mgmrw
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£1500 Mercedes Benz w123?
I'm going to say; "hiding a lot"
They rot, lots, and in obscure and hard to reach places.
I say this as someone who has worked and supported dad's going through restoration twice in 15+ years of ownership.
And his was "a solid one".
Amazing cars, but rot.
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retrolegends
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Winging it.....Since 1971.
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Jun 11, 2017 15:13:30 GMT
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1974 Hillman Avenger 1500DL1992 Volvo 240SE1975 Datsun Cherry 100a flying custard1965 Hillman SuperMinx Rock N Roller1974 Austin Allegrat Mk1 1.3SDL1980 Austin Allegro Mk3 1.3L1982 Austin Allegro Mk3 on banded steels2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible 220bhp TurboNutter1966 Morris Minor 1000 (Doris) 2019 Abarth 595C Turismo (not retro but awesome fun) www.facebook.com/DatsunCherry100a |
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Jun 11, 2017 15:24:56 GMT
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Jun 12, 2017 10:57:15 GMT
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Last Edit: Jun 12, 2017 10:58:13 GMT by MkX
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Jun 12, 2017 15:38:59 GMT
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That 190 is sweet
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Neither of them look bad although the info. on the 2nd car is a bit sparse. |
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Last Edit: Jun 13, 2017 6:36:16 GMT by MkX
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Neither of them look bad although the info. on the 2nd car is a bit sparse. I didn't realise there were 2 lol |
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I was gonna say I'm all over that first early spec 190, but to be honest I'm all over all the cars in this thread!
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Jun 13, 2017 14:19:47 GMT
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I was gonna say I'm all over that first early spec 190, but to be honest I'm all over all the cars in this thread! I'd have the Spit in the 70's thread. Pretty in BRG! |
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Jul 20, 2017 18:24:37 GMT
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Last Edit: Jul 20, 2017 18:25:27 GMT by MkX
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vulgalour
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Jul 20, 2017 19:16:16 GMT
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Luther Vandross had a Volvo 740? Lex Luther? I have no idea what Luther they're referring to in the advert.
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Jul 20, 2017 21:56:18 GMT
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Luther Vandross had a Volvo 740? Lex Luther? I have no idea what Luther they're referring to in the advert. I've never watched it but I think the reference is to this:- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_(TV_series) |
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vulgalour
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Jul 20, 2017 23:23:17 GMT
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Ah.. that does make more sense of it. Thing is, it's not the right Volvo is it? That's like telling people you've got a Delboy Van when it's actually a Rialto.
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Jul 20, 2017 23:45:39 GMT
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Ah.. that does make more sense of it. Thing is, it's not the right Volvo is it? That's like telling people you've got a Delboy Van when it's actually a Rialto. Speaking of which, the actual 'Only Fools ... ' van is for sale!  I think the Volvo is a 740, as per ad. Some model year differences perhaps? |
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vulgalour
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Jul 21, 2017 12:44:46 GMT
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Technically the eBay one and the telly one are both 740s, but the telly one is a much later model so you've got different lights and stuff. Delboy Reliants make me cross. Who keeps making them? Who keeps BUYING them? Grrrr. Here's a Rialto that isn't Delboy'd but probably will be once it sells. Should stay in budget. Someone do the right thing and treat it to some interesting mods rather than yellow paint and black vinyl graphics.  www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Reliant-rialto-hse-/222588242989 |
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Jul 21, 2017 17:55:23 GMT
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Technically the eBay one and the telly one are both 740s, but the telly one is a much later model so you've got different lights and stuff. Delboy Reliants make me cross. Who keeps making them? Who keeps BUYING them? Grrrr. Here's a Rialto that isn't Delboy'd but probably will be once it sells. Should stay in budget. Someone do the right thing and treat it to some interesting mods rather than yellow paint and black vinyl graphics. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Reliant-rialto-hse-/222588242989The only modification I'd like to do to any of Reliant's 3-wheelers involves a gallon of unleaded and a Swan Vesta. I've never understood how Reliant could produce a car as stylish & desirable as the Scimitar and yet also spew out offerings such the Robin?? |
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vulgalour
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Jul 21, 2017 20:59:56 GMT
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The Regal, Robin, et al all preceded the Scimitar and just like many other manufacturers before them they had to make their impact with something cheap and cheerful before they could build a 'proper' car. That said, when you look at the other three-wheeled offerings when the Regal came out, it was a huge improvement and offered a much nicer way to get about for the driver on a tight budget. Don't dismiss them too readily, they have their shortcomings, certainly, but they can be an awful lot of fun to pilot.
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Jul 21, 2017 23:40:01 GMT
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The Regal, Robin, et al all preceded the Scimitar and just like many other manufacturers before them they had to make their impact with something cheap and cheerful before they could build a 'proper' car. That said, when you look at the other three-wheeled offerings when the Regal came out, it was a huge improvement and offered a much nicer way to get about for the driver on a tight budget. Don't dismiss them too readily, they have their shortcomings, certainly, but they can be an awful lot of fun to pilot. I can't tell you how much I wanted one when I was 16 as they can be driven on a motorbike licence. |
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Some 9000's, a 900, an RX8 & a beetle
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