Whilst I am, and will always remain, a dyed in the wool Ford fan (Fiestas in particular..), there are a cpuple of other cars for which I hold true affection. One is the mk2 Volkswagen Polo "breadvan".
When I was a very small human (more commonly referred to as a baby i believe) my mum drove a white C-reg Polo, in-fact one of my earliest memories is of the interior of that car, as mum used to keep a stuffed toy in each corner to keep me amused. Then when I was a teenager I drove an H-reg Polo, which took part in the majority of my teenage memories that could involve a car. Fondly remembered by my friends and family and me I always regretted selling it (it needed work and I was off, belatedly, to college). Indeed here is 'Polly the Polo' for good measure
Now some people may now that in recent memory I ave been rebuilding my life, prior to which all my classic/reto cars were sold save the mighty bangernomics Fiesta (still retained, legendary car). My theory was I know I will be really on song in life (the job, the loving fiance and the stable home notwithstanding) when I got a classic/retro car to tinker with. Seeing all the amazing builds on here does little to stave the want, and a visit to the PC resto show (awesome show), well, I feel I need say nothing!
I will be truly honest though the budget for a classic/retro lived firmly in the realms of thruppence ha'penney. However, look what I found!
Snapped up from Okehapmton and brought up to Bristol, I have a Polo again! She was to be used as a spares car by the PO, but apart from swapping some bits over he never broke her! Well I think breaking her would be very uncool indeed, got to be a save available. The most basic spec, and a pretty early model at that she will be a very good little project me thinks. exactly what the Dr ordered. Permission was granted by the fiance providing the car was named "Spearmint".
As she is stashed in a neighbours yard I havent had any tinkering time yet, but a quick appraisal reveals:
NO recorded MOT, and a tax disc on the window reading date of expiry 31 August 1997.
No front brakes (po swapped them over, not sure whats gone on there)
She has been under a very acidic tree, the bonnet is shot.
Engine turns, but will need a full going over
Solid sills, arches and floors, no previous welding evident either
4 perished tyres (obviously!)and one wheel which is basically an octagon
rust around the windscreen (not holed yet though)
boot floor rusted through in the offside corner
wiper motor in the foot-well
smell of damp
boot doesnt open (broken lock)
Passenger window mech in bits (seems to be a common thing)
someobdy has splashed white paint over the side
bits of surface rust to the side and roof (what tree was this car under!?!)
All in all though, eminently savable project. Will be a slow burner, as time space and funds allow, but looks brilliant to me. First job, find a more permanent storage.
Hello Spearmint. More pics and bits and bobs to follow!
When I was a very small human (more commonly referred to as a baby i believe) my mum drove a white C-reg Polo, in-fact one of my earliest memories is of the interior of that car, as mum used to keep a stuffed toy in each corner to keep me amused. Then when I was a teenager I drove an H-reg Polo, which took part in the majority of my teenage memories that could involve a car. Fondly remembered by my friends and family and me I always regretted selling it (it needed work and I was off, belatedly, to college). Indeed here is 'Polly the Polo' for good measure
Now some people may now that in recent memory I ave been rebuilding my life, prior to which all my classic/reto cars were sold save the mighty bangernomics Fiesta (still retained, legendary car). My theory was I know I will be really on song in life (the job, the loving fiance and the stable home notwithstanding) when I got a classic/retro car to tinker with. Seeing all the amazing builds on here does little to stave the want, and a visit to the PC resto show (awesome show), well, I feel I need say nothing!
I will be truly honest though the budget for a classic/retro lived firmly in the realms of thruppence ha'penney. However, look what I found!
Snapped up from Okehapmton and brought up to Bristol, I have a Polo again! She was to be used as a spares car by the PO, but apart from swapping some bits over he never broke her! Well I think breaking her would be very uncool indeed, got to be a save available. The most basic spec, and a pretty early model at that she will be a very good little project me thinks. exactly what the Dr ordered. Permission was granted by the fiance providing the car was named "Spearmint".
As she is stashed in a neighbours yard I havent had any tinkering time yet, but a quick appraisal reveals:
NO recorded MOT, and a tax disc on the window reading date of expiry 31 August 1997.
No front brakes (po swapped them over, not sure whats gone on there)
She has been under a very acidic tree, the bonnet is shot.
Engine turns, but will need a full going over
Solid sills, arches and floors, no previous welding evident either
4 perished tyres (obviously!)and one wheel which is basically an octagon
rust around the windscreen (not holed yet though)
boot floor rusted through in the offside corner
wiper motor in the foot-well
smell of damp
boot doesnt open (broken lock)
Passenger window mech in bits (seems to be a common thing)
someobdy has splashed white paint over the side
bits of surface rust to the side and roof (what tree was this car under!?!)
All in all though, eminently savable project. Will be a slow burner, as time space and funds allow, but looks brilliant to me. First job, find a more permanent storage.
Hello Spearmint. More pics and bits and bobs to follow!
