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1979 Chrysler Horizon 1.3 GL 1980 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia 1985 Ford Sierra 3dr 1985 Ford Escort Mk3 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 1989 Ford Escort 1.3 Popular 1995 Volvo 960 1996 BMW 525i 1998 BMW 323i 1999 BMW 530d 2003 BMW 530i . www.facebook.com/ABCARPIX
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Aww man your only 20mins from me if I had rhe cash I would have this!! Don't want a old audi estate lol? Last thing I need is more cars, lol!
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Edit, now sold! . . . As much as this is super handy, owning 12 cars (4 being estates!) means at least one has to go.... Good solid 940 which will keep on going forever no doubt. Bought from a friend in Yorkshire and driven to Scotland with zero hassle. I've used it quite a lot this year and put around 2000 miles on the clock. MOT until the end of November 2022 (no advisories) Properly comfy, great heater, tons of space, autobox changes perfectly. No unusual knocks, rattles or noises. Drives straight and true. Doesn't overheat or smoke. Aftermarket CD player with AUX input and I have been running a Bluetooth adapter/phone charger in the cigarette lighter too for Spotify etc. Interior is in decent shape, no evidence of ever being a dog carrier! All seat belts work. Sometimes the central locking needs checking what it has actually locked, but it all does! Four sets of keys! Headlining isn't sagging. Piles of old paperwork. Has the odd stutter under heavy load. Probably just needs an ignition service. I have leads, distributor cap and a rotor arm sitting ready to go on, just not had the chance. Also the wiper linkage was slipping on the passenger side, so one side is currently disconnected. I have a full assembly to go with the car. May need a quick fix or the lot swapped in. All there regardless! This is a cheap one! So it probably doesn't look as good as it does in photos, (some iffy paint repairs in places), and the miles are high (259k), and there are bits and pieces that can be sorted. But overall it's usable, looks decent at 20 paces and is a big useful retro bargain! I would love to keep it, but as above, 12 is a stupid number to be at! £1495 Wishaw, not far from Glasgow. Lots of pics and a video of it running below, nothing to hide! YouTube Walkaround video:
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1979 Chrysler Horizon 1.3 GL 1980 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia 1985 Ford Sierra 3dr 1985 Ford Escort Mk3 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 1989 Ford Escort 1.3 Popular 1995 Volvo 960 1996 BMW 525i 1998 BMW 323i 1999 BMW 530d 2003 BMW 530i . www.facebook.com/ABCARPIX
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Superb! So similar to what's in my mind for my own one!
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Someone did a pre-facelift Mk2 Granada advert before, looked stunning... Sure I'd saved it, can't find it!
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These are just awesome! Superb work!
Have to laugh at the E36 Twin Towers advert even having the camera tilted to reduce the usual tiresome rake these always have!
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Jan 25, 2021 14:35:28 GMT
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Any pics?
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Jan 19, 2021 15:45:51 GMT
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Absolutely love these, always have since seeing countless Spanish ones in 80s holidays as a kid. Would love to import one.....even if I would feel ridiculous driving it.
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Jul 19, 2020 16:33:32 GMT
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Jul 18, 2020 16:08:08 GMT
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Sold, and off to Cornwall! Which is oddly not far from where I bought it!
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Deposit taken!
Thanks for the interest
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I'd be amazed if it's not sold before next week. Looks spot on. Thanks!
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EDIT: Sold _________________________________________ Finally time to sell my Volvo! Volvo 850 2.5 TDi auto Owned by me for 4.5 years, documented several times in Retro Cars Magazine as a staff project. Rare factory black Very solid shell, zero rust underneath. MOT late December (Not a COVID extension date) 144k miles recorded, (but in reality higher as the odometer failed early in my ownership, estimate 180k roughly). Upgrades: Modified ECU and remapped by Martin R Smith - 200bhp/400NM EGR and cat delete. Twin outlet turbo back full custom stainless exhaust V70R brakes, recent Mintex pads, EBC grooved discs, braided hoses, DOT5.1 fluid. Pro Sport Coilovers Ronal Aero 18x8 alloys & Falken tyres Towbar with working electrics Legal rear limo tinted glass Double DIN MP4 video, MP3, AUX, remote control etc headunit Wireless mobile charger Vibe audio component speakers Rear Euro plate holder and small front plate (Comes on the P153 BPD plate, ICZ plate has been removed) V90 front splitter XC70 rear bumper with factory diffuser and twin exhaust outlets. 4x Team Heko tinted wind deflectors USDM indicators with amber running lights Recent new headlights with custom extra sidelights Eggcrate grille with OEM Volvo 'slash' modified to fit Not yet fitted: Polish tuning box for switchable rolling coal! Many items replaced in my 4+ years of ownership: Engine and autobox both replaced in the past 2 years. Radiator Heater matrix Recent timing belt, fuel pump belt, aux belt and all pulleys Aircon clutch (system all good but still to be regassed) Heater fan resistor Pollen filter Glow plugs Fuel temperature sender All fluids and filters regularly renewed Alternator Heavy duty battery Power steering pump Front wishbones Factory spec: Cruise control Aircon Electric memory leather seats Remote central locking with 2 fobs and 2 keys 4x electric windows Fuel computer Front fogs Dual zone climate Tilt and slide electric sunroof Bad points: Rusty spot on rear O/S door lower area Roof lacquer deteriorating Tailgate interior trim seen better days, but is securely fastened It’s cool but but’s not mint! Sure it would benefit from some detailing/bodywork TLC to look its best. Awesome car that I have happily driven all over the UK and Europe several times whilst shooting for car mags, and will happily do so again if it doesn't sell! £2995 I'm based in Motherwell, south of Glasgow
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Mar 25, 2020 18:56:57 GMT
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Provisionally sold! Deal to be completed after lockdown.
