wuvvum Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 32 minutes ago, holbeck said: ^^ Agreed. I've driven all 3 and the Cav would win by a country mile. Reckon the Montego would still be ahead of the Sierra though. holbeck and adw1977 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 That Vauxhall 1.3 engine was the one to have as a new driver when I started driving in the late '80's. Ford, VW etc were struggling to get 50bhp out of their 1.1-1.3 offerings, the GM 1.3 made about 75bhp I think, a proper road rocket! Stevebrookman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
face Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 1 hour ago, egg said: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1738158906286856/ FUCKING BRILLIANT! Any excuse to post this is greatly welcomed. JeeExEll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
face Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 33 minutes ago, spartacus said: That Vauxhall 1.3 engine was the one to have as a new driver when I started driving in the late '80's. Ford, VW etc were struggling to get 50bhp out of their 1.1-1.3 offerings, the GM 1.3 made about 75bhp I think, a proper road rocket! Was that the 1297 also found in the Nova SR etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 That's the one. face 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin-Rover Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 2 hours ago, face said: 1275 A series is that? Anybody driven one? I’d like to see a bottom-spec-1980s-rep-mobile race between one of these, plus 1.3 Versions of the Cavalier and Sierra. I had a Montego 1.3 back when I started driving in the early noughties. The engine had hit a nice sweet spot just before 'fucked' whereby it was eager and willing but got through oil at a rate of knots. I remember in slip road drag races with my friend's Montego 1.6 it was as quick to 50mph. Cruising was all about maintaining momentum. Incidentally, while I reminisce; the Montego 1.3 got a different washer bottle on the earliest examples. It was the Ital/miniMetro style where a small plastic bottle slotted over a metal bracket on the bulkhead. If you took a speedbump too fast, the bottle would lift off the bracket, landing on the gearbox and jamming the linkages. A few times I had to coast to the side of the road, pop the bonnet and put it back. Soon on my way again! face, Walter White, MarvinsMom and 11 others 8 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 11 hours ago, face said: 1275 A series is that? Anybody driven one? I’d like to see a bottom-spec-1980s-rep-mobile race between one of these, plus 1.3 Versions of the Cavalier and Sierra. I had one as a company hack for my penance. It was not very long period of time as they kept changing them for me. It was not the fastest on the road, but it done the job. It was roomy and comfortable. That is what most cars are for. lesapandre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 12 hours ago, face said: 1275 A series is that? Anybody driven one? I’d like to see a bottom-spec-1980s-rep-mobile race between one of these, plus 1.3 Versions of the Cavalier and Sierra. I never knew these were A-series powered. Wow. What a life that engine had - A30 right through to Montego some bit of engineering. Friends company ran a Montego as part of their company fleet when new. People who used it were really surprised they really liked it - that was how low perception of BL had fallen. ProgRocker and MarvinsMom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I'm now pretty much certain* that during the 1990s Mazda designed and built exactly one of each type of 323. I'm not sure I've ever seen two alike? For example this is a new one on me 4 door saloon? I thought they were all hatches and rarely more than 3 door? It must have cost an unbelievable amount in tooling! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1994-Mazda-323-GLX-1-6-MOT-October-2020-FSH-2-owners-323-BG/124013276279?hash=item1cdfc46c77:g:CNMAAOSwv9peBiiY Sir Snipes, loserone, garethj and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 13 minutes ago, Stanky said: I'm now pretty much certain* that during the 1990s Mazda designed and built exactly one of each type of 323. I'm not sure I've ever seen two alike? For example this is a new one on me 4 door saloon? I thought they were all hatches and rarely more than 3 door? It must have cost an unbelievable amount in tooling! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1994-Mazda-323-GLX-1-6-MOT-October-2020-FSH-2-owners-323-BG/124013276279?hash=item1cdfc46c77:g:CNMAAOSwv9peBiiY Are these not quite a lot of Ford underneath? I have even seen a Fiesta Mk3 with a Mazda badge. Looks a fair buy - only worry that that wing damage has not caused other issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 No, these are pre ford, this is a BG, same as the ex Vol red three door and my old pop up lights one. Same car underneath, just a slightly different shape. lesapandre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 A late BG at that, replaced in 1994 by the BH (or BA?) by this version of the saloon, not that anyone noticed... edit: I'd really like that one just posted, but have no need or justification for it! edit2: It's seen plenty of sparkly stick though - and probably needs more next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 43 minutes ago, Stanky said: I'm now pretty much certain* that during the 1990s Mazda designed and built exactly one of each type of 323. I'm not sure I've ever seen two alike? For example this is a new one on me 4 door saloon? I thought they were all hatches and rarely more than 3 door? It must have cost an unbelievable amount in tooling! