This weeks Classic Irish bargains that i'm not buying

ba_barabus

RobAMerc wrote: »

the 505 will be popular because it would be a very nice to own very usable classic.

Cheap to tax and genuinely usable everyday.

unkel

ba_barabus wrote: »

Cheap to tax

If you wait until its next birthday

Always liked the 504 myself, my grandfather had a few of them. Or the 604, the only car that depreciated over 90% of its value in just 4 years back in the 80s :cool:

Odyssey 2005

unkel wrote: »

If you wait until its next birthday

Always liked the 504 myself, my grandfather had a few of them. Or the 604, the only car that depreciated over 90% of its value in just 4 years back in the 80s :cool:

I remember some of the government ministers had them.

26000 Elephants

Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

I remember some of the government ministers had them.

604's were popular with anyone who had some other a**hole to foot the depreciation bill. :pac::pac: i.e. Taxpayers.

Dades

Capri wrote: »

Ugly car

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141474049149

Here the seller's 'legal terms' :eek:

HAVE A NICE DAY

I do agree it's a bit ugly but it's such an interesting shape and such a big, rare beast I'd love one to float around in. Would be less of a brick in a better colour.

galwaytt

robtri wrote: »

a car of utter beauty....... love it

..the back of it certainly isn't now. It's been hacked and has what I can only describe as set of lights from a car trailer fitted to it, and the panel welded over. Note there's no pic of the back of it on the ad.......

It'd be the first thing I'd undo anyway;

Blue850

galwaytt wrote: »

..the back of it certainly isn't now. It's been hacked and has what I can only describe as set of lights from a car trailer fitted to it, and the panel welded over. Note there's no pic of the back of it on the ad.......

It'd be the first thing I'd undo anyway;

macplaxton

galwaytt wrote: »

and has what I can only describe as set of lights from a car trailer fitted to it, and the panel welded over.

Ah come on. :P In fairness I've never seen a car trailer with those hamburger lamps on them (they're a massive 140mm diameter). However I've seen plenty of commercial trailers with them, so I'll describe them as "Hella Hamburgers" :pac::pac::pac:, not because Hella alone make them, but it just rolls off the tongue better!

He could of saved a few bob extra using proper car trailer tail lamps for a fiver...


Or he could have gone retro and got some Rubbolite 38s, aka tit 'n' pie lamps.



Agree though, it's an abortion.

Capri

unkel wrote: »

If you wait until its next birthday

Always liked the 504 myself, my grandfather had a few of them. Or the 604, the only car that depreciated over 90% of its value in just 4 years back in the 80s :cool:

Most Pugs are ugly -

Wrinkly and spade-faced, Pugs are some of the most comical canines on offer. But their absurd attributes make them prone to health issues. Those bulging eyes? They have a tendency to pop out after an enthusiastic neck squeeze. Those squished faces? A recipe for respiratory disaster.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pug

but here's an aerodynamic beaut from '37 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151482985921?clk_rvr_id=737396040525
and a later 205GTI from Sandymount :cool:

Capri

Blue850 wrote: »

It's like something they'd do in outer Mongolia, or India , to 'modernise' a car http://www.cartoq.com/replica-car-of-the-day-hindustan-contessa-to-chevrolet-camaro/

Big Daddy Customs 'Mustang' !!! http://www.bigdaddycustoms.in/ProductDetails.aspx?prodId=48

1) Not that difficult to get correct tail units http://www.chaiyayont.com/product.detail_121605_en_802500

2) If your in a hurry, make a template of area and go to a scrapyard and find something similar (Granada MkII http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Granada-MK2-Saloon-Pre-Facelift-Rear-Tail-Light-Units-O-S-N-S-/111252893284#ht_620wt_818 )

Tzar Chasm

Are those the reverse lights beside the plate?

I'm a big fan of modernising and improving vehicles, this is neither.

surely something could be created with LEDs that would improve the look of the car.

Capri

Looks clean , interesting matching interior colour , loads of them racing in Sweden

http://victoria.craigslist.ca/cto/4750342121.html

mattroche

I bought my 1st Volvo in 1977, it was a 144, what a great car, put up 275,000 miles on it before I sold it.

Capri

The (Daimler) grill is about the only thing I like about this
http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/diesel-jaguar-1974/7765354
Looks a lot more original
http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/jaguar-ser-2-1973/8198458

Capri

Can't beat 99 LS 400 on a 99 LS 400 !!! http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/lexus-ls-400/8186890


Elephants /Clones - can't beat the Chinese http://www.carscoops.com/2014/11/land-rover-ceo-pissed-at-landwind-over.html
Wonder would they make a brand new '79 &$£%&$ for you !

w124man

Capri wrote: »

Can't beat 99 LS 400 on a 99 LS 400 !!! http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/lexus-ls-400/8186890

I can equal it ....



A 1995 CE320 Merc!

Capri wrote: »

Elephants /Clones - can't beat the Chinese http://www.carscoops.com/2014/11/land-rover-ceo-pissed-at-landwind-over.html
Wonder would they make a brand new '79 &$£%&$ for you !

Like the Chinese give a f**k what anyone thinks. Terms like 'intellectual property' and 'copyright' are not in the Chinese language!

Capri

So we can have SOME 'personalised plates' after all MIN 1 comes to mind also .

