New POD Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 4 hours ago, SteersWithThrottle said: Maybe so, only one I've driven is a 69 plate Merc E class with the 7 speed box. Didn't like it, didn't see the point, as my left leg works perfectly well, and my brain can choose the correct gear at least as well, and probably change more smoothly if not as fast. Automatic handbrakes are the spawn of the devil also, it's the one thing I hate about my Insignia, and will likely lead to me selling it earlier than I otherwise might have. Again, the reason we bought my wife a mk6 Astra was that it was one of the few cars we could afford WITH an electric hand brake. She had some issues* with her arm and shoulder, which caused her excessive pain when using the hand brake and changing gear, such that she could no longer drive. * Calcific growth on the shoulder joint causing the nerves and muscles to be inflamed- sorted now.. I'm fine with the electric hand brake and hill hold, hill start function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143975135668 Pricey but peachy! Remspoor, Shite Ron and Craig the Princess 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, garethj said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143975135668 Pricey but peachy! That's the starting bid too. Don't actually think it's terrible for 1300 odd but much more and it's stretching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 If a Celica is just too macho, try one of these - a Toyota Paseo https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233927168916 Supernaut, Disco Fever, ProgRocker and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I love a Daihatsu Cuore, especially the 3 door. This one has been a rally car but despite being smaller than a size 7 slipper, they still can’t get it all in the picture 🙄 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254888499148 ProgRocker, Rave and Supernaut 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteersWithThrottle Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 50 minutes ago, New POD said: Again, the reason we bought my wife a mk6 Astra was that it was one of the few cars we could afford WITH an electric hand brake. She had some issues* with her arm and shoulder, which caused her excessive pain when using the hand brake and changing gear, such that she could no longer drive. * Calcific growth on the shoulder joint causing the nerves and muscles to be inflamed- sorted now.. I'm fine with the electric hand brake and hill hold, hill start function. You've a legitimate use case there, can't argue with that. Nevertheless, it's one more thing to go wrong, and it just so slow to use I find it frustrating. Yes, I know I can just set off and it releases automatically, but I prefer to release it myself, to minimise wear and tear on the clutch and brake mechanisms and friction parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 shiney early Maestro on Autotrader, Bombed it's MOT BeEP, Shite Ron and MorrisItalSLX 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vicar Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1317632 How wonderful is this? Supernaut, doug, Semi-C and 23 others 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 2x Citroen C3 Pluriel - €700 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/citroen-c3-pluriel-convertable-x2/27398114 eddyramrod and Austat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 1 hour ago, The Vicar said: https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1317632 ....How wonderful is this? I once saw the saloon version of this at a Stony Stratford New Year show - and the 2-stroke clouds of blue exhaust it was putting out were very impressive. It's the sort of car that should regularly run past the Green Party's head office..... Remspoor, Disco Fever and Shite Ron 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Back in 1993 Lulu sung: "I want my Independence, I want my freeeedom...right now!" Well here's the Peugeot 106 'Indendence', which looks quite tidy for a grand. 42k miles (if genuine), rev counter and an orange interior, what's not to like? 2003 Independence 1.1 Supernaut, 500tops, Yoss and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I know not really an Autoshite or even ebay thing but WTF? https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26807/lot/85/?category=list&length=12&page=8 bogeyhead, Yoss, inconsistant and 2 others 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Visibility out of the above would be somewhat akin to driving round sat in a Converse baseball boot staring through the lace eyelets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmansholiday Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202103110024601 £500 quid Civic UNFORTUNATLY THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN STOLEN, IT IS NOW VERY LOUD AS… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Prefect Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 A Porsche or a Bentley? Always a difficult one I find, but maybe this is the answer: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26807/lot/86/?category=list&length=12&page=8 Bonhams Lot 86 (Bicester Village 20th March) Bentley/Porsche Turbo 2-Seat Special Estimate £ 5,000 - 10,000 (sorry its not from the usual sources, but I just had to do it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 This looks great! Honda 250 motorbike engine so the only dilemma is whether you get the address on the V5 as c/o Burns Unit or Fracture Clinic at the local hospital 👍 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284190573941 LightBulbFun, M'coli, Yoss and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 1.8 turbo, I bet this is pleasantly speedy https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174674362199 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, garethj said: 1.8 turbo I thought that was a turbocharged GSR for a moment there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 200k on the clock but quite rare to see a manual 3 litre diesel https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143969264382 willswitchengage, Shite Ron and loserone 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Hideous wheel & tyre combination but a rare diesel manual Merc of this vintage https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133688537576 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Aluminium aerodynamic Audi https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203303939066 inconsistant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillCarter Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 A mate just messaged me this absolute minter, looks like a great buy at £800. I wish I could. morrisoxide, davocano, Skizzer and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 anyone else noticed a load of saxo/106 and even Metros appearing lately?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 45 minutes ago, garethj said: Hideous wheel & tyre combination but a rare diesel manual Merc of this vintage https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133688537576 Wanna be Drugdealer???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Beetle with the V5 engine. Spares or repairs https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284210957856 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Maestro Clubman diesel. You’ll never sleep alone again 👍 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294060327976 wuvvum, MorrisItalSLX, timolloyd and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Must have been a far sighted exec who had this as his company car in 1991 to specify a diesel engine https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265064673458 willswitchengage, MorrisItalSLX, Yoss and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 One off Special....and £2500 start BAIRN FRIEND M9 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graham-hulls-one-off-mini-special-3-wheeled-1380cc-barn-find-not-a-Morgan/224378396971?hash=item343dfea12b:g:hjIAAOSwEiNgRkwN Shite Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 6 hours ago, doug said: I know not really an Autoshite or even ebay thing but WTF? https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26807/lot/85/?category=list&length=12&page=8 What used to be called a "marital aid' on wheels......... Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Four and a half grand but the description makes it sound like you’re practically on the road in a week. Tiny bits of welding, install the engine, fit the seats and put petrol in it🤪 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164716248083 Aston Martin, Shite Ron and SiC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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