It's O..mega, and it's now gone

[omegod]

 

My efforts of the last few months have come to fruition and I'm pretty pleased with the outcome  

I'm a serial Omega botherer and some years ago I got a sniff of this 1996 Vauxhall Omega 2.5 V6 24v CDX manual that was no longer being used as it's only owner was no longer able to drive, sad circumstances meant it was stored unused for 5-6 years .  She was a non runner and in a neglected state by the time I was able to rescue it and  @worldofceriwas employed to bring her to me, excellent service and highly recommended! 

 When she arrived she was covered in the usual moss and grime and was still on the original 1996 tyres which were perished and barely held air.  Non running cause was found to be a completely ruined fuel system as the petrol in the tank had turned to a bright green mess that had dissolved all of the internal rubber pipes into a black sticky goo, I don't think I've ever smelt anything so toxic,  a thorough tank clean, new piping, sender unit refurbed , filter and new pump  and she burst back into life.   

Further recommissioning work required was 4 x new Michelin tyres, Cambelt and waterpump kit , complete replacement exhaust system, service , wipers, alternator was refurbished with new internals, new battery and literally scores of hours of cleaning and gentle refurbishment . 

The main dealer service history is incredible with 8 miles between services some years.  She walked her MOT and  now drives like a she has just rolled out of the showroom, unsurprisingly given she's only covered 17 k from new, the interior leather looks like it's just had the plastic removed at the dealers and the rear seats have allegedly never been sat in   

[Crackers]

All Vauxhalls Are Shit.

[Crackers]

Except this one.

[warch]

God I love an Omega, I'm feeling relaxed and cossetted just looking at that, most comfy car ever, and considerably better to drive than many cars of that era.

[DVee8]

Jeeze that is stunning, @New POD will be along soon.

[Andyrew]

I feel these have finally hit classic status.  

They are the odd mix of being undesirable yet cool.

Love it.

[w00dy]

That is utterly sensational. I remember being very taken with the similar car my Father had as a company motor back when it was new. 

[Isopon]

That is really stunning, great save! Genuinely looks like something KGF would have up for £plenty.

[New POD]

23 minutes ago, DVee8 said:

Jeeze that is stunning, @New POD will be along soon.

I believe I provided some of the exhaust. So assuming he fitted it, it has 2 middle boxes off a 3.2 

[sutty2006]

Wow that’s clean. Completely opposite from the minging 2.5td I had twice. Well done sir. Well done. 

[New POD]

25 minutes ago, Andyrew said:

I feel these have finally hit classic status.  

They are the odd mix of being undesirable yet cool.

Love it.

This is one is especially rare. 

 

How many V6s have 3 pedals ? 

and how many of those are not police spec ? 

I told omegod what I thought it's value, given the right sales environment. 

That is at a Vauxhall show in the summer.  Get it into the concourse ring first. 

[Isaac Hunt]

Midlands registered, one heck of a bit of kit.

I remember being given a lift to Harpenden in a 51 Plate with full leather and all the toys.   

Found myself looking at them for months thinking they were quite a bit of kit with leather etc

[Low Horatio gearbox]

Now that is a stunner and a hell of a find. Great colour, I've not seen one ina  while and not such a nice one for a good decade.

[omegod]

28 minutes ago, New POD said:

I believe I provided some of the exhaust. So assuming he fitted it, it has 2 middle boxes off a 3.2 

Sadly not me old mucker, it worked out that a full system wasn't much more than a backbox so she got the full new one, very grateful for the pipes though and they are here if you need em back 

[omegod]

Forgot to add she was optioned with the "executive pack" which is heated leather front and back, electric rear blind, boot mounted multichanger and photochromatic rear view mirror ! How posh !! 

[Bren]

Lovely colour with my favourite wheels. The look so much better than the post facelift which to me look like they have a cheap bodykit fitted.

[Schaefft]

Damn, with that mileage and the fact that this is a manual V6 this is proper desirable. Always like the pre-fl Omega B, very handsome cars, unfortunately they usually ended up with the wrong 3rd or 10th owner. Great job man!

[Tickman]

Stunning

[bigstraight6]

What a find!

[brownnova]

Goodness me that is lovely!! Well bought! 

[Matty]

Lovely colour scheme inside and out. And a proper gearbox to boot. Top drawer

[Bradders59]

Beautiful !

Have you posted a thread on OOF about it yet ? They will all be salivating over it and rightly so.

I would imagine thats one of the few Omegas that is actually a sound investment.

[Mrcento]

Love it.

I've probably been pretty close to owning 3 or 4 of these but they've never happened for multiple reasons.

So hard to find the pre facelift (which i prefer) nowadays as well.

[stuboy]

[Split_Pin]

Good God of Govan that is marvellous.  Definitely one to be preserved.

[eddyramrod]

I concur.  Not by me, as I only have two feet not three, but in all other respects you have a glorious find there.  I hope you're able to enjoy it as it was intended, for some time!

[RichL]

2 hours ago, Andyrew said:

I feel these have finally hit classic status.  

They are the odd mix of being undesirable yet cool.

Love it.

Agree. All 90's Vauxhall's are mega. 

Especially this one. Superb. 

[Spottedlaurel]

Stunning. I can only imagine how smooth this would be to drive.

[Noel Tidybeard]

satin red FTMFW

[JimH]

Reet nice, that.