rob0r
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Car Historyrob0r
@rob0r
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A Vauxhall Astra Estate (W)
V Mini Clubman Estate (W)
V Mini Clubman Estate (W)
? Vauxhall Chevette Saloon 1.6/8? (W)
M Defender 90 2.5tdi
X Series 3 88" 2.25D
Y BMW 316 (e21) 1.8
X Range Rover 3.5 (W/Offroader)
G BMW 318i
Y BMW 316 (e21) (W/S)
? BMW 315 (e21, italien import) (W/S)
Before the defender were scrappers I had in my youth to drive on fields (before I knew any better!), after were cars after I started driving properly.
W=Wrecked
S=Spares
Bolds=Half decent, but not without their troubles!
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E30 320i 3.5 - E23 730 - E3 3.0si - E21 316 M42 - E32 750i
ETC
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bryn
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Always like these threads, gives you a good insight into how people shift through brands and styles as they progress.
In rough order, these are the main ones I remember. WURD>
1971 Morris Minor Traveller
1982 2CV
1971 Morris Minor Pick-up
1978 Dyane
1963 Morris Minor Saloon
1965 Morris Minor Saloon
1983 2CV
1978 Type 2 Crew-cab
1974 Mini 1000
1981 2CV
1973 Hillman Avenger
1979 Cadillac Sedan De Ville
1971 Rover P6
1976 Mini Clubman Estate
1978 2CV
1969 Beach Buggy
1971 Rover P6 V8
1965 Anglia 105E
1978 BMW 316
1996 Grp N 106 Rally
1983 Mk1 Golf GTi
1985 Alfa Romeo Spider
1969 Mk1 Capri
1970 Mk1 Capri
1983 Mk3 Capri
1989 Volvo 245
1978 Mk1 Transit LWB
1987 Volvo 245
1978 Volvo 240
1980 Mk2 Transit LWB
1976 Mk3 Cortina Estate
1979 Mk2 Transit LWB
1950 Standard Vanguard estate
1969 Mk2 Cortina 2-dr
1988 Honda Civic
1985 BMW 528i
1974 BMW E3 3.0si
1987 BMW 528i
1989 Volvo 240
1979 Subaru Coupe
1983 Mk2 Transit LWB
1979 Toyota Starlet
1989 Volvo 740 Estate
1987 E28 with M5 motor
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Volvo, Buggy, Discovery and an old tractor.
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In order of ownership:.
- 1978 1850HL auto, with some modern bits,
- 1980 Dolomite Sprint MOD
- 1973 Project in garage, V8 engine & drivetrain (still got, joint project)
- 1971 Triumph 1500 (was FWD!) - Sprint powertrain, heavily modified
- 1979 1500SE MOD, black HL interior, louvres and spoiler
- 1974 Dolomite Sprint - 3.5 Rover EFi, 5 speed box, tuned
No theme. No sir ;D
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Last Edit: Feb 8, 2007 14:42:40 GMT by Lewis
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Stu
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Hmm... there is a strong one brand bias in my list aside from the first one... sorry  Still own the ones in bold. 1974 VW Type 2 Panel Van (never made it onto the road  ) 1991 Citroen AX 1.1 1992 VW Golf Mk2 'Ryder' 1.6 1990 VW Golf Mk2 GTI 1.8 8v 1983 VW Golf Mk1 GTI 1.8 16v 1991 VW Golf Mk2 GTI 1.8 16v (now 2.0 16v)1980 VW Polo Mk1 1.1 2000 Lupo Sport 1.4 16v1975 VW Golf Mk1 1.5 auto |
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'89 BMW E30 325i Sport, '04 MINI Cooper S, '09 Volvo V70 D5
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bryn
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Okay guys, just wondered (and I'm not looking for anybody to justify themselves here  , why do you stick with one brand? By nature I can't stick do it, the automotive world is like an all you can eat buffet to me and I keep going back for more. So why always go to the local pub for your dinner? I grew up around vintage MG's and Rileys, yet I've owned neither. We all have a commonality of interest on here, it just fascinates me that people can stick with one make to the detriment of all others, do you ever wonder what you might be missing out on? Or is it the heritage side of things? ;D |
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Volvo, Buggy, Discovery and an old tractor.
