Guest Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 What on earth would she replace it with if that's too nippy, an 850cc auto?I'd love to see what the successor is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Sounds like she needs a motability scooter to hurtle around on.I drove a D-reg mini automatic once, it was easily the worst vehicle I have ever experienced, just awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Having the engine and gearbox sharing the same oil was just asking for trouble.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 silly wheels, cool car: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1987-HONDA-ACCORD-AERODECK-with-17-5-Spoke-TSW-Alloys_W0QQitemZ320293830486 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 My ebay watchlist!Neat Sierrahttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0257094493 Panda!http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0291286706 cool 323http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0256267788 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I "bought" one of those 323 saloons for a friend of my aunt, lovely car and drives nicely with the 1600. By way of thanks she cooked me a fantastic homemade curry. GR8 RESULT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 998cc automatic...I am a new driver it is just a bit too nippy for me will be tax free in three years!FFS! It's been over eleven years now and some people STILL haven't figured out that the 25-year rolling exemption doesn't work any more. Although if my arithmetic is correct the seller seems to be under the impression that it is a 34-year rolling exemption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Blimey there's some obscure stuff around at the moment.That Alfa 90 is the dogs and the Sao Penza - I really thought I would never see another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 silly wheels, cool car: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1987-HONDA-ACCORD-AERODECK-with-17-5-Spoke-TSW-Alloys_W0QQitemZ320293830486That's quite a good prospect, you could bosh some lacquer on yourself and if you sell the wheels on and buy some cheapo stock ones, you could end up with a nearly free motor. I reckon it'd tidy up really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Wonder if I could do this with mine? I think the overhang would need to be a bit shorter to comply with UK regs but it looks like there's plenty to play with there - there's got to be three feet of bed behind the wheels of that Audi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Fiat 128http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1977-FIAT-128-RED ... 286.c0.m14£1020??? WTF?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1985-RENAULT-11-T ... 0286554254 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1987-PEUGEOT-1-6- ... 0299467900 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1985-RENAULT-4-F6 ... 0254717348 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnde Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Fiat 128http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1977-FIAT-128-RED ... 286.c0.m14£1020??? WTF?!?!?! Yeah I know, from a 99p start, no res!! Listing now pulled, presumably due to some dodgy bidding, but I've emailed the seller to ask..... I *like* this one... Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrogeezer Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Ha, some joker had bid £16,500 !!Cancelled: £16,500.00Explanation:The seller ended the listing early and cancelled all bids. Bid:01-Sep-08 19:01:49 BSTCancelled: 02-Sep-08 10:10:13 BST Bidder 1 Cancelled: £30.00Explanation:The seller ended the listing early and cancelled all bids. Bid:31-Aug-08 21:43:15 BSTCancelled: 02-Sep-08 10:10:13 BST Bidder 3 Cancelled: £40.00Explanation:The seller ended the listing early and cancelled all bids. Bid:01-Sep-08 18:35:25 BSTCancelled: 02-Sep-08 10:10:13 BST Bidder 6 Cancelled: £1,000.00Explanation:no feedback Bid:01-Sep-08 23:48:23 BSTCancelled: 02-Sep-08 09:11:20 BST Bidder 2 Cancelled: £15.00Explanation:The seller ended the listing early and cancelled all bids. Bid:31-Aug-08 21:54:07 BSTCancelled: 02-Sep-08 10:10:13 BST Bidder 5 Cancelled: £470.00Explanation:no feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Wonder if I could do this with mine? I think the overhang would need to be a bit shorter to comply with UK regs but it looks like there's plenty to play with there - there's got to be three feet of bed behind the wheels of that Audi.You really should, it'd be brilliant.I was told the overhang 'rule' once, can't remember exactly but isn't it something like no more than 45% of the rest of the bed size is allowed to overhang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I worked for a commercial vehicle bodybuilders up until a year or so ago. We used to work on a maximum of 60% of the wheelbase was allowable as rear overhang, measured from the rear axle centreline.That was for box bodies but I believe it's a general rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I worked for a commercial vehicle bodybuilders up until a year or so ago. We used to work on a maximum of 60% of the wheelbase was allowable as rear overhang, measured from the rear axle centreline.That was for box bodies but I believe it's a general rule.Yup, that's the rule I'd heard too. It makes sense I s'pose - my old D Series had an overhang that was about 85% of the wheelbase, which meant it would turn on a sixpence for a truck its size but when turning on said sixpence you had to make damn sure there weren't any parked cars, walls etc. too near the arse end as it didn't half swing out in tight turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1985-RENAULT-11-T ... 