Tadhg Tiogar Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 13 minutes ago, JeeExEll said: .... Mk2 Cortinas didn't have the window sill pop-up buttons of the 70s Fords so gaining entry involved trying to hook the interior handle with a borrowed bit of fencewire pushed in past the door seal. ....... I can remember the Mk.2 doors having sawn-off crank levers for locking/unlocking similar in shape to the keep-fit window winders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 That cortina estate was on the cortina facebook groups last week. Seems a bit lazy to leave bits in the pictures and state what's not included, how hard is it to lift those wheels out, take the steering wheel off and brush it out a bit to show the true state of the thing? Don't think those steering wheels are that sought after anyway, at least not in that condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, cort1977 said: ...Don't think those steering wheels are that sought after anyway, at least not in that condition. They were definitely very sought-after in the 1970s! Ford spares couldn't supply a new one, and scrappers couldn't supply a used one. I remember the oul fella ringing round everyone in the phone directories, Exchange & Mart, etc. but nothing. Not a sausage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 https://www.facebohttps://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/469087327522837 Dick Longbridge, outlaw118 and MarvinsMom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 https://www.facebohttps://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/469087327522837 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 https://www.facebohttps://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/469087327522837 sutty2006, MorrisItalSLX, outlaw118 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 https://www.facebohttps://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/469087327522837 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 https://www.facebohttps://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/469087327522837 busmansholiday, sdkrc and garethj 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillCarter Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 An interesting selection... but according to my browser at least you've just repeatedly linked to a chrome Renault Vel Satis (Sold). A very AS faux pas nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 5 hours ago, wuvvum said: This is an odd one. Late registration madness ZT-T with a pre-facelift front end. Presumably been in a bump at some stage as well as having engine issues. Cheap though. No bids, re-listed. He seems a really helpful vendor though: Quote Dispatched with Royal Mail 1st Class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133762679934?hash=item1f24e0847e:g:tG4AAOSwYjJgoWNV I hope that's his finger. Light on details, MOT history shows it hasn't seen the road in 8 years but looks pleasant enough. garethj, MorrisItalSLX and outlaw118 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchengage Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Rover Sterling mathematical challenge. Calculate how many miles the car has covered and get to drive it home! Quote I have owned this car since 2009 and in this time have put a tad over 50,000 miles on the clock. The log book photo is the vehicle the engine came from and not the actual vehicle for sale. A viewer just asked me why the colour on the V5 was blue.🙄 It has had an engine change 25,000 miles in, which then had a new clutch, water pump and cam belt as an obligatory service of course. So ! These serviceable items have only done 25,000 miles. Obviously being almost 32 years old, it has had some issues, but in my spare time and at various intervals I have replaced nearly ALL of the front suspension parts, with the exception of the front left wheel bearing which seems to be holding up very well. Got the car with 122,000 miles. Changed clocks for zero registered which show the mileage I have done. Done 25,000 miles on original engine, (engine neglected by previous owners) Done 26,000 miles after engine change. in total ( 51,000) Changed engine for a very well looked after 129,000 mile one. Details of this engine I have kept, service book, MOT slips, copy of log book inside page showing engine number and vehicle it was removed from. 25,000 miles on and at least three oil changes it is still running very nicely indeed. The replacement engine has therefore done 155,000 miles. Let’s be fair, in total with the replacement engine the actual car has done a tad over 173,000 miles in total so the interior has to suffer a bit. The replacement engine has done 155,000 The clutch, water pump and cam belt have done 25,000 Wait, let's read further. This is the longest car description on ebay - I started writing this post at 4pm. Quote There is also a light smell of melted butter coming from the rear seat. This does not overpower you, it is there until the air is replaced.( this was caused by 2x 500g blocks I accidentally left on in a bag on the back seat after shopping. I’m still driving it so it’s not that bad. Ever broken a full milk carton in your car ? That’s bad ! This isn’t bad. This was done about three years ago in mid summer🙄 hence why it completely melted. There is even a running commentary of the weather he he writes the advert. Quote It’s raining outside https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154445022438?_trkparms=aid%3D1110010%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.DISCCARDS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818141627%26meid%3Dccfcd3ed2e54458b83a3281034676f8a%26pid%3D101110%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D294180719872%26itm%3D154445022438%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2563228%26algv%3DDiscOrganicBase&_trksid=p2563228.c101110.m1982 Crackers, adw1977, busmansholiday and 13 others 3 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Something to go with the Horizon. Not many cars come with a body-coloured dashboard. