Vincent Velocette Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Oooft. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1334810 Disco Fever, MorrisItalSLX, Remspoor and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterH Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 12 hours ago, richardmorris said: By the power of Jackie Stewart’s tartan underwear drawer. That looks cheap for a droop snout compared to the equivalent fords. Oh how these are such a turn on, was it just a Viva hatch with a droopsnoot or did it have some mechanical tuning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy - Medhurst Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 hour ago, MisterH said: Oh how these are such a turn on, was it just a Viva hatch with a droopsnoot or did it have some mechanical tuning? "The Sports Hatch limited edition did not share the uprated 2279cc slant four engine with the HP Firenza Droop Snoot model, but instead was fitted with the standard tune single carb 2279cc slant four engine and running gear of the Magnum. Also included in the standard specification was the famous "seven dial dash", Avon Safety Wheels and a distinctive paint finish in a then brand new Vauxhall "Extra Dark Wine" (only available otherwise on the brand new for 1976 VX 2300 GLS model) which was complemented with bright red striping and highlights. This model was always rare with 197 vehicles being completed and is now highly collectable. Vauxhall marketed this car as a "hatchback", since it was coming under increasing pressure from new European models such as the Golf that were hatchbacks. However, the Sportshatch shared its bodyshell with the Viva Estate (which was only ever produced in a two-door plus tailgate configuration)." eddyramrod, MisterH, Shite Ron and 3 others 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterH Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 35 minutes ago, Billy - Medhurst said: "The Sports Hatch limited edition did not share the uprated 2279cc slant four engine with the HP Firenza Droop Snoot model, but instead was fitted with the standard tune single carb 2279cc slant four engine and running gear of the Magnum. Also included in the standard specification was the famous "seven dial dash", Avon Safety Wheels and a distinctive paint finish in a then brand new Vauxhall "Extra Dark Wine" (only available otherwise on the brand new for 1976 VX 2300 GLS model) which was complemented with bright red striping and highlights. This model was always rare with 197 vehicles being completed and is now highly collectable. Vauxhall marketed this car as a "hatchback", since it was coming under increasing pressure from new European models such as the Golf that were hatchbacks. However, the Sportshatch shared its bodyshell with the Viva Estate (which was only ever produced in a two-door plus tailgate configuration)." Thank you, sounded like it was quite pokey then, would be fascinated to see what a VX2300 GLS would look like in that colour though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 16 hours ago, Shite Ron said: If you want the Vauxhall equivalent of borniteidentities latest toy (and don’t mind doing a few repairs) look no further: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265149191012?hash=item3dbc1f9364:g:IMMAAOSweolgknKF Where is Cavcraft when we need him? I hope the in car entertainment is included: My god that's grim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Absolutely diabolical photography skills, and needs some attention from the sparkly stick... but I've always had an odd fondness for these little grey imports. Manual box too, for extra points - most have the somewhat temperamental tiptronic transmission.https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/531780141169387 (It's just peeping through the gate, it's obviously shy.) willswitchengage, Disco Fever and garethj 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 5 hours ago, Vincent Velocette said: Oooft. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1334810 has my initials too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillCarter Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Have we had this one yet? An Accent Saloon is something I'm not entirely sure I knew existed. Isopon, morrisoxide, sdkrc and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, WillCarter said: Have we had this one yet? An Accent Saloon is something I'm not entirely sure I knew existed. Those prefacelift ones look so so so much better than the facelifted versions- there's one down the road serving as a courtesy car for the local MoT garage. It's hideous [ly excellent]. WillCarter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Greggs Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 5 hours ago, Vincent Velocette said: Oooft. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1334810 So nice innit. I went to have a look at this when it was for sale back in 2019 for considerably less cash, and walked away. I remember the sloppiest gear change of ever, some crustiness underneath at the back, some welding on the inner wings, some stuff like missing brake back plates that put me off. All could have been sorted now of course. Vincent Velocette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 If it was a turbo I'd be seriously thinking about that BX... