So what Classics is everyone driving?

You should have by now realised that I have got a:

1980 Ford Fiesta L (957cc)
1984 Ford Sierra XR4i (2800cc)
1990 Nissan Sunny (1400cc - Not a classic by anybodies standards)

Rover 600 - Daily Use
Rover Maestro Campervan - Daily Use
MG Maestro Turbo - Under Restoration
Rover Maestro Police Car. - Under Restoration

1988 MG Metro Turbo,

Not everyones choice as a classic car but its something different and they are getting quite rare as most have either rusted away and ended up in the scrap yard or been broken up by mini freaks for turbocharged mini's.

MG montego estate protype
MG montego convertable
metro r 100 convertable
sherpa campervan (on lpg)
and a vauxhall zafira

There seems to be a lot of MG fans in Sheffield.

So how come I havn't seen any of you kicking around!

There seems to be a lot of MG fans in Sheffield.

So how come I havn't seen any of you kicking around!

Until recently I thought I was the only MG fan in Sheffield

Until recently I thought I was the only MG fan in Sheffield
we are out there , you are not alone

Yup, a few of us who are 80's MG fans. :)

i have a 1989 westfield on its third engine,not very lucky with engines.

Got a 76' spitfire,still off the road though :(

me n my fella have a Ford Cortina mkIII GXL 1972 - it's in the fella's names and he's the 2nd owner of the car... the first owner being his Grandad who sadly passed away a couple of years ago.. His grandad was an avid collector of Classics having an Austin 8 & a Ford Y, a Francis Barnett an Oldsmobile (rather like an oversized lawnmower on wheels) all had to be sold though as there was no where to keep them and no one who could keep up his efforts to keep them prisitne.

MAIN CARS:
FORD FIESTA X reg 1982 1.3 GL, metallic Solar Gold, condition VGC
FORD FIESTA W reg 1981 1.1L, metallic Oyster Gold, condition VGC.
FORD FIESTA R reg 1977 1.1L, light sky blue, condition, under restoration

RESTORATION PROJECTS, mostly ongoing or pending

FORD FIESTA S reg 1977 1.1L, metallic oyster gold, currently mostly in boxes
FORD FIESTA W reg 1981, 1.1L, British racing green, fair condition
FORD FIESTA Y reg 1983, 1.3 Ghia, metallic Solar gold, reasonable condition

As you can tell, bit of a MK I Fiesta freak!!!!!

Hi - I have a 1967 Reliant Scimitar GT - not the estate version but the earlier coupe version - don't see many of them on the road anymore.

Hi - I have a 1967 Reliant Scimitar GT - not the estate version but the earlier coupe version - don't see many of them on the road anymore.

I like the earlier Scimitars, have you had any trouble with the doors dropping due to age ?

Surprisingly no, but it's important to keep the hinge area lubricated, and watch for rust. People tend to assume because it is a fibre glass body you can forget about rust. But the doors hang on a thick metal bracket which needs taking care of.

Rover 600 - Daily Use
Rover Maestro Campervan - Daily Use
MG Maestro Turbo - Under Restoration
Rover Maestro Police Car. - Under Restoration

Well it has changed again.

Rover 600 - Daily Use, not a classic but we all have to have one fairly modern car.
Rover Maestro Campervan - In the bad books again
MG Maestro Turbo - Restored and featuring in MG Enthusiast (Nov issue)
Rover 220 - Daily Use
Rover Maestro Police Car - Under Restoration.

Well it has changed again.

Rover 600 - Daily Use
Rover Maestro Campervan - In the bad books again
MG Maestro Turbo - Restored and featuring in MG Enthusiast (Nov issue)
Rover 220 GTi Turbo - Daily Use
Rover Maestro Police Car - Under Restoration.
Hi Skatiechik, I was wondering, what draws you to such..... trying not to cause any offence here.... 'ordinary' vehicles? Have I missed some hidden detail?

Well we made the journey back from Cornwall in the XR4i just! It hasn't taken too well to doing a 1000 miles in a week. Spent most of our time in the local cornish garages.