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I for one have never changed because any equivalent manufacturer/model that offers the same performance, interior, level of supply and so on is either much more expensive, uninsurable or not as nice or interesting  When I was looking at cars this summer I looked at RX7s (not powerful enough), Renault 21s, Honda Preludes (modern ones), BMW 325iS (too expensive to insure), BMW 2002s (too slow and too much of a premimum), Stags (didn't like the one I went to buy), Toyota AE92s (ended up not liking it much)........Test drove a few others things but nothing inspired me as much Looked into buying a Corvette or 65 Notchback Mustang as well would you believe it - almost bought a lovely cherry red one off eBay.. Did awfully like E21 323 Bimmers though - might go for one of those next. I guess I just haven't found anything that presses the right buttons and has that certain desireability to me yet |
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Last Edit: Feb 8, 2007 15:09:29 GMT by Lewis
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I worry about the unknown.  Never fear though, I'm getting better. Next car will hopefully be another Honda or a - shock, horror - FWD Volvo! [Edit: Not a 440/460 I hasten to add, like I said, I'm getting better! ] |
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My fleet:
Suzuki GSX-R600Y SRAD with bald, melted tyres
A borrowed Mondeo
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I think this is most of them in the right order...
1969 VW Beetle 1500
1974 VW Beetle 1200L
1973 VW Beetle 1300
1968 VW Beetle 1500
1967 Morris Minor 1000
1968 VW Beetle 1500
1972 VW Fastback 1600
1973 VW 412LE
1984 Ford Granada 2 litre
1973 MG Midget
1964 Renault 8 1100
1981 Suzuki Whizzkid
1980 Jaguar XJ-S V12
1964 Tatra 603
1978 Alfasud Sprint
1981 VW Passat 1800
1982 Suzuki Whizzkid
1983 Alfasud Sprint Green Cloverleaf
1996 Peugeot 106 Rallye 1300
1996 Suzuki Cappuccino
1992 Tatra 613Mi
1998 Honda Hornet 600
1992 VW Passat 16V
1992 Yamaha Super Tenere 750
1961 VW Beetle 1200
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Last Edit: Feb 8, 2007 16:12:45 GMT by garethj
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Car HistoryBenzBoy
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I'm with you Bryn, I can't keep to one brand when there are loads of others around! That said I do really like old Benzies, and if I had to stick to one marque I think that would be it.
There's a lot to be said for people who really like one marque above all else though. Without those people with that level of enthusiasm, I'm sure that things like owners clubs and parts supplies would be a lot thinner on the ground.
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bstardchild
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Car Historybstardchild
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Okay guys, just wondered (and I'm not looking for anybody to justify themselves here , why do you stick with one brand? Found summut I liked after a fair bit of variety in the early years - a car that was all things to me... Also sucked into brand/model loyalty as once I knew what made em tick fixing them was easy and I also started to accumulate some spares which kept running costs down.... It was a slippery slope but I think I have reached the bottom ;D |
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Mines not that illustrious as some of the cars above, but I do still own quite a few of them today.
1971 VW 1302S
1972 VW 1302S
1986 Honda City/Jazz
1974 Renault 12 auto
1982 Saab 900 GL
1982 Citroen 2CV6
1979 VW Golf GLS
1995 Peugeot 106 Rallye
1989 Alfa 33 Sportwagon
1989 Volvo 245 DL
1979-82 Datsun sunnys x 4
1973-78 Datsun Cherrys x 5
1979/81 Datsun Bluebird x2
1986 BMW 320
1972 BMW 2002 Touring
1987 Mercedes 190
1988 Volvo 340 DL
1974 Toyota Carina
1983 Peugeot 205 GL
1997 Peugeot 106 Rallye
My missus has also owned a maestro, alfa 33 and TR7.
Not included are the spare parts scrappers, weekend cars (bought by a couple of us to wreck) and cars bought to sell.
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RetroMat
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Column Shifting!
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erm 1989 Nissan Micra 1972 Triumph Tolly 1983 Mazda 323 still got all of them ;D there was also a 91 Mk1 Seat Ibiza, given to me when I was 16, it exprired before I passed my test. A free 91 1.8 Sierra with 180k on the clock! again given to me when I was 16, insurance was way to expesive. also 2/3 other k10 micras that donated bits, these were scrappers. Edit: Missed out the '84 Volvo 360 that came free with the Toledo, i gave it to a mate who later scrapped it because of terminal rust |
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Last Edit: Feb 8, 2007 15:53:26 GMT by RetroMat
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GJM
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Alloy engines; like communism- great in theory.
