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Post by john-e89 » Thu Oct 26, 2017 11:31 pm

bluespit wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2017 7:15 am These are my current classics

Considering selling the dolomite and going back to something with an open top.
What are sprints fetching nowadays bluespit?

My dad had one, awesome thing when I was a kid.

What would you go for next?
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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Post by BSVA » Thu Oct 26, 2017 11:52 pm

A few classics I've owned. Also had a 1967 Jag XKE 2+2 Coupe, (no pic).
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Post by shawna » Fri Oct 27, 2017 6:55 am

Mr Tidy wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2017 7:30 pm
shawna wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2017 7:17 pmFinally managed to upload some of mine:

1961 Fiat 500D
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo (951)
1977 Porshce 911 SC 3.0L
1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 6
What, you mean you have more? :o

Anyway I love your collection so far! :thumbsup:
Will post later. Thank you.

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Post by Darren Slone » Fri Oct 27, 2017 8:04 am

philbo909 wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2017 10:34 pm
Darren Slone wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:15 am Here’s mine a ‘71 240Z imported from West Coast America a few years ago 8)
that's a proper beauty, been the dream for a couple of years now to own a 240z. not going to happen the way prices have been rising!

Thankyou, prices are going skyward, there are some optimistic people out there but £25-£30K should get a cracker, Quentin Wilson said a few years ago on the Classic Show he did, they were £10K, they’re now £25K buy one now whilst you can, they will be £50K, mark my words, here’s hoping :D

It’s a long way from when I sold my original one in 2000 for £6750, it won best restored at the Autoglym Concours for 2 years running, it recently sold, restored as a Works Rally Rep for £40K
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Current Porsche Cayman S 987.1

Now sold - Imola Z4MC

Now sold - Silver Grey Z4MC
OEM CSL’s, Supersprint, Gruppe M, Eibachs, Carbon Roof, carbon rear spoiler,,

Now sold - My other Z
‘71 Datsun 240Z imported from West Coast USA

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Post by Darren Slone » Fri Oct 27, 2017 8:06 am

There are some lovely cars there gents, keep ‘em coming! :driving: 8)

Current Porsche Cayman S 987.1

Now sold - Imola Z4MC

Now sold - Silver Grey Z4MC
OEM CSL’s, Supersprint, Gruppe M, Eibachs, Carbon Roof, carbon rear spoiler,,

Now sold - My other Z
‘71 Datsun 240Z imported from West Coast USA

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Post by firebobby » Fri Oct 27, 2017 10:48 am

As some of you know, I also have a modern classic as well as the GT6
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Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981

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Post by john-e89 » Fri Oct 27, 2017 11:28 am

Another modern classic, and another red MR2, I’ve had 7 of these over the last 25 years, this the most recent. A black rev5 awaits a restoration.....one day I’ll get round to it if it hasn’t fallen to pieces by then.... :roll:
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M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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Post by Crazy Harry » Fri Oct 27, 2017 11:51 am

My son bought a 1995 mk2 MR2 last year. It sat on our drive while he was at university and I gave it the occasional run around until I had a front spring snap on me so I decided to sort it for him ready for the MOT. Having only had it a year with very little history - and knowing he wanted to keep it for a while I made good as I went round the car. By the time I gave up I had only changed front springs; shocks; strut tubes; top mounts; rear shocks; springs; all the ball joints; changed all the bushes for polybushes. Shotblasted all the suspension arms and rear suspension strut tubes and replaced the rear cross struts. He stripped all the brakes - painted callipers; new seals and even new bearings in the handbrake mechanism (let me take the old ones out - what a pain in the ar$e!). Changed the electric window mechanism and patched a sill. It even threw the ancillary drive belt on the way for its test so we had to change that and did the cam belt for good measure. Then had to put a service pack on it to meet the emission test.

Thing is he says it drives really well now (it wasn't too bad before if a little soft) but I haven't managed to get my hands on it. Bu**er is I paid for the parts!

What classics (bangers) have you all mended for your kids?

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Post by Steely » Fri Oct 27, 2017 1:02 pm

I got this too as a cheap modern(ish) classic, 1993 last of the true Saabs, comes in handy when need to move stuff, boot space is huge! (sorry only pic I have on this device)
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Post by firebobby » Fri Oct 27, 2017 2:19 pm

One I did with my son, it needed welding, brakes and a good going over. It was his 1st car which he regrets selling
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Beige M sport seats, wood dash
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Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981

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Post by Crazy Harry » Fri Oct 27, 2017 2:25 pm

firebobby wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2017 2:19 pm One I did with my son, it needed welding, brakes and a good going over. It was his 1st car which he regrets selling
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Was hoping to get on with mine this year but the MR2 got ahead in the queue. The shell is sat on pallet racking so I can park the Caterham under it and the rest is in boxes - next year maybe!

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Post by Steely » Fri Oct 27, 2017 3:46 pm

This was my sons first car, he also regrets selling!
At the same time I had this 1275 GT.. I also regret selling!
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firebobby wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2017 2:19 pm One I did with my son, it needed welding, brakes and a good going over. It was his 1st car which he regrets selling
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Post by bluespit » Fri Oct 27, 2017 5:46 pm

john-e89 wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2017 11:31 pm
bluespit wrote: Thu Oct 26, 2017 7:15 am These are my current classics

Considering selling the dolomite and going back to something with an open top.
What are sprints fetching nowadays bluespit?

My dad had one, awesome thing when I was a kid.

What would you go for next?
Anything from £4000to £12000. Mines worth something like £7-8000. Mechanically it’s fantastic no rust issues and decent paint. Could use a little cosmetic tweaking to bring up to top dollar though.

Fancy an Austin Healey sprite next.
now I'm about to have more time I've suddenly got less toys to play with!

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Post by Mr Tidy » Fri Oct 27, 2017 10:11 pm

I'm really enjoying this thread - thanks everyone. :thumbsup: (Probably because I'm old now). :oops:

I had this back in 1983 when it was just an old Escrot. :(

How times change!
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Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black

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Post by Steely » Sat Oct 28, 2017 12:07 am

It’s funny how cars fall out of favour and then come back, almost every car goes through that phase, even my mk1 fiesta looks appealing now 😄 and I have to admit, I saw an allegro in a rally setup recently, and thought hmmmm.
Mr Tidy wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2017 10:11 pm I'm really enjoying this thread - thanks everyone. :thumbsup: (Probably because I'm old now). :oops:

I had this back in 1983 when it was just an old Escrot. :(

How times change!
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