Father Ted Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Local tat - not autoshite, just shit.1.3 Playboy car innit1600 dizzle power - yawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Sunday tip runs can be fun again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 [uel=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/R-reg-MAZDA-323-ZXI-V6-24V-Sparkle-Green_W0QQitemZ110292110936QQcmdZViewItem?]Did somebody want a 323?[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnde Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Flipping Nora, I don't think I've ever seen an Escort MK3 dizzler, especially of that vintage . I've a little soft spot for these, as my parents had three 3drs in succession: a Y reg 1.1L (beige!), a B reg 1.3 base spec and a G reg 1.3 Bonus that I learnt to drive in.Nissan Prairies, I can remember when they were two a penny - I once had a ride in one and thought it was GR8 Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 1600 dizzle power - yawnThat is utterly brilliant, now a diesel like that I would have - slow, clattery and basic! Looks lovely in white too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 1600 dizzle power - yawnThat is utterly brilliant, now a diesel like that I would have - slow, clattery and basic! Looks lovely in white too.I had no idea you could get a Ford denzel in Ghia spec during the 1980s, that Escort must be very rare. Although with age and wear a 1600 CVH petrol could be made to sound very diesel indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I bet that wasnt a diesel when it was new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Yup, 1600D Scrote only available from '84/A plate and never on a Ghia badge on the Mk3 or Mk4 from the factory . Still, GR8 4 SMOKIN ALONG, ENJOYING CRUSHED VELOUR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milford Cubicle Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Orr it's had the Ghia tat added. Looks pretty smart whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 While we're nit-picking, the listing says 1597cc. The Ford 1.6D is 1608cc. Mister Bollocks wins his bet. How about this, I wonder if it's the 3-speeder or whether it's lucky enough to be fitted with the CVT box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitevanman Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I've got a G reg 1.8 d Orion with 4 months MOT and a slipped cam belt for weigh in money if you want a basic diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I presume that one's been rear-ended at some point, or did they just use 'it fits where it touches' as the tolerance for build quality?Yep, the fit and finish on mine was just as dire. I'm 99% sure the rear lights are Series 1 BX, with an extra separate reflector below (which kept falling off on mine). European versions got first the VM turbo diesel lump and then later the Fiat SOFIM engine from the Turbo Daily (which is what mine had). US models all got a V8, naturally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitevanman Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 While we're nit-picking, the listing says 1597cc. The Ford 1.6D is 1608cc. Mister Bollocks wins his bet. How about this, I wonder if it's the 3-speeder or whether it's lucky enough to be fitted with the CVT box.thats the spittin image of mine.anyone want it before I scrap it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Measure the valve clearances before you scrap it. If the valve clearances are OK the chances are the engine will be fine with a new belt. My Escort TD slipped its belt and got away with it, if anything it went better afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aled Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Shitter of the week award has to go to this thing - the "La Forza". Italian build quality, with a Ford V8 under the bonnet. You win a gold star if you can tell what the tail lights came from... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0283187351 looks like a fiat panda on steroids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Shitter of the week award has to go to this thing - the "La Forza". Italian build quality, with a Ford V8 under the bonnet. You win a gold star if you can tell what the tail lights came from... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0283187351 looks like a fiat panda on steroids Yeah. That's the mistake I made when I bought mine. I reckon it looks more like an Uno, but the small-Fiat-on-steroids look gave me a completely false impression of the size of the thing. In the flesh it makes a Range Rover look like a Daihatsu Terios - these things are fugging huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitevanman Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Measure the valve clearances before you scrap it. If the valve clearances are OK the chances are the engine will be fine with a new belt. My Escort TD slipped its belt and got away with it, if anything it went better afterwards.have done, but I think its bent a valve........and nobody around here ahs any spare heads............so we bought a Micra to replace it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Hey loko at this brown sierra with 4-spd box and dangly mirraz!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1982-FORD-SIERRA-L-BROWN_W0QQitemZ220286096783 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 33k one Pwner Alfa Sportswagon! What a beauty. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1988-ALFA-ROMEO-33-1-7-SPORTSWAGON-SUPER-LOW-MILEAGE_W0QQitemZ170266266985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Oooh Sportwagon is a beauty!That Sierra's on my doorstep. It's a very early one, nice local number, low spec - must resist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnde Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 GET THEE BEHIND ME SATAN! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1984-CITROEN-BX-1 ... 0258098413 Worship ye at the holy Lego dashboard of Citexcellence! A reg... do you know how tres rare these are now???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 NOT A SPOT OF RUST IN THE BONNET OR TAILGATE!Um... weren't these panels plastic on the BX? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnde Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Yep! Might be tongue-in-cheek Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milford Cubicle Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Wow, that BX is yummy! I would love to own one - they seem to have just the right balance of wackiness and reliability. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/toyota-landcruise ... 0274305517 Nice overhang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aled Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 GET THEE BEHIND ME SATAN! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1984-CITROEN-BX-1 ... 0258098413 Worship ye at the holy Lego dashboard of Citexcellence! A reg... do you know how tres rare these are now???? mate of mine has one with less than 20.000 on it and it might be for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 ORSUMZZ FOTOGRAFY SKILLZhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0304361794 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 What about this for a good photo? Its the only one on the ad (which is a 5000-word essay) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Citroen-CX-Safari-NO-RESERVE-with-tax-and-MoT_W0QQitemZ330274590317 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/austin-1100-banger-racing_W0QQitemZ180293010201 These boys love tins of gloss paint in nice shiny bright colours dont they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/datsun-nissan-240gt-skyline_W0QQitemZ290262956580 hi this is my barn fine been in lock up 15 year no keys been lost over years the car is solid and i have had it running it is on tne datsun club about it mk3 skyline with nissan 6 silinder s20 engine one ov the best ever made and bring lot ov money in usa it has all electric wimdows that works have a look wany to now more and will be glad to can take out at any time selling in classic mag aswell thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Could do with paragraphs on the CX listing! Still, I did find a link to his Photobucket account... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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