash=item33c3120e45:g:MtgAAOSw5cNYK3~m

What a fine looking motor vehicle. As a child I was scared of Allegros; I found the shape really creepy. (I've always been weird you see) 
 
But now I think they are really quite smart. Its a shame its the done thing to poke fun at them, I think if you could look and put all the stories to one side they might get a much better write up. I know series 3 were meant to be the better car but they were much uglier than s1 and 2. 

Sodding internet cut out on me before I finished posting. The best way to approach from a driving point of view is to come from the Dolgellau direction, whereas I tackled the other way from Bala lake. I did not come across another soul whilst up there and on the way down. It is quite a gradient and you would need a powerful car to climb at speed, if you were so inclined. On another main road I was reduced to 2nd gear on a moderate gradient and the engine ran out of puff, I suspect due to the effects of thinner air at high altitude.
 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-1300-1972-/282265149373?hash=item41b8505fbd:g:zMEAAOSwiONYNH~K
 
 
'PARKED OUTSIDE FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS, BUT STILL SOLID'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-J2-Pick-Up-Van-Genuine-Barn-Find-Stored-Since-1972-Needs-Work-/291948406179
 
No! No! No! I don't want to go on the big lorry!
 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-J2-Pick-Up-Van-Genuine-Barn-Find-Stored-Since-1972-Needs-Work-/291948406179
 
No! No! No! I don't want to go on the big lorry!
 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-J2-Pick-Up-Van-Genuine-Barn-Find-Stored-Since-1972-Needs-Work-/291948406179
 
No! No! No! I don't want to go on the big lorry!
 

These are a new one on me.  Kind of looks like a Transit puppy.
 

There's 10p you can liberate from it instantly:
 

 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-X300-Sovereign-/272457891652

You found it
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-110-Project-/152326636507

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-J2-Pick-Up-Van-Genuine-Barn-Find-Stored-Since-1972-Needs-Work-/291948406179
 
No! No! No! I don't want to go on the big lorry!
 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-J2-Pick-Up-Van-Genuine-Barn-Find-Stored-Since-1972-Needs-Work-/291948406179
 
No! No! No! I don't want to go on the big lorry!
 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-J2-Pick-Up-Van-Genuine-Barn-Find-Stored-Since-1972-Needs-Work-/291948406179
 
No! No! No! I don't want to go on the big lorry!
 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-J2-Pick-Up-Van-Genuine-Barn-Find-Stored-Since-1972-Needs-Work-/291948406179
 
No! No! No! I don't want to go on the big lorry!
 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-J2-Pick-Up-Van-Genuine-Barn-Find-Stored-Since-1972-Needs-Work-/291948406179
 
No! No! No! I don't want to go on the big lorry!
 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-J2-Pick-Up-Van-Genuine-Barn-Find-Stored-Since-1972-Needs-Work-/291948406179
 
No! No! No! I don't want to go on the big lorry!
 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-J2-Pick-Up-Van-Genuine-Barn-Find-Stored-Since-1972-Needs-Work-/291948406179
 
No! No! No! I don't want to go on the big lorry!
 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-J2-Pick-Up-Van-Genuine-Barn-Find-Stored-Since-1972-Needs-Work-/291948406179
 
No! No! No! I don't want to go on the big lorry!
 

I recently moved house and my work commute has become mostly town driving, albeit only 9 miles each way.
My Volvo 360 had been returning ridiculously low fuel economy (<20mpg around town), and hence a fairly short journey was costing an unnecessary amount.
 
I spotted a 205 STDT on ebay with 162k miles with 7 days MOT, I was eager to get this, as this model appeals to me with it's turbo diesel engine and GTI looks.
I was outbid on this one, however - I did happen across another STDT on a Peugeot forum for £650, with 60k miles on the clock.
 
The only catch was it was in London, and I live near Edinburgh.
 
I left early on Saturday morning and got the train down to London, arriving at about 15:20.
 
I didn't very much like London if I'm honest as can be seen from this.
 


Once arrived, the seller collected us from the train station in the 205 and I drove back to his house, where the paperwork and cash changed hands.

I then drove 3 hours to Doncaster and stayed in a hotel as I was a bit fucked by this point.

 

 
It really is a cracker. It needs a standard back box fitting as some mong has put a big bore chav spec thing on, and a set of brake pads, but otherwise - it's perfect.
 
At least 50mpg on the way back with a heavy foot too.

Ah, now I understand the oft-seen ebay phrase 'spears or repairs'. Thanks for that.

seller looks a bit gutted
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mercedes-slk-2-3-petrol-in-very-good-condition-/391628775437?hash=item5b2ee4e00d:g:Gj0AAOSwux5YMhLK
 
 

Magnificent!
 



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1971-Pontiac-Catalina-8-doors-15-person-Stageway-Airporter-Wagon-Limo-/222293764496

'One's a smoking old clunker, the other is a train'
 
 
 
 
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ex-BT-van-/142186478556?hash=item211af97bdc:g:rCUAAOSwHMJYM2GR
 
 
'possibly hand painted Grey by BT workshops. Engine smokes now and again'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-Morris-J2-Pick-Up-Van-Genuine-Barn-Find-Stored-Since-1972-Needs-Work-/291948406179
 
No! No! No! I don't want to go on the big lorry!