Sudsprint Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 P6 Convertible?! ^ and the hood sits where?The hood folds into a life raft sized package that then clips unobtrusively on top of the boot mounted spare wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I saw this one at Beaulieu in 2010, that's even got 4 door. scruff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 ^^^ If you'd be so kind! Back in the day, Rover seriously considered a P6 convertible (and a hardtop coupe) and had two prototypes built by external coachbuilders. One by FLM Panelcraft (of Estoura fame), one by the Swiss company Graber. The structural strength was not a big issue, since the P6 has extremely sturdy sills and the roof doesn't carry much longitudinal stress to begin with. Both companies further increased the structural rigidity by converting the cars to two-door configuration with lengthened doors.The apparent big problem was already mentioned here - hood storage. Being not the most roomy car to start with, proper hood storage would have meant the car being a 2+2 at best and thus the idea was not approved for production.Both of the prototype convertibles survive and are meanwhile fully restored. Since then a lot of individuals had a go at creating haphazard backyard convertibles by simply whacking roofs off with an angle grinder, welding the rear doors shut, and either not bothering with a hood, or fabricating something decidedly amateurish. They also mostly didn't bother about a proper side window arrangement. Then came Design and Solutions and decided to rectify all that. Although they did not bother with lengthening the front doors, they did alter the side window glass (note absence of a door frame) and designed a functional hood, although without any padding. Doing this in a period when the P6 wasn't exactly at the peak of its popularity, apparently it was not a great success. Also note that the whitewashed example currently offered on Ebay appears to have been Cameron Green at some stage. It certainly was a pretty car, no doubt. Disco Fever, eddyramrod, Jim Bergerac and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 South African import badged as a V8-S, potential barg but I would beware of that very short MOT. Its a no brainer to just run a car down the road for an MOT if its nearly expired and you think it'll pass especially if your trying to sell it, maybe that's just me. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1980-ROVER-SD1-3500-3-5-V8-MANUAL-5-SPEED-SDI-TAX-MOT-63k-SOUTH-AFRICA-IMPORT-/181320346580?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a3788ebd4 Junkman, Banger Kenny and brickwall 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1981-TALBOT-HORIZON-LS-BEIGE-/291069044843 That is my old car. Beware of rust and the blasted thing refusing to start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugong Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Back in the day, Rover seriously considered a P6 convertible (and a hardtop coupe) and had two prototypes built by external coachbuilders. One by FLM Panelcraft (of Estoura fame), one by the Swiss company Graber. The structural strength was not a big issue, since the P6 has extremely sturdy sills and the roof doesn't carry much longitudinal stress to begin with. Both companies further increased the structural rigidity by converting the cars to two-door configuration with lengthened doors.The apparent big problem was already mentioned here - hood storage. Being not the most roomy car to start with, proper hood storage would have meant the car being a 2+2 at best and thus the idea was not approved for production.Both of the prototype convertibles survive and are meanwhile fully restored. Since then a lot of individuals had a go at creating haphazard backyard convertibles by simply whacking roofs off with an angle grinder, welding the rear doors shut, and either not bothering with a hood, or fabricating something decidedly amateurish. They also mostly didn't bother about a proper side window arrangement. Then came Design and Solutions and decided to rectify all that. Although they did not bother with lengthening the front doors, they did alter the side window glass (note absence of a door frame) and designed a functional hood, although without any padding. Doing this in a period when the P6 wasn't exactly at the peak of its popularity, apparently it was not a great success. Also note that the whitewashed example currently offered on Ebay appears to have been Cameron Green at some stage. It certainly was a pretty car, no doubt. Given the chassis \ punt arrangement of the P6, I'm surprised Crayford or the equivalent didn't shorten a 2000 or V8 into a 3 door and lop the roof off professionally. The white eBay car's getting there but the amount of plod in the wings would bother me as a prospective purchaser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1960-Morris-Mini-Minor-barn-find-ex-racer-semi-lightweight-/201034343432?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ece94a408 This auction is essentially a phenomena to allow you to get something which doesn't deserve to be scrapped. You shouldn't assume it is nice, it is pretty awful scruff and Junkman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/peugeot-205-turbo-diesel/1047984897#photo-content Cheap 205 D Turbo only in Norwich, you don't know how close i am to ringing up about this, even the wife's telling me to phone! eddyramrod, garethj, Junkman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Do it Trig. I absolutely loved mine, I only sold it as I needed a van and I'd have another in a heartbeat. That's a great price too trigger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 3 grand bentley. IF YOU TAP THE DASH WHEN RUNNING SHE CUTS OUT? Sounds like an easy fix. Just don't tap the dash.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-BENTLEY-EIGHT-LONG-MOT-AND-TAX-GOOD-CONDITION-BARGAIN-PRICE-/271396440463?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f307d098f Banger Kenny, anonymous user, Peter Patina and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Given the chassis \ punt arrangement of the P6, I'm surprised Crayford or the equivalent didn't shorten a 2000 or V8 into a 3 door and lop the roof off professionally. The white eBay car's getting there but the amount of plod in the wings would bother me as a prospective purchaser. If you really want to take it on, you would have to rebuild it from the ground up in a proper way. And that raises the question, why bother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Diplomatic Immunity. South african SD1 v8-S. Looks a bit rough but WANT IT http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1980-ROVER-SD1-3500-3-5-V8-MANUAL-5-SPEED-SDI-TAX-MOT-63k-SOUTH-AFRICA-IMPORT-/181320346580?