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we've currently got 9 cars, here's some pics of them. We are currently waiting for our new garage to go through, so that we can keep at least 7 of them under cover and away from our messy beech tree on the driveway (and the pigeons that sit in it). My July 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5spd, imported from California in 2002 as a 'spares or repairs' project car My other half's November 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Auto, imported 'as is' from New York in 2005 November 2002 Renault-Matra Avantime V6 Privilege Auto, no. #51, and bought by my other half brand new. LPG conversion done in 2009 at a cost of £1500, which paid for itself in fuel savings in 10,000 miles. (photo taken at Musee Matra, in Romorantin in 2011) 1995/N Vauxhall Cavalier 'Classic' 1.8i 5dr, certified as the last Cavalier ever built at the Vauxhall plant in Luton, and rescued from a scrap dealer in 2008 (she was going to go be target practice for the military if she wasnt rescued). 1993/K Toyota Sera Ph3 1.5 manual, in the vary rare colour of Turquoise Mica - originally owned by my other half's eldest daughter, it will be passed onto our daughter when she is ready to start driving my 1989/G Cavalier 1.6L 5dr in a rare colour, Astro Silver metallic. I've done some upgrades to the car, including colour coded bumpers, Vx alloys, GL interior, etc, the car is currently awaiting full restoration and an LPG conversion. (Photo taken at VBOA Rally in 2007) Other half's daily hack, a 1995/M Cavalier GLS 1.7TD 5dr, with black leather and various other upgrades. Car also has twin fuel tanks and runs on either bio-fuel or diesel. 1986/D Talbot Samba Convertible - bought as a project off of Ebay in 2010, havent had a chance to do anything with it yet! I sold this last week, my unique Astra 1.7TD Bertone Convertible - the only diesel Mk3 Cabriolet registered with the DVLA. Car had original early Irmscher bodykit and I later fitted Irmscher Softstar alloys to it. And I've replaced with a proper family wagon, a 2000/W Omega 2.0 GLS Auto estate with LPG conversion. Its not exciting, but it does exactly what it says on the tin lol
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Claire & Phill 2x DeLorean DMC-12's 3x Mk3 Vauxhall Cavaliers 1x Ex Hearse Vauxhall Omega Estate 1x Renault-Matra Avantime V6 Privilege 1x Toyota Sera Ph3 1x Talbot Samba Cabrio
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Hello, I recognise those cars...
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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I bloody love these.................. ;D
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Nice collection.... mega envious of the DeLoreans! A definite must have for me someday.
You do know that there were pics noseying through your gates on here before?! lol
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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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Fan of those licence plates. The B10 one is a great wee pun.
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Davey
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I saw the cabriolet for sale on MK3OC just sold my little red MK3 astra aswell. Nice little collection.
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K11 Micra x3 - Mk3 astra - Seat Marbella - Mk6 Escort estate - B5 Passat - Alfa 156 estate - E36 compact Mk2 MR2 T-bar - E46 328i - Skoda Superb - Fiat seicento - 6n2 Polo - 6n polo 1.6 - Mk1 GS300 EU8 civic type S - MG ZT cdti - R56 MINI Cooper S - Audi A3 8p - Jaguar XF (X250) - FN2 Civic Type R - Mk2 2.0i Ford Focus
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Nice collection.... mega envious of the DeLoreans! I like them to... If only them could go back in time... ;D
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les509
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Varied collection! Welcome btw. Nice save on the last Cav.
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61 Jaguar Mk 10 67 Austin A60 Countryman 69 Morris 1300GT 77 Triumph 2500S 84 Mk2 Granada Ghia Est 86 BMW 635 CSi 87 BMW 635 CSi
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Also, tell me honestly. Do you get sick to death of people hitting out with flux capacitor jokes etc?! I think it would actually drive me mad....
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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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skozra
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Real nice collection of cars there, thanks for putting them up I really fancy getting a Cavalier as a daily driver now I have to admit .....
