NorfolkNWeigh Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 4 hours ago, SteersWithThrottle said: Front wheel drive recovery trucks always seem like a stupid idea to me, this one even more so. I used to borrow a S3 Land Rover LWB with a Harvey Frost on the back , it had a V8 and sounded great . For a long time it had the rear prop removed because of a broken half shaft , no problem it was just left in high range 4wd. All good until I picked up an SD1 from the bottom of a steep lane- I think we had about 6 people on the bonnet and front bumper to get out to the main road. It would occasionally lose traction and the tyres squeal on bumpy roads too, lovely light steering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorpunk Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 9 hours ago, Austat said: @keef https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-maxi-1500/184548121062?hash=item2af7ecd9e6:g:8QAAAOSws0hfurHx https://vicreeves.tv/?attachment_id=5409 face and Austat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorpunk Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 27 minutes ago, w00dy said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1991-ONYX-FASTCAT-KIT-CAR-VERY-RARE-1-4-LTR-VERY-LIGHT-ONE-OF-A-KIND/143860197829 No one had ever thought to make a an automotive Nigel Thornberry before. Or after thankfully. Can you imagine how utterly fucking ridiculous you would look driving that? There is not one single redeeming feature. Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tul66 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 9 hours ago, Austat said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1983-Fiat-127-auper-1050cc/333798793612?hash=item4db7f5618c:g:MOMAAOSwaJ9futuJ That brings back memories of my long departed 127 1300GT. It's only up the road from me too................................🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 2008 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 straight six - €1295 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/2008-chevrolet-epica-automatic-6-cylinder/26600083 Only ever saw a few diesel Epicas around; never knew they did a 6 Disco Fever and michael t 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horriblemercedes Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, Dirk Diggler said: 2008 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 straight six - €1295 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/2008-chevrolet-epica-automatic-6-cylinder/26600083 Only ever saw a few diesel Epicas around; never knew they did a 6 I've kind of wanted one of those for a while, purely for the transverse straight six. I remember thinking it was a weird thing to for such a dull car when I read the Autocar first drive and weird trivia about dull cars is my soft spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Wow that is a rare one. Its like a Morris 2200 for the 21st century Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 5 hours ago, SteersWithThrottle said: Front wheel drive recovery trucks always seem like a stupid idea to me, this one even more so. For sure there are some disadvantages with traction and maybe drivetrain longevity but the benefit would be greater capacity and easier loading. For a one man band shite moving service with a post 97 licence it would be the better option I reckon. spartacus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 41 minutes ago, motorpunk said: Can you imagine how utterly fucking ridiculous you would look driving that? There is not one single redeeming feature. It's got the new style BMW grille 😄 Things like this just seem like a waste of time, effort and money to me but each to their own I suppose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 10 hours ago, Austat said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970-Bedford-CF-Pick-up/284090514499?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225076%26meid%3Dc398282c90a94a10bd5a0f22045065fa%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D7%26sd%3D254787190092%26itm%3D284090514499%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109 I rather like that. There is a faint alarm bell ringing though, because it's listed as an 1800 engine, which wasn't available in 1970-71. Of course it could easily have had a replacement fitted in a 50-year life! Appropriately, it's in Bedford, Bedfordshire. Where else would it be! Watching, obviously! spartacus, Joey spud, Remspoor and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 It does look great that, I would love to rattle round in it eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 What a colour! €2000 seems pretty good. https://www.autoscout24.nl/aanbod/fiat-128-1100-special-1977-benzine-groen-f24f4f45-3e74-4917-b698-32ce9d88c28a?cldtidx=2&cldtsrc=listPage Dirk Diggler, Shite Ron, LightBulbFun and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 "TM" is a local registration too. It's quite possible the truck hasn't been more than a few miles from home in its entire life! Could even have been part of the press fleet... Austat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 17 hours ago, horriblemercedes said: I know, it's not like it was a marginal one like emissions! That second fail makes me think it's much worse than the MOT history makes it look Well, the seller has been good and sent me some pictures. They arent the best (understandable) but I recon this one will take a fair chunk of 2mm steel to fix up. Terrible pictures. I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horriblemercedes Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Dirk Diggler said: 2008 Chevrolet Epica 2.0 straight six - €1295 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/2008-chevrolet-epica-automatic-6-cylinder/26600083 Only ever saw a few diesel Epicas around; never knew they did a 6 There's one of these for sale in Livingston on Gumtree. £1650, manual gearbox, 58k miles. I'll get a link when I'm on the PC Dirk Diggler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkrc Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/volkswagen-beetle-2003-1598-cc-mexican-final-year-of-production/1390765619 Nice modern beetle in Fife LightBulbFun, clayts450, juular and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w00dy Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-soarer-3-1-diesel-manual-gearbox/363187906561 sutty2006, Mr_Bo11ox, timolloyd and 5 others 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Lacquer Peel and Mr Laurence 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, w00dy said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-soarer-3-1-diesel-manual-gearbox/363187906561 Now thats my kinda ride!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchengage Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 22 minutes ago, wesacosa said: £1000 is not 'under £1000'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 He might let it go for £999.50?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Appallingly advertised but cheap 3-pot Corsa B. Could be a gr8 investment if you believe the Grauniad. BeEP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 2 hours ago, w00dy said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-soarer-3-1-diesel-manual-gearbox/363187906561 w00dy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 1987 Ford Cortina - €1650 late registration madness here 🤔🤣 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/ford-cortana-2-0-ghia-original-irish-car/26607673 Remspoor, Shite Ron and Austat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shite Ron Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 48 minutes ago, Dirk Diggler said: 1987 Ford Cortina - €1650 late registration madness here 🤔🤣 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/ford-cortana-2-0-ghia-original-irish-car/26607673 I like this a lot! 😍🥰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Peugeot 405 GL 1.6 petrol Estate 1993 classic car | eBay Brodders, Vantman, MorrisItalSLX and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Citroen AX 1997 full 12 month MOT only42000 miles 3 owners garaged | eBay MorrisItalSLX, Supernaut, spartacus and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkrc Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/vauxhall-nova-hatchback-1989-manual-1598-cc-3-doors/1391090245 Mysterious and scary Nova for £500 in Heathrow. Reveal your secrets Mr Nova BlankFrank, willswitchengage, Dirk Diggler and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shite Ron Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 The yellow Cortina disappeared quickly now this has appeared to tempt me. This looks fantastic: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-SD1-V8-auto-1977-low-mileage/324388557119?hash=item4b8710913f:g:OgQAAOSwzlxfvUWj Can someone here buy it so we can do a group test with my CX Pallas and Granada 2.8GL. eddyramrod, doug, Dirk Diggler and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkrc Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1286550 214s 3 door with a carb! captain_70s, egg, SiC and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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