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154456023149?hash=item23f64be06d:g:QSwAAOSw77VgoVVk MorrisItalSLX, Austat and Wilko220 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteersWithThrottle Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 9 hours ago, JeeExEll said: I'm certain this was a stock rim on something, my brain keeps telling me FIAT, but even after a 1+ hour dive into the rabbit hole I can't find a match. It isn't Porsche 914, or Marcos GT, or Sunbeam Tiger. Grrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Super rare Renault 15! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184841276561?hash=item2b09660c91:g:KFEAAOSw72ZgkATQ willswitchengage, Mr Livered, Yoss and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Isn't there a Somerset felcher on this group somewhere? A CHEAP Somerset* https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274799480659?hash=item3ffb534f53:g:S18AAOSw2HFgoSBE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchengage Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174769866939?hash=item28b11888bb:g:p64AAOSw2HFgn9ms Steviemillar, Semi-C and Austat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopon Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 25 minutes ago, Lankytim said: Isn't there a Somerset felcher on this group somewhere? A CHEAP Somerset* https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274799480659?hash=item3ffb534f53:g:S18AAOSw2HFgoSBE @Angrydicky but I think his is a Hampshire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 He has a Somerset as well. Didn't somebody else buy one just recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 not sure if anyone has posted this here yet ....FB find allegedly 16k miles.. R8 action Dick Longbridge, MorrisItalSLX, bigstraight6 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 hour ago, willswitchengage said: Rover Sterling mathematical challenge. Calculate how many miles the car has covered and get to drive it home! Wait, let's read further. This is the longest car description on ebay - I started writing this post at 4pm. There is even a running commentary of the weather he he writes the advert. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154445022438?_trkparms=aid%3D1110010%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.DISCCARDS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818141627%26meid%3Dccfcd3ed2e54458b83a3281034676f8a%26pid%3D101110%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D294180719872%26itm%3D154445022438%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2563228%26algv%3DDiscOrganicBase&_trksid=p2563228.c101110.m1982 Absolutely brilliant! As for the mileage, I don't think Pythagoras could solve that one. My head hurts just trying to think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 5/13/2021 at 9:11 PM, outlaw118 said: @SiC I know you've changed your mind but..currently £500 no reserve, in that Cornwall... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133759745712?hash=item1f24b3beb0:g:uWwAAOSwRN5gcLd8 On 5/13/2021 at 9:14 PM, SiC said: Third time that's been listed! You can figure out the number plate in the pictures. Both times before it "sold" for a shade under £3k It's last MOT was in 2012 when it failed with the following: Quite an impressive list! No wonder he took the plate off. It's doing well! Bids are on almost £2.5k with near-on six days remaining on the listing. I note it's a private listing to 'protect the identity of the bidders' too. Clearly it'll be third time lucky* for him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1334770?fbclid=IwAR37lqLBxWB6TjQNItFyc7rLyyOGQnDzgPrC17A4lYxBqy_0atqsGF56eiI willswitchengage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopon Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 This 75 tourer looks nice, especially with the monogram paint but hang on, how much does the seller want? £11,990.00 good luck with that. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284232028246?hash=item422d8c9056:g:u6AAAOSwT9Jge0E0 Wilko220, wuvvum, Supernaut and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopon Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 "I bought this car some years ago for my son to learn to drive" how nice. "he’s now just turned 17" ok, time to put it to good use? "bought himself 3yr old fiesta" maybe not. No hard feelings? "after years of keeping was wasted" ok then, but why buy it so early? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265162807842?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818141841%26meid%3De6ad1e3e49534e7a85e1e3925dca4ce7%26pid%3D101111%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D274799448948%26itm%3D265162807842%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2563228%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWithAblationExplorer&_trksid=p2563228.c101111.m2109 Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 2 hours ago, SteersWithThrottle said: I'm certain this was a stock rim on something, my brain keeps telling me FIAT, but even after a 1+ hour dive into the rabbit hole I can't find a match. It isn't Porsche 914, or Marcos GT, or Sunbeam Tiger. Grrr! Could be from a Fiat 124 Sport or Spider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-metro-/274799448948?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_FM Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Talking of keys fitting, my Mum had a habit of locking the keys in her Metro, and one time, according to my Brother, she borrowed the keys from someone else's Metro & one of them fitted in the door lock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkrc Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1340207 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, Richard_FM said: Talking of keys fitting, my Mum had a habit of locking the keys in her Metro, and one time, according to my Brother, she borrowed the keys from someone else's Metro & one of them fitted in the door lock! You know those racks of numbered, single-sided keys you used to see in key-cutting shops? I have accumulated a few*. In rural Ireland, house keys used to be sold like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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