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Apr 19, 2006 15:13:23 GMT
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Just agreed to buy yet another Skoda, this 1 is believed to be about the 3rd or 4th oldest Estelle left. It was registered 23/8/1977, is on an S plate. ![](http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/MagRapid/RPic0009.jpg) ![](http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/MagRapid/RPic0006.jpg) ![](http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/MagRapid/RPic0003.jpg) ![](http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b336/MagRapid/RPic0008.jpg) The main reason i'm buying it is because it was a local car, the sponsors name Keith Clough is an Estate agent 2 miles down the road, so i'm trying 2 trace the history of the car. Now..... do i restore it to original condition or do i keep it as a rally car???
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Current Fleet 2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily) 1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project) 1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project) 1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project) 1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project) 1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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Apr 19, 2006 16:22:20 GMT
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rally car!
given that restoring to original is all about keeping it genuine and standard then it is only right that this stays as a rally car. it is a genuine and original rally car, so its the same!
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Apr 19, 2006 17:58:34 GMT
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I don't think it is a genuine rally car though Rob, plus the rarity of a genuine early Mk1 Estelle is swaying me more to taking it back to original.
Will see what i can find out regarding the history of the car and when it became a rally car.
Its had 8 owners between 1977 and 1991 (when it was last on the road) so its been around a bit.
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Current Fleet 2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily) 1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project) 1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project) 1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project) 1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project) 1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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Apr 19, 2006 19:14:52 GMT
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if it were mine i'd sort out that wheel arch and work on getting some 130bhp engine hanging out back ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png) your car though...and it'll be cool whatever.
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Apr 19, 2006 19:38:48 GMT
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Love this car! I'd keep it as a rally car, it looks spot on. Besides - therse already an original in the background of one of them pictures ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Apr 19, 2006 19:57:29 GMT
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the original one in the background is not mine though, thats where the car is at the moment, he's got quite a skoda collection
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Current Fleet 2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily) 1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project) 1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project) 1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project) 1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project) 1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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Apr 19, 2006 19:59:06 GMT
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if it were mine i'd sort out that wheel arch and work on getting some 130bhp engine hanging out back ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png) your car though...and it'll be cool whatever. i've got a brand new Mk1 rear wing coming at Stanford Hall so that will go on, the sills need welding but the car seems sound enough. tempting to drop a tuned 136 in the rear but i think i may go for originality.
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Current Fleet 2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily) 1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project) 1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project) 1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project) 1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project) 1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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Yay for upright rear lights!
That location looks a bit posh...is that an old gatehouse or something?
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Apr 21, 2006 10:00:59 GMT
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has be done as a rally car! i think its too eary to be an official trophy car!
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Apr 21, 2006 21:13:35 GMT
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resto mod for the win ;D
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Apr 22, 2006 12:15:35 GMT
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Woah thats great! Good purchase! To restore origional or rally- Thats a tough one. It depends on the extent of the rally preperation: If its seam welded, stripped out, welded in roll cage brackets etc, etc, then i'd keep it rally ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png) Think it will be a stunner whatever you do ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Apr 22, 2006 12:26:34 GMT
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The roll cage was removed some time ago, so if i decide on a resto/rally then i will have to find another cage (sold one a couple of months ago for an Estelle ![>:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/angry.png) ) I'm trying to find out who prepared it and what rallies it was used on. I would like to keep it as it is but the rarity of the these early Estelles is making me want to restore it for originality, but as people who know me will say 'Do I ever keep anything original or standard?' It is one of the first Estelles, a genuine Mk1 with the flat engine lid and a vented rear panel, later Mk1's had the vented engine lid with little spoiler and a solid back panel. I'm hoping to pick the car up sometime during May and work will start shortly afterwards.
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Current Fleet 2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily) 1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project) 1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project) 1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project) 1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project) 1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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Apr 22, 2006 12:30:19 GMT
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Current Fleet 2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily) 1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project) 1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project) 1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project) 1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project) 1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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Apr 22, 2006 13:36:15 GMT
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I love the 2 sets of instruments on the dash, quality! ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Apr 22, 2006 16:03:12 GMT
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I love the 2 sets of instruments on the dash, quality! ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) my thoughts exactly!
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Apr 22, 2006 16:51:20 GMT
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wow twin pod dash. you see that on alot of the mk1 works type escorts. does it have any sign of having a cage in before?? ive just been looking at some pics on www.britishrally.com and theres some the same shape as that out on the stages!
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Apr 22, 2006 18:08:23 GMT
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It did have a cage in as far as i'm aware but i wont know until i pick it up in a couple of weeks time.
As far as i'm aware both sets of instruments are fully functional.
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Current Fleet 2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily) 1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project) 1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project) 1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project) 1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project) 1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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Apr 22, 2006 18:22:21 GMT
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have you got the logbook for it yet? just wondering if it has an MSA logbook....
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Apr 25, 2006 13:24:45 GMT
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Just spoke to 1 of the mechanics on the car, he has told me the car did the Skoda Trophy in around 1986-1989 and also entered the RAC rally around 1987-1988. He has also put me in contact with another mechanic and the driver so more details on the history of the car should be available shortly.
I have now decided the car will be restored back to rally spec.
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Current Fleet 2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily) 1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project) 1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project) 1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project) 1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project) 1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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Apr 25, 2006 16:21:01 GMT
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keep it rally me thinks, loving the dials too ;D
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