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a3788ebd4 Peter Patina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Do it Trig. I absolutely loved mine, I only sold it as I needed a van and I'd have another in a heartbeat. That's a great price too I've spoke to the vendor and I'm going to take a look on Tuesday, It sounds nice enough from his description, It will be much nicer to drive to Wales in than the Acclaim too. DVee8, scruff and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panhard65 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Just seen my old 17 gordini is going back up for sale. As far as I know it has only been offered in the owners club at present with no mention of price. The picture was from when I had it. It has since had the restoration started. It should of been a runner and went with pretty much everything to restore it.Pm me if you are seriously interested I know when I got it originally the previous owner wanted to see it restored so it needs a good home. brickwall, Junkman, Alexg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko220 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Hot http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Zephyr-MK4-Estate-/201030751667?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ece5dd5b3 Junkman, brickwall, eddyramrod and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko220 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Seems to be attracting stronger interest than I would have expected, looking at it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-VIVA-ESTATE-/141183482859?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20df30fbeb Junkman, eddyramrod and Banger Kenny 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko220 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 the back of the car has been cut off http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/customised-volvo-940-crew-cab-pickup-/251442348585?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a8b21c229 Peter Patina, Junkman and brickwall 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko220 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Photo of the week http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-200-T-Auto-PERSONALISED-PLATE-INCLUDED-B19-JEF-/221369007013?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item338a9efba5 Conrad D. Conelrad, brickwall, Peter Patina and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko220 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Get ready for the ultimate LOL moment lads... THERE IS NO TAX OR MOT ON THE CAR, BUT TAX IS CHEAP, AND SEE NO REASON WHY IT SHOULDNT PASS AN MOT, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1986-RELIANT-RIALTO-GLS-DEL-BOY-LOOKALIKE-WITH-TRAILER-THE-SAME-UNIQUE-ONE-OFF-/151228619101?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2335ed995d Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy - Medhurst Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Co part Grannie http://www.copart.co.uk/c2/homeSearch.html?_eventId=getLot&execution=e1s2&lotId=14448304&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS# Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srad34 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Sounds like an easy fix. Just don't tap the dash. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-BENTLEY-EIGHT-LONG-MOT-AND-TAX-GOOD-CONDITION-BARGAIN-PRICE-/271396440463?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f307d098f Maybe its been hypnotised into thinking its a Rolls and the tap is the trigger......sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko220 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Only one previous owner and current owner has had for 17 years. Has been garaged for this period. Recent new exhaust and tyres This is very attractive (apart from those horrible wheel trims which are surely not original). http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saab-900-GLS-2-door-/321319554237?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ad0234cbd Alexg, vulgalour, Junkman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ranger-kit-car-/291076723049?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43c5865169 Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko220 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-METRO-DIESEL-IN-EXCELLENT-CONDITION-/271397454116?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f308c8124 Junkman and M'coli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 pre-68 is cominghttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Triang-pedal-ride-on-children-s-car-from-the-60-s-Morris-Isis-/111273038987?pt=UK_Toys_Creative_Educational_RL&hash=item19e863d48b Banger Kenny, Junkman and Mash 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Ideal motor for an ex-con with a dodgy car-dealer bosshttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-capri-2-0-Mk2-1976-spares-repairs-salvage-/321319569435?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ad023881b Junkman, garethj, eddyramrod and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 If you're a billionaire named Jed and you want some stylish transport to run around Beverly Hills then this could be just the jobhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1928-Ford-AA-truck-/221371034532?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item338abdeba4 Squire_Dawson and Junkman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-114-1-4-Cabriolet-Metro-Convertible-/111210270509?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19e4a60f2d Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 For when you want more hassle than a normal MGF can providehttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-MG-MGF-STEPTRONIC-GREEN-/281262386641?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item417c8b6dd1 This MGF is ideal for a rebuild project, although I do not know in full details what is required to repair and run again Junkman and Wilko220 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1947-MG-Y-TYPE-1250-BARN-FIND-/221337971164?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3388c569dc eddyramrod, Junkman, vulgalour and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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