On the one day it rained, the wipers packed up. Cost us £50 to sort out. The brakes bailed out in the middle of the week. They were leaking air in somewhere, and still are. Then to top all this of the water pump has started whining and the car then started wandering on the motorway on the way home so we are going to be a bit busy this weekend as it's due an MOT next week.

This post is a bit out of context really!

Hi Skatiechik, I was wondering, what draws you to such..... trying not to cause any offence here.... 'ordinary' vehicles? Have I missed some hidden detail?

The 220 Turbos not that normal. Very cheap = lots of bang per buck. The Maestro Turbo is more unusual than your supra in that there are less about.

I'd assume he likes these cars for the same reasons that make 2.0l turbos so popular in general. That they are fairly easy to understand and work on by the average amateur mechanic whilst still being able to be tuned to above average power whilst keeping running costs sensible.

If I had somewhere to store lots of cars I can imagine building up quite an assortment of old wierd things. Especially if I could insure a car on limited classic insurance for <£200 a year. As it stands, owning a terrace house means I cant :(

Hi Skatiechik, I was wondering, what draws you to such..... trying not to cause any offence here.... 'ordinary' vehicles? Have I missed some hidden detail?


Not quite sure you can say they are ordinary. :confused:

Maestro Police Car - Unique as far as anyone is aware.
Maestro Tickford Turbo - Limited edition with only 505 being made, estimated 180 left.
Rover 220 GTi Turbo (Hatchback) - Limited edition 500, not known how many left although it is known they are significantly rarer than the Maestro Turbo. (Although to be fair it still has a little way to go before it can be considered a classic)
Rover Maestro Campervan - Again only 500 made, have you ever seen one?

The 220 Turbos not that normal. Very cheap = lots of bang per buck. The Maestro Turbo is more unusual than your supra in that there are less about.

I'd assume he likes these cars for the same reasons that make 2.0l turbos so popular in general. That they are fairly easy to understand and work on by the average amateur mechanic whilst still being able to be tuned to above average power whilst keeping running costs sensible.

If I had somewhere to store lots of cars I can imagine building up quite an assortment of old wierd things. Especially if I could insure a car on limited classic insurance for <£200 a year. As it stands, owning a terrace house means I cant :(

Thanks Trickle,

Unfortunately the 220 Turbo hatch isn't cheap due to its rareity :( The Coupe is though, but then far too common for my liking :D On the flip side most non-rover enthusiasts don't even realise Rover made a hatch version and assume it must be a home conversion. However I was genuinely surprised at the interest in it at a show I took it to this summer, I thought people would instantly dismiss it as a normal 200 and being too modern...but there were those few who went WOW!

PS :- I am girl ;)

Fair play - I did say am I missing something. :)
They're still not my type of cars - i.e. to own - but I would genuinely be interested if say we were at a car show and you could talk me round them. Always good to speak to car enthusiasts about their pride & joy! :)

PS :- I am girl ;)

Oops. :o Gets coat.

I have a 1939 Daimler expected to complete its restoration later this year. (I'm also looking for a garage to rent.)

Paul

The 220 Turbos not that normal. Very cheap = lots of bang per buck. The Maestro Turbo is more unusual than your supra in that there are less about.

I'd assume he likes these cars for the same reasons that make 2.0l turbos so popular in general. That they are fairly easy to understand and work on by the average amateur mechanic whilst still being able to be tuned to above average power whilst keeping running costs sensible.

If I had somewhere to store lots of cars I can imagine building up quite an assortment of old wierd things. Especially if I could insure a car on limited classic insurance for <£200 a year. As it stands, owning a terrace house means I cant :(

Why does owning a terrace house mean you can't have a collection of cars. With the exception of the Sierra all of our other cars live on the street.

Depends on the road I suppose. Be a bit anti social where I live as since they cracked down with wardens on the main road* its been pretty tight for parking nearby. I sometimes have to park a fair way from my house.

