RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted June 16, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 16, 2021 Pink Mini Cab……hmmmm………apart from that some gorgeous machines there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 On 16/06/2021 at 09:25, boxbrownie said: Pink Mini Cab……hmmmm………apart from that some gorgeous machines there. There is a mini van at the back with a 2.0 Vauxhall redtop under the bonnet . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Todays find on a delivery at first glance an RS1700T replica but theres a lot more to this .full golf R32 engine and running gear plus interior mods 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted June 17, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2021 1 hour ago, peanuts said: Todays find on a delivery at first glance an RS1700T replica but theres a lot more to this .full golf R32 engine and running gear plus interior mods Exterior looks excellent but not keen on that interior 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 3 hours ago, russ p said: Exterior looks excellent but not keen on that interior From chatting with owner clocks/computer screen etc have to be tranfered with ecu and ignition barrel or it wont run also looks neater for gear leaver and other switch gear . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted June 18, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) On 17/06/2021 at 23:17, peanuts said: From chatting with owner clocks/computer screen etc have to be tranfered with ecu and ignition barrel or it wont run also looks neater for gear leaver and other switch gear . Interesting. the VAG universal parts bin strikes again! The instrument binnacle and centre screen/switchgear/ventilation/console unit all look like those on my 2013 Yeti. Cup holder area and aircon controls are the only bits that look different. Mine has the dual climate set-up and that looks like the single version. John Edited June 21, 2021 by Dunsignalling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted June 18, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2021 8 hours ago, peanuts said: From chatting with owner clocks/computer screen etc have to be tranfered with ecu and ignition barrel or it wont run also looks neater for gear leaver and other switch gear . I thought that maybe the case, which is a shame. For me part of the appeal of running a modern classic is the interiors as it gives you the actual feel of cars of the time and if you are lucky it may still have the smell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted June 18, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 18, 2021 15 hours ago, peanuts said: There is a mini van at the back with a 2.0 Vauxhall redtop under the bonnet . I have seen a picture of a mini with a TC red top cover, might be the same one or possibly a favoured conversion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted June 18, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 18, 2021 15 hours ago, peanuts said: Todays find on a delivery at first glance an RS1700T replica but theres a lot more to this .full golf R32 engine and running gear plus interior mods Well………that’s different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 On 17/06/2021 at 18:50, peanuts said: Todays find on a delivery at first glance an RS1700T replica but theres a lot more to this .full golf R32 engine and running gear plus interior mods Looks like a proper dog's dinner that. No doubt flies though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysarefun Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, Quarryscapes said: Looks like a proper dog's dinner that. No doubt flies though! Are you talking about the outside? I was thinking that too. What is it with sticking those layers and layers of fattening plastic add-ons and bits and bobs all over the sides and so on? I'm all for subtle skirts and air dams and so on but some seem to take it to another level of over-the-topness. I remember Tom Walkinshaw for some reason was invited to come down here and work on the VL HSV V8 Commodore back in the late '80's. What a dogs breakfast that ended up looking - everyone here thought he was trolling us ignorant Australians but maybe he was just doing what he thought was normal because it was an endearing English 80's thing like bands with stupid hair and annoying synthesiser music? Even time has not blunted its lack of friends. Recently an undriven example was put up for auction. With under 2000km on the clock the owner was hoping to cash in on the current home grown muscle car boom we are having here and listed it for a million bucks. Bidding didn't get above 200 grand, pretty embarrassing when a quick perusal of any online car sales site here will show many common or garden Monaros, Toranas, Ford GT's and Valiant Chargers of the 70's asking and getting at least 50 thou more than that,. Actrually I just found that someone DID buy one for $340,000 back in 2018 so there goes his potential buyer - unless that bloke wants two of them. Edited June 21, 2021 by monkeysarefun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 On 21/06/2021 at 21:07, monkeysarefun said: Are you talking about the outside? I was thinking that too. What is it with sticking those layers and layers of fattening plastic add-ons and bits and bobs all over the sides and so on? I'm all for subtle skirts and air dams and so on but some seem to take it to another level of over-the-topness. I remember Tom Walkinshaw for some reason was invited to come down here and work on the VL HSV V8 Commodore back in the late '80's. What a