Popular Post TagoraSX Posted March 27, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2014 TAGORA SX! Bask in it's magnificence. It's a 1983 SX with almost 60k on the clock but has been sitting on a drive unused for the last eight years. I first saw the car on Flickr years ago and later heard that the owner was thinking about selling. So I made contact last year and spent many hours chatting about Tagoras and finally got everything sorted this week. The owner is an absolute gent and is the undisputed Tagora King, having owned 18 over the years. yes, EIGHTEEN! He still has a GLS which is not for sale and will be put back on the road as some point. Looks quite good in the above pictures doesn't it? erm..... michael t, warren t claim, saucedoctor and 50 others 54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 We can close the forum. You've won. Can the last one out get the lights please? Alanism, Peter Patina, messerschmitt owner and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messerschmitt owner Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 what a miserable looking motorcar - well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdat Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I say! Ding dong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Well done, you are a hero and one of life's winners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest benno Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Magnificent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TagoraSX Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 WARNING! The following post contains graphic and disturbing images of ROT. The artist formally known as battery tray, luckily there is a new one in the boot. [/url] Front chassis legs, or lack of. [/url][ [/url][ Rear scuttle..... michael t 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAspley Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I need a Tagora, now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NorfolkNWeigh Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 When people ask 'What happened to non-prestige marque executive cars ?' 'When did the decline start?' You will have the answer sitting on your drive in all it's metallic beige glory.It's a bit like owning actual proof of the meaning of life ,but with 6 chokes and brown velour. garethj, Blue850, Peter Patina and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 What a machine! I don't think I've ever seem one of these in the metal . mk2_craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TagoraSX Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 vulgalour, michael t and Dick Longbridge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Congrats! With your username have you had one before or is this a lifetime ambition fulfilled? Either way GR8 Puchaze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TagoraSX Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 I am NOT looking forward to replacing these.. Or these... scruff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TagoraSX Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 All things considered it could have been a hell of a lot worse, the real fun starts now trying to round up all the parts.There may have to be an epic A FRAME adventure en France to find a donor. scruff, Angrydicky, Mog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petr Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I Love it. I wanted one when they was first came out but to much money! had to buy a Solara in a nice shade of brown instead. I think they must of used recyled steel to make Talbots they rust like the old jap cars old Peugots are just as bad had a pickup it was a right rust bucket but ran for ever with no problems but ended up mostley patches and rust!But a Tagora its just the best, if only I could find one!Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie2555 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWW That is truly fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseflakes Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Am I the only one that thought the car looked pristine in the first couple of photos, then scrolled down to the rest of the pics, scrolled back up and saw the reality? The car in the first photos looked like a different car on the second viewing. That first impression - I think it's called wishful thinking. Great work MrT. mk2_craig and Peter Patina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Wow, and a runner too judging by the blurredness of the alternator pulley. Two pedal or three? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeJay Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Kidnap TonyBMW. 500tops, Dick Longbridge and saucedoctor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbotman Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Good lord! This car has deteriated in the intervening years since I last clapped my eyes on it. Ron Bensleys old car if I should believe? Looks like you've got to it just in time. I presume he's given you a few bits and bobs from his Tagora spares stash to help you along? I look forward to your tales of its reserrection!....and whether your pockets are deep enough to keep it on Trx's lol! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsprint Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 You must feel like you have died and gone to Poissy heaven. saucedoctor and jonathan_dyane 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Very nice, except where it isn't. Rear serck plate is compulsory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Ebay sez: 3,685 results for talbot tagoraMostly crap you don't want or need. I R WELL JELLUS. Good work Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Oh, and Mr Lobster has a 1:43 model for sale, closest I'll ever get!http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1981-TALBOT-TAGORA-PRESIDENCE-1-43-scale-model-by-Altaya-/231174630978?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item35d314ee42 Only £11.99! Someone buy all my stuff and I'll buy one (boboutlaw118 HINT HINT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TagoraSX Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 It's a manual and it is running. Talbotman, Peter Patina, Faker and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TagoraSX Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 Good lord! This car has deteriated in the intervening years since I last clapped my eyes on it. Ron Bensleys old car if I should believe? Looks like you've got to it just in time. I presume he's given you a few bits and bobs from his Tagora spares stash to help you along? I look forward to your tales of its reserrection!....and whether your pockets are deep enough to keep it on Trx's lol! Good luck!Indeed it is. Is think several trips to Ron's stash may be required. Talbotman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I admit defeat.You won.I lost.And that's all I can say to that, Sir. On a different note, none of that rot appears to be terminal.It can be sorted.I've seen worse. Much worse. I have a Mercedes, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Just great, love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 like the way the water pipe gets sucked in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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