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Feb 28, 2011 22:16:47 GMT
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Hi guys, thought I would introduce the newest addition to my drive, 1972 Opel Rekord Estate. My uncle in Ireland saw it in the classifieds, and asked me to go have a look for him. So last Sunday my old man and me made the 120 mile journey to Carlisle in his 1983 W123 240D ;D and found this "little" beauty waiting. ;D 1972 Opel Rekord 1900cc estate. A deal was struck and she was on her way to Manchester, after doing only three miles in 4 years, a quick stop at petrol station to check oil, water, tighten up battery terminals and replace an indicator bulb she made the 120 miles back under her own steam, 60 mph nearly all the way. Tax exempt and MOT till May this year, with boot full of spares including spare heater and a new o/s wing!, have now got to tell my uncle its staying here! She needs a bit of work, front door bottoms are going and rear arches are bubbling, a few marks here and there but nothing too bad. ;D ;D
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1985 Ford Escort 1.6i Cab SE
1990 Ford Escort mk4 RS Van
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Feb 28, 2011 22:34:03 GMT
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Hey that's really lovely, I can't remember the last time I saw one of those. Is it original in terms of paint and panels 'cause it looks to be very tidy for a car that's nearly 40 years old?
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retrolegends
Club Retro Rides Member
Winging it.....Since 1971.
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Club RR Member Number: 94
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1972 Opel Rekord Estateretrolegends
@retrolegends
Club Retro Rides Member 94
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Feb 28, 2011 23:13:24 GMT
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Very nice Opel that,how much do they have in common with the FE Victor?
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1974 Hillman Avenger 1500DL1992 Volvo 240SE1975 Datsun Cherry 100a flying custard1965 Hillman SuperMinx Rock N Roller1974 Austin Allegrat Mk1 1.3SDL1980 Austin Allegro Mk3 1.3L1982 Austin Allegro Mk3 on banded steels2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible 220bhp TurboNutter1966 Morris Minor 1000 (Doris) 2019 Abarth 595C Turismo (not retro but awesome fun) www.facebook.com/DatsunCherry100a
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I don't think they have anything in common with any Vauxhalls First year Rekord D, very nice!
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Mar 13, 2011 20:45:11 GMT
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WOW! Haven't seen a D Caravan in ages, and it looks to be in quite good condition too? Nice color combo with the bronze body / black interior. Yum!
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194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username. )
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Mar 13, 2011 21:57:01 GMT
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Nice and rare
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Very nice Opel that,how much do they have in common with the FE Victor? The FE victor uses the same floorpan and suspension.
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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Mar 24, 2011 15:40:24 GMT
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Thanks Guys, not been on for a while. Bit of an update. The paint is all original except for n/s rear quarter, been repaired in the past. 82k on clock and only 3 previous owners, all history and mots in wallet. Previous owner even wrote to Opel to prove year of manufacture for tax exempt status!.
Am having problems with the carb though, she has a slight misfire, does anyone know where I can get a recon / service kit? I cant find anything on fleabay or tinternet to help?
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1985 Ford Escort 1.6i Cab SE
1990 Ford Escort mk4 RS Van
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rld14
Part of things
Posts: 351
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Thanks Guys, not been on for a while. Bit of an update. The paint is all original except for n/s rear quarter, been repaired in the past. 82k on clock and only 3 previous owners, all history and mots in wallet. Previous owner even wrote to Opel to prove year of manufacture for tax exempt status!. Am having problems with the carb though, she has a slight misfire, does anyone know where I can get a recon / service kit? I cant find anything on fleabay or tinternet to help? Find out what model carb it is and search for stuff for the carb, not the car. My 60 Velox uses a Zenith 34VNT, the carb fitted to the Volvo 444 is nearly identical so I was able to get the parts I needed for it from a Volvo specialist.
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88 BMW E28 M5
62 Vauxhall Velox
60 Vauxhall Velox
60 Lincoln Premiere Coupe
60 Lincoln Continental Mark V Convertible
54 Ford Customline Fordor
32 Ford Roadster
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Mar 25, 2011 14:22:09 GMT
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Nice!, That's the same age as my Kadett, It looks more modern inside then mine though, It has more of a Vauxhall look inside about it looking at those wiper stalks.
How are you finding spare for it?, Kadett parts are very hard to souce over here, everything is in Holland for them.
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Mar 25, 2011 18:27:27 GMT
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If its got a Varajet or Zenith carb, you`ll be better off getting a Weber replacement carburettor Varajet`s should be shot on sight, and Zenith`s are just not as good as the webers, in my experience
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