motorpunk Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 44 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said: Thanks for sharing this found it interesting. And will assume that the Norwegian authorities were not so happy about this but luckily you were not caught. It's an interesting story. The car was sold for spares to a mate there, I rather enjoyed the notoriety for a while, people asking who owned the red Jaguar on UK plates that misbehaving on the roads. Not my usual style, admittedly, but I was rebelling against the huge taxes and expensive beer Dyslexic Viking and Matty 1 1
Saabnut Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Dyslexic Viking said: Then I understand why you have been on finn.no. But it's a shame you never got to buy any of these. And with the PV544 van these I'm used to us calling these Duett but maybe it's different in the UK? And if you are going to Norway in the future and may need some help then just ask I will be happy to help if I can. The Duett was never sold in the UK, so I also know them by that name but had forgotten it! Thank you for the offer of help, a bit of a plan is forming! Where in Norway are you? Matty 1
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 11, 2022 Author Posted February 11, 2022 48 minutes ago, Saabnut said: The Duett was never sold in the UK, so I also know them by that name but had forgotten it! Thank you for the offer of help, a bit of a plan is forming! Where in Norway are you? I live near the village Dølemo about 70 km north east of Kristiansand. Is it especially the Volvo Duett you are looking for or are there more cars you are considering? Duett prices have risen a lot in recent years so a good one can cost a bit unfortunately.
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 11, 2022 Author Posted February 11, 2022 1967 Volvo Amazon needs welding especially in the front 1600 punds https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=232447286 privatewire, Turbowomble, DVee8 and 1 other 4
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 11, 2022 Author Posted February 11, 2022 1981 Ford Taunus 1,6 91.000km this has been for sale for a while and it's a bit strange as it seems good except for the red repair on the back and front wing 3000 punds https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=238277165 privatewire, Shite Ron and D.E 3
Matty Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Saabnut said: The Duett was never sold in the UK, so I also know them by that name but had forgotten it! Thank you for the offer of help, a bit of a plan is forming! Where in Norway are you? I like where this is going 🙂 eddyramrod and Dyslexic Viking 2
sierraman Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Dyslexic Viking said: 1981 Ford Taunus 1,6 91.000km this has been for sale for a while and it's a bit strange as it seems good except for the red repair on the back and front wing 3000 punds https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=238277165 Looks full of filler!
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 11, 2022 Author Posted February 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, sierraman said: Looks full of filler! Yes it is possible. And that would explain why it is not sold.
grogee Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 10 hours ago, Dyslexic Viking said: Can't think of anything less suitable to tow this than a 0.9 Uno. This is perfect. I didn't even know there was a 0.9 Uno. Was it available in UK? I have this inbuilt prejudice about towbar equipped cars being off-limits. I think it dates from the Olden Days when stuff like this would try to pull caravans with 45bhp and would soon be utterly spent as a result. Nowadays it's hard to buy anything with less than 100bhp and anyone who tows usually has something up to the job. Exceptions apply, and are funnier with photos... I myself made an exception to my self-imposed 'no-tow' rule by buying @djoptix's Saab, which is pictured here carrying eight tonnes of raw uranium to Chernobyl Reactor No.3. AnnoyingPentium and Dyslexic Viking 2
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 11, 2022 Author Posted February 11, 2022 7 minutes ago, grogee said: I didn't even know there was a 0.9 Uno. Was it available in UK? I have this inbuilt prejudice about towbar equipped cars being off-limits. I think it dates from the Olden Days when stuff like this would try to pull caravans with 45bhp and would soon be utterly spent as a result. Nowadays it's hard to buy anything with less than 100bhp and anyone who tows usually has something up to the job. Exceptions apply, and are funnier with photos... I myself made an exception to my self-imposed 'no-tow' rule by buying @djoptix's Saab, which is pictured here carrying eight tonnes of raw uranium to Chernobyl Reactor No.3. I also do not know if 0.9 Uno exists but was this he said it was. I remember my father had an early 80s Transit long version diesel with around 60-70 horsepower, this fully loaded and with a heavily loaded trailer was certainly an experience in the mountains in Norway. Saabnut 1
djoptix Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 1 hour ago, grogee said: I didn't even know there was a 0.9 Uno. Was it available in UK? I have this inbuilt prejudice about towbar equipped cars being off-limits. I think it dates from the Olden Days when stuff like this would try to pull caravans with 45bhp and would soon be utterly spent as a result. Nowadays it's hard to buy anything with less than 100bhp and anyone who tows usually has something up to the job. Exceptions apply, and are funnier with photos... I myself made an exception to my self-imposed 'no-tow' rule by buying @djoptix's Saab, which is pictured here carrying eight tonnes of raw uranium to Chernobyl Reactor No.3. It's actually just parked next to a trailer, that Saab has never had a towbar. My last one did but I never got round to fitting one on GN53.
