RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 25, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2019 2 hours ago, chriswright03 said: Like has been said above many plates are cloned by looking at Auto Trader and the like. I doubt very much that anyone is trawling through a Model Railway forum to look for a plate to clone. Paranoid? Who said I was paranoid? Better to be safe than sorry! parked the lowered mini up next to a standard one at the station yesterday, surprising how much different it looks, new tyres on the bigger rims Tuesday and refit them 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I wonder how many of the so-called 'iconic' cars[classic] would be so, in the eyes of the general public, if it wasn't for the popular, light-weight, press? Certainly, 'back-in-the-day'...I wouldn't have bothered looking for an E-type Jag! Nor would I have thanked anyone for giving me one. Pretty, they certainly were...I wouldn't argue with Enzo on that one...but otherwise??? The MGB , I viewed, in a similar vein. The Spridget certainly was a 'better' driver's car, [again, my view, maybe not shared with the wider driving public?]...so much so that when I had the opportunity to purchase, of the choice I had, the Sprite came out on top. My first two cars were Morris Minors [of the 948cc variety]...cheap to buy [20 quid tops]...cheap enough to run, useful transport, did nothing for one's ego, but made one popular with mates, as they provided excellent transport for half a dozen or so bodies. But...I wouldn't deliberately seek one out today to buy..... But every time today's more lightweight, generalised media mention 'classic cars'...the default selection is more often than not, the Minor or the E-type....[which suggests to me the press has about as much knowledge of older motors as I do about mobile phone usage?] Trouble is, I cannot seem to get away from this attitude.... Mind, there are not many hobbies one can indulge in, where one can, literally & legitimately, spend half one's time laid down on the floor? I wish I had bought myself one of those natty hydraulic car lifts years ago....[the ones that can be wheeled out into the driveway] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysarefun Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 (edited) The Australian auto industry always kept us supplied with a good choice of muscle-y V8 stuff from the mid-60's through to when they packed up local production over the last couple of years and just stuck Holden and Ford badges on Korean and Euro turbo-diesels and 4 cylinder stuff. Any of the '60's and '70's desirable cars - the Torana A9X, Ford HO phase 3, Valiant Charger etc change hands for 6 figure amounts, not sure how the later stuff will go but the fact that you can't get a local V8 any more has to make them a future prospect in the collectable stakes. Accordingly here is mine, a 2010 model - 6 litres and 6 speed manual. And its a ute so I can take stuff to the tip pretty fast.. Edited May 25, 2019 by monkeysarefun 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 25, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2019 Drool!! Wouldnt fancy the fuel bill in the uk but that’s a beast! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 The last version was sold in limited numbers here as the Vauxhall Maloo. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted May 25, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, BernardTPM said: The last version was sold in limited numbers here as the Vauxhall Maloo. What an unfortunate name. I could fancy having one of those but might have to remove the name badge. Previous Holdens sold in the UK have depreciated rapidly and offer real bargain price for that sort of performance. I imagine it could be an interesting vehicle to take to a track day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 VXU might have been better - Vauxhall Utility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted May 27, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) The mini is back on it’s bigger white alloys with 4 new tyres, looking nice combined with the lowering springs Also swapped the blain black 1/2 leather interior for a red/black set, just needs a damn good valet! Edited May 27, 2019 by big jim 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2019 The cooper S is now sat on black alloys, also changed the scuttle vents on the wings from chrome to black cant decide on black headlight surrounds yet though? recreated the Italian job in the BMW garage by hiding in amongst the showroom cars 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 On the subject of Minis, how much static grass (and what sort of voltage) would you need to do this? And how many mpg would you lose to drag? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 This definitely fits the bill.... My much lamented Mitsubishi FTO Version R Aero Series in Red with Manual box, a combination which was only out shopped from the factory 45 times, Only 370 of the cars being made in total! This was my pride and joy until a bump nearly 2 years ago put it beyond my repair budget and I was forced to sell. 4 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 On 25/05/2019 at 14:19, BernardTPM said: The last version was sold in limited numbers here as the Vauxhall Maloo. Never heard of that before. Must be in the rocking horse excrement league for numbers. Nice though! steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Quarryscapes said: This definitely fits the bill.... My much lamented Mitsubishi FTO Version R Aero Series in Red with Manual box, a combination which was only out shopped from the factory 45 times, Only 370 of the cars being made in total! This was my pride and joy until a bump nearly 2 years ago put it beyond my repair budget and I was forced to sell. Nice, and my condolences. If I were in the market for modern Nippon classics though it'd be a Honda S2000 and R33 & R34 Nissan Skylines. C6T. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 8 hours ago, Classsix T said: If I were in the market for modern Nippon classics though it'd be a Honda S2000 and R33 & R34 Nissan Skylines. C6T. I agree about the S2000. I would love one but don't have £10k floating around to invest in a frivolous way. One fairly affordable, but I think maybe starting to go up in price potential classic is the MG ZS180. I had a couple when they were new and they were great fun while still being a practical family car. They were especially good fun on the mountain roads in Switzerland because they handled so well. Its surprising that what was a reasonably sporty car in its day (16 years ago) with a 2.6 litre V6 would now only count as a warm hatch and most modern 1.5 engines are more powerful thanks to the big turbos they fit. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 6, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 6, 2019 I had an 02 ZS too, identical to yours, (an unusual spoiler to have fitted to a standard ZS iirc) running on lpg, good little motor to get be back and too between Aylesbury and crewe when I worked for chiltern, the only downside was the lpg tank could hold 150 mile of fuel and it was a 158 mile journey so it would always run out of fuel at pretty much the same spot every time (waddeston heading to Aylesbury, M6 j15 coming home! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 That spoiler was standard on the 180 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 6, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 6, 2019 actually looking again I’ve just realised mine was the saloon version but it had a similar spoiler (it was a 120 too) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted June 6, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 6, 2019 I looked all over for a decent ZS diesel last year but couldn't find one so ended up with a ZT CDTi 135 I also have a ZR diesel which is in superb condition with all extras except traffic master and passenger airbag 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 15 hours ago, Chris M said: I agree about the S2000. I would love one but don't have £10k floating around to invest in a frivolous way. One fairly affordable, but I think maybe starting to go up in price potential classic is the MG ZS180. I had a couple when they were new and they were great fun while still being a practical family car. They were especially good fun on the mountain roads in Switzerland because they handled so well. Its surprising that what was a reasonably sporty car in its day (16 years ago) with a 2.6 litre V6 would now only count as a warm hatch and most modern 1.5 engines are more powerful thanks to the big turbos they fit. 6 hours ago, Chris M said: That spoiler was standard on the 180 Years ago I had the 1.6 Civic MB4, and stuck the ZS180 spoiler on it, as well as the gunmetal interior trims to replace the walnut effect ones in the Civic and the Rover variants. What I really wanted as a VTi-S, which already outclassed MG's paltry efforts with 180bhp from a much lighter high revving 1.8 instead! Double wishbone suspension made for excellent handling....a shame Honda plumped for McPherson struts for Gen 7 of the civic, a true disaster. The Gen 6's were the last great ones, and that even carried over into the Rover clones. 23 hours ago, Classsix T said: Nice, and my condolences. If I were in the market for modern Nippon classics though it'd be a Honda S2000 and R33 & R34 Nissan Skylines. C6T. I would dearly love an R33, and naturally 2 days after picking up an FN2 type R Civic one came up for the same money....should have bought it, the Honda was a right lemon, a fine example of British Engineering... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 15 hours ago, Quarryscapes said: Double wishbone suspension made for excellent handling....a shame Honda plumped for McPherson struts for Gen 7 of the civic, a true disaster. The Gen 6's were the last great ones, and that even carried over into the Rover clones. I’ve now got a gen10 civic because I like the styling. This has proper rear suspension and with the 1.5 petrol engine is very nice to drive. It is more Accord size than traditional Civic size though and so maybe not so “chuckable”. Nevertheless it could be a classic in 20 years time when we are all driving around in EVs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolseley Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 On 06/06/2019 at 00:07, eastwestdivide said: On the subject of Minis, how much static grass (and what sort of voltage) would you need to do this? And how many mpg would you lose to drag? That reminds me of a Toyota Camry I saw outside the Queen Victoria Markets the last time I was in Melbourne: 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 I wonder if they have a problem with sheep?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 not sure if these belong here but got to shoot recently with a porche 911 mercedeysclk and amazda mx5 with thanks to Kat clara and lily for the posing 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 (edited) deleted duplicate post Edited June 9, 2019 by peanuts duplicate post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Steve Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Did someone ask if there were any 405's still about? Here's my faithful 405 Executive estate, still in daily use. The best mid range car of the 80's/early 90's imo 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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