*Instead of sensibly double linning only one side they've forced those residents to park on the back roads (increasing danger to pedestrians imho)

ive got a 1948 ford pilot and im one lookout for either a 327 or 350 chevy engine also a 4 or 5 speed box:thumbsup:

PS :- I am girl ;)

Oops. :o Gets coat.

LMAO :hihi:

I wish there were more ladies like skatie interested in cars and classics :thumbsup:

Hi Skatiechik, I was wondering, what draws you to such..... trying not to cause any offence here.... 'ordinary' vehicles? Have I missed some hidden detail?

It's the ordinary vehicles that were once common on our roads people tend to forget about and become quite rare.

I dont get much chance to use the old girl but i thought i would post up a pic for you to see. 600 BHP, 1000 KG, fuel consumption who cares

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n151/theridgeracer/PIC_0002.jpg

I dont get much chance to use the old girl but i thought i would post up a pic for you to see. 600 BHP, 1000 KG, fuel consumption who cares

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n151/theridgeracer/PIC_0002.jpg
Cool! What is it? :D

It,s a TVR Tuscan challange race car converted to road legal spec. we pulled out the TVR engine and shoe horned in a 400 ci dry sumped race nascar chevy motor. The Thing is evil 100 mph on a dry road in 5 th, floor the throttle and the back wheels spin. eats motorbikes like cats eyes

Heheheh :D

It's the ordinary vehicles that were once common on our roads people tend to forget about and become quite rare.

We have two great examples of this.

The MK1 Fiesta used to be everywhere Now you are lucky if you see one a month.

The MK1 Sierra XR4i. Where have they all gone! The last time we saw another one was at Graves Park Motor Show, the time before that at Classic Ford Show, Santa Pod. And it was the same car. Lives in Rotherham somewhere.

The MK1 Sierra XR4i. Where have they all gone! The last time we saw another one was at Graves Park Motor Show, the time before that at Classic Ford Show, Santa Pod. And it was the same car. Lives in Rotherham somewhere.

Early sierra's are a rare sight these days, my uncle had a chocolate brown one on a Y reg when they first came out, I remember the seatbelt light reminder thought it was quite novel back then.

Also remember about 1988 going to London down the M1 in a friends dad's red Sierra XR4x4 and wondering if it was faster than my dads Cavalier SRI 130.

The seatbelt reminder light got a bit boring in the end so we took the bulb out. It's still got loads of flashing lights on the dash. They only flash when needed though.

It,s a TVR Tuscan challange race car converted to road legal spec. we pulled out the TVR engine and shoe horned in a 400 ci dry sumped race nascar chevy motor. The Thing is evil 100 mph on a dry road in 5 th, floor the throttle and the back wheels spin. eats motorbikes like cats eyes

Love this car! Would love to photograph it (no plate number) so I can draw it and add to portfolio (I'm sheffield based artist specializing in car/classic bike drawings) - this isn't a catch, no fees, I just don't want to copy too many pictures out of magazines. Interested? Danny

Love this car! Would love to photograph it (no plate number) so I can draw it and add to portfolio (I'm sheffield based artist specializing in car/classic bike drawings) - this isn't a catch, no fees, I just don't want to copy too many pictures out of magazines. Interested? Danny

no problem drop me a pm and you can come and have a look. I will even give the old girl a wash off

It,s a TVR Tuscan challange race car converted to road legal spec. we pulled out the TVR engine and shoe horned in a 400 ci dry sumped race nascar chevy motor. The Thing is evil 100 mph on a dry road in 5 th, floor the throttle and the back wheels spin. eats motorbikes like cats eyesNow Ridgy, you know that's a silly claim. Every time over the years I've turned up on a bike you've coincidentally put you cars away.
However, if you want to leave the pinkslips with a mediator, we can always put your theory to the test . . . . .

Barty dear chap i simply have no room to put any of your moped type things so i am saving you the pain of having to part with them

Barty dear chap i simply have no room to put any of your moped type things so i am saving you the pain of having to part with them
So you still insist on your misguided delusion that those kit cars that you put American tractor engines into are as quick as a decent bike?

Come on man, commit yoursef to a trial.

