R1152 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 5 hours ago, NorfolkNWeigh said: Can’t help feeling that without the banded, chromed VX 4/90 Rostyles , it’d be just another FE. Front grille is different too, same as the VX4/90. And of course, not forgetting the auxiliary instruments, the wood and that 3.3 litre lump. Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 5 hours ago, NorfolkNWeigh said: Can’t help feeling that without the banded, chromed VX 4/90 Rostyles , it’d be a much less wanky FE. EFA. Ventoras don’t require fat tyres for more grip. Squealing the skinny tyres is the only fun to be had in an FE, unless your passenger is feeling frisky. (Which is pretty unlikely to be brought on by the Vauxhall.) Remspoor, Wilko220, spike60 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 1 hour ago, R1152 said: Front grille is different too, same as the VX4/90. And of course, not forgetting the auxiliary instruments, the wood and that 3.3 litre lump. Oh, I’m aware of what makes it a Ventora, just not what makes it worth£16k , to be honest that 3.3 boat anchor with an auto box , just reduces the mpg. I’m sure the performance figures for 2.3 Victors, VX4 /90s and Ventoras are all pretty much the same. Just checked and yes all 3 posted 12-12.6 second 0-60 and only the Ventoar could just break 100 mph. As such a value of about £7/8000 for a nice one is about it, maybe £10k if that ludicrous low mileage can be proved. The sweet spot would be a late VX2300 GLS or maybe a 2.3 Victor fitted with brushed nylon Ventora seats and a cassette player- where could one possibly find such a beast? That would surely be worth every penny of £16,000. Steviemillar, Skizzer, Stevebrookman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchengage Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Mildly barried CRX mk1. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402885561275?hash=item5dcdd9cbbb:g:YpIAAOSw-Vpgs9yH face, MisterH, BL Bloke and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 19 minutes ago, willswitchengage said: Mildly barried CRX mk1. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402885561275?hash=item5dcdd9cbbb:g:YpIAAOSw-Vpgs9yH “not rusty, just bubbling”. Yea right. MisterH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1152 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 4 hours ago, NorfolkNWeigh said: Oh, I’m aware of what makes it a Ventora, just not what makes it worth£16k , to be honest that 3.3 boat anchor with an auto box , just reduces the mpg. I’m sure the performance figures for 2.3 Victors, VX4 /90s and Ventoras are all pretty much the same. Just checked and yes all 3 posted 12-12.6 second 0-60 and only the Ventoar could just break 100 mph. £16k does seem a bit steep. Same performance figures as a Mk. IV Zodiac then - wonder how the Mk. 1 Granny compared? At least the Ventora didn't have that fragile piece of shite known as the "Essex V6" powering it... To be honest, I think Vauxhall lost their way a bit with the styling on the FE - my godfather had an 1800ES FE in yellow with a black vinyl roof and all the options, It also bore the plate NEW 14M, which would occasionally get an 'E' added in the dirt to make NEW 14ME. I much preferred his white 2000SL FD - PEW 58K. And no, I can't remember what I had for breakfast... 🤔 Disco Fever and NorfolkNWeigh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Will need work, but has all the spares, and if you're feeling lucky..... Fumbler, wuvvum, MorrisItalSLX and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Thats big old engine in there https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/161371472621401/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment face, Supernaut and Disco Fever 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garythesnail Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Nice looking 405 diesel Not sure if it's a turbo D or not. loserone, MorrisItalSLX, Remspoor and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopon Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 lot's of spares taken from a donner car sounds tasty, can I have the recipe? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154474734303?_trkparms=aid%3D1110010%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.DISCCARDS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818141627%26meid%3D5e9a47ede9704666b11cdbd85d43afb5%26pid%3D101110%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D254997745593%26itm%3D154474734303%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2563228%26algv%3DDiscOrganicBase&_trksid=p2563228.c101110.m1982 Remspoor and MisterH 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopon Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 P-P-P-P-P-P-P-P- Pick up a pony https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124747757218?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D232308%26meid%3De02817fc3cc346f49b971f1ca77ceddd%26pid%3D101111%26rk%3D9%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D304013120347%26itm%3D124747757218%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2563228%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWithAblationExplorer&_trksid=p2563228.c101111.m2109 loserone, Remspoor, MisterH and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carburettor Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 On 5/22/2021 at 9:16 PM, Tim_E said: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/239912374571478/ Apparently done 1750 miles, though I wonder if it's been round the clock. Was restored a few years back but needs a good service, Apparently. Austin Hornet? Not a Wolseley then? Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkrc Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/suzuki-sk410-supercarry-tx-1992-970-cc/1406446302 Clean, MOTd and possibly un-crusty supercarry for a reasonable price. 808 Estate, LightBulbFun, doug and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 6 hours ago, carburettor said: Austin Hornet? Not a Wolseley then? True, its a Wolseley Hornet listed as Austin! carburettor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeEP Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 This looks ok for £995 (albeit described as immaculate with what appear to be dents in both rear wings)... https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1334770 Dick Longbridge, face, Pat Earrings and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterH Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Not bad for under a bag... carburettor, wesacosa, cort16 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17-Coffees Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Oh god... WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS! I love the SC430's and happy to see others do stuff with them but REALLY? 🤮 https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/11723416 DVee8 and Remspoor 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garythesnail Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 SC430s aren't the sexiest, sportiest thing, but lose the vinyl and scoop on the bonnet, get the chrome painted to match the body and you've got a quirky, reliable little car with a V8 that's going to lose you very little over the summer. Maybe. At least it's a proper colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchengage Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 45k 440 for a little over £400. Also has badass spoiler. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133760661955?hash=item1f24c1b9c3:g:0akAAOSwxAhgnsDF MorrisItalSLX, Remspoor, wesacosa and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianjobber87 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 (edited) This looks awesome and very cheap - alas I fear the resultant divorce would be more costly in my case: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133771004112?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D3f62b394c87845b49d92825906e11ba1%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D133771004112%26itm%3D133771004112%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A6d965335-c2fb-11eb-bbcd-e6507112a579|parentrq%3Ac888a76c1790a9bdd085ad49ffdfc7bd|iid%3A1 Edited June 1, 2021 by ianjobber87 rubbish spelling sdkrc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/233153048149350 garethj and puddlethumper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4693442257339731 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/828426051422674 busmansholiday, sdkrc, Disco Fever and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Just now, DVee8 said: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/828426051422674 @Mrs6C LightBulbFun, eddyramrod and Mrs6C 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 9 hours ago, BeEP said: This looks ok for £995 (albeit described as immaculate with what appear to be dents in both rear wings)... https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1334770 I had one identical to that about 10 years ago. It was a competent if rather uninspiring car, although I remember the steering being particularly heavy. Edit: Not quite identical, mine was a 1.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 23 hours ago, willswitchengage said: Mildly barried CRX mk1. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402885561275?hash=item5dcdd9cbbb:g:YpIAAOSw-Vpgs9yH Wouldn't call it barried since it's stock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchengage Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Steering wheel and gear lever look modified to me and a UK model wouldn't have that numberplate! Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterH Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154476223806?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3Db2f32df234d44c3398428947eca96ac4%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D154476223806%26itm%3D154476223806%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A9b5408f1-c314-11eb-8aff-0e53de81f9be|parentrq%3Ac92daa4f1790a21958ab6078ffe7557f|iid%3A1 If this is a test, I fear I may fail... Supernaut, outlaw118 and Minimad5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopon Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Tidy Acclaim with appalling appealing interior https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184852236966?hash=item2b0a0d4aa6:g:nUsAAOSwuhRgqsI1 garethj, Skizzer, wesacosa and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopon Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 This is a truly fantastic colour https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174786767218?hash=item28b21a6972:g:EgEAAOSwtpFgtATS MisterH, Disco Fever, eddyramrod and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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