Re the Chinese, they produce some BMW (X5?) clone where you buy a (Dongfeng) and as they put the plates on it, good ol' Wang Li next door is fitting an 'aftermarket' BMW grille and badges to it. Been going on for years with m/cycles bearing 'HONGDA' or 'KWASAKI' badging. In some ways who's to say they're wrong when you consider the 'new' Mini / Beetle etc cashing in on nostalgia by whacking up the profit margin compared with a Golf on which it based. The original Mini / Beetle were cheap and cheerful basic cars.


Never saw one of these before - Fiat Abarth 750 Derivazione

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271684731462?item=271684731462&pt=US_Cars_Trucks#ht_1428wt_847


https://www.google.ie/images?rlz=1T4ADRA_enIE451IE451&q=Fiat+Abarth+750+Derivazione&hl=en&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ei=n7p6VN7aJOPY7AbLlICgDA&ved=0CBMQsAQ

911sc

91D911 on a ...... 1991 Porsche 911

(approx 3/4 down that page)
http://www.backroads.ie/forums/showthread.php?14502-Cars-amp-Coffee-Cherrywood-Sunday-November-2nd-2014/page3

RobAMerc

911sc wrote: »

91D911 on a ...... 1991 Porsche 911

(approx 3/4 down that page)
http://www.backroads.ie/forums/showthread.php?14502-Cars-amp-Coffee-Cherrywood-Sunday-November-2nd-2014/page3

I must say, I normally like to keep classics original but the Interceptor in those photos is spectacular looking, I really love it.
Is it someone on here's?

Capri

RobAMerc wrote: »

I must say, I normally like to keep classics original but the Interceptor in those photos is spectacular looking, I really love it.
Is it someone on here's?

That Cherrywood meet up will be on next Sunday I'd say, nice just to have a quick get together without any Joe Public and their brats around pawing the motors :rolleyes:

Justjens

RobAMerc wrote: »

I must say, I normally like to keep classics original but the Interceptor in those photos is spectacular looking, I really love it.
Is it someone on here's?

Nothing stopping you taking a test drive: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jensen-Interceptor-RUF-340M-/261662113295?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cec46fe0f

I'm sure it's still available, keeps changing hands, I wonder why?:eek:

Capri

One for sale http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/for-sale-limited-edition-tickford-ford-orion-1989/8213714

Never came across these before

http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/cars/ford/escort/tickfords-ford-orion-1600e/

In 1989, the Escort and Orion were coming to the end of their production run, and Ford wanted to send them off in style, as well as introduce a new halo model. Taking its inspiration from the Cortina Mk2 16ooE, and intended to sit in the range above the 1.6i Ghia, Ford turned to Tickford to build a limited run of specials.

The Ford Orion 1600E started out as a 1.6i Ghia built at Halewood, and from there they were shipped in batches to the Tickford site in Bedworth for their interior transformation. The Orion was originally available in only two colours Raven, a blue-black metallic and Mercury Grey. Later a small number became available in Diamond White.

Every car was trimmed in soft Shadow Grey leather, and came with front sports seats specially developed for the model from those fitted to the Escort XR3i. The standard Granada Scorpio steering wheel was treated to a leather rim, and the gear lever knob and gaiter were also leather.

A fillet of American Cherry wood veneer was placed on the fascia ahead of the front passenger seat, and matching wood veneer cappings were placed on each door trim panel to complete the ‘mini limousine’ effect. The original build schedule was for 1500 cars being built between October 1988 and July 1989, but this was not quite reached.

Between October 1988 and February 1989 the first 1000 were produced, but a number of these had to be recalled to rectify a paint problem caused by fall-out from a nearby factory, which in turn led to a hiatus in production. The remaining 498 cars were built in June and July 1989.

Nobody knows at present how many of these cars have survived. As with any limited run car, the prices demanded for the Orion 1600E will always tend to exceed those of the 1.6i Ghia, due mainly to their rarity value.

hi5

A nice modern vintage Roller for 2 grand..
http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/rolls-royce/8219632

26000 Elephants

Capri wrote: »

One for sale http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/for-sale-limited-edition-tickford-ford-orion-1989/8213714

Never came across these before

What was that song by Dave Edmunds?
"There are some things you cant cover up with lipstick and powder..."

unkel

hi5 wrote: »

A nice modern vintage Roller for 2 grand..

It sure is cheap, but it has no NCT. Could be a money pit...

Cleveland Hot Pocket

unkel wrote: »

It sure is cheap, but it has no NCT. Could be a money pit...

True.
But it's an '83
Put it on ZV plates and most all AGS members wouldnt know it's not NCT exempt.

unkel

PULSE does know. All it takes is one Garda to enter the license plate and you're looking at a confiscated car, a €1,500 fine and penalty points. No thanks.

Dades

These fellas are set for a price rise. €11k (ish) seems a good price. Such a cool car.

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/car-advert/lotus/elan/1968/271946/

unfit2006

I always liked the Plus 2's. Lovely shape. That one looks particularly well sorted and the colour looks just right.
On a separate note, looking at it there on the old F plate, I somehow cannot picture it looking as good on multi digit ZV

Cleveland Hot Pocket

unkel wrote: »

PULSE does know. All it takes is one Garda to enter the license plate and you're looking at a confiscated car, a €1,500 fine and penalty points. No thanks.

True, but I've done approx 10k in the past 12 months in various cars that didnt have nct/doe without detection. Driving right past AGS TC and all.

I think until there is adequate policing especially outside of dublin, the rules will continue to be nigh on meaningless.