I have a 1975 MGB,GT.
Here are some photos….
http://mickcoyles.com/html/mgb_gt.html
I also have a 1975 MGB,GT Jubilee, unfinished project, I will get round to finishing it one day, probably when Nelson gets his eye back.

Looks nice. I haven't seen many in green.

i have an 87 518 in white, "shark nose" bmw, yes the weakest engine, but i have only 1 years NCD and im poor,
ive only seen a handfull E28s in sheffield, any more owners out there?

there is one that lives at nether green...a 525 i think...i have a 325 e30 cab

1953 Jowett Jupiter, mark 1

Just one 'modern classic' (apparantly gaining favour) My 1990 VW scirocco GT2. bought recently for renovation.
pic:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d106/bluesandtwos/carstart.jpg

just picked up an 83 xj6 which takes my vehicle count to nine:o an im runnin about in a t reg transit pickup:loopy: :loopy: :hihi:

just picked up an 83 xj6 which takes my vehicle count to nine:o an im runnin about in a t reg transit pickup:loopy: :loopy: :hihi:

....wouldnt fret about it, my transits a P reg :hihi: (but still going strong, should be classics in their own right :P )

1991 BMW 730ise E32

Picked it up 3 years ago, 70k, 1 owner, full service history. Has not cost me a penny and gives me 32mph on a run.

Quiet, comfy and superb to drive. What more can a man ask???

A 1956 Austin A35 and a 1985 Rover SD1, which is currently receiving a 5 litre motor and a few other tricky bits.

A 25th Anniversary Pontiac Trans Am 5.7 V8 1994.

i have a gilbern.? whats that i hear u cry

3 MK I Fiestas......modern classics and I don't care WHAT anyone says against them!!!!

I just gave up on the ghost of the merc 190s', great car in their time but to expensive to maintain now.

iv a austin a35 van/converted with seats in the back on a 67 plate her name it holly

59 Westminster A95;67 Oxford.

COYLEY- your bgt is luuuurvely, i was looking at getting one myself recently but then saw two lovely old midgets with the tops down and chrome bumpers & wire spoked wheels:banana::banana:

i just have to get one....

i have this festering away in the garage, a 1971 toyota crown custom estate (8 seater)
it's a 2600cc straight six automatic with seeker radio and central locking:o

>>>toyota crown custom<<< (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/johnbaz/atoyotacrowncustomestate2.jpg)

>>>and again!<<< (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/johnbaz/atoyotacrowncustomestate.jpg)

it was such a nice car to drive and could really shift when needed.

unfortunately it has to go to the scrappers as i need the garage space:( and with scrap being the price it is- well this is a reaaaally heavy old girl:o



regards, john:)


ps, sorry for the poor pics, i took digital photos' of old 35mm prints:hihi:

I have a 1972 hillman avenger tiger one of less than 50 left
A 1968 hillman imp one of the original chesterfield greetham imps
a 1967 hillman imp californian awaiting restoration
And just looking at buying a ford escort mk2 rs2000

I have a 1972 hillman avenger tiger one of less than 50 left
A 1968 hillman imp one of the original chesterfield greetham imps
a 1967 hillman imp californian awaiting restoration
And just looking at buying a ford escort mk2 rs2000

hmmmm

i'm fairly sure that i have a set of wide steel sports wheels from one of those!


john:)

Just one 'modern classic' (apparantly gaining favour) My 1990 VW scirocco GT2. bought recently for renovation.
pic:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d106/bluesandtwos/carstart.jpg

Had two of these myself, but let them die:loopy::loopy:

i got a 1985 porsche 944,a 1998 megane coupe2lt,a pajero lol

1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport :D

also got a 1981 fiesta supersport, sunburst red

also got a 1981 fiesta supersport, sunburst red

Thought you had 2? :confused:

yes i do have 2, but 1 is looking very sorry for itself at the moment:(

Give it to Paddy, he'll have it sorted in no time ;)

(BTW I meant the car, not 'give it' to Paddy :gag:)

id have to stock up on tunnocks before i handed it over to paddy:thumbsup:

I saw a Bright Green MK1 Fiesta come past me on Attercliffe Common going down towards The Arena at 4:25pm today. Does it belong to anyone on here or does anyone know of it?

two minis both 1990s one under restoration the other not sure of its future shame thou would make good car for someone and a mark 2 1990 astra soft top lovely condition maestro man i may have a couple of windows door and quiterlights for you if you want them if i find them i will pm you and to supra steve i used to be a big maestro and montego fan i loved my maestro nealy broke my heart when i sold it i hate jap cars not that there bad just dont like how they are styled mainly interior they love the use of horrid grey plastic my ideal car would be 911 a proper sports car last forever and hold there money now thats a proper sports car i also own a rover 75 cdti fantastic car

montego turbo hot car

not many left now.

I saw a Bright Green MK1 Fiesta come past me on Attercliffe Common going down towards The Arena at 4:25pm today. Does it belong to anyone on here or does anyone know of it?

I think I have seen this, was it a 77 'R' Reg?

currently still working on my 2 gold MK I 1.3 GL and Ghia....you may see them
chugging around town and S10.....

1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport :D

Can we see a pic? Supersports are rare as anything.......:)

love old fiestas owned a couple myself mk 1 1.1 and mk 2 1.1 mk 1 was very fast but looked totally standard but fell to pieces once went on holiday to mablephorpe girlfriend went to get out of car and door fell of bolts pulled through door pillar but still was a great car and loads of fun was a very light blue like a baby blue supersports were great lovely cars

the fiestas are taking over :D

i have a 1982 mk1 fiesta bravo 2, 1.3 but soon to be a bit bigger ;) (hopefully)
it's also quite modified :)

or you could set the fiesta on fire.. buy a proper classic, lol

oi! :P

p.s.
goldenfleece, his ss ain't ready yet, he's still trying to figure out which way the pistons go :hihi:

oi! :P

p.s.
goldenfleece, his ss ain't ready yet, he's still trying to figure out which way the pistons go :hihi:

ha ha ha:hihi:

i have a rover 400 use daily but i used 2 have 1969 land rover series 2a and a mini cooper

iv got a austin a35 van on a 1967 plate,bit rare..a tv 200 lambretta on a 1966 plate,and a lambretta 150 special...on a 76 plate

these are all used on the road...but the law will change in jan 2010 as now free tax is set at pre 73...and its moving to pre 1980 in 2010..with a clause in it the classic can not be used as the main car ect,and has to be 95%...origanal,

these are all used on the road...but the law will change in jan 2010 as now free tax is set at pre 73...and its moving to pre 1980 in 2010..with a clause in it the classic can not be used as the main car ect,and has to be 95%...origanal,

this is good news, but all my Fiestas miss out by 18 months......GRRRRRR

Im about to swap my e30 for a clio williams 3 which i always wanted, score!

Hello fellow classic car nuts,
I have a Fiat 850 Spider (1971) been resting in the garage for several years, now in need of a spring clean. Perhaps this is the year when the little spider finally sees day light. Are there any meets or shows locally?
David

these are all used on the road...but the law will change in jan 2010 as now free tax is set at pre 73...and its moving to pre 1980 in 2010..with a clause in it the classic can not be used as the main car ect,and has to be 95%...origanal,

Have you got a link to that? As I own a 1979 Mini and that would be fantastic news!!!

Hello you classic car nutters :hihi:

Ive got a classic vw beetle :) possibly soon to have two! :)

yes i am :loopy:

MY first post here . I have a 1959 Morris Minor sitting in my garage well out of the snow.

Andy

yay!!!!

this li'l lady was made in '79:hihi::thumbsup:

>>>ole yeller<<< (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y116/johnbaz/alltfs1.jpg)

she'll probably not be ready 'til next year too;)




john:):)

Hello you classic car nutters :hihi:

Ive got a classic vw beetle :) possibly soon to have two! :)

yes i am :loopy:


didnt think the bettle was a classic, or the silly camper van, hate the things..:gag:

I have a 1972 hillman avenger tiger one of less than 50 left
A 1968 hillman imp one of the original chesterfield greetham imps
a 1967 hillman imp californian awaiting restoration
And just looking at buying a ford escort mk2 rs2000

Hi Josh. I saw the Tiger and Imp at last year's Festival of Transport.
I remember the Avenger Tiger when they were new (!) and they have always been a rare sight on the road.
It's nice to see one in such good condition. The Imp looks great too.