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117 reactions after I posted it on 155.org FB page. 😁 Cheers! Did go pretty nuts on FB. 1750 reactions so far on the Pre 96 classics page!
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SOLD! --------- I never thought the day would come, but after almost a decade of ownership with many good times (and money spent!), it's time for me to put my beloved Q4 up for sale. If you're not familiar with the 155 Q4, and many aren't, it's a rare beast which carried the Integrale torch after the legendary Delta Evo 2 ceased production. The engine and AWD 2.0 16v turbo running gear are as good as identical, but it was sold in far fewer numbers for a shorter time. As with the Lancia's Integrale the Cloverleaf 4 was only available in LHD in both mainland Europe and the UK. Only nine cars were ever sold in the UK, with the majority staying in mainland Europe. This car was originally sold and used in salt-free Switzerland for most of it's life before I owned it. (Prices in Europe are currently around 20-30,000 euros, with only examples needing work being cheaper). Over the years my Q4 has been both properly used, maintained and in specific areas carefully improved. I've used it on track around half a dozen times over the years, including two Nurburgring trips, so to say it's a well proven car would be accurate! I'd happily drive it anywhere. Back in day one of my ownership it was given a full AWD transmission strip down, check over and service. A new clutch, slave and master cylinder and various gaskets were fitted at this time also. Two years ago the Q4 was entrusted to one of Scotland's top bodyshops KD Kustoms for a full respray. This also included removal of a small rust area at the rear quarter. An area which is famously bad on Q4s. Thankfully this car only had a minor issue in that area, and two years later it remains perfect! The bodywork in general is excellent, and the paintwork still looks as good as when it came out the bodyshop! Photos and articles of this process are available as the car was documented as a running project in Retro Cars Magazine previously. As well as religious fluid changes, the Q4 has had countless parts replaced and upgraded over the years including: Garrett stage 3 T3 turbo Brembo 4 pot calipers and larger discs Custom made GAZ gold coilovers with adjustable damping New suspension top mounts and lower arms Recent timing belt and water pump Gizmo electronic boost controller with multiple in-car settings Kenlowe fan thermostat and override switch AEM Air fuel ratio gauge and wideband lambda sensor Excellent condition Recaro leather interior Custom manufactured deep pile protective floor mats Team Heko wind deflectors Sparco Strut brace Recently refurbished Compomotive MO 17x7 alloy wheels with recent tyres Silverstone Splitter and spoiler Cloverleaf Sideskirts Full stainless steel custom made exhaust EVO Cars remap of the factory P8 Weber Marelli ECU, estimated to be approximately 250bhp If I was keeping the car I would probably be planning on power upgrades to around 350-400bhp, which is easily achievable with bolt of modifications and a remap. Also a full concours treatment of the engine bay and underside would be tempting too! But in reality I feel like after a decade it may be time to let someone else enjoy this fantastic car and for me to concentrate on my many other project cars! The car is in Motherwell, just south of Glasgow. If my costs were covered, delivery worldwide would also be considered.... £19,995 MOT - February 2021 Mileage - 98,245 (and may increase slightly)
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Just 850R Volans. Weirdly the V90 is designed for FWD offset!
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Dec 17, 2019 22:24:25 GMT
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Awesome things! I owned a grey one of the same model for a couple of years. Took some ridiculous abuse in its stride. Still miss the space and RWD, but the bizarre suspension that didn't want to be lowered and the MPGs made me go back to an 850!
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Dec 13, 2019 20:43:59 GMT
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Going to be ace!
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Killing the actual Ford Timelord, and whitewashing the replica might sound horrendous, but both acts are very in character! On another note, I couldn't resist a bargain tribute plate recently (Hope Jimmy and Bill don't paint over it!)
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