egg Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 In lockdown 2020 I 'refurbished' a spare wheel. In September last year @RobTsorted me out for a spare tyre when he returned the car from loan (usual gent that he is). Today February 2023, these elements were finally combined. L00k no rust in that wheel well. I've also just renewed the insurance, so I suppose that means it's not for sale just now. adw1977, ProgRocker, timolloyd and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Wheely good! egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303034859156 greengartside, DVee8, Datsuncog and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 21 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303034859156 yes, the seller insists it's a LX, but it is one of the 5 known K-reg base models of course, keep fit windows. Was £1250, surely almost a bargain at £995 now. That paint colour was an option I think? I'd need to check. Also, needs to go back on 14'' wheels of course AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 obviously it should have black top bumpers too.... AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaGTE85 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 And painted handles, side mouldings and mirrors. It's been dressed up to look a bit more like a '95 Ghia X. I'm sure its colour Cayman Blue was superseded by Petrol Blue at that point too? Mind you, I do like how the angle of the window handles align perfectly with the rear edge of the front speaker grilles on these base versions, when the windows are closed. AnnoyingPentium, egg and greengartside 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengartside Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 1 hour ago, MantaGTE85 said: And painted handles, side mouldings and mirrors. It's been dressed up to look a bit more like a '95 Ghia X. I'm sure its colour Cayman Blue was superseded by Petrol Blue at that point too? Mind you, I do like how the angle of the window handles align perfectly with the rear edge of the front speaker grilles on these base versions, when the windows are closed. Correct, it seems to have painted extras which all should be black. I’d quite like to bring it back to original spec. Probably supplied by Dagenham Motors when new so repro plates wouldn’t be a problem, just finding the plate bottom trim with the Dagenham Motors inscription may be a task. MantaGTE85, AnnoyingPentium and egg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 51 minutes ago, greengartside said: just finding the plate bottom trim with the Dagenham Motors inscription may be a task. DMB could help? https://www.dmb.uk.com/prod/dagenham-motors-ford-dealer-sticker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Where are you going to get black top bumpers? They’ve been unavailable for years, the only ones you can get are GLX spec plus. 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 From Facebook: Unfortunately my beautiful mk1 Mondeo was stolen from a car park in Winchester at some point over the last few days. The only evidence left in situ was broken glass on both sides of the parking space, suggesting that the lovely individuals smashed both front windows. I’ve done all I can with Police and the car park owner thinks there is a good chance of CCTV footage, so fingers crossed. uk_senator, MantaGTE85, Erebus and 28 others 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 I’d probably make the local banger racing yard my first pitstop. egg, AnnoyingPentium, AnthonyG and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 hour ago, egg said: From Facebook: Unfortunately my beautiful mk1 Mondeo was stolen from a car park in Winchester at some point over the last few days. The only evidence left in situ was broken glass on both sides of the parking space, suggesting that the lovely individuals smashed both front windows. I’ve done all I can with Police and the car park owner thinks there is a good chance of CCTV footage, so fingers crossed. Got a link to the Facebook post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 44 minutes ago, Lankytim said: Got a link to the Facebook post? it's in a closed FB group, but I've suggested he does a Tweet and shares it (tagging Hubnut etc) - if I get that will post here. Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 3 hours ago, sierraman said: I’d probably make the local banger racing yard my first pitstop. Yeah, I'd like to say 'they're not all bad you know' but then I saw this...(but it was probably too far gone no doubt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 I’d wager it’s probably not economically restorable, either that or the banger racers happened to have money in their hand at the right time. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 I hope that wasn't the one that used to live near me. Didn't move for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobloseven Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 19 minutes ago, sierraman said: I’d wager it’s probably not economically restorable, either that or the banger racers happened to have money in their hand at the right time. Looks like its got the drivetrain out of something else altogether. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil1971 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Dobloseven said: Looks like its got the drivetrain out of something else altogether. I believe it was Peugeot 309 powered, driver is a lover of the French stuff and has put huge amounts of work to get basket cases onto the track before including grafting a Mondeo subframe onto an absolutely hanging Citroen DS. He has also made a couple of 309 Estates which looked great, one for road and one for track if I remember rightly, and a 405 Limo. egg, tooSavvy, Dick Longbridge and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Just now, neil1971 said: I believe it was Peugeot 309 powered, driver is a lover of the French stuff and has put huge amounts of work to get basket cases onto the track before including grafting a Mondeo subframe onto an absolutely hanging Citroen DS. He has also made a couple of 309 Estates which looked great, one for road and one for track if I remember rightly, and a 405 Limo. I've seen photos of those 309 estates. Kudos to the fella. KWhite and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil1971 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said: I've seen photos of those 309 estates. Kudos to the fella. A very talented guy, Retro Rides build thread for the 309 estate is here for anyone interested Dick Longbridge and Low Horatio gearbox 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 1 minute ago, neil1971 said: A very talented guy, Retro Rides build thread for the 309 estate is here for anyone interested Thanks for that. I'm just starting to nose around the blue after ages away. Looks like a cracking thread! neil1971 and Low Horatio gearbox 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 3 hours ago, egg said: Yeah, I'd like to say 'they're not all bad you know' but then I saw this...(but it was probably too far gone no doubt) I can safely say that's the best use for a Panhard 24CT RichardK, egg, loserone and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 A Mk1/2 Mondeo isn't the easiest car to steal for various reasons that I'm not going to elaborate on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 7 hours ago, warren t claim said: A Mk1/2 Mondeo isn't the easiest car to steal for various reasons that I'm not going to elaborate on here. It is if someone’s taped the chip key to the steering column because they’re too tight to get a proper coded key. warren t claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWeldedShut Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 7 minutes ago, sierraman said: It is if someone’s taped the chip key to the steering column because they’re too tight to get a proper coded key. Would glass on both sides of the car suggest a grab or hoist was just used and they've hoicked it up and away rather than driven? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 36 minutes ago, EyesWeldedShut said: Would glass on both sides of the car suggest a grab or hoist was just used and they've hoicked it up and away rather than driven? Possibly. It gets hacked to bits to put it on the track anyway. I’d also check out the next big Mondeo meet, that said it will be pretty pointless by that point when it’s been chopped about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 17 hours ago, neil1971 said: A very talented guy, Retro Rides build thread for the 309 estate is here for anyone interested That. Is. Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Sadly by the way the scenario is described,that's had it's two front door glasses smashed,and that's been Hiab'd. Coming to a banger track near you shortly. sierraman, sutty2006, egg and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 Car SOS doing a Mondeo by the look of it (assume not the car pictured a touring car replica) warren t claim, RoverFolkUs and Dick Longbridge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, egg said: Car SOS doing a Mondeo by the look of it (assume not the car pictured a touring car replica) I think they're doing a Y reg one, I heard mention of it being a 22 year old Mondeo. I'd expect it's a MK2 (MK1.5!?) As a MK3 restoration would be as unexceptional as plain porridge surely!? warren t claim and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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