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Jan 29, 2012 19:49:05 GMT
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hi all,yesturday I had this giving to me... it's a black mg maestro 2L efi,it was non running but got it started today after 6-7 years not been on the road. turned the engine over by hand a few times.... had no fuel in the tank so put in £14 of fuel in it and cleaned the plugs/rotor arm and cap. she started after a few turns ran ruff and then cleared up and now runs like it should so well chuffed       |
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1987 FORD SIERRA SAPPHIRE GHIA 2.0I AUTO CHESTNUT METALLIC(carn't beleave I still have this)
(this may be one of the first sapphire's made-date of reg 20-03-1987,build date feb 1987)
1991 FORD SIERRA ESTATE 2.0I GHIA 4X4
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crazymonkey
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ummm....what was I doing again???
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Jan 29, 2012 19:54:28 GMT
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define "given to me". As in free? if so thats one hell of a gift.
gotta admit looking at the pictures, it doesnt look like its in too bad condition rust wise which is good for a maestro.
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whoever said dogs were man's best friend....obviously never heard of cable ties
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camper damper
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Another car bites the dust
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Jan 29, 2012 20:03:33 GMT
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Nice car when we moved to Ireland in 1995 my dad had a mg maestro turbo lovely car
Whats your plans with it
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Jan 29, 2012 20:21:47 GMT
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yep it was for FREE
well the first thing is to have a good look around it all over and see what new parts/repairs i need to do for its mot and run it as rolling progress,paint is the last thing on my mind as i think looks quite cool as a rat look so its so called THE RAT
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1987 FORD SIERRA SAPPHIRE GHIA 2.0I AUTO CHESTNUT METALLIC(carn't beleave I still have this)
(this may be one of the first sapphire's made-date of reg 20-03-1987,build date feb 1987)
1991 FORD SIERRA ESTATE 2.0I GHIA 4X4
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niwid
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these things are so ugly its funny. agreed about the paint btw, just don't go overboard on "ratlook" style stickers and effects. natural look is far better imo
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rysz
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One of my dream cars! Love these, and great work on getting it for free!
I look forward to updates!
Rysz.
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AB car pix
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these things are so ugly its funny. agreed about the paint btw, just don't go overboard on "ratlook" style stickers and effects. natural look is far better imo Ugly is the 206 behind it. Maestros are really well styled in my opinion.... Probably also helps quite a lot that 99% of modern cars are hideous blobs though, making most things from the 20th century look a whole lot better in comparison! |
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choaky
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Jan 30, 2012 13:00:05 GMT
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Get the polish out mate! A good mopping and a couple coats of autoglym polish or wax and that will come back up :-)
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Escort Mk4 ST170 powered sleeper
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Speedle
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Need a Country Rock band in the Hampshire Area? https://www.facebook.com/DirtRoadDiaryUK
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Jan 30, 2012 13:14:12 GMT
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Best free gift ever? That's awesome! these are getting super rare now! Looking forward to updates!  |
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Jan 30, 2012 17:41:14 GMT
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spray it matt black!
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blueracer
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Rover 220 FTW!
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Jan 30, 2012 19:20:56 GMT
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Free!!  That is so choc-full-o-retrowin its embarassing! don't wreck it ratting it though......satin or matt black it and go stealth on it....or just do your own thing! |
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I've seen things.. you people would not believe...
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blueracer
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Rover 220 FTW!
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Jan 30, 2012 19:23:34 GMT
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BTW for what its worth it aint ugly in my book its well cool......
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I've seen things.. you people would not believe...
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agreed, cool looking car, not ugly at all. I had one a few years ago in green. Bloke wanted it off his drive, it was rotten but gave him £10 for it. Took it home cleaned out the 3 foot deep layer of fag ends, spruced up the interior and gave it a wash and sold it the following week for £175!
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Last Edit: Jan 31, 2012 1:31:39 GMT by neilos626
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Jan 31, 2012 16:57:10 GMT
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I wonder if this will end up as tin cans, the same way your multiple Dolomites and Toledos and that Moggy Minor ended up.
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Jan 31, 2012 21:24:12 GMT
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multiple Dolomites and Toledos and that Moggy Minor ended up. best thing is to get shoot of them,nout but trouble with then always got to fix them dam things |
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1987 FORD SIERRA SAPPHIRE GHIA 2.0I AUTO CHESTNUT METALLIC(carn't beleave I still have this)
(this may be one of the first sapphire's made-date of reg 20-03-1987,build date feb 1987)
1991 FORD SIERRA ESTATE 2.0I GHIA 4X4
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Jan 31, 2012 21:33:55 GMT
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well today I gave it a wash and the paint is really flat,brought oil filter/oil/plugs/fuel filter and other bits+set of 17" MILLE MIGLIA alloys same as I had befor on the maestro below  just got to clean the inside up abit,it starts up on 2 turns on the starter motor which they all do.... matt black is the way to go and with limo tint from the rear doors back+rear window...i think i want to lower it just abit and put some spots on+put my new HID headlight kit on....few more plans in my head but have to wait till I have more cash..... |
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1987 FORD SIERRA SAPPHIRE GHIA 2.0I AUTO CHESTNUT METALLIC(carn't beleave I still have this)
(this may be one of the first sapphire's made-date of reg 20-03-1987,build date feb 1987)
1991 FORD SIERRA ESTATE 2.0I GHIA 4X4
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Jan 31, 2012 21:45:24 GMT
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1987 FORD SIERRA SAPPHIRE GHIA 2.0I AUTO CHESTNUT METALLIC(carn't beleave I still have this)
(this may be one of the first sapphire's made-date of reg 20-03-1987,build date feb 1987)
1991 FORD SIERRA ESTATE 2.0I GHIA 4X4
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Jan 31, 2012 21:47:09 GMT
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and i to many montego's aswell
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1987 FORD SIERRA SAPPHIRE GHIA 2.0I AUTO CHESTNUT METALLIC(carn't beleave I still have this)
(this may be one of the first sapphire's made-date of reg 20-03-1987,build date feb 1987)
1991 FORD SIERRA ESTATE 2.0I GHIA 4X4
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hamps
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Jan 31, 2012 22:31:06 GMT
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Free! Awesome had a few of these in the day, including the 1600 with talking computer! pmsl! But please don't matt black it! mop the hell out of it, clay bar and a wax i bet its mint under the dull-ness Get it lower and please no tints!!!!!!!! urgh lovely thing btw. |
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choaky
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Jan 31, 2012 22:52:50 GMT
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Here here! 'Mint it' don't 'ming it'
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Escort Mk4 ST170 powered sleeper
Instagram: @f670_pur
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That is so choc-full-o-retrowin its embarassing! don't wreck it ratting it though......satin or matt black it and go stealth on it....or just do your own thing!