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1990 Hyundai Stellar 1.6 GSL (red)
1989 Ford Orion 1.4 LX
1974 Hillman Imp 'Super'
1976 Hillman Imp 'Basic'
1990 Hyundai Stellar 1.6 GSL (gold)
should be adding something else to the list shortly.
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Neil
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1983 2CV Beachcomber
1981 Colt 1400 GLX
1976 2CV6
1979 Allegro 1500
1980 Mini City
1981 2CV6 Club
1975 Vauxhall Victor FE 2.3
1983 2CV6 Special
1967 Vauxhall Viva HB
1976 2CV SPoT!!
1982 Princess Hearse (Woodall Nicholson)
1969 Vauxhall Viscount Lowrider!
1989 Bedford Rascal 'Mover'
1985 2CV Special (Still own)
1988 Citroen AX GT (Sold to Paul Wakely of PC fame)
1983 Capri 2.8i
1987 2CV Bamboo
1982 Dyane Cote d'Azur (just sold)
1976 Triumph Dolomite 1300
1988 Nissan Laurel 2.4 SGX (Loved it!)
1972 Dyane (Still owned)
That's all i can think of at the moment!
+ some part shares in 2CV/Dyanes my top bird owns!! ;D
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81 Minivan, 998 then 1380, 85bhp atw, loved it, wished i'd kept it but the g/box blew up and I needed transport
90 Toyota Corolla 4wd estate - bought cheap from parents, yawn
80 Chevette hatch, unstarted project, got scrapped
88 BMW 325i SE 2 door - my introduction to rwd
94 Clio 1.2 - still the only car I ever got done for speeding in
93 Clio 16v - good fun
90 Celica GT4 - wasn't fast enough.
97 Mitsubishi Evo 4 RS - this was.
81 Rover SD1 3500 auto - got fired, sold Evo, bought this
83 Rover SD1 3500 man with Rimmer bros s/s exhaust - ooh the noise!
86 BMW M535i auto - tailslide-tastic!
74 Magnum 4 door - never on road, was going to have a v8
90 Skyline GTR - ran out of talent and rolled it after 1 month, oops.
94 Afla 155 Q4 - never again, nearly finished me financially
71 Triumph 2000 estate - currently getting SBC v8 with blower
00 Focus 1.8 zetec, surprisingly good
90 Carlton 3000 GSi 24v
90 Skyline GTR - 2nd attempt with more power, even better fun, kept this one shiny side up
94 Evo 2 RS - current track day project
94 BMW 530i - 160k and still going strong, great car, never let me down but currently for sale
90 BMW M3 - sex on wheels, an all time favourite, had to buy it when I saw it was for sale
94 Range Rover Vogue SE - bought it yesterday, was great in the snow this morning.
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Last Edit: Feb 10, 2007 21:30:29 GMT by Halfers
Triumph Estate to do list:
1. Remove Rover V8 - done
2. chop, weld, spray - ongoing, need motivation
3. drop in RB25
4. burn rubber
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Now aged 44 since January 17th, my first car was a in 1981 after school, insured on dads insurance.
Year Model
1979 Datsun 140Y SDX
1982 1.6 Ford Cortina pickup (P100 to you guys here)
1987 1600RS Toyota Conquest (Bought new, cash) (Toyota Corolla Hatch here)
1967 Ford Anglia 1200 De Luxe (reg no CH 13)
1963 VW Beetle (with semaphores and 1500 motor, did full resto and colour change on it.)
1990 Nissan Skyline (2.0liter GL model)
1992 Nissan Sentra 160SE (First electric windowed car and fuel injected, loved it, did 120k miles in it, mostly at 100mph and more as a rep, never a problem.)
1995 Toyota Corolla 180GLE sedan (white)
1996 Opel Kadett 180iS (Vauxhall Astra here, 160bhp standard, Fast enough for me)
2000 Chrysler Neon 2.0 liter. (old man car)
1959 VW Beetle, traded a Vespa 150cc for it.... bargin.
2002 "52" Rover 25 x2..... wibblepoo hire car for 3 months
2001 "Y" plate Toyota Celica 180...... 3 months of back ache.
2002 "52" VW Golf diesel GTi 150bhp, 3door, max specced, 70k miles in 3 years, loved it.
2006 "06" Mercedes Benz C230 (V6 , 2,5liter, 204bhp, sportspack, growing to like it.)Current
Motorbikes
1st bike, aircooled RD350 when aged 14..... dad did it, he said 50cc just got you into trouble.
then a bunch in succession.....
