wuvvum Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I actually rather like that A-plate HLE. Not £595 like it, but like it nonetheless. I suspect a Mk1 1300 manual Metro must be a rather fun thing to drive - I've never particularly liked the handling/ride setup of the Mk2's. The first car I ever bought at auction was an A reg Metro - it was a 1.3 auto with 28K on the clock and one owner from new, but it had lost first gear. I paid a fiver for it (plus commission of course) and roared around using second, third and fourth until the battery live terminal shorted out on the clamp and it fried the starter solenoid. Not knowing as much about fixing cars then as I do now (and I don't know all that much now), I scrapped it, but while it was going it was great fun - being so low mileage the engine would rev happily to 6000 rpm and beyond, and it would sit happily at 90+ on dual cabbageways and cornered nearly as well as a Mini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BEDFORD-TK-1968-6 ... 0321349871Mmmm, vaseline-cam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 HOLY COWhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1983-VAUXHALL-AST ... 0350007638Fancy getting your MIG on this, Ken_Bo11ox? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Metro extravaganza! Mmmmetro in its natual state And I shall continue in this fashion until a) Someone else on here buys one I get banned There are three cars I woud love to have parked up outside, 1) a 1.3 Austin Maestro City in beige2) a 1.1 Ford Fiasco popular plus mk 2 in Rosso Red3) a 1.3L Austin Metro 1986 in Diamond white. You are not alone you mad ,mad man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Shit on a stick, thatsa) Lovely Cleanc) local to med) Automatice) Shitef) Fookin overpriced IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Shit on a stick, thatsa) Lovely Cleanc) local to med) Automatice) Shitef) Fookin overpriced IMOOooh all nostalgic for the one my dad had when I was learning to drive - same colour and year as that but only a 1.3L. I actually like Metros TBH but only to look at in pristine original state!Definitely not to drive - once was enough and it put me off for life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Maestros are a funny one for me, I'm always glad to see one nowadays but I can't make my mind up on the design. They're an awkward looking thing and I could never quite decide why to be honest, something to do with the rear axle position and C-Pillar position/angle. Blacked out pillars definitely help. On the other hand, the Maestro Van looks superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CortinaDave Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 i think they are horrible. Aways hated maestros and montegos, but i appreciate seeing them these days for their shite points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Shit on a stick, thatsa) Lovely Cleanc) local to med) Automatice) Shitef) Fookin overpriced IMO£1000 for a car that's got more years of life left in it than a brand new Daewoo Matiz?? Bargain I say! Hey this guy looks like a primo shite purveyor, check the junk sitting in the background: And his other items: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 S series donkey, wont work on unleaded will need additives I agree its tidy, but i wouldnt pay a bag of sand for it, more like about eght fifty, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXrescuer Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Renner 5 Campus anyone? Capri Javelin T-Bar/Ragtop Wartburg 312 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Those 'Super'fives are great little cars, I had a very serious crash in one a few years ago, Hit a stone embankment on the driversside front corner at 60mph, spun and broadsided a lamppost on the passenger side. I managed to walk away pretty much without a scratch. Although given the scary 'A' pillar rot on that one, I dont think i'd trust it in even a minor shunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55bloke Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 How the hell did it pass an MoT in that state? Surely that's structural? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I know of two Renault 5s owned by the same family, one went crunchy on the A-pillar, other under the rear side window. though both cars were early ones. Ill-fitting glass was the cause in both cases, in particular the opening side window hinges can become loose causing the paint to get scratched. That ebay one looks like it might have had the windscreen replaced, poorly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 CAN I GET AN OMG!!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1988-VAUXHALL-CAVALIER-L-PLATINUM-COLOR_W0QQitemZ110340927792 No tax or test, £200 opener + a reserve, wonder how much he wants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 OMG REQUIRED - APPLY WITHIN http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/rare-1980-SUBARU-GLF-5-SPEED-pickup_W0QQitemZ140296250507 looks a bit of a mess like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 In all honesty I'd probably stick a bid on that Subaru if there wasn't all that nasty paintwork to do. Wonder how bad it was before he did that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 In all honesty I'd probably stick a bid on that Subaru if there wasn't all that nasty paintwork to do. Wonder how bad it was before he did that?I had a GLF estate. Not for long as it was bloody awful and was suffering from a big death rattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greenvanman Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Not eBay I know but £250: [Never been able to link directly to Autotrader images, sorry] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55bloke Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 They're lovely things, but surely that's suspiciously cheap? Must be in need of LOTS of TLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greenvanman Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 They're lovely things, but surely that's suspiciously cheap? Must be in need of LOTS of TLC.Possibly, but wearing a current MOT and the description sounds honest enough:2 Door Convertible, White, Petrol, Manual Much loved cabriolet looking for a new home, currently SORN but has a valid MOT until September 2009. The faults in the last MOT (which the car passed) were as follows: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated Rear body has slight corrosion Braking system requires adjustment or repair One headlamp has water in it but this does ot affect the beam pattern Slight binding on o/s/r wheel Oil leak New cam belt and tensioner recently fitted, receipts available for recent work done. Fair condition for age The same owner for 8 years - very genuine reason for sale. £250 ono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycox Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 It's only a CJ too, I was offered a proper CTi recently (about a year ago) for just under £200, It only had a short MOT and probably needed a tiny bit of welding for the next one, by the time I'd finished deciding to get it somebody had beaten me to it... I ended up consoling myself by buying a 1.0 Metro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Shouldn't really, but I reet like these! First car was a Montego. Thought it was lush! (of course in reality.....) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Montego-2-0-turbo ... 240%3A1318 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 we've all heard the story about Mk3 Cortinas being compressed at the rear door shuts for the Japanese market.I haven't! How was that done then Mr Welfare? Bodies put in an enormous vice on the production line? Exactly that. Strange but true. I have no idea how many they sold in Japan either, probably 37 or less, which makes the idea even more ridiculous. Hope they squeezed 'em before paint, but knowing how much the Mk3s rust, it probably wouldn't have made much difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Shouldn't really, but I reet like these!First car was a Montego. Thought it was lush!(of course in reality.....)http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Montego-2-0-turbo ... 240%3A1318Biggest (according to the specs of the ad)engined Monty I've ever heard of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 That looks good enough to eat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayd Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Shouldn't really, but I reet like these!First car was a Montego. Thought it was lush!(of course in reality.....)http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Montego-2-0-turbo ... 240%3A1318I used to use one of these daily when I worked on the farm, it just kept on going and going and going, throw it across the fields no problem (unless it was raining) and it never missed a beat. Finally went when the bodywork decided to let go but what a great motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Expensive, but I would love this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Well Mr Volks,Remember how I'm always sweatin' it about money? Well, it actually turns out that I was lying all along and am in fact rich as feck. So I've decided to buy it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Shit. Just realised that that was a lie.Now I don't know what to believe anymore.(time to exit forum and do something else instead.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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