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1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while

borednow Part of things Posts: 421	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while borednow @borednow
	Sept 8, 2009 11:41:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	one owner before me. The quintessential old chap. 45k on the clock and never been out in the rain apparently. not sure I believe that though! Came with some loverrrrrly period accessories 30 yr old sheepskin seat covers. good job theres no smell in pictures! original stereo and lots of green Engine bay was a bit manky too Still she's sound enough and passed the MOT so all good!
	Last Edit: Oct 16, 2015 0:40:00 GMT by borednow 1980 Derby GLS 1992 Rover 216 Gti - Sold 2006 Hilux - Sold (boo hoo) need a 2wd pickup. Anyone? 2009 Avensis Tourer - Gone 1993 Mk1 Golf Cabby 1983 mk1 golf. Project rust bucket 1998 Toyota Corolla. Project crash repair 2007 Volvo V70. Daily for sale! Looking for a winter project - any suggestions?

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retrowagen1234 Guest	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while retrowagen1234 @GUEST
	Sept 8, 2009 15:24:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	wow!!! thats blooming nice... like a mk1 version of my first polo saloon, was minty mint like this , never been out in the rain either... looking at these pics id belive em


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robscott Part of things Posts: 307	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while robscott @robscott
	Sept 8, 2009 15:30:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	sweet find there mate, it needs to stay standard, but slammed with the origional wheels banded, and tyres stretched
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steveo3002 Posted a lot Posts: 2,381	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while steveo3002 @steveo3002
	Sept 8, 2009 16:29:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	please no aerosol paint jobs and roof racks
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sumpcracker Posted a lot Yes, I’m still here. Posts: 1,751	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while sumpcracker @sumpcracker
	Sept 8, 2009 16:37:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Please ^^^ also.
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Baby Cheeses Part of things Posts: 757	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while Baby Cheeses @elpassata
	Sept 8, 2009 16:43:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 8, 2009 16:37:15 GMT sumpcracker said: Please ^^^ also. Please ^^^^ also


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while grizz @grizz
	Sept 8, 2009 17:08:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Instantly had a smile on my face. what they said will gain you loads of brownie points and admiration. That looks so good standard.
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sumpcracker Posted a lot Yes, I’m still here. Posts: 1,751	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while sumpcracker @sumpcracker
	Sept 8, 2009 17:12:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I would drop it on a set of alletcat rims with 50/13 tyres and leave the rest.
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norniron Part of things Posts: 469	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while norniron @norniron
	Sept 8, 2009 18:38:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 8, 2009 15:30:19 GMT robscott said: sweet find there mate, it needs to stay standard, but slammed with the origional wheels banded, and tyres stretched Seconded... this is my Mk1:
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retrowagen1234 Guest	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while retrowagen1234 @GUEST
	Sept 8, 2009 18:50:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 8, 2009 18:38:18 GMT norniron said: Sept 8, 2009 15:30:19 GMT robscott said: sweet find there mate, it needs to stay standard, but slammed with the origional wheels banded, and tyres stretched Seconded... this is my Mk1: thats very very tasty oh and btw borednow if your on polo3 website a mate of mine matt (series2) on there has one exactly the same as yours but slammed


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coop Posted a lot Posts: 1,108	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while coop @coop
	Sept 8, 2009 19:54:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	you are not wrong! they are both awesome
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borednow Part of things Posts: 421	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while borednow @borednow
	Sept 8, 2009 22:16:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cheers chaps. If thats the case I then have an original Desmo roof rack for sale ;D I have done a few minor things all reversible witha spanner! Hope you approve! And yes I know it needs dropping.
	1980 Derby GLS 1992 Rover 216 Gti - Sold 2006 Hilux - Sold (boo hoo) need a 2wd pickup. Anyone? 2009 Avensis Tourer - Gone 1993 Mk1 Golf Cabby 1983 mk1 golf. Project rust bucket 1998 Toyota Corolla. Project crash repair 2007 Volvo V70. Daily for sale! Looking for a winter project - any suggestions?

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steveo3002 Posted a lot Posts: 2,381	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while steveo3002 @steveo3002
	Sept 9, 2009 13:04:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	cant say that i think its any better , needs older wheels looks a bit strange with no ends on the bumpers too
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al67 Part of things Posts: 486	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while al67 @al67
	Sept 9, 2009 13:18:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Deck it on steels! 185 15's out back, 145 15's front. Job done, go play!! You know you want to.
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oldskoolpolo Part of things Posts: 87	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while oldskoolpolo @oldskoolpolo
	Sept 9, 2009 14:55:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	i have to agree that it would look awesome on steels. But it is your car to do what you lik to it. Still a stunning car for its age.
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Knugcab Posted a lot Posts: 1,926	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while Knugcab @volvo544special65
	Sept 10, 2009 14:08:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	When I was in my teens my stepmother had a '79 Derby LX on 14" Opel Rekord steelies with 195 lo-pro tyres... That was a combo that looked really fat indeed... Nice Derby!
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borednow Part of things Posts: 421	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while borednow @borednow
	May 20, 2010 19:22:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Bit more. Belted with the lowering stick, 13" wheels, older style as suggested, and a bit of interior tarting up to try and reduce the greeniness.
	1980 Derby GLS 1992 Rover 216 Gti - Sold 2006 Hilux - Sold (boo hoo) need a 2wd pickup. Anyone? 2009 Avensis Tourer - Gone 1993 Mk1 Golf Cabby 1983 mk1 golf. Project rust bucket 1998 Toyota Corolla. Project crash repair 2007 Volvo V70. Daily for sale! Looking for a winter project - any suggestions?

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Mike East Midlands Posts: 3,387	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while Mike @mike
	May 20, 2010 21:38:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looking good!


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EmDee Club Retro Rides Member Committer of Autrocities. Posts: 5,920 Club RR Member Number: 108	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while EmDee @emdee Club Retro Rides Member 108
	May 21, 2010 18:22:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I love these, nice find.


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Lawsy Posted a lot Posts: 2,615	1980 VW Derby GLS - it's been a while Lawsy @lawsy
	May 22, 2010 18:47:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	looks better with the drop and on smaller wheels.. i think anything bigger than 13"s on these look too big not sure on square plate out back tho


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