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Velocette Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 17 minutes ago, Fabergé Greggs said: So nice innit. I went to have a look at this when it was for sale back in 2019 for considerably less cash, and walked away. I remember the sloppiest gear change of ever, some crustiness underneath at the back, some welding on the inner wings, some stuff like missing brake back plates that put me off. All could have been sorted now of course. Could still be a pig in knickers, but Id be smitten enough by those pics top go and have a look, if I wasn't in Glasgow or the red atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Vincent Velocette said: Could still be a pig in knickers, but Id be smitten enough by those pics top go and have a look, if I wasn't in Glasgow or the red atm. Aside from the brown cracks where the B pillar meets the sill, it looks rather nice. I wonder what bits Chevronics have touched on it. Certainly the bumpers, by the looks of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shite Ron Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 No picnic tables and a bit bubbly but still nice if it stays cheap: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324608449525?hash=item4b942bdbf5:g:4g8AAOSwpeNgkuXG Remspoor, outlaw118, Ian_Fearn and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 cheap accord on fb but what are those shady characters up to in the background ? something tells me to stay away from this one https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/302847161570668/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks&tracking={"qid"%3A"6959234570277417055"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"708343682143649269"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A708343682143649269%2C\"target_type\"%3A6%2C\"primary_position\"%3A0%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A1737741921125662720%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A501%2C\"value\"%3A0%2C\"upsell_type\"%3A21%2C\"grouping_info\"%3Anull}"} willswitchengage, DoctorRetro, HillmanImp and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 The barrel full of burning rubbish is incredibly* inviting. Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkrc Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-MITSUOKA-RYOGA-1-8-PRIMERA-VINTAGE-CLASSIC-MARK-II-JAGUAR-AUTO-ESTATE-X18-/293497946516 anonymous user, Shite Ron, willswitchengage and 10 others 7 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justwatching Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1971 FORD GALAXI 500 2 DOOR COUPE | eBay Amishtat, Skizzer, BL Bloke and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Justwatching said: 1971 FORD GALAXI 500 2 DOOR COUPE | eBay HFM????????? Makes Huggy look like the bargain of the decade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EML Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (1) Marketplace - 1987 Lada Riva | Facebook Lada for sale in Brigg on that faceache Fumbler and Minimad5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopon Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 minute ago, EML said: (1) Marketplace - 1987 Lada Riva | Facebook Lada for sale in Brigg on that faceache Not convinced about the headlining... interesting touch. willswitchengage, HillmanImp, Remspoor and 2 others 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 13 minutes ago, EML said: (1) Marketplace - 1987 Lada Riva | Facebook Lada for sale in Brigg on that faceache As far as UK Rivas go, these ones with the big grilles are definitely my favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EML Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Marketplace - 1995 Lada Niva | Facebook And another soviet 4 wheeled wonder in Lincolnshire sheffcortinacentre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justwatching Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 27 minutes ago, eddyramrod said: HFM????????? Makes Huggy look like the bargain of the decade! Think you might be a bit out of touch with prices Ed... eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 TBF you are probably right! I paid less than half of that for Huggy five years ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angle Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I know bugger all about cars from this post war era, but is this really only worth £2,995? Am I missing something? It looks lovely. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3784094338368360/ BL Bloke, garethj, eddyramrod and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 15 hours ago, angle said: I know bugger all about cars from this post war era, but is this really only worth £2,995? Am I missing something? It looks lovely. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3784094338368360/ probably because the guy selling just bought it for its registration mark GAD815 which its just been robbed of sadly (even without any special tools you can tell, aside from the obvious modern retroreflective plates etc, OXS258 is part of a current 1931-1952 age related plate series being issued by the DVLA) always makes me very sad to see this happen, a car which has had its identity for 75 years, stolen from it by someone just looking to make a quick buck... still a lovely old thing which hopefully can find a better home now at least! 500tops, Shite Ron and Remspoor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 hour ago, eddyramrod said: TBF you are probably right! I paid less than half of that for Huggy five years ago... Don't take this the wrong way, but your Cadillac is a complete shed and if somebody wanted to bring it up to the same condition as that Galaxie they'd have to spend, what, £25k on it? For it to be worth £10k? Of course a beautiful, sound, totally original car with a mint (in both senses of the word) interior is worth twice what a hanging old beater is worth! And the Ford is always gonna be the more attractive car regardless of condition. I love seeing 'cla**ics' in crappy condition with primer patches, fibreglass repairs etc being used as transportation - that's what this whole website is about - but you can't compare one with the other here. That's like me complaining that nobody wants my crappy old 1.4 BX for £500 but would happily pay £2500 for a fully restored 16v GTi... eddyramrod, captain_70s, Asimo and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 this looks tidy given 1: It's an old Ford, 2: It's done well over 200,000 miles. it needs a bit of work but it's not got a crazy price on it either. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313519768919 Remspoor, Schaefft, Isopon and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 2 hours ago, cort16 said: this looks tidy given 1: It's an old Ford, 2: It's done well over 200,000 miles. it needs a bit of work but it's not got a crazy price on it either. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313519768919 2 wire ignition..hmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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