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RedSparrow Rank: Renault 16

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I recall reading that it was because the tank was directly behind the rear axle, so in a prang it would be forced into the rotating axle causing sparks and lighting fuel from the damaged tank.

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RedSparrow Rank: Renault 16

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I recall reading that it was because the tank was directly behind the rear axle, so in a prang it would be forced into the rotating axle causing sparks and lighting fuel from the damaged tank.

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It wasn't just the tank rupturing that was the Pinto's problem, it would deform the door gaps and prevent the doors from opening in the event of a rear-ender too...

 

See also Mk2 Astra, as demonstrated by my wife. The SAAB 900 she was driving didn't even have a broken light.

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It wasn't just the tank rupturing that was the Pinto's problem, it would deform the door gaps and prevent the doors from opening in the event of a rear-ender too...

 

See also Mk2 Astra, as demonstrated by my wife. The SAAB 900 she was driving didn't even have a broken light.

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autofive Rank: Renault 16

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Added, lol.

 

 

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also:

User ID Effective Date End Date

car_mad23 13-Oct-12 Present

peugeot_mad_23 13-Sep-12 13-Oct-12

2012dj22 19-Mar-12 13-Sep-12

peugeot405owner 29-Sep-10 19-Mar-12

mercedes-benz_mad 01-Jun-09 29-Sep-10

jag_x-type 07-Apr-09 01-Jun-09

merc-s500 10-Nov-08 07-Apr-09

merc_mad-2008 22-Aug-08 10-Nov-08

 

what a tit :roll:

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I recall reading that it was because the tank was directly behind the rear axle, so in a prang it would be forced into the rotating axle causing sparks and lighting fuel from the damaged tank.

 

There's a really good Mother Jones article about the Pinto that was an exclusive at the time.

In a rear end shunt the differential bolts would pierce the [metal] tank and allow petrol to piss out on to the floor. The filler nozzle would also snap and allow fuel to slosh out. Throw in any kind of spark (for example, from crumpled metal being shunted forward) and you've got an inferno. The occupants couldn't get out either, because the shell twisted to the extent that the doors jammed.

 

The placement of the Pinto's fuel tank was dictated by market requirements - a large boot was a major selling point.

Ironically Ford owned the patents to control the spillage of fuel in the event of an accident - but cost \ benefit analysis ruled them superfluous. Goodyear had developed a rubber bladder that lined the fuel tank that kept the fuel from leaking out of the tank even the body was pierced. There was also a plastic collar that helped to locate the filler neck if the car was jolted. These two amendments were rejected by Ford on grounds of kerb weight. The plastic collar added 1lb to a Pinto, and as Ford was obsessed with meeting their weight \ dollar requirements, it was dismissed out of hand. The Pinto was developed in a hurry to compete with foreign imports, and as such overshot many internal guidelines in the rush to get the car to market in a very competitive class with tiny profit margins - margins that were so small even a pound of extra weight mattered.

 

The Pinto was an abhorrent example of cost \ benefit analyses gone mad. Ford short changed many of their victims too, with insultingly low payouts in light of their injuries.

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Spiny Norman Rank: Lancia Gamma

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Every time I look at one of these things the asking price seems to be double what it was the last time I looked! :shock:

Are these people dreaming or do they actually change hands for this kind of dosh?

 

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Junkman Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Every time I look at one of these things the asking price seems to be double what it was the last time I looked! :shock:

Are these people dreaming or do they actually change hands for this kind of dosh?

 

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If formula 1 drivers and telly chefs buy them, go figure. 40k is not exactly a bargain, but it will be paid.

Most overrated tosh this side of them stupid muscle cars.

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cobblers Rank: Isuzu Florian

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My mates dad sold a '59 splitty at Vanfest a few months ago for £30-35k, I forget the exact price. He paid under a grand for it ten years ago, and spent about 3k on a respray last year.

Apparently some woman saw it advertised at the show on the friday, went to the bank, transferred the money and collected it from the show on Sunday. It was running the original 1200 engine so did about 50mph flat out, and was her first vehicle older than about 5 years..

 

Apparently within an hour of her driving off, he'd already spent £10k on a rough, bare shell to build the next van with. There are plenty of people buying them at these insane prices.

