Jump to content

eBay tat volume 3.


Recommended Posts

Posted
29 minutes ago, ProgRocker said:

I was around 12 or 13 years old when that advert was broadcast. I got happy slapped many a time in the school grounds.  :rolleyes:

Lots of permanently deaf people around now thanks to that ad. 

Hope the ad execs are proud. 

  • Sad 2
Posted
31 minutes ago, grogee said:

Lots of permanently deaf people around now thanks to that ad. 

Hope the ad execs are proud. 

Pardon?

Posted
2 hours ago, ProgRocker said:

I was around 12 or 13 years old when that advert was broadcast. I got happy slapped many a time in the school grounds.  :rolleyes:

ORANGES!!!!!!!! 

Posted

I'd say it would not make an excellent first classic . There are a number of issues with these that are not for beginners - probably put anyone off as a first car. One for the more seasoned enthusiast IMHO.

Posted
44 minutes ago, Muniphobia said:

One for the late plate madness thread? must have been sitting at the back of a Ford dealers for a few years before getting registered.

Odd one that. They were exported - so maybe a bad day at the DVLA when allocating a plate.

Posted
50 minutes ago, Muniphobia said:

One for the late plate madness thread? must have been sitting at the back of a Ford dealers for a few years before getting registered.

 

4 minutes ago, lesapandre said:

Odd one that. They were exported - so maybe a bad day at the DVLA when allocating a plate.

Left hand drive. First registered in 1968, so that was probably when it came back to the UK. At that time cars just got the current registration letter when imported irrespective of age.

  • Like 1
  • Thanks 2
Posted
2 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said:

Excuse me whilst I have an existential crisis of hitherto unknown proportions.

image.png.cbd2e8b36ca9d9efa82111209fb49091.png

image.png.be24eb4e1b13b375ba2a290a3a551ed8.png

image.png.770479949c74139bbed4056f6da352de.png

It's times like this when I hate the fact that I never have £10k just lying around doing nothing.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/694243403226240/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment

Almost the very peak of Autoshite Camper that, the fact its called a 'Navajo' just makes it even better

  • Like 1
  • Agree 1
Posted
1 minute ago, BorniteIdentity said:

Excuse me whilst I have an existential crisis of hitherto unknown proportions.

image.png.cbd2e8b36ca9d9efa82111209fb49091.png

image.png.be24eb4e1b13b375ba2a290a3a551ed8.png

image.png.770479949c74139bbed4056f6da352de.png

It's times like this when I hate the fact that I never have £10k just lying around doing nothing.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/694243403226240/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment

Same, but there was that Merc camper for sale on here that is more or less what this is/does? And it was a lot more affordable... 

Or is it the Talbot cache that does it for you (badge wanker)?

  • Like 1
  • Haha 1
Posted
3 minutes ago, grogee said:

Same, but there was that Merc camper for sale on here that is more or less what this is/does? And it was a lot more affordable... 

Or is it the Talbot cache that does it for you (badge wanker)?

I'm a sucker for that shit carpet.

Back in 2009 my friend had to - err - leave the country in a hurry.  Having spent 48 hours trying to sell his 307d Autotrail for £5k (having bought it a month earlier for £7k from a dealer) he took every last penny I had (£1,000 in savings) and let me have it. It was much the same as this inside but larger and I fucking loved it.

However, it was pushing 20ft long with its adornments on the rear - and we only had street parking.  With a heavy heart, I flipped it that weekend for a decent whack and have felt sad pretty much ever since.

I think they're bloody ace, and I would love one.  But until I become a millionaire and can put up a barn for such vehicles it's pointless.

 

  • Like 2
Posted
On 05/06/2025 at 14:25, MiniMinorMk3 said:

A lot rarer than a Mini

Lot 27 - 1983 MG Metro

2326-1.jpg?v=63883670974360

Something less standard in the car park at work. 

20250530_122038.jpg

20250530_122045.jpg

20250530_122055.jpg

Posted
5 minutes ago, D.E said:

Timewarp "old banger, circa 1988":

1979 Datsun 120A FII Cherry Saloon

s-l1600.webp

s-l1600.webp

These were everywhere when I were a lad. I always associate them with the strange chip shop pie tin wheels most of them had. 

  • Like 2
Posted
30 minutes ago, goosey said:

New owners going to need a black 9 

That is the least of their problems.

image.png.2ea2cce52df52ee91c613527116bfb54.png

Posted
13 minutes ago, goosey said:

overdrive, freewheel hubs and parabolic springs though 

Those alone are probably worth a fair chunk of the asking price!

Posted
On 03/06/2025 at 22:38, RobT said:

Is that the City, or Roupell Street sort of way? 

The next road along from Roupell - Whittlesey St. That's Windmill Walk in the top right.

Posted

that p6 is lush

Posted

This is at a local classic dealer to me:

IMG_5189.png.88fea233c99116c8bf9edae7d9d23af8.png

https://ebay.us/m/m2Ryyr
 

Mental price, in my opinion, for a car that’s been ruined by the paint job. They’ve managed to sell Cortinas at this price before though. 
 

Single mirror on a Ghia seems tight.

Posted
15 minutes ago, Wibble said:

Single mirror on a Ghia seems tight.

Tight but correct!

2025-06-06_10-11-13.jpg.601e58f81e45d70f862bdb05804b6441.jpg

Passenger door mirror was fitted to the brochure car but small print makes clear that it was an extra cost option.  £11 in 1980.

November 1980 brochure

Passenger side door mirror became standard on all Cortinas except base in February 1981.

  • Like 2
  • Agree 1

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...