dogs breakfast that ended up looking - everyone here thought he was trolling us ignorant Australians but maybe he was just doing what he thought was normal because it was an endearing English 80's thing like bands with stupid hair and annoying synthesiser music? Even time has not blunted its lack of friends. Recently an undriven example was put up for auction. With under 2000km on the clock the owner was hoping to cash in on the current home grown muscle car boom we are having here and listed it for a million bucks. Bidding didn't get above 200 grand, pretty embarrassing when a quick perusal of any online car sales site here will show many common or garden Monaros, Toranas, Ford GT's and Valiant Chargers of the 70's asking and getting at least 50 thou more than that,. Actrually I just found that someone DID buy one for $340,000 back in 2018 so there goes his potential buyer - unless that bloke wants two of them. The body kit is a copy of the one used by Ford for the abandoned RS1700T as the owner did not want to go the overdone RSturbo replica look .as he said my car my rules and I'm more than happy with it and yes it does go like s¿$t of a shovel ! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) A friend’s drive this morning. Europa S, plus 2 x Caterham 7s. Both of whic I sat in, thereby achieving a lifelong ambition. (Have been promised a ride too.) steve Edited June 23, 2021 by steve1 Spelling 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) Maybe the wrong category but these will be future classics - the ABARTH story goes back a while. A joint effort between myself and my son. He plans to eventually progress to an Abarth Spider but the 595 Turismo will always be a keeper. Above was as factory a few months back - things have progressed. Alloys and detail roof wrap with de-chrome. New drilled discs and BREMBO Calipers on order from TMC. Edited July 5, 2021 by Crisis Rail 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) Abarth meet Honister Quarry Lake District Jelly Bean time. Edited June 29, 2021 by Crisis Rail 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Here is an Escort done well (It's my phone's shabby camera making it appear pink not helped by the clear blue sky, it was perfectly red!) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, Crisis Rail said: Abarth meet Honister Quarry Lake District Jelly Bean time. I’ve had a soft spot for the Abarth 500 ever since it was launched. They look cute and slightly mean at the same time. I’m sure they are fun to drive too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friscopete Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 I have a 2002 golf Mk4 auto ,the full monty version with flash pooter .Its in reasonable condition with just a few wheel arch dents following an altercation with a multi storey and me .We dont use it much mainly to take the dogs out a few milesfor favorite walkies and the vets .The aircon pump is gone but it only has 114000 miles so is just running in .All the brakes were done last year..Is it worth doing the dents and aircon pump(500 Quid) , still debating whether its worth keeping instead of spending a few grand or five on something newer though not actually better.I do like it as drives well and suits us but its not really a classic keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friscopete Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 33 minutes ago, Crisis Rail said: Abarth meet Honister Quarry Lake District Jelly Bean time. My daughter has a 500 . She uses for the school run as her CRV is a bit big for parking .She loves it.its the one with the glass sliding roof and fancy mags . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Another gem of a find today garage runabout a 1980s nissan sunny still in daily use lovely old car 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted June 26, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2021 On 25/06/2021 at 11:30, Quarryscapes said: Here is an Escort done well (It's my phone's shabby camera making it appear pink not helped by the clear blue sky, it was perfectly red!) Is that a factory red one? Am I right in thinking there were two red and two black ones ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 3 hours ago, russ p said: Is that a factory red one? Am I right in thinking there were two red and two black ones ? is that an RS1600i or an RS Turbo ? iirc niether were available in red in mk3 form ? except for princess Dianes Black rs turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted June 26, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 26, 2021 3 hours ago, russ p said: Is that a factory red one? Am I right in thinking there were two red and two black ones ? I thought there were 2 Red and 6 or 8 Black ones !! sure someone will know for definite….. cheers, Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 On 15/06/2021 at 22:28, peanuts said: Came across this on a delivery today owners sons 18th birthday pressie on the ramp .saphire cosworth under the tarp and clasiĺĺc 911 carera top right They were the business back then when were they first out 1990 at a guess? - look dated now for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted June 27, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 27, 2021 19 minutes ago, Crisis Rail said: They were the business back then when were they first out 1990 at a guess? - look dated now for some. Cossy Escort was the best of the breed…….it was a much more nimble car and had better feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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