eBay tat volume 3.

[Cavcraft]

ford orion 1.6i ghia 1985 | eBay UK

That looks class, and in relative terms seems very well priced.

 

 

[lesapandre]

33 minutes ago, Cavcraft said:

Morris Minor 1954 Split Screen- Mot Exempt And Free Tax. Ford Alloys And Brakes | eBay UK

'Apparently it’s the gold dash model ?'

'But looks like dash has been painted'

Lots of 'upgrades' but nothing much about the engine. After the BMC merger these got the Austin A-Series in 803cc form and were still painfully slow.

It was not until 1956 that the bigger engine arrived. Lots of cars are retro-fitted as the original engines wore out. 

[Low ontime]

26 minutes ago, Cavcraft said:

ford orion 1.6i ghia 1985 | eBay UK

That looks class, and in relative terms seems very well priced.

 

 

Just needs cloverleaf alloys..

[Wibble]

Just now, Low ontime said:

Just needs cloverleaf alloys..

No, no it doesn’t.

[Cavcraft]

24 minutes ago, Wibble said:

No, no it doesn’t.

I have to agree, they look perfect on pepper pots.

[Low ontime]

4 minutes ago, Cavcraft said:

I have to agree, they look perfect on pepper pots.

Always liked the pepper pots on the Orion mk2… ney mind..

[M'coli]

19 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

A lot rarer than a Mini

Lot 27 - 1983 MG Metro

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"2 keys"

So which one's missing - fuel cap, doors, or ignition?

[M'coli]

13 hours ago, Cavcraft said:

Morris Minor 1954 Split Screen- Mot Exempt And Free Tax. Ford Alloys And Brakes | eBay UK

'Apparently it’s the gold dash model ?'

'But looks like dash has been painted'

Quote

stripped it back to bare metal as had layer upon layer of bad paint on it, then had it painted in the modern Nissan grey

Why?  It just looks like primer then lacquer.

[ProgRocker]

18 hours ago, Cavcraft 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.  

[N Dentressangle]

18 hours ago, Cavcraft said:

1984 FORD ESCORT 1.6 GL ESTATE | eBay UK

Bought from the Moretonhampstead museum auction last month for £1800. Tidy profit!

[grogee]

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.  

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

Hope the ad execs are proud. 

[Momentary Lapse Of Reason]

31 minutes ago, grogee said:

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

Hope the ad execs are proud. 

Pardon?

[Muniphobia]

23 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

Crusty the Capri

Lot 171 - 1968 Ford Consul Capri

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.

[goosey]

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.  

ORANGES!!!!!!!! 

[wesacosa]

[lesapandre]

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.

[lesapandre]

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.

[MiniMinorMk3]

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.

[BorniteIdentity]

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

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

[Stinkwheel]

2 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said:

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

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

[grogee]

1 minute ago, BorniteIdentity said:

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

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)?

[BorniteIdentity]

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.

 

[New POD]

On 05/06/2025 at 14:25, MiniMinorMk3 said:

A lot rarer than a Mini

Lot 27 - 1983 MG Metro

Something less standard in the car park at work. 

[D.E]

Timewarp "old banger, circa 1988":

1979 Datsun 120A FII Cherry Saloon

[urpert]

5 minutes ago, D.E said:

Timewarp "old banger, circa 1988":

1979 Datsun 120A FII Cherry Saloon

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

[goosey]

8 minutes ago, D.E said:

Timewarp "old banger, circa 1988":

1979 Datsun 120A FII Cherry Saloon

New owners going to need a black 9 

[horriblemercedes]

 

"Got any o's?"

[Momentary Lapse Of Reason]

30 minutes ago, goosey said:

New owners going to need a black 9 

That is the least of their problems.

[goosey]

https://www.facebook.com/share/1GahYmAdiC/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Series 2 transportation device for it’s own spare wheel and fuel tank 

overdrive, freewheel hubs and parabolic springs though 

[Supernaut]

13 minutes ago, goosey said:

overdrive, freewheel hubs and parabolic springs though 

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