0286554254 That's my old Renner, he bought it off me and I can assure you I haven't given up driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Did you used to live in Stroud too, Torsten? Whats wrong with it then -that he needs to be so 'economical'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnde Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fiat-127-van-Yugo ... 0284171058I'm liking this - ex airport car! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fiat-127-1050-spo ... 0249332238This is gloriously shite! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1976-FIAT-130-COU ... 0270630221Awooga!! Huge slushmatic 3.2L Italian barge alert! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/nissan-datsun-260 ... 0278486263How much?? Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones96 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Blimey, haven't seen one of these Wizard van conversions for years. Must make for a useless van. now thats cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdat Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/nissan-datsun-260 ... 0278486263How much?? Horrific pile 'o shite but it's probably worth the money to a Z enthusiast just for the wheels, triple webbers and the few parts it would yield (plus weighing the rest in). Utterly horrid in every way though and no way I'd be parting with more than scrap money for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Did you used to live in Stroud too, Torsten? Whats wrong with it then -that he needs to be so 'economical'?I bought it in Stroud and sold it to this geezer, cracking car though, solid too, don't know why he's saying that though I probably didn't register it in my name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Not eBay..... 1984 Mitsubishi Tredia 1.4 GLX The market for the Tredia has to be an incredibly niche one, but LHD, a 1400, no tax or MOT? Very tempting. No price though, I'm going to pretend they want a fortune for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milford Cubicle Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 ^What a neat-looking car, I wonder why they didn't sell better. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SMITHS-ELECTRIC-O ... 0282271426 Autoshite conference truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Not eBay..... 1984 Mitsubishi Tredia 1.4 GLX The market for the Tredia has to be an incredibly niche one, but LHD, a 1400, no tax or MOT? Very tempting. No price though, I'm going to pretend they want a fortune for it.Damn, look at that Shame it's not an original UK car but that's no excuse for not buying it. Looks really tidy and not a million miles from me. I want it very much but I am skint Must resist the temptation aargh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Not eBay..... 1984 Mitsubishi Tredia 1.4 GLX The market for the Tredia has to be an incredibly niche one, but LHD, a 1400, no tax or MOT? Very tempting. No price though, I'm going to pretend they want a fortune for it.Damn, look at that Shame it's not an original UK car but that's no excuse for not buying it. Looks really tidy and not a million miles from me. I want it very much but I am skint Must resist the temptation aarghRIGHT! Just rung the very pleasant sounding owner about this. Good home more important than cold, hard cash - £150 or so would buy it. Came from Belgium originally, proper RHD headlamps fitted to it when it got here. One way or another this has to stay within the AS/OJC circle, I'll happily chip in towards it and might go for it outright if negotiations are successful. Storage isn't an issue for me, it's just the amount of money we're having to spend on the house right now. Ratdat or Mash, would either of you be able to take custody if need be even if you can't chip in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I'm in a similar situation to Mash, fancy it quite a lot, but skint - the £150 probably wouldn't be a problem, but the transportation on top would take it over what I can put down at this time. May be able to offer interim storage, but given that it's in Lincolnshire I'm probably a bit too far. All together now..... You're going far Mr Tredia, you are a staaaaar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdat Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Did you find out exactly where it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Did you find out exactly where it is?Stamford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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