Here's a pic of your Tiger that I produced in Photoshop:

TIGER (http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x201/nickalpina/MISC/Tiger_LR.jpg)

Let me know if you want a free print of it.

I have just sold my BMW E34 Sport and I am currently in the process of buying this:

M635CSi (http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x201/nickalpina/M6_1.jpg)

It will be my third E24 M6 and I intend to hang on to this one! :)

Hello you classic car nutters :hihi:

Ive got a classic vw beetle :) possibly soon to have two! :)

yes i am :loopy:

not a fan of kaefer's, mass made and still loads around.

i have 2 lambrettas,a tv200 on a 1966 plate,and a spanish serveta lambretta on a 76 plate wich is a 150 special,both fully restored..great in the summer,and aslo a austin a35 van.1 owner from new and used from 1967....without problems,shes in green and had the van convertion to estate/countryman...and still starts first time and passes her mot

1934 Wolseley 9 Saloon in running order but not currently tested/taxed

Well I aint got any yet......

When I do, I will have a Daf 44 mk1 and a Sunbeam Rapier fastback.

I have in the past had-

1965 Ford Corsair 1500
1967 Singer Chamois Coupe
1971 Ford Cortina Mk3
1973 Hilman Avenger GLS
1979 Ford Capri

As for the wish list, the Daf will be the hardest to find as there are only a handfull left, the Rapier wont be that easy either cos I want an automatic preferably in met blue.

I think I have seen this, was it a 77 'R' Reg?
Think it was. Haven't seen it since.

I'll get some pics up of the Supersport when it's back together again :D

Fiat X19 Grand Finale, Mica Blue,1988, under resto: nearly roadworthy.
Another X19 Mica Red, 1987,Eurosport body kit,4 ins: lower,10 ins; wider, rebuilt (by myself, no garage work) shown every year since 2002.
Davrian, Imp based kit car, 1966 Full race engine, completely rebuilt many times over past 31 yrs:Perpetual resto:but beautiful now.!!
And finally...at the moment a 1996 Rover Metro Ascot
diesel...workhorse but moving into being a 'classic',

ive now got a 71 crown custom estate :cool:,just doin a bit ov work on it to get it how i like it :D

I have a 1979 rs 2000 running a bda twincam through a lsd axle
approx 185 bhp at the weels

also have a 1983 ford fiesta xr2 rear weel drive converted running escort cosworth lump, front mount intercooler, hybrid turbo, remapd to proven 382 bhp 1/4 mile in 10.21 seconds. So not for the faint hearted!

1993 Morgan 4/4
1966 Series 2 swb landie
another 1966 series 2 swb landie being restored
focus tcdi and a Fiesta, caravan and car trailer

Oh, and a Mamod Steam engine!

ive now got a 71 crown custom estate :cool:,just doin a bit ov work on it to get it how i like it :D


Hmmm- now that's a coincidence!!:D:D

i'll bet it's blue and has new running gear!!

can't wait to see the old girl when she's had the surgery finished:thumbsup:



john:)

i run a mk3 2.8 Cappa as my daily driver and also have a mk2 Escort X pack

1960 Austin A40 Farina as my everyday, after quite a bit of work.
1967 Series IIa Land Rover 6-Cylinder Carawagon just about to go under restoration!

Might be getting another Series Landy soon to run about in over winter and to ferry about parts for the Carawagon!