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BRUISER the ebay mong writes:

HERE WE HAVE MY ONE OFF CUSTOM 2004 T5 WHICH WAS DONE BY A LOCAL VW SPECIALIST. THE VAN HAS A PRIVATE PLATE STARTING WITH T5 WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE SALE THE STANDARD 2.5TDI ENGINE HAS BEEN DE-RESTRICTED TO 230BHP FROM 174 AS STANDARD. THE PAINT HAS BEEN FINISHED IN 2 TONE BLACK WITH BLUE FLECK WHICH LOOKS AMAZING IN THE SUNLIGHT. IT HAS 20 INCH SPECIALIST ALLOYS. IT HAS THE WIRING FOR A TOW HITCH SHOULD YOU NEED TO ADD ONE. IT HAS 2 X 10 INCH SUBWOOFERS WHICH HAVE BEEN HOUSED CARPETED AND FIXED IN THE REAR TOGETHER WITH A 1000W AMPLIFIER. 2 X 6X9 REAR SPEAKERS ALSO AND A 7INCH DVD HEADUNIT TO POLISH IT OFF. AWSOME SOUND... Continues longer than War and Peace, (in one paragraph).

 

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Classified ad price:

£13,995.00

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ONE-OFF-CUSTOM-T5-TRANSPORTER-2004-/140867126401?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20cc55c481

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CreepingJesus Rank: Renault 16

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No tax or test, no history, description or anything CZ 125 for £495. Top comedy.

 

Oh, and cheers for the info on the Pinto, one and all. Not the type of American car I'd bothered much about, to be fair, so quite an eye-opener.

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Junkman Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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BRUISER the ebay mong writes:

HERE WE HAVE MY ONE OFF CUSTOM 2004 T5 WHICH WAS DONE BY A LOCAL VW SPECIALIST. THE VAN HAS A PRIVATE PLATE STARTING WITH T5 WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE SALE THE STANDARD 2.5TDI ENGINE HAS BEEN DE-RESTRICTED TO 230BHP FROM 174 AS STANDARD. THE PAINT HAS BEEN FINISHED IN 2 TONE BLACK WITH BLUE FLECK WHICH LOOKS AMAZING IN THE SUNLIGHT. IT HAS 20 INCH SPECIALIST ALLOYS. IT HAS THE WIRING FOR A TOW HITCH SHOULD YOU NEED TO ADD ONE. IT HAS 2 X 10 INCH SUBWOOFERS WHICH HAVE BEEN HOUSED CARPETED AND FIXED IN THE REAR TOGETHER WITH A 1000W AMPLIFIER. 2 X 6X9 REAR SPEAKERS ALSO AND A 7INCH DVD HEADUNIT TO POLISH IT OFF. AWSOME SOUND... Continues longer than War and Peace, (in one paragraph).

 

Classified ad price:

£13,995.00

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ONE-OFF-CUSTOM-T5-TRANSPORTER-2004-/140867126401?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20cc55c481

 

The B-Team Van?

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RedSparrow Rank: Renault 16

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RE VW vans, as discussed before they have become a middle class aspirational fashion item. Usually bought by people who have no idea about them. I was whinging about this type of person moving to my old home town and taking over. Go into one of the used-to-be local pubs there and ask for a show of hands of who has a VW camper and a wood burning stove and it will be everyone but the barman.

 

If Cobblers' mate can make a load of cash on them good luck to him.

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TimothyClaypole Rank: Citroen Ami

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And why I bought a 54 plate Transit with under 100K for less than a Transporter several years old with twice the miles because it has a shite window fitted in the side and a bit of foam chucked in the back, day van/surf bus ftw. :mrgreen:

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Cavcraft Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Too right good luck to the bloke, who wouldn't take an opportunity like that? I really like the look of the older split screen type campers, but it's bat shit crazy the money they make.

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Morgan84 Rank: Citroen Ami

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They are only worth as much as somebody is willing to pay,but I do feel some prices get a bit 'warmed up' I could value my Nova at £5000 as its such a little gem ..... But that last time it was worth that,it was under manufacturers warranty !

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Mash Rank: Renault 16

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Here's a fella chancing his arm with the booming classic car market just up the road from me. I've posted the Shoveit in the regular eBay thread but it ought to be here really along with this absolutely concours*, and desirable high spec* Viva. How fuggin much???!!!!

 

http://www.usedcar.co.uk/sales/22191-ye ... -hull.html

 

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Fair enough, sounds like it's had a blow over since the pics so maybe I'll go along and offer him a bag of sand and see what he says.

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idiotboy Rank: Austin Maxi

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It's more of a bargain in this configuration... :D

 

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It would have to come with all of them, plus a bottle of scotch to be value for money. There's nuffin like a drunk bunny girl stroking the back seat of a Jag.

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