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Momentary Lapse Of Reason Rank: Citroen Ami

Momentary Lapse Of Reason

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10 hours ago, Wibble said:

They were indeed but I think after the cars were current, hence too late for the Princesses being scrapped.

Car and Car Conversions did an article about fitting Princess Calipers to various car including Escorts, Capris and Spitfires about 1982.

goosey Rank: Renault 16

goosey

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10 hours ago, auntiemaryscanary said:

My L reg non-estate 1300 version was a horrible thing at 3 years old when I bought it. I thought I was doing the right thing buying nearly* new. On a bloody 3 year loan. Gutless and fuel heavy, generally horrible. I should have spent a few quid keeping my C reg Mazda 323 in gold (it looked beige) running. It was a lot more refined and better on petrol. I was young and knew no better.

I had a Td Orion version on the N plate was ok just needed the bottom arms replaced constantly, 

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Volksy Rank: Renault 16

Volksy

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3 hours ago, aotb said:

It’s probably not a bad bet if you can do the bodywork, though I can guarantee there’s more rot hiding. 

Having had one of those, the rot will be rampant throughout. Ours certainly was. 

Those V4 engines are fantastic though. Revvy, smooth and go far better than you'd expect for a 1300cc

 

Volksy Rank: Renault 16

Volksy

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How on earth has that got a current MOT!

Dan29 Rank: Citroen Ami

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Alfa Romeo 159 Ti 1750tbi Sports Wagon - MoT failure - £750 - Bath : https://www.alfaowner.com/threads/alfa-159-ti-1750-tbi-wagon-for-sale-failed-mot.1227415/

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Alfa Romeo 159 Ti 1750tbi Sports Wagon - rare model. 263k miles

Unfortunately it has failed its MOT with some rust issues and a couple other things, please lookup the MOT history online for full details (FE10 ZCA). Would be great as a fix up if access to cheap labour (i.e. DIY), as donor car or to be broken for parts if so inclined.

Engine has been given regular oil changes in my ownership and still runs great. Cambelt changed about 15k miles ago. Great tan leather interior in decent nick. Exterior is decent condition too (although admittedly I didn't clean it for the photos)

Location: Bath

 

Ah, this looks like the car formally owned by @Chris155 , lots of history on this one! Alfa 159 1750 tbi (208000 miles) - Page 1 - Readers' Cars - PistonHeads UK

Cavcraft Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Cavcraft

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1999 Jaguar XJ8 - Picture 1 of 8

ebay.co.uk/itm/168264494080?_skw=cars+motorcycles+vehicles&itmmeta=01KMNNBE4PJSJ9AHVGM464Y5WP&hash=item272d586c00:g:aNAAAeSwDh5pxU3O&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA4GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xDh9OSoskDOMLH7Q5fmJurAyX0QAwkDpMZ99p4jHDbIbzwhYB4VL47zAVnyOS%2FVWGkqJ6LzRICDzgE4oV%2F4IAp--KoFlrpG9bMAZU5NcLbeXl15ZsEEEf7vlCxpc%2FOP8AIdquDaelHjPAHiNJa2YRiJdMBcpkfUxbGrJkpAfwTMpid3d38AAkqu23%2Bdz0rkPHfdktwMCu%2FTUSgr1A3EL5fRZGThWhXIxYU946SGODDEUbKsodBx9lzvZ%2BrnUtk1po7wPtGXPxUOaeUepqHhsSMZ|tkp%3ABk9SR7jirbWlZw

'MOT failed'

in quite some style, to be fair.

sheffcortinacentre Rank: Lancia Gamma

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On 25/03/2026 at 18:18, goosey said:

I hope you also removed the brake calipers from those Princesses before weighing them in, they were always sought after 

Weren't mine I just worked there.

richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

richardmorris

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Intergalactic mileage 190, with an sec type front and the most disgusting drivers seat ever. 

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jim89 Rank: Renault 16

jim89

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2 hours ago, Cavcraft said:

1999 Jaguar XJ8 - Picture 1 of 8

ebay.co.uk/itm/168264494080?_skw=cars+motorcycles+vehicles&itmmeta=01KMNNBE4PJSJ9AHVGM464Y5WP&hash=item272d586c00:g:aNAAAeSwDh5pxU3O&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA4GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xDh9OSoskDOMLH7Q5fmJurAyX0QAwkDpMZ99p4jHDbIbzwhYB4VL47zAVnyOS%2FVWGkqJ6LzRICDzgE4oV%2F4IAp--KoFlrpG9bMAZU5NcLbeXl15ZsEEEf7vlCxpc%2FOP8AIdquDaelHjPAHiNJa2YRiJdMBcpkfUxbGrJkpAfwTMpid3d38AAkqu23%2Bdz0rkPHfdktwMCu%2FTUSgr1A3EL5fRZGThWhXIxYU946SGODDEUbKsodBx9lzvZ%2BrnUtk1po7wPtGXPxUOaeUepqHhsSMZ|tkp%3ABk9SR7jirbWlZw

'MOT failed'

in quite some style, to be fair.

Indeed...

All that in 12 months /1400 miles 😬

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