Mash Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 This little honey is in my parents' home town. What a minter; only 5000 miles! Nice local reg, I'd love to gove this a home! Wher was I when it first came up for sale on my bloody doorstep? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1989-VAUXHALL-NOV ... 0307593494 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 My school had a Commer minibus. That's dangerous enough in itself Our scout group had a commer bus, followed by a transit with lovely sliding front doors (GR8 for summer camping trips). I think its mandatory for all scout / school minibuses to have galloping rust and holes in the floor and also all Transits to be powered by some woeful crappy petrol engine. Mind you - given the abuse they suffer - This is me using ours to make a swing with one camping trip in France... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 World's smallest schools?The school I went to was the biggest in Scotland at the time, with over 2000 pupils it was probably one of the biggest in the UK, and we just had a Transit minibus as far as I know. When I was in the Scouts the standard method of transport was still the leaders' cars plus as many parents as they could rope in, which generally worked out at 7 or 8 per car. The first time I was in a car over 100mph was a parent's Chrysler Alpine with 8 children on board, two of whom were in the boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 An amusing world record attempt on school trip then Strangely our school was pretty tiny, so quite why they needed a 50-seat bus I don't know., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseflakes Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 When I was a kid the transport to the sites for our cub and scout camps was a removals truck with all the gear in it, then all the cubs/scouts thrown in on top. Used to travel along with the top of the 'stable-door' at the back pinned open and all of us waving to the cars behind! Bloody mental when you think about it - but no-one batted an eyelid back then! It was a hoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSparrow Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Not head gasket this time?http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1993-ROVER-414-SLI-SILVER-SPARES-OR-REPAIR_W0QQitemZ110307623647 Clean minihttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINI-1000-1977-BRITISH-LEYLAND-WHITE-FULL-MOT_W0QQitemZ190265158556 Orriblehttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1981-RANGE-ROVER-WHITE_W0QQitemZ130267177722 Thats why they call me Terry Tibbshttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1989-JAGUAR-SOVEREIGN-V12-AUTO-BLUE_W0QQitemZ320316864800 Seller called 'hotrod', wonder what his plans were...!http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1980-COLT-HATCHBACK-RED_W0QQitemZ170276405108 Minibus, since they're so popular lately!http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1993-renualt-traffic-minibus-van-2-1-diesel-mot-april_W0QQitemZ110300148355 My school had a Traffic minibus, the larger one than this. As I recall it was only a few years old but already rusting horrendously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompo Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Supposedly mint Hyundai Stellar: Here Rather expensive though.. Mr.B seems to like these? LHD so might suit his French exploits. Oh, and a little research reveals this about the sellers family - so hopefully the advert will be quite honest! http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/lifestyle/s/ ... the_pieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 How did you manage to find that out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Minibus, since they're so popular lately!http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1993-renualt-traffic-minibus-van-2-1-diesel-mot-april_W0QQitemZ110300148355 My school had a Traffic minibus, the larger one than this. As I recall it was only a few years old but already rusting horrendously!I remember some of this shape being badged as Vauxhalls,don't suppose many people were fooled though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 How did you manage to find that out?Googled the seller name that was given in the ad I expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I remember some of this shape being badged as Vauxhalls,don't suppose many people were fooled though Vauxhall Arena ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompo Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 How did you manage to find that out?Googled the seller name that was given in the ad I expect...Not far off, I googled the phone number to see if it was for sale anywhere else/if the seller had anything else interesting on offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Vauxhall Arena ?Yep.Newer ones are 'Movano' I think, and more common. RedS, thanks for this:Perfect. This went for just £300http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190262541236 ...but theres this starting at £699:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140280395634 Anything to do with our Mr Bickle? "MECHANIC KITTAH SEZ: ... "30 Mins left, @ weigh-in moneyhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180303581314 Taxed worse...http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUNBEAM-STILETTO-YELLOW-RESTORATION-Or-spares_W0QQitemZ360104115472 I'd have another of these:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1989-Lancia-Y10-GTie-SUPERB-ORIGINAL-CONDITION_W0QQitemZ130266871899 Now the pro's:* It is a Lancia Y10!!!* It is FAB!* It can belong to you!Can't argue with that! GR8 girly ad:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fabulous-G-Reg-LANCIA-Y10-Great-Condition-Tax-MOT_W0QQitemZ120330534495 Edit 4 some more: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LANCIA-KAPPA-luxurious-stunning-Italian-car_W0QQitemZ120328035897 Who the hell is buying these?http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-LIGIER-AMBRA-COUNTRY-AUTO-BLUE_W0QQitemZ140280220078 HMmmmmmmmmmmm brown http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1979-AUSTIN-ALLEGRO-1100-DL-BROWN_W0QQitemZ170276571716 SKILZhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Morris-Marina_W0QQitemZ270296632501 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Marina = Yum. How much brown would you LIKE? Anyway, check this out:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1991-ALFA-ROMEO-3 ... 0270556819Seks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 The Vauxhall version of the Trafic is the Vivaro, the Movano is a rebadged Master. I think both are available with Nissan badges too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Cleared for landing? " There's an electrical fault with the vehicle" Close companion? Oo La La! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Cleared for landing? I used to own that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55bloke Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Gotta laugh at that Y10 ad- "shiney body in near perfect condition" Sounds good, but then says it needs a complete new sill!! So, not perfect at all then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1980-MORRIS-MARIN ... 0317275141 This is what would happen if you let my dad create a 'cool old car'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 It's back! Classified ad this time. Please someone buy this to remove the temptation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSparrow Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1980-MORRIS-MARIN ... 0317275141 This is what would happen if you let my dad create a 'cool old car'.Ha ha!!Well I happen to think that is an extremely cool looking car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1970-MORRIS-MINOR ... 0319536386OK, so this is one of the 'forbidden "M"s', but looks magically crap. Technicolour bilge with T&T for diddly squit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ross Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Not certain, but I reckon that's had paint............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Looks like a crap attempt at a "Harlequin" Lord Sterling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1963-Morris-FG-re ... 0300432999Zoiks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 /\ GR8 4 AVOIDING LOW EMISIONZ ZONE TAX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSparrow Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I know how popular MG Metros are around here So here are a few more!: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1983-MG-METRO-TURBO-MK1-UNLEADED-1275cc-RARE-CLASSIC_W0QQitemZ290274104612 Later wheeltrims look awful!http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1989-MG-METRO-WHITE_W0QQitemZ180304310525 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1989-MG-METRO-WHITE_W0QQitemZ320317181334 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Metros here please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Metros here please. Pog, you're being a little optimistic methinks. Do you seriously think there'll be enought metal left in a Metro to grab? They're a brush and shovel job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSparrow Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Metros here please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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