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Hello all, Thought I'd share my latest crazy ebay buy: A 1984 Metro 998cc HLE with only 20k on the clock! Was an interesting 160mile drive home! No breakdowns but wasn't quite running right. I have however already found the fault - vacuum hose had split that goes to the carb. Runs alot better now. It feels like a brand new car, the oil is so clear! Few pics from the auction:     Took some of my own pics at the weekend & will post them up later! |
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It was acceptable in the 80s!
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niwid
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Love it! Metros are awesome in every way, and that looks like a corker!
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dbdb
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I learned to drive in a Metro, my driving instructor had one. It was great to drive. I had to practice in my mum's Mk1 Golf which felt like a tractor in comparison.
David
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looks gorgeous! always wanted a metro i must get one soon!
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i really like it !
what did HLE mean, was it the posh version with nicer trim?
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My goodness me, that is tremendous...!!! Metro's need to be preserved now before it's too late...
Being an HLE am I right in thinking that instead of a 4th gear it's called an E (for economy) gear...?! I believe this was the fuel saving model hence the rear boot spoiler...?!
All in all you have got a true gem there, what are your plans for it...?!
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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Ginge
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HLE stood for High Line Economy iirc..
Cracking car, my aunt had one just like it that we used to race the moon in when I was little..
Ginge
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Thanks for the comments guys. I wasn't sure what the HLE stood for! My dad thought it stood for "high line something" lol.
It does have a 3+E gearbox in it!
My plans for it are: Take the wheels off & keep them somewhere safe as they have metric (R315) tyres & haven't found anywhere yet that sells them! If anyone knows, please share! I will fit some mini wheels (not sure which ones yet) & take it to Beaulieu & retrorides this summer & garage it during the winter ;D
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It was acceptable in the 80s!
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dbdb
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The colour really adds something to this; it couldn't be more 'of its time' if it tried. Wonderful!
What size are the tyres?
David
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Great car - love it Here is mine  |
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Last Edit: May 9, 2013 13:57:25 GMT by trouble
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Oh yes, yes and yes.
Do mild mods if anything. A sneaky rc40 and some carb modding should see this going nicely!
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yes yes yes yes yes..........has that already been said
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Ian
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Very nice is it opaline green? Sure my mini was that colour?
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That brown inside is the stuff that dreams are made of! Cool wheels and a bit of drop and that is one of the best things ever! May I suggest. Would look th business under that lovely green. |
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I just realised something....  |
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Tyre size is 160/65/R315. I've already had a look on vintage tyres, they don't do them, will have a look at the other link, thank you. Trouble2010 - Yours looks great, saw it at RR last year  markbognor - Those wheels look sweet! Good price as well! Vulgalour - I will make sure there is a bag of choc limes on the dash at all times for you lol iand - I'm not sure on the colour - I'm haven't researched that yet Plans are some 80's accessories - seat beads, brown noddding dog etc & change the wheels & keep it clean ;D Any other suggestions for period accessories? |
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