Kringle Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 On 2/10/2022 at 8:11 PM, Dyslexic Viking said: 1984 Peugeot 604 V6 project https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=194653415 D.E 1
Blue 850 Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 1 hour ago, grogee said: I didn't even know there was a 0.9 Uno. Was it available in UK? I have this inbuilt prejudice about towbar equipped cars being off-limits. I think it dates from the Olden Days when stuff like this would try to pull caravans with 45bhp and would soon be utterly spent as a result. Nowadays it's hard to buy anything with less than 100bhp and anyone who tows usually has something up to the job. Exceptions apply, and are funnier with photos... I myself made an exception to my self-imposed 'no-tow' rule by buying @djoptix's Saab, which is pictured here carrying eight tonnes of raw uranium to Chernobyl Reactor No.3. The Uno was available with the 903cc pushrod engine from the Fiat 127
Matty Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 1 hour ago, grogee said: I didn't even know there was a 0.9 Uno. Was it available in UK? I have this inbuilt prejudice about towbar equipped cars being off-limits. I think it dates from the Olden Days when stuff like this would try to pull caravans with 45bhp and would soon be utterly spent as a result. Nowadays it's hard to buy anything with less than 100bhp and anyone who tows usually has something up to the job. Exceptions apply, and are funnier with photos... I myself made an exception to my self-imposed 'no-tow' rule by buying @djoptix's Saab, which is pictured here carrying eight tonnes of raw uranium to Chernobyl Reactor No.3. 0.9. My first car was a mark one Uno. FIRE engine. Mine was a 45 (hp) and the engine size was 999cc. So I reckon that's where @AnnoyingPentium is getting 0.9 from. AnnoyingPentium and Dyslexic Viking 2
EspenO Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 10 hours ago, sierraman said: I ended up on Wikitravel ‘Norway’ last night till the small hours, apparently haggling is a big no-no there? Ohhhh no, it’s definitely a thing. You’ll get all of the offers of half what you’re asking and «last price?» But the upside is, that’s quite often the end of it. Introverted Norwegians hate haggling in person, so you get lowballed first and then they come looking at the car. From there they either buy it or leave it altogether.
AnnoyingPentium Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 22 minutes ago, Matty said: 0.9. My first car was a mark one Uno. FIRE engine. Mine was a 45 (hp) and the engine size was 999cc. So I reckon that's where @AnnoyingPentium is getting 0.9 from. Aye that's the one! Oops, sorry about that! I must be getting mixed up with his Sandero Stepway which is a 0.9 turbo. Haha.
