Ebay Tat Volume 2 - Sadly deceased.

[wuvvum]

Is that 604 the same one wuvvum looked at buying a few months back?

Nope, that one was silver. I'll be keeping an eye on this one though as it looks like it could be somewhat cheaper. Are the autoboxes on these the same as the Volvos?

[Tayne]

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[trigger]

That's what had happened, I guess the old boy was a bit clueless as he was trying to bump the tyres up, Unless he was letting air out of them to make the ride softer?, What happened it was totally collapsed onto it bumpstops.

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Get a load of this 'Shite-mare'

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-ALFA-ROMEO-166-2-0-T-SPARK-LUSSO-SPARES-OR-REPAIR_W0QQitemZ120528871317

 

DOES START AND DRIVE BUT HAS MAJOR OIL LEAK AND THE ENGINE SOUNDS BROKEN. THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE TILL IT BROKE TIMING BELT, SINCE THEN THE HEAD WAS REMOVED VALVES REPLACED SKIMMED AND PRESSURE TESTED AND REFITTED WITH NEW TIMING BELT KIT ECT. THE GARAGE THAT WAS DOING THE WORK HAS NOW CLOSED DOWN AND MY CAR HAS BEEN LEFT UN REPAIRED

 

I THINK THE HEAD HAS NOT BEEN TORQUED DOWN CORRECT SO HAS MAJOR LEAK OF OIL FROM HEAD GASKET AND MAYBE MORE WORK REQUIRED.

That sounds prettty grim

 

JUST NOTICED THE GARAGE HAS PUT THE WRONG NUMBER PLATE ON THE FRONT OF THE CAR, THE REAR IS THE CORRECT PLATE

What? AVOID

[Milford Cubicle]

Is that 604 the same one wuvvum looked at buying a few months back?

Nope, that one was silver. I'll be keeping an eye on this one though as it looks like it could be somewhat cheaper. Are the autoboxes on these the same as the Volvos?

Bloody hell, I could have sworn it was redCould you retrofit a manual 'box or would that be a world of pain?

[trigger]

JUST NOTICED THE GARAGE HAS PUT THE WRONG NUMBER PLATE ON THE FRONT OF THE CAR, THE REAR IS THE CORRECT PLATE

What? AVOID

Dodgy!, The front plate is of a Volkswagen Beetle, So easy mistake to make i guess.

[Guest]

1982 Bedford CF "Supreme"

 

Hot date? Not anymore!

[trigger]

1984 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6L Estate

 

That Tyre-sure chap is selling this little gem, but i think the £1000 starting price is a tat optimistic though!

[Cavcraft]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1988-CITROEN-BX-1 ... 2a04dde0c5

 

Rough as a badger's arse but a) cheap and supposedly has good pipework so worth a punt I reckon.

[Cavcraft]

1982 Bedford CF "Supreme"

 

Hot date? Not anymore!

'Rucnorn', I wonder if that is near Runcorn?

£900 looks like top dollar for a bit of shed like that, shame really.

[RedSparrow]

1982 Bedford CF "Supreme"

 

Hot date? Not anymore!

Looks like where the poor chap has to sleep when he's had a row with her indoors.

[garbaldy]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1988-CITROEN-BX-19-RD-DIESEL-WHITE-TAXED-ECONOMICAL_W0QQitemZ180470276293QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item2a04dde0c5Rough as a badger's arse but a) cheap and supposedly has good pipework so worth a punt I reckon.

yeh but it doesnt inclue the tax unless you pay extra for it.

[trigger]

1989 Toyota Starlet

 

This has just been posted and looks tidy enough and has only done 44k, Looks well worth £300 to me.

 

1978 Vauxhall Viva 1300 GLS

 

I would really love this, I'm sure it was on ebay a few weeks back for around £1500 as well.

[warren t claim]

^^^ That's pretty late for a Viva. When did they stop production?

[garbaldy]

^^^ That's pretty late for a Viva. When did they stop production?

i know of a t plater for sale and ive seen a v reg so i would say 79 must be the last off them.i like how he says in the add ive had it 2 weeks then further down 1 owner from new

[pogweasel]

Viva was supplanted by the Astra in 1980. It really must have been a total revelation to step out of an HC into an Astra.

[garbaldy]

Viva was supplanted by the Astra in 1980. It really must have been a total revelation to step out of an HC into an Astra.

then straight back into the viva again ive never been an ashtray fan the best bit about them is the redtop they fitted to the gte

[warren t claim]

When the Time Team eventually visit Wirral they may unearth a considerable stash of Viva parts stolen from the factory back in the 70's. A family friend who worked there was tipped off that he was going to get a visit from the Police/GM security and buried loads of stuff on a beach! I think he was trying to do a "Johnny Cash" but failed!

[trigger]

1987 Mazda 323 1.5 GLX

 

This looks good, The same as Binhookers but with only 47000 miles, Tax until June and a years ticket for £395!

[Cavcraft]

Wasn't the Viva binned for the Mk1 Cavalier?

[pogweasel]

I don't know, a 1256-equipped HC is pretty frumpy and unexciting, and does not really do anything exciting (unless it snows!), wheras even the Astras with the crappy old Opel pushrod lump can really be hammered along of you are brave enough. For an early foray into mass-market FWD bland hatchbacks for a major manufacturer, they really were quite good, very grippy.

[pogweasel]

Wasn't the Viva binned for the Mk1 Cavalier?

No. Mk1 Cavalier was really the replacement for the FE Victor.

[warren t claim]

Wasn't the Viva binned for the Mk1 Cavalier?

I think you could get the Mk1 Cav with the 1256 lump. It even had a much shorter gearlever IIRC.

[Richard]

The Viva had a comically short, and bent, gear lever. IIRC the Chevette's was slightly longer and straight.The Chevette was really the replacement for the Viva but for some reason they forgot to stop making the Viva. The same thing happened when the Astra came out, the Chevette soldiered on for several years.I've driven HC Vivas and Astras and I'd pick the Viva all day long. I was quite shocked at how unpleasant the Astra was to drive.

[Minimad5]

When the Time Team eventually visit Wirral they may unearth a considerable stash of Viva parts stolen from the factory back in the 70's. A family friend who worked there was tipped off that he was going to get a visit from the Police/GM security and buried loads of stuff on a beach! I think he was trying to do a "Johnny Cash" but failed!

This must be the single most fun fact about Wirral

[504GL]

Some Subaru shite now

 

A rather banged up legacy with no engine. Almost temped to put a bid in as the wifes car needs some bits.

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1994-SUBARU-LEGAC ... 1e5a9fd2cb

 

Tidy little thing, pity about the more modern wheels

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1992-SUBARU-LEGAC ... 3caa76ceca

[meggersdog]

How about this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-Montego-2-l ... 3caa68ec70

 

Only needs core plugs (apparantly)

[504GL]

How about this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-Montego-2-l ... 3caa68ec70Only needs core plugs (apparantly)

is it compulsory on your main shot to not fit the whole car in and miss a big chunk of the front?

[trigger]

1985 Ford Transit 2.0 Minibus

 

Hey Fred, How about this, only done 35000 miles and owned by a church, Bodyworks a bit crusty though but still taxed and moted for £995.

[Cavcraft]

How about this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-Montego-2-l ... 3caa68ec70Only needs core plugs (apparantly)

is it compulsory on your main shot to not fit the whole car in and miss a big chunk of the front?

To be fair they partially explained that in the addition to the listing (near the bottom). I'd love that but is it right that duff core plugs means it won't start? Surely it would start but just chuck coolant/whatever out?I wonder if overheated and cooked the engine or blew the h/g?