motorpunk Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Dacia build cars in Morocco. Is it one of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Staying with the Southern Hemisphere vibe , is it a fried out Kombi ? Timewaster, Joey spud, Tadhg Tiogar and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimad5 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 22 minutes ago, Minimad5 said: 🤔Volvo Amazon ? If it is - Then you're a Volvo legend. If it isn't - Then my years of Volvo perving have failed. juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 21 minutes ago, NorfolkNWeigh said: Staying with the Southern Hemisphere vibe , is it a fried out Kombi ? Only if he's on the hippie trail, head full of zombie CaptainBoom, NorfolkNWeigh, chaseracer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juular Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 43 minutes ago, Minimad5 said: If it is - Then you're a Volvo legend. If it isn't - Then my years of Volvo perving have failed. Amishtat, crad, BeEP and 34 others 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cort1977 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Ovlov looks great. If it was serviced at a garage on Sutherland Road then it's been in the country for a while. My Dad was head of the primary school just round the corner from there for many years. That industrial area is all flats now because it's walking distance to Blackhorse road tube. juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimad5 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 If that's a genuine 122s, then - OOOSH 😎 juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 55 minutes ago, Minimad5 said: If that's a genuine 122s, then - OOOSH 😎 Even if it isn't, still OOOSH! juular and Low Horatio gearbox 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juular Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 1 hour ago, cort1977 said: Ovlov looks great. If it was serviced at a garage on Sutherland Road then it's been in the country for a while. My Dad was head of the primary school just round the corner from there for many years. That industrial area is all flats now because it's walking distance to Blackhorse road tube. Imported in the mid 70s I think. This is ex @warninglight's car. It was up for sale here in December and I was making all sorts of noises over it then. I didn't have the funds or space for it then so I'm glad it came back on sale by the next owner for me to have another chance. I always wanted an Amazon but could never afford a running one. Thanks to @worldofceri for his excellent, friendly and professional transportation. The car is not as rusty as expected. The bodywork is not rusty at all except for the patina.. I will not be painting it!! The chassis looks alright, the main issue is the floors which have basically fallen off. That, and the whole car is a jigsaw puzzle. Nearly everything screwed or bolted on has been detached and put in the boot in no real order. I guess it's a break from welding! For some reason it has brand new tyres.. Being a SA car it has some different little touches from the UK market ones. I love the design features of this car, just lovely. Interior isn't bad at all except for the dash mat. I even got a free dog. Lacquer Peel, adw1977, neil1971 and 42 others 44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicycle repairman Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, juular said: Imported in the mid 70s I think. This is ex @warninglight's car. It was up for sale here in December and I was making all sorts of noises over it then. I didn't have the funds or space for it then so I'm glad it came back on sale by the next owner for me to have another chance. I always wanted an Amazon but could never afford a running one. Thanks to @worldofceri for his excellent, friendly and professional transportation. The car is not as rusty as expected. The bodywork is not rusty at all except for the patina.. I will not be painting it!! The chassis looks alright, the main issue is the floors which have basically fallen off. That, and the whole car is a jigsaw puzzle. Nearly everything screwed or bolted on has been detached and dumped in the boot in no real order. I guess it's a break from welding! For some reason it has brand new tyres.. Being a SA car it has some different little touches from the UK market ones. I love the design features of this car, just lovely. Interior isn't bad at all except for the dash mat. I even got a free dog. looks like your dog to likeing to dash top lol juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob McGregor Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 What an absolutely beautiful car! juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMcD Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Absolutely mega. Top purchase. If you tackle it the way you've done the 240 this week, it'll be finished by the end of the month! juular, Austat and Shep Shepherd 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicycle repairman Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 can only dream cloesest am going get to one juular and Low Horatio gearbox 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Norman Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Amazons are fantastic cars, well capable of being run as everyday cars despite being 50+ years old. I loved mine, but sadly it doesn't appear to have turned a wheel since I sold it to a lad down south about 10 years ago. Look forward to fallowing this one's progress. mk2_craig, juular, danthecapriman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 That's gorgeous. You win the best car acquisition prize for today! juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 That is absolutely gorgeous! I’m seriously jealous. Cant wait to see more about it too. juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimad5 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Ah that's why I half recognised it ! Glad it's back in the Autoshite fold. chaseracer, juular and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liggle Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Thats cracking, well bought, look forward to progress pics juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Class! I have a long obsession with the gear lever in these (and early 140s) - it just looks so chunky and powerful I always image it to be the most wonderfully direct, mechanical shift on any gearbox. Honestly, I've had long conversations with @Fabergé Greggs about this. Then I drove one, and I spent about 15 minutes trying to find first gear - pulling away (in third) - stalling - trying to find first gear etc etc etc. The only time in my life I've really struggled with any aspect of driving a car. Incredibly embarrassing and it shattered all my dreams in an instant. I'd still love one, though, and the prices are so all over the place I reckon a bargain might still be out there waiting for me juular and Fabergé Greggs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juular Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, barrett said: Class! I have a long obsession with the gear lever in these (and early 140s) - it just looks so chunky and powerful I always image it to be the most wonderfully direct, mechanical shift on any gearbox. Honestly, I've had long conversations with @Fabergé Greggs about this. Heres a wee dirty photo for your enjoyment. I gather it has a rather long shift travel meaning you punch the dash frequently. I'm not able to try it as along with everything else the stick is in the boot! Jim Bell, Low Horatio gearbox, privatewire and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Jude Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Old Vulva's have never looked so sexy. juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_al_granvia Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 hellfire car juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 juular, Tickman and Split_Pin 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 That's been my ear worm all day because of this thread! juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Greggs Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Nice one man! An Amazon is top of the list of cars that I can’t afford but would gleefully spiral into bank loan oblivion for. They’re one of those cars that just seem so useable, and look great no matter what state they’re in. juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_al_granvia Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 not this choon juular 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 6 hours ago, juular said: Heres a wee dirty photo for your enjoyment. I'm not able to try it as along with everything else the stick is in the boot! I was scratching my head at this pic. Which part of a car has a radiator, a gearknob and a hub cap in such close proximity?! Oh yes of course, the boot. Fantastic buying of a Volvo. Can't wait for more action. juular, Stanky, warninglight and 6 others 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vantman Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Amazons are ace---here is mine that i owned in 2009----- Dyslexic Viking, Dick Longbridge, Minimad5 and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juular Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 The Volvos, they appear to be breeding.. Another collection. Poo count negligible. Found this very nearby at scrap price. It has a working engine with an overdrive box, and a full interior. I'll be stripping it and weighing it in, the timing could not have been better! With thanks to @Lacquer Peelfor the heads up and the photos. Minimad5, danthecapriman, GrumpiusMaximus and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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