1967 Series IIa Land Rover 6-Cylinder Carawagon just about to go under restoration!

Might be getting another Series Landy soon to run about in over winter and to ferry about parts for the Carawagon![/QUOTE]

Respect :cool:

1967 gt6 mk1 early chassis and engine currently mid restoration
1989 mercedes 190e used everyday but mint cond

My pride and joy is a 1986 mk2 cavalier convertable.
She is an animal having fitted a cavalier 2.0 16 valve turbo engine in her :D
When fully completed she should have around 300 bhp to play with, she is very rare as there where only 1275 ever built.

Here's a couple of mine
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/cheekychunkyfunkymonkey/ONB00615.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d161/cheekychunkyfunkymonkey/spit.jpg
Possibly the last BMW e30 registered in the UK and a very early MK IV Spitfire that is relatively unmolested complete with Black Dash, skinny steering wheel and old fashioned seat belts

IVE JUST BOUGHT A FORD POPULAR 103E

BUT IT WONT BE A CLASSIC CAR FOR LONG






IN GOING TO HOT ROD IT:hihi::hihi:

IVE JUST BOUGHT A FORD POPULAR 103E

BUT IT WONT BE A CLASSIC CAR FOR LONG






IN GOING TO HOT ROD IT:hihi::hihi:

I have to say Eric...









You're the man.


What engine are you sticking in it?

V8 rover, jag irs

cant decide on either an eidlebrock carb or a supercharger

V8 rover, jag irs

cant decide on either an eidlebrock carb or a superchargeri have lots ov used v8 rover engine bits(p6)id sell if you stuck for owt ;)

i have lots ov used v8 rover engine bits(p6)id sell if you stuck for owt ;)

where are you and what you got, i could be interested m8

V8 rover, jag irs

cant decide on either an eidlebrock carb or a supercharger

super charger .but if your going to put a v8 init try a chevy 5.7 or better still 7.0 v8 like mine:D

oh ive got 2 capri¬s and a 1979 trans am 7.2 litre 450 bhp 4 speed manual:D

Pics of my cav.....

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii23/Plaster-master/DSC00121.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii23/Plaster-master/DSC00032.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii23/Plaster-master/DSC00038.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii23/Plaster-master/DSC00040.jpg

sweet car shame about the alloys lol should have kept the gsi ones it had on in the first pic

1960 Austin A40 Farina as my everyday, after quite a bit of work.
1967 Series IIa Land Rover 6-Cylinder Carawagon just about to go under restoration!

Might be getting another Series Landy soon to run about in over winter and to ferry about parts for the Carawagon!

Well... I should be picking up an early Series III this week, a 1972 88" with a 200Tdi fitted. Should be a good hack to carry parts around in!

I just baught an 1989 Austin Metro 1.3 Gs Auto in black - it came with a sub in the boot and 2 massive speakers in the parcel shelf lol!

Il last owned a Metro 7 years ago and forgot how difficult an auto was up the hills in Sheffield lol!

I am seekign fello metro oweners to chat to and tlk to, and I have joined the Metro Oweners Club!

Renault 5 Monaco and Dutton Sierra Drophead (Mark 1 Escort based)

I have a 1989 1.8 MK2 Golf, not a clasic yet to some peeps but will be in a few years.

I've a mk2 golf GTI, it's a 1992 8v

Not really a proper classic I know but the mk2 is still pretty legendary :D

I have a beautiful 1974 Madza 1000, as far as I know there are only a couple on the road in the UK.

All original paintwork!

I cant put a link up yet as i havnt posted enough but i will once i have!!

Would be great to know if any on knows what one is or knows someone who has one. I have only seen 1 other in the country and that was a classic jap fanatic.

Suzi

ive just got a mk1 transit motorhome any spares and literature/brochures welcome :)

I have a beautiful 1974 Madza 1000, as far as I know there are only a couple on the road in the UK.

All original paintwork!

I cant put a link up yet as i havnt posted enough but i will once i have!!

Would be great to know if any on knows what one is or knows someone who has one. I have only seen 1 other in the country and that was a classic jap fanatic.

Suzi

I hope to see your Mazda 1000 sometime Suzi. I have a soft spot for 70s Japanese cars for some reason.
My dad owned a 1973 Mazda 1800 (HOT 460L) it looked like a Triumph 2000. It was a nice car. Not seen one of those for many years - can't be many left.