Suzuki OR50 "chopper"
Suzuki TS125ER
Honda XL185S
Honda CX500
Vespa P200E
Suzuki GS550 (£90 from an auction, with 2000miles only)
Vespa 150 Veloce Sprint
Vespa PX150
BMW R80/7 800cc
BMW R1100R
BMW R1150GS Current
BMW R1000GS BumbleBee.
Aprilia Tuareg 600 Current
Kawasaki KE100 Current
Now looking for an interesting real car for myself, and also a smaller car for lady friends daughter (which is proving to be a PITA)
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Last Edit: Feb 8, 2007 17:23:48 GMT by grizz
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Car Historybriandamaged
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Chronologically, question marks where I'm not sure...
1966 Cortina Mk1 1200 NAB333D
1965 Austin Mini Countryman SRF903C
1972 Cortina Mk3 1600 HOH370L
1974 Marina 1300 Coupe NFC51M
1967 Triumph 2000 Mk1 KOB524E
1970 Triumph 2000 Mk2 XNR760J
1975 Cortina Mk3 1600 JWD115N
1973 Capri 1600 Mk1 Facelift SEM670M
1971 Mini Clubman COH131K
1977 Chevette Hatch VGA322R
1974 Avenger 1600 (Road Rally spec) TOK759N
1970 VW Type 3 1600E FUY808J
1976 Mini Clubman 1100 MDG573P
1979 Peugeot 504 1800 LAB917T
1980 Princess 2000 HL EDP917V
1974 Mini Clubman BUY437M(??)
1978 MGB GT TVP481S
1979 Marina Pickup (with MGB engine) DKV437T(??)
1979 Peugeot 504 2-liter Auto FDD250T
1980 Marina Pickup (with 1700 O-series) JVC687V(??)
1967 Cortina Mk2 1600GT ONN676F
1967 Cortina Mk2 1300DL NWD218F(??)
1979 Lada Niva FAC371T
1981 Chevette ES saloon CNP638W
1975 Land Rover Lightweight Q657FWD
1972 Range Rover V8 UTB905L
1986 Sierra 2.0 Ghia C109PUY
1987 Mini 1000 D469UVO
1989 Polo 1100 F519NRD
1982 Volvo 360GLT FRW913Y(??)
1965 Land Rover Series 2a (HOM639T??-re-registered ex-WD)
1988 Volvo 360 GLE E70HRW
1987 Volvo 360GLT D95TAW
1976 Avenger 1300 2-dr NOF670R(??)
1977 Mini 1000 SCH299R
1985 Mini Mayfair B770CON(??)
1969 Mini 850 NXC119H
1988 Escort 1400L (can't remember)
1984 Escort 1600D Estate B???UNF
1990 Sierra 2.0 L Estate G???FVG
1995 Rover 214 Si M877KJW
1982 Cortina 2.0 GL Estate PON661Y
1994 Cavalier 2.0 LS L275GOC
1993 Peugeot 205 XLD K578WOC
1982 Range Rover 2.8TD BLC30Y
1989 Escort 1300L F383VRF
Phew. ;D
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Last Edit: Feb 8, 2007 18:37:46 GMT by briandamaged
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Not including the odd company car, I 've had the following since 1992. It's in chronological order, so as you can I've owned a mixture of modern cars and retro/old cars - although the earliest 'modern' ones are now retro!
1976 Ford Cortina Mk4 1300 2 dr
1979 Peugeot 504 TI
1990 Rover 214Si
1989 Renault 25 GTS
1978 Ford Cortina 2000 GL
1975 Hillman Avenger 1600 - bought in 1994, sold last November!
1992 Montego 1.6 LX - the worst!
1981 Ford Granada 2000 L
1989 Fiat Tipo
1992 Rover 820
1975 Hillman Avenger 1600
1969 Austin 1100
1999 Ford Mondeo
1988 Mercedes 190 2.6
1999 Rover 75 V6 - still own - for sale
2003 Mazda 6 - bought last week - current
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Snoozin
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1981 Datsun 720 flatdeck
1985 Toyota AE82 FXGT
1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Ti
1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Gold Cloverleaf
1984 Alfa Romeo 33 1.5 Ti
1981 Toyota Starlet KP60
1981 Toyota Starlet KP61
1983 Toyota Starlet KP61
1983 Honda Accord 1800
1983 Nissan Skyline Ti
1987 Toyota Liteace
1991 Suzuki Super Carry
Ohhh yeah, 80's man!
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