grogee Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 Well either way it's just not cricket to be towing a caravan with that. But also well done, there's no law against it. AnnoyingPentium 1
grogee Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 51 minutes ago, djoptix said: It's actually just parked next to a trailer, that Saab has never had a towbar. My last one did but I never got round to fitting one on GN53. No way! If I'd known that I'd have bought it. Oh, I did. eddyramrod 1
AnnoyingPentium Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 52 minutes ago, grogee said: Well either way it's just not cricket to be towing a caravan with that. But also well done, there's no law against it. Plus it was the 80s, time moved slower - at least according to yon tall fella from Top Gear. So with that so-called logic, you could say everything else did. Including a 45hp Uno with an ABI Monza stuck to the back 😂
dozeydustman Posted February 12, 2022 Posted February 12, 2022 7 hours ago, Matty said: 0.9. My first car was a mark one Uno. FIRE engine. Mine was a 45 (hp) and the engine size was 999cc. So I reckon that's where @AnnoyingPentium is getting 0.9 from. The Uno was also available with the 903cc pushrod from the 127 in ultra mingebag spec. AnnoyingPentium and Matty 2
AnnoyingPentium Posted February 12, 2022 Posted February 12, 2022 Aye, I reckon it was maybe the 1.0 as he did speak of head gaskets going and that seems very Fiat FIRE engine-esque to me. Regardless, I've derailed this thread enough (apologies Dyslexic Viking), back to the Norwegian Tat. Dyslexic Viking and Matty 2
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 13, 2022 Author Posted February 13, 2022 Is slow with new old cars for sale as they are in winter storage and people are in hibernation now. But some new ones are coming. 1985 Pontiac Perisienne 196.000km 1 owner since 1995 5800 punds https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=239706191 sdkrc, LightBulbFun, Matty and 3 others 6
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 13, 2022 Author Posted February 13, 2022 1985 Mercury 3741 punds https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=248218043 SteersWithThrottle 1
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 13, 2022 Author Posted February 13, 2022 1989 Peugeot 205 1,6 GTI 105.000km 6650 punds I really like the interior https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=248244012 Turbowomble, Scruffy Bodger and AnnoyingPentium 3
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 13, 2022 Author Posted February 13, 2022 1979 Plymouth Trailduster 2800 punds https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=248139815 Dan_ZTT 1
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 13, 2022 Author Posted February 13, 2022 I posted this in the ebay thread a while back and it is still for sale. 1975 Simca 1100 GLS 142.000 km needs some minor repairs but is in good condition according to seller 2800 punds build quality is interesting https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=246357575 Turbowomble, Scruffy Bodger, captain_70s and 2 others 5
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 13, 2022 Author Posted February 13, 2022 This one just came for sale half an hour from me. 1972 Opel Admiral 2,8 straight 6 auto 172.000km it is rough but these are rare cars 3328 punds https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=248287606 Amishtat, sdkrc, AnnoyingPentium and 5 others 8
MiniMort Posted February 14, 2022 Posted February 14, 2022 Oh hey I was gonna post some photos of cars I spotted when I went to Norway back in 2016. Sadly I can't find too many photos. I swear I took more but sadly I only have three: A Hillman Husky - I remember being so perplexed to see a British car abroad and thinking it was something else at the time. This strange Unimog Camervan. Shortly after taking this pic the owner came out and yelled at me in German. And whatever the hell this is. Answers on a postcard, please. Shame I can't find the rest, but as a consolation, have a photo of an abandonned Lada I found in the Finnish countryside. Scruffy Bodger, Dyslexic Viking and AnnoyingPentium 3
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 14, 2022 Author Posted February 14, 2022 Too bad you did not find the rest but thank you for sharing these. Is quite common for Germans and other Europeans to travel here on holiday in Unimog and the like as some believe that we are a remote wilderness with polar bears roaming the streets. Remember that someone met some Germans? in northern Sweden a few years back that had brought with them 200+ liters of diesel due to this. And I feel like saving the Lada it deserves better. MiniMort 1
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 14, 2022 Author Posted February 14, 2022 Do you like to have awful vacations? Do you like to block other traffic and create long queues? Do you like rot and water damage? If the answer is yes to these then you have your dream vehicle here. 1979 Mercedes Hymer 2,4 diesel 2900 punds https://www.finn.no/car/mobilehome/ad.html?finnkode=248159456 AnnoyingPentium and Dan_ZTT 1 1
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