Here's my current classic, a 1985 BMW M635CSi. I love this car's mix of style, performance and practicality.
The photo was taken near Hathersage last October.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x201/nickalpina/CIMG0961_MR.jpg

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Brilliant photo, please tell me that you have seriously photoshopped it?

I increased the contrast, upped the saturation and darkened the sky as it was a morning shot and looked a bit 'flat'. Not much really, it was a lucky shot!

heres my run down
started with a 1974 bond bug,along the way i have had a mk1 1964 cortina saloon,at the moment have a nissan 300zx non turbo 1991,bmw 635csi manual 1984(just good for bits really now),bmw 635csi auto 1985 ( off road for restoration) and i run a 1984 mk3 escort cabriolet 1600i. cant help myself when i see a bargain!

is it just me who thinks the volvo 340 dl should be labled a classic?

i mean these cars are becoming quite rare now ... i have one and finding parts is a pain in the you know what.

is it just me who thinks the volvo 340 dl should be labled a classic?

Is that the little one that used to be the Daf?

Yes I remember, it is. With that pedigree it can be called a classic in my opinion.

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Just you!

:P ............................. lol

just bought another gilbern invader mk2:D

i mean these cars are becoming quite rare now ... i have one and finding parts is a pain in the you know what.


i have a feb parts from a volvo 340 dl knocking about pm me if theres anything in perticular you need

<<just bought another gilbern invader mk2>>

Wow, pictures please! So how many have you got?

havent any pics at the moment, but only in s13 if you ever fancy a look

I've got a

1985 MK 3 Escort XR3i series 1 which is currently looking for a new home, if anyone is interested. This is rare usable classic which is MOT'd till mid November 2010, virtually rust free, 94k miles and in VGC. PM looking for £1400.

iv got a 1961 morris minor....2 door

A 1991 gen 5 celica convertible...very rare,well iv'e only seen one other one on the road and that was in hathersage :)

I have a 1990 Mk 4 XR3i Cabriolet

1964 Reliant Regal, as seen on the first program of the last series of Top Gear (mines the Green one) despite the tong in cheek nature of the program, it was a good day out, free sandwiches and got to meet Mr Clarkson who actually was quite friendly. lots of projects (not all 3 wheelers some have less some have more), Daily driver a Carlton Diplomat, proper car none of that front wheel drive rubbish, the old Carlton's, Senators must be contenders for future classic.
Define Classic car?
Seems strange when you see something like an old Cavalier and it makes you smile?
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a car is more than A to B or you've missed the point

Ive got a 1980 vw polo l

Not quite sure she's a classic but she's very old :D

http://img854.imageshack.us/i/car2q.jpg/

http://img856.imageshack.us/i/carg.jpg/

i have a 3dr sierra cosworth.

ive just bought a 1961 ford popular 100e which is used as my everyday car notthe best one but all origianl never been welded and genine 2200 miles
http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab162/ThreeGraces_Yorkshire/KGrHqQOKjYE2Mpb2fWNBNq1PZctjQ_12.jpg
http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab162/ThreeGraces_Yorkshire/KGrHqQOKkIE1qy5kUzMBNq1PewZg_12.jpg
http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab162/ThreeGraces_Yorkshire/KGrHqIOKpME1qbSZIfRBNq1PdVJ0_12.jpg
http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab162/ThreeGraces_Yorkshire/KGrHqIOKjgE1qmVzIejBNq1Pqyhw_12.jpg
http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab162/ThreeGraces_Yorkshire/KGrHqEOKjEE140JI26zBNq1PVwZuQ_12.jpg

ive just bought a 1961 ford popular 100e which is used as my everyday car

Brill: any pics?

just put some links on

I learnt to drive in a 100E, which dates me! I put drag strips along the side: (a series of black stripes just above the sill), and GT badges! Must dig out a photo! Happy days!

there nowt better than holding traffic up as im going up a big hill using the 3 speed box lol