sierraman Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Didn’t the ZX Turbo have something daft like two speedometers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N19 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Yeah, think Premium is lowest spec. My 1.8GS is a lovely car. It may be uneconomical on fuel, slightly battered, and with various quirks (read - things not working) but it's reliable and nippy privatewire, rainagain, HMC and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 40 minutes ago, N19 said: Yeah, think Premium is lowest spec. My 1.8GS is a lovely car. It may be uneconomical on fuel, slightly battered, and with various quirks (read - things not working) but it's reliable and nippy I was thinking of you earlier as I was eyeing up a mondeo ghia estatemk11 and realised we would end up with very similar fleets 😂 N19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 10 hours ago, MantaGTE85 said: Very likely a 4-speed with no passenger door mirror either. Back in about 1993, my next-door-but-one neighbour's missus treated herself to a white Sunny LS 4dr saloon (H650LTX) which had all the mega-decadence of central locking, pop-up 'roof, 4 'lectric windaz and digital clock, but it came without a nearside door mirror, nor did it have a rev-counter, and it was also a 4-speed 1.3, which I thought was very strange at the time. To be fair, it replaced an already-totally-rusted-to-bits 1984 tissue-box-dashboard Metro City (B612YUH), so I couldn't blame her for thinking the Sunny was a solid, well-engineered piece of kit. nay it has 5 speeds and 2 upside down dangle mirrors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 I’ve done a buy, it’s arriving tomorrow. Was spotted some while ago by @quicksilver by the looks of it…. RobT, RoadworkUK, Broadsword and 36 others 39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 4 hours ago, HMC said: I’ve done a buy, it’s arriving tomorrow. Was spotted some while ago by @quicksilver by the looks of it…. Excellent! I did see it was up for sale recently so it's great to know it didn't get raced and has joined the AS fold. This one I spotted back in 2011 wasn't so lucky. No tax or MOT since 2013 so I fear it met an oval-shaped end Jim Bell, somewhatfoolish, HMC and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmsguzzi Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 I always thought that shape Laurel looked older than the car it actually replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marm Toastsmith Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Cedric, not Laurel... right? Lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 20 minutes ago, Marm Toastsmith said: Cedric, not Laurel... right? Lovely. Yes that’s the one. Lots of velour and chrome effect plastic switches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marm Toastsmith Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 So nice. I might have to pop by and have a sit in it. HMC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, Marm Toastsmith said: So nice. I might have to pop by and have a sit in it. Definitely, and a spin. Maybe a group photo if you still have the micra? Marm Toastsmith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Phenomenally impressed that this is the right kind of 300c, e.g. not the 300C. mk2_craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2flags Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 My Dad had a Bluebird. It replaced his Volvo 240. 1.8 automatic with all the toys, power steering, windows and sunroof. Went pretty well. They normally ended up as minicabs doing intergalactic mileages, particularly the diesels. Very reliable and great as A Car. All of the Nissans at that time seem to have more toys than the European offerings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 14 minutes ago, RoadworkUK said: Phenomenally impressed that this is the right kind of 300c, e.g. not the 300C. Nothing wrong with a 300C as long as it has the hemi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Marvellous news! Look forward to seeing more about it. I used to run them 20-odd years ago as my daily drivers, first a black estate, then a couple of white saloons in succession. I found they have a real sense of occasion to driving them, with quite a high seating position. Steering not especially precise, but it does its job. The most amusing part is the square-rigged styling combined with the smooth, injected V6 making it surprisingly brisk. They can rust, though not too badly, and as they were never very common and not too many parts are shared with other models then spares can be an issue. Even 20 years ago I had to put a full stainless exhaust system on one as it was easier and cheaper than getting a standard mild steel one. There is also a component in the steering (idler arm?) which can be an issue. I have a Nissan workshop manual to lend out if you need to go beyond basic servicing. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 These were a rarity in the day. Make sure you get a steering lock as they still get pinched for racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Fan bloody tastic . You are truly unstoppable at finding these gems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Epic purchase, looking forward to seeing more photos of it! Hopefully its all solid enough to become a great driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunk Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Corhhhh! Can't wait to see the interior on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 it’s en route! mitsisigma01, mercedade, GrumpiusMaximus and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 Semi-C, Justwatching, danthecapriman and 25 others 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 blimey, a Bluebird, Riva and Cedric in the space of a month. Living the dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marm Toastsmith Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, HMC said: Yes. Fabergé Greggs and Broadsword 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I love that. I didn’t know they sold them as late as C reg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 44 minutes ago, sierraman said: I love that. I didn’t know they sold them as late as C reg? This one is a D plate. Funny you should say that as there’s a letter in the history…. rob88h, Tickman, mat_the_cat and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 That is outstanding, you've done it again. Fancy a week's swap with a slightly dog-eared Puma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 Plus the original purchase invoice … (looks like a 1981 Nissan 280c was part exxed against it @Spottedlaurel Tubbo, danthecapriman, Spottedlaurel and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 And a Few general photos now work done with I’m able to drive it…. So much velour ! Fabergé Greggs, MorrisItalSLX, rainagain and 33 others 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 And so many buttons to press! Schaefft, BorniteIdentity, Hertz and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Greggs Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 15 minutes ago, HMC said: This one is a D plate. Funny you should say that as there’s a letter in the history…. I like the sound of the 1987 “Nissan computer link” Schaefft, AnnoyingPentium, HMC and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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