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1994-Mazda-323-GLX-1-6-MOT-October-2020-FSH-2-owners-323-BG/124013276279?hash=item1cdfc46c77:g:CNMAAOSwv9peBiiY I'm pretty sure this shape was available with a rear wiper, at least early on - thus joining the likes of the Ford Orion, Subaru Impreza and Peugeot 406 in the (sparse) ranks of saloons with rear wipers. Kringle, Bamboocarman and egg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, wuvvum said: I'm pretty sure this shape was available with a rear wiper, at least early on - thus joining the likes of the Ford Orion, Subaru Impreza and Peugeot 406 in the (sparse) ranks of saloons with rear wipers. I've had a saloon for the last couple of months and I really miss having a rear wiper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Green Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Be like me. Mazda Montrose 626 Coupe: https://www.autovillage.co.uk/used-car/mazda/626/mtz_14991_51364228?fbclid=IwAR3YFc1em8LOL-t4ZZavvzMydseo-4X_wOZfahH40wz3AOQja9ProxzZXwY face, Sir Snipes, HillmanImp and 26 others 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1043421156006230/ spartacus, Sir Snipes, Supernaut and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1971349946344461/ willswitchengage, face, DoctorRetro and 5 others 1 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1080480608952978/ £399 no offers or I’ll mot it next week...? Bamboocarman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/523074658554389/ Cavcraft, spartacus, puddlethumper and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1226770820855917/ Cavcraft, Joey spud, strangeangel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Alan_Green said: Be like me. Mazda Montrose 626 Coupe: https://www.autovillage.co.uk/used-car/mazda/626/mtz_14991_51364228?fbclid=IwAR3YFc1em8LOL-t4ZZavvzMydseo-4X_wOZfahH40wz3AOQja9ProxzZXwY I think that is cheap for what it is. Makes you remember how elegantly everyday cars could be styled - as opposed to today's ugly bug ball. Not sure if the was Italian styled - possibly Pininfarina? Just lovely. A sweeter nicer easier age IMHO. And at 10-15 years old these kind of cars were such great banger buys...those were the days...Great visibility and probably nice to drive. Needs a new owner to tuck it up in a warm garage. Alan_Green, Dick Longbridge, egg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Get bidding! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1984-VAUXHALL-CARLTON-2000-GL-AUTO-RUST-FREE-CLASSIC-BARN-FIND-ORIGINAL-RETRO/164016951004?hash=item26302c0edc:g:Q9UAAOSwZHhc3Hlj Amishtat, meggersdog, New POD and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tul66 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 On 12/31/2019 at 12:28 PM, Skizzer said: This is making my teeth tingle. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1155683 Sounds like the challenges are mainly cosmetic; nothing nasty in the last MOT and its had some mechanical work. A Volumex HPE is definitely on my bucket list. If you're seriously after one, PM me and I can send you pictures of mine which I'm tempted to sell. skattrd, Skizzer and BorniteIdentity 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Sorry Im really really sorry I like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-SAMBAR-HONDA-ACTY-660CC-KEI-5-SEAT-MINIVAN-HY-STYLE/352918494189?hash=item522b94dbed:g:PQoAAOSwCSpduGM3 Yoss, Supernaut, stonedagain and 7 others 7 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 19 minutes ago, tul66 said: If you're seriously after one, PM me and I can send you pictures of mine which I'm tempted to sell. Golly. I’d love one but space is a challenge at the moment ... but I’ll PM you later anyway ... skattrd, MorrisItalSLX and holbeck 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Camper project - currently £225 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WITH-KEY-VOLKSWAGEN-Lt35-95-Tdi-Mwb/402023004202?hash=item5d9a70382a:g:GmsAAOSwhJtd-PMf Cavcraft, clayts450, Tenmil Socket and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 1 hour ago, DVee8 said: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/523074658554389/ The chances of that finding a home on Facebook must be less than minimal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Over on UKSaabshttps://www.uksaabs.co.uk/UKS/viewtopic.php?t=198760Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk Kringle, stonedagain, Vantman and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Green Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 £2,300. 4x4 Mini Clubman. 2.5 V6 Ford. Facebook South Africa. eddyramrod, willswitchengage, stonedagain and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper1 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 That is hideous Bet it's fun to drive though.. Looks to have not seen the road in a while though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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