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Jakey
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9th Mar 12 at 18:04   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I've been scouring the net for a couple weeks now in search of an old Vauxhall. There's not an awful lot about but I really want a Viva, Chevette or maybe a Firenza.

I've just come across this and really really want it Only problem is I have so storage space/garage and there's none round here to rent.

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page/162854/1980-vauxhall-chevette/
Tomnova16
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9th Mar 12 at 18:08   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
dont buy that
at least get a three door ffs
viva/firenza is the way to go though

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Tomnova16
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9th Mar 12 at 18:10   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-Viva-coupe-unfinished-project-/180835302626?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a1a9fbce2

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1976-VAUXHALL-VIVA-1300-SL-GREEN-/170797361507?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27c450e963



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3CorsaMeal
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9th Mar 12 at 18:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OPEL-MANTA-GTE-GENUINE-48-000-MILE-CAR-/360440258417?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item53ebe9df71
Jakey
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9th Mar 12 at 18:15   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I don't have the space, knowledge or tools to do a full restoration, that's why I want one that's either mostly done or fully done.

I haven't got the gear to be welding and doing bodywork.
Jakey
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9th Mar 12 at 18:17   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Do love the Manta, never looked at them. The only thing that puts me off is it not running, they say it's just a fuel pump but knowing my luck it will be a whole engine.
Tomnova16
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9th Mar 12 at 18:17   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
only manta shape that should be considered


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Graeme
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9th Mar 12 at 19:20   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Manta A's are fucking cool.

Think that orange one is using a full Volvo running gear.
Graeme
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10th Mar 12 at 09:37   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
This looks a good buy.


http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=FSW&action=display&thread=123330
taylorboosh
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10th Mar 12 at 09:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Some advice from me:

Get something pre 1973 so its tax exempt

You don't need a garage.. Waters does his in his garden

Skills and knowledge aren't an issue. Get a Haynes and get stuck in, old cars are simple.

99% of old cars will need a bit welding

Keep your heart in it, its easy to want to chuck in the towel and spend the cash on something newer


This is what I've learned on the imp, I had little or no knowledge and have learned so so much... Its good fun when stuff goes well
Rob E
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10th Mar 12 at 10:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
How classic do you want to go mate? I would suggest something with a large following for your first classic. Beetles, MGs, mini etc. that way you will never be short of advice/help/parts when you need it. Classics are a lot more basic compared to modern cars and they are good to learn on IMO.
Mark.W
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10th Mar 12 at 10:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
That orange manta looks sweet
BeetleGav
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if you want a classic. get a beetle first. you will learn alot and there relatively easy to maintain.
and there fucking awesome fun!
SteveoBC
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10th Mar 12 at 10:55   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
id love to do an old mrk 1/2 escort myself
or an oringial mini

but i cant see me ever having the time or money to do either which suck massive balls
mattk
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10th Mar 12 at 12:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I keep looking at triumph dolomite sprints. then I drive my car and think, fuck that
Sunz
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10th Mar 12 at 13:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Original mini I would like but they are so expensive.
taylorboosh
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Bits can be expensive and unless you have another car aswell its hard to keep focus
Tomnova16
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10th Mar 12 at 19:25   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
The geordie transvestite on benidorm has a hill man imp

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taylorboosh
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I don't watch it... It was very close to being replaced by a 350z today
Tomnova16
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10th Mar 12 at 20:17   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Bad times

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taylorboosh
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10th Mar 12 at 20:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I resisted so all is well
Tomnova16
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10th Mar 12 at 20:25   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Good
Still on for 5th may

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taylorboosh
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10th Mar 12 at 20:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I wish
corsastokey
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Opel manta are awsome cars! !!!! Wish i had money to buy a good obe
jam1321
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That orange manta is sick ii would love one my self

 
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