shite cars Retroshite

[RetroShite]

2 hours ago, loserone said:

The thing I remember most about mine was that it didn't have enough poke to bring much of a smile to my face.  Was astonishing in the snow though, great winter car.

 

How does this compare? Does it just feel a bit chavvy, or does the turbo give it the edge it deserved?

The other UK 2000 Impreza saloon is quick enough to bring a smile to my face but this one feels a bit flatter in comparison especially around the 4k revs mark.

It definitely has an edge over the non turbo model but is ruined by the loud exhaust and harsh suspension.

I'll keep the basic one thanks.

[Dan302]

3 hours ago, yes oui si said:

One of the conditions of winning a Retroshite car is that Scott tapes the keys between your shoulder blades. You'd never be able to reach them due to being hench so you may as well let me win...

I use trees to scratch my back like Baloo in the jungle book!

[RetroShite]

Cold and wet out there today!

This brightened up my day a little!

SA Import 1400 Datsun with 5 speed dogleg gearbox and bench seat. 

It's nice but it's tiny inside, I can't drive it.

[chancer]

10 minutes ago, RetroShite said:

Cold and wet out there today!

This brightened up my day a little!

SA Import 1400 Datsun with 5 speed dogleg gearbox and bench seat. 

It's nice but it's tiny inside, I can't drive it.

That is cool as fuck. I would live something like that for my gardening business

[RetroShite]

Christmas has come early!

Our latest delivery of shite!

[grogee]

Ace. Are the bikes all 125s?

If yes it's going to be an expensive Christmas. 

[Dan302]

I bet the seats in that Peugeot are more comfortable than my sofa, looks a lovely thing. 

[BorniteIdentity]

Ha. I had a go at that 505! My max was £3k on it though. Best of luck with it. 

[RetroShite]

1 hour ago, BorniteIdentity said:

Ha. I had a go at that 505! My max was £3k on it though. Best of luck with it. 

I didn't really expect to win. I placed a bid during the auction and didn't look at it again until it had ended.

Seems a decent enough car but won't be MOT exempt until January so will probably need to test it.

[RetroShite]

Another one collected today!

[RetroShite]

4 hours ago, grogee said:

Ace. Are the bikes all 125s?

If yes it's going to be an expensive Christmas. 

Both of the blue ones are 125s, the yellow ts is a 50.

[camryv6]

2 hours ago, BorniteIdentity said:

Ha. I had a go at that 505! My max was £3k on it though. Best of luck with it. 

Part exchange for the Sierra..................................ah !

[RetroShite]

Weather was much clearer today so managed to get some better pics of recent arrivals and some of them added to the website.

[Pieman]

That Sierra really is a museum piece, it's been a pleasure to be able to follow its story through here for so long.  I hope its next owner signs up on here if they're not already on here and continues the saga.

[dozeydustman]

I’m defo buying a ticket or two for that 505!

[Zelandeth]

Chrome really doesn't like the website.

This happens both on tablet and mobile, haven't had a chance to sit down for five seconds today so haven't had a chance to check on desktop.  Worked fine in Firefox though.

[RetroShite]

1 hour ago, Zelandeth said:

Chrome really doesn't like the website.

This happens both on tablet and mobile, haven't had a chance to sit down for five seconds today so haven't had a chance to check on desktop.  Worked fine in Firefox though.

It works fine on mine but it won't work at all if you're using a VPN.

[yes oui si]

5 hours ago, dozeydustman said:

I’m defo buying a ticket or two for that 505!

They're such a good looking car aren't they?

The dark recesses of my brain want to say that the breaks have a live axle and twin springs instead of the IRS that the saloons have...

[dozeydustman]

3 hours ago, yes oui si said:

They're such a good looking car aren't they?

The dark recesses of my brain want to say that the breaks have a live axle and twin springs instead of the IRS that the saloons have...

You are quite right there.

my grandad bought one of these new in 1984 in the same colour. When he moved to Spain in 1987 he gave it to us. We used it til 1996 when the original clutch gave out and sold it to some African chap who exported it. Whether or not it’s still going I have no idea but I’d be keen to find out! Africa is a big continent….

[New POD]

10 hours ago, RetroShite said:

Weather was much clearer today so managed to get some better pics of recent arrivals and some of them added to the website.

 

I am loving the Datsun, but have a product liability question for you. More an observation..... Hopefully you won't think me too overthinking, but you are running a business, so duty of care is slightly higher than for say a private sale.

The wheel and tyre combination look cool.  I fucking love the wheels..... But...(here i go bringing misery to the proceedings).. 

The tyres look stretched on the rims.  Which the tyre maker might in some instances point out isn’t safe/recommended. 

And its not just a case of slapping wider tyres on, so they arent stretched, because they look on the limit of the bodywork already.  I note someone has thoughtfully* fitted mud flaps to ensure that the spray is better contained at the lower half of the arches. 

I'd buy a ticket, but not entirely sure what I'd do with it. But I think its cool. I'd probably try and obtain some narrower wheels. 😉

[New POD]

On 13/11/2025 at 10:15, RetroShite said:

Christmas has come early!

Our latest delivery of shite!

 

That TS? Is it a 50cc? Or an 80cc? 

I had a TS50ER followed by a TS125ER both had ER on the seat and were Red. 

[yes oui si]

3 hours ago, New POD said:

 

I'd buy a ticket, but not entirely sure what I'd do with it. But I think its cool. I'd probably try and obtain some narrower wheels. 😉

I'd give you £200 for the ones on it.

[UltraWomble]

Being a little bit thick *(& not reading every thread on the forum) I have only just realised that @RetroShite is RetroShite...

It twigged when I saw the Fabia on facebollocks

[Christine]

2 hours ago, yes oui si said:

I'd give you £200 for the ones on it.

Each ?

[yes oui si]

Nah

[New POD]

8 hours ago, yes oui si said:

I'd give you £200 for the ones on it.

I suspect that would be a bargain.  For you. 

[RetroShite]

The 240 GLT returned today. I suspect the winner got his balls booted from his Mrs and was forced to sell so after a couple of days listed for sale I bought it back for his asking price.

I had a roof rack kicking around in a garage so thought I'd chuck that on and get it back on the site.

Also had a play with a manual focus tilt shift lens to try and get that "toy car" effect on the last couple of pics.

[RetroShite]

 

[RetroShite]

Only the finest of shite will do.

[Lacquer Peel]

I'm always impressed with the stuff you get your hands on Scott.