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93 Volvo 240 Torslanda Estate, 01 Subaru Impreza WRX Saloon & 86 Ford Capri 2.8i (with Weber 38 carb fitted)
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And I thought my car collection was eclectic, you have me comprehensively beat!
The Aventime, is that a rare colour? I can't tell if its a dark blue or purple but I've never seen one that colour before, looks fantastic.
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'55 Austin A30
'71 MGB GT
'72 Datsun 240 shed
'72 Mercedes 240D
'79 Firebird
'86 Austin Maestro Van
'91 Mercedes 250D
'91 BMW e34 535i Sport
'92 Mazda MX-5
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Quite a collection of interesting stuff there. Two DeLoreans? You are just getting plain greedy . Hello and here's to a great 2012 .
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Woah, what a collection! How do you keep on top of them all?
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skinnylew
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Impressive stuff, what a varied mix but all very interesting. Deloreans are pretty awesome but having 2 is brilliant.
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loving the sera .... i think you should fix it up a bit
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A fantastically eclectic selection! Superb stuff.
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thanks for the replies everyone *waves at Alistair* 2 DeLoreans....... well I bought mine long before I met my OH, and we need one each as mine has the baby seat and pushchair in it - and yes, I do get very fed up of people who think they are the only person to ever ask you where the flux capacitor is, or ask where the drugs are, ask what happens when you get to 88mph, etc. Sometimes I act dumb and say I've no idea what they are talking so that instead of looking like a smart alec in front of their mates, they start flustering and look about 2ft tall The Avantime is a colour called Noir Nocturne (Nocturno in this country) and is a very dark shade of metallic purple, its rare in the UK, but is known as 'the German colour' as it was very popular over there apparantly. We went to the 10th anniversary Avantime meet at Linas Montlhery race track near Paris in September, 183 Avantimes from all over Europe on the racetrack was some sight, and driving 'enthusiastically' round the part banked circuit for 15 laps was alot of fun The Sera and the silver Cavalier are next on the 'to do' list, the Sera just needs the mechanical bits finishing, then she's ready for the MOT, the Cavalier has the usual early Mk3 tin worm woes, but I'm not giving up on her, I bought her off the original owner in 2000 with just 51k on the clock, and she's off to see a nice man with a welder in about 6 weeks time. As for the Samba, goodness knows when we'll get around to that, it needs a new roof for starters.............. Claire
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Claire & Phill 2x DeLorean DMC-12's 3x Mk3 Vauxhall Cavaliers 1x Ex Hearse Vauxhall Omega Estate 1x Renault-Matra Avantime V6 Privilege 1x Toyota Sera Ph3 1x Talbot Samba Cabrio
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The Avantime is a colour called Noir Nocturne (Nocturno in this country) and is a very dark shade of metallic purple, its rare in the UK, but is known as 'the German colour' as it was very popular over there apparantly. Thanks for the info, doubt I'll ever be allowed an Aventime but if it happens I'll hunt for one in this colour, IMO it's head and shoulders above the other colours I've seen. Guess I'd have to go to Germany The Samba is also a winner, great contender for most unlikely cabrio ever, I love it!
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'55 Austin A30
'71 MGB GT
'72 Datsun 240 shed
'72 Mercedes 240D
'79 Firebird
'86 Austin Maestro Van
'91 Mercedes 250D
'91 BMW e34 535i Sport
'92 Mazda MX-5
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Claire & Phill 2x DeLorean DMC-12's 3x Mk3 Vauxhall Cavaliers 1x Ex Hearse Vauxhall Omega Estate 1x Renault-Matra Avantime V6 Privilege 1x Toyota Sera Ph3 1x Talbot Samba Cabrio
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I looked at buying one very seriously as a company car, ended up buying a more predictable GTi Diesel 150bhp.
You have a great collection there, and welcome.
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