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M'coli Rank: Isuzu Florian

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1981-FORD-ESCORT- ... 3365250d5d

 

As you can see by the pictures, this van has been modified

 

Jesus Christ!, Your not kidding! It's like a giant dodgem!

That takes me back! There were all sorts of piss-poor modified vans about in the late 80s, When I was looking to get my first car I looked at a shonky white HA witha rear seat conversion, sideskirts, huuuge mudflaps and multiple spotlights, outside the auctions in Glasgow. The vendor proclaimed it had no rust on it whatsoever - I think we all know just how much of a porky that was!!! :D:D:D

KruJoe Rank: Lancia Gamma

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FSO Pick-up truly is a thing of beauty.

But good god, that van is atrocious. Is that a Volvo 240 bumper on the back?

 

Re the late Escorts, they're worth nowt these days. I was watching this one for my sister:

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It has a fresh test and less than 50,000 miles FFS!

End of the line escorts really are miserable old things. And I don't mean in a good shite way, just mieserable moderns that ain't modern anymore.

 

I didn't expect it to be a great drive, she's no connoisseur. She just wants a small family car with enough space for her and a couple of adolescent kids. Having said that, I'm sure it would have been a more of a hoot to drive, with its Mondeo inspired, Jackie Stewart tweaked rear beam, and lively Zetec that the last Escorts enjoyed, that is compared to my sister's current Corsa 1.0 triple with a persistent misfire. That is an undeniably miserable benchmark from which to be starting!

 

 

One day I will own one of these.

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How could anyone deny the beauty?

There's one this colour appeared near me recently, I'll have to get a picture.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

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Late Zetec Escorts are a superb drive if you ask me, dunno how they could be considered miserable in that respect. I can understand the non-Zetec ones not being a great deal of fun, but the 1.6/1.8 Zetec ones are spot on. They tend to be in nice colours at the end and the spec is reasonable enough for what they are.

 

Dunno why I'm always the one who has to stick up for all these normal cars.

outlaw118 Rank: Lancia Gamma

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^^^^ No Mr H, me too. Old Fatha Outlaw had alate escort Finesse estate up until fairly recently, and was perfectly happy with it, and trust me that thing got some serious abuse.

Chopped in for a 53 plate Fuckus 2.0 Estate, which he hasn't really "bonded" with tbh.

Espacetic Rank: Austin Maxi

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Wasn't sure whether to put this in the bargains thread. Might be quite nice but

Needs recomisoning. Not been used for 2 years

 

£3k

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOND-EQUIPE-1968-/180623580450

 

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Probably quite near me if anyone really wants it looked at.

 

I did try to tell him he's wasting his fees, it's the second time he's put it on.

This is the reply I got....

 

"hi all so been selling mg for 25 years but not on ebay sold 4 this year so far seem 2 get the prie i wont in the end ta mark"

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RoadworkUK Rank: Lancia Gamma

RoadworkUK

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If I see one more car advertised as being "sort after" I'll go on a violent killing rampage.

trigger Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Late Zetec Escorts are a superb drive if you ask me, dunno how they could be considered miserable in that respect. I can understand the non-Zetec ones not being a great deal of fun, but the 1.6/1.8 Zetec ones are spot on.

 

I agree with that, I've had a few and can't really fault them for what they cost now, It's a shame they all suffer from rotten rear arches now though, There's a blue W plate one like above for sale up the road for £750, That seems like little money for what you get, Air Con, Alloys, Fogs, E/W's and CD player.

 

My mates had a T plate Finesse for years before the arches fell off and he sold it for pennies, He did replace it with a mint "X" plater but had to sell it again quickly due to getting a big bill from his ex...

Richard Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

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I had a late Escort TD. It was a perfectly adequate car to drive but I have never known such an unreliable and fragile car. Things broke that I've never experienced in 20 years of driving shitters. It was an utter bastard to work on too, and extremely expensive for parts.

binhoker668 Rank: Citroen Ami

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Triumph-Herald-Co ... 0773232766

Great Doner Car

Oh aye, for what exactly?

Kebabs evidently....

 

It appears that these 'other' people we keep coming across (whilst looking at these here shit vehicles), have not been paying attention to our spelling, grammar and punctuation lessons....

Something must be done.

Cavcraft Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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I would, even though they rot for fun...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1984-JAGUAR-XJS-H ... 2561570993

 

-1 on the Ford Escort Mk5/6/7 though. Hateful, hateful cars. They're the true 'bottom of the barrel' motor for when you absolutely cannot afford anything else and one pops up for sale for £80 with some MOT. Even then they should only be used when you absolutely have to and then weighed in immediately afterwards.

Alexg Rank: Lancia Gamma

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1964-AUSTIN-MINI- ... 45f8cbc0ef

RECEIPTS FOR

7-May-1995 ELECTRICS 49.94

4-Jan-1996 TUNE UP 51.52

24-Jan-1996 CHOKE CABLE 5.75

7-Apr-1996 OIL 19.99

1-Jan-1997 MG Metro 1275 engine bored out to 1380 New crank, rods and Power max Pistons piston rings, gaskets, oil pump drivr shafts, oil and filter,bearing and shells 325

1-Jan-1997 Exchange gearbox and gear lever linkage 225

1-Jan-1997 suspension Brakes and Ignition 100

1-Jan-1997 Respray 400

2-Jan-1997 Carb and Manifold 75

3-Jan-1997 Wolfrace and Dunlop SP Tyres 80

26-Feb-1997 LCB EXHAUST 2" MANIFOLD AAU NEEDLE 74.08

2-Jan-1998 ENGINE GASKETS AND RADIATOR 68.56

21-Jan-1998 6 clock burr walnut dashboard 165

22-Jan-1998 OIL PRESSURE AMMETER AND CLOCK WHITE FACES 93.5

1-Feb-1998 LATE COOPER WHITE DIAL CLOCK SET 92.05

1-Feb-1998 RED CARPET SET 60

18-Feb-1998 WINDOW GLASS 30

2-Mar-1998 ALARM 59.99

8-Apr-1998 FILTER 5.43

20-Apr-1998 AERIAL 2.99

2-May-1998 CENTRE CONSOL 50

22-May-1998 THROTTLE CABLE 3.29

1-Jun-1998 KENWOOD SPEAKERS 45

1-Jun-1998 SPEEDO AN CHOKE CABLES 10.58

3-Jun-1998 REAR SILENCER 29.13

19-Apr-2002 SUSPENSION CONE LOWER ARM BUSH KIT 2 X WHEEL CYLINDERS 57.09

25-Nov-2002 CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER EARLY 24.09

24-Jan-2003 LP22 PADS 24

£2,226.98

 

Shit the bed! A tune up, fresh oil and tyres just 15 years ago! Thats some spend in the last couple of decades.

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