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Feb 13, 2021 18:49:24 GMT
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Update to this, I have sold the Hillman now and am going to trade the focus MK2 for a A2... The Alfa Brera / 159 route sounded interesting but something didn't feel right, eventually figured that I was too frugal to want to spend out too much.
Which brings me back to the A2, the more research I do the more I want one
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Jan 19, 2021 16:26:36 GMT
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AND Sold subject to collection
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Jan 19, 2021 16:25:15 GMT
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Sold subject to collection
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Jan 11, 2021 15:57:05 GMT
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Car is running better now, started it and drove it up and down the drive Exhaust appears to be better now too, just rather noisy as it only has a small silencer
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Jan 11, 2021 15:54:33 GMT
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Someone on Facebook was looking for something along the lines of this, had a running minor traveller, if you have a search it is blue with white flames IIRC
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Jan 11, 2021 10:26:42 GMT
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Started for the first time since June yesterday, cleaned the carb and charged the battery. Started straight away
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The above plus general safety really, I could fit new brakes, seatbelts, heater etc but I think it's time to let it go anyway, I've not got as much time anymore to just do bits to upkeep it.
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Dec 31, 2020 12:09:45 GMT
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In which case it is transferrable
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Dec 31, 2020 12:02:58 GMT
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Yes, as far as I know the plate is original, it was on the car in 1988, and the car is an original Somerset car
Is it possible to check anywhere?
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Dec 24, 2020 11:23:55 GMT
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I haven't ruled out something a bit more 80s as per the examples, a 3-point belt is a must really, but that is about it!
I have just listed my car for sale, so will see what is about when that goes
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Dec 24, 2020 11:21:01 GMT
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I have decided that it is time to part with my Hillman Minx (again) This car has been brilliant, we brought it out of the barn where it had spent quite a few years, put it back on the road and then sold it after a few years... then bought it back again. It has a few issues that I am just not getting around to sorting. The exhaust needs changing, NOS exhausts are available or you could make one up, I tried to do it with clamp together sections but it doesn't work well enough to use. The switch panel is currently removed, I may get to this before I sell it or you can take it as is, I replaced a light switch as the lights would flicker, so a new switch has been fitted, but not put it all back together yet. I drove it in the summer when we got rid of the council garage it was stored in, drove okay but carb probably needs some fine tuning. To get a better understanding of the car I would recommend the long read through the thread in my signature, loads more pictures and history. The car is very solid, a few bits of rust around the front grill area, but a very useable car with a little work. Happy to answer any questions SOLD Near Taunton, Somerset
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Last Edit: Jan 19, 2021 16:25:41 GMT by mattmk1
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Dec 24, 2020 11:05:55 GMT
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I think I might miss the car but it is definitely the right thing to do, I'm planning on purchasing something more modern, with seatbelts and a heater. I will be able to take my son places in it and create new memories in the new car.
I'll keep the thread here though, because no doubt in a few years time if it came up for sale again and I was in the position to have even more cars... then no doubt I'll back it back again!
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Dec 19, 2020 17:01:59 GMT
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I think the A2 will definitely be one of the cars we go for but perhaps not to replace the old car I have stumbled across the Alfa Brera... That is a nice car and seems to tick all boxes... Good shout. Good Alfas of this generation are drying up with decent engine choices. A friend of mine wanted a 156 2.4 JTDm Sportwagon. While the 2.4s were never super cheap, it seems they have gone a little crazy lately. I'd like to know where peeps can get a running Amazon for £3k however? Even 3 years ago, a friend who I went with to view one paid £3.5k for an early 122. It would owe him over £5-6k to be roadworthy. Sure, he had one or two phonecalls trying to call him in From what I've seen recently, peeps would struggle to get a car in the condition he bought his in. As an example, I personally saw the below example. It may look patinated but it was a nail in the flesh that clearly wanted a truckload of cash throwing at it to get it roadworthy. www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/events/2020-auctions/cca-june-live-online-auction-2020/cca-june-live-online-auction-2020/cars/1966-volvo-121-b18-amazonAnyway. TT is probably a good shout here. They never drop to super cheap levels mind you and I suspect you'd be looking around at your budget. It is possible mind you. 00s cars are a strange one. They're not old enough to many, but they are also either at their lowest ebb or are increasing in value by the day. The BMW E46 330 is a good example. Clean 330ds and is are now far harder to get in good condition below your budget, especially in the touring format. A2 you could argue could be a smart buy. It seems their following is increasing, partly in thanks to their rarity and a rather interesting backstory to them. This leaves you with what else to get. Pao is a great shout. However, spares for almost anything old and Japanese can be challenging coming from British stuff, at least alot of BMC/BL stuff anyway. Instead of a Clio, you could get an original Twingo, which is possible in your budget. Clio is a good shout, and buying a 172/182 now would not be a bad idea at all ; they are not quite as cheap as they were but are still very much affordable and in your budget. Seems like the winning combo will be the Brera for the weekends and something a bit fun, the A2 would be great as a second car and then probably keep the daily (focus MK2) for driving to work and back
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Dec 19, 2020 16:59:55 GMT
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Or how about a Nissan March (micra) estate. Never seen one and I don't know if there are any in the UK, but how cool? I have never seen these before but it ticks all boxes!
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Dec 19, 2020 11:54:17 GMT
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After a good think... I have decided it is time for the car to find a new home
I'm going to replace it with something more modern... But still interesting
I'll add a for sale add soon and add a link
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Dec 18, 2020 20:11:44 GMT
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I think the A2 will definitely be one of the cars we go for but perhaps not to replace the old car
I have stumbled across the Alfa Brera... That is a nice car and seems to tick all boxes...
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Dec 18, 2020 19:59:39 GMT
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And possibly back up for sale again...
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Dec 18, 2020 12:00:20 GMT
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Does it have to be much younger than your Minx? If you are happy to keep a car of that era, £3K should get you a half decent Volvo Amazon four door & if not fitted with rear belts (many already are), the mounts are all there from the factory so it's just a simple bolt-in job. For that money, it would be a 1.8 single carb four speed (or auto - best avoided though), rather than a twin carb & overdrive (2 doors & estates are also much more expensive). That spec is still perfectly capable in modern traffic but not ideal for sitting in the fast lane on the motorway unlike the overdrive ones. Heaters are also volcanic - it was designed to cope with a Swedish winter. Doesn't need to newer really, hadn't considered an Amazon and do really like them! Are parts easily available?
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