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Classic car swap site / forum / thing...

  • 25-02-2009 12:04am
    #1
    --amadeus--
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,096 ✭✭✭


    The one thing that always strikes me about classic car people is that the cars are often for sale and that there is something about owning 30 year old cars that brings out our inner Aurther Daley...

    But with it being such a buyers market out there it can be hard to shift one car on ready to buy the next one. And - as it happens - in the last couple of weeks I offered a swap for my Elan for a Jag XJS and was offered a swap (by someone else) for a Daimler V8.

    Now there are plenty of places to advertise your car for sale but I haven't seen many places where you could offer to trade / swap. Do you think it's something that people would be interested in? Would a thread on here be popular or would it be against charter?


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  • #2
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    sounds like a good idea


  • #3
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66,122 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    --amadeus-- wrote: »
    Now there are plenty of places to advertise your car for sale but I haven't seen many places where you could offer to trade / swap. Do you think it's something that people would be interested in? Would a thread on here be popular or would it be against charter?

    You've got the green light from me. Give it a go, start a new "Classic car swap" thread and we'll see if it works :)

    Lotus Elan turbo for sale:

    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/lotus-elan-turbo/38336785

    My ads on adverts.ie:

    https://www.adverts.ie/member/5856/ads



  • #4
    junkyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,575 ✭✭✭junkyard


    I'll swop or trade a 1956 Humber Hawk for somthing interesting, P.M. me for more info (I'd really like an other old classic hearse ;))


  • #5
    Saab Ed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭Saab Ed


    Anyone for a 1982 Renault 5 GTL . 60,000 odd miles and to tell you the truth I havent seen or driven it in over a year and a half. 4 brand new dunlop 135 x 13 tyres fitted just before it got parked up. Local mechanic did a bit of work on her just before she got parked and to tell you the truth I dont know whats been done. Drives fantastic for what its worth. Needs a full respray but its not a shed.....Really. Not looking to swap for another car by the way but lets see what ye have....


  • #6
    Whosbetter?
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,051 ✭✭✭Whosbetter?


    Sounds like a great idea.
    Been through a Capri phase.
    Now have a decent Rover P6B.
    Still, as a classic fan with little money & even less shed space, it would be nice to be able to own/drive as many classics as possible.

    Anybody got a nice Merc/Stag/Borgward etc?:cool:


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  • #7
    Sids Not
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭Sids Not


    unkel wrote: »
    You've got the green light from me. Give it a go, start a new "Classic car swap" thread and we'll see if it works :)



    :eek::eek::eek::eek:.........getting soft Unkle...?


  • #8
    --amadeus--
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,096 ✭✭✭--amadeus--


    Cool :)

    I've got a 1968 Lotus Elan+2, 96k miles and just had €1,100 spent on it in the classic car workshop in Killaloe. Work included new rev limiting rotor arm, distributor cap, leads, starter solenoid, rebuilt master and slave clutch cylinders, new rocker cover gasket, rebuilding the carbs and a couple of other odds and sods. Fully galvanised replacement chassis and 30 years of history including photos of full restoration back in the 80s.

    There are bits and pieces still to do (it's a classic, there are always bits and pieces still to do) but would be up for a swap or swap plus cash either direction.

    2187600091_3446645ca1_b.jpg

    Interested in 60's and 70's cars, especially Mercs, Beemers, Jags, Porsches and the like :)


  • #9
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    I've a 1986 Porsche 911 3.2 carrera cabriolet, i'd swap for something interesting plus cash.


  • #10
    2cv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    Saab Ed wrote: »
    Anyone for a 1982 Renault 5 GTL . 60,000 odd miles and to tell you the truth I havent seen or driven it in over a year and a half. 4 brand new dunlop 135 x 13 tyres fitted just before it got parked up. Local mechanic did a bit of work on her just before she got parked and to tell you the truth I dont know whats been done. Drives fantastic for what its worth. Needs a full respray but its not a shed.....Really. Not looking to swap for another car by the way but lets see what ye have....

    VERY VERY interested in it... Where is it @? Any pix? Price? :D:D:D

    (i hereby refer to my signature on here LOL)


  • #11
    --amadeus--
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,096 ✭✭✭--amadeus--


    Anan1 wrote: »
    I've a 1986 Porsche 911 3.2 carrera cabriolet, i'd swap for something interesting plus cash.

    What value do you have on it?


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  • #12
    Blue850
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,568 ✭✭✭Blue850


    I'd like to swap my Merc W115 for cash:D, or a W123 estate or a W116


  • #13
    KeRbDoG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,335 ✭✭✭KeRbDoG


    Anyone interested in a not so old classic? :D
    1998 Mini Coop with John Cooper 'S' Works conversion
    attachment.php?attachmentid=73521&stc=1&d=1235553793
    (img before it was put up on blocks for storage and covered)


  • #14
    2cv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    Blue850 wrote: »
    I'd like to swap my Merc W115 for cash:D, or a W123 estate or a W116

    I've a lovely W116 (see thread in forum).. Start haggling so.. :D:D:D


  • #15
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    --amadeus-- wrote: »
    What value do you have on it?
    I'm asking €17,950, but we all know how things are these days.


  • #16
    --amadeus--
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,096 ✭✭✭--amadeus--


    Anan1 wrote: »
    I'm asking €17,950, but we all know how things are these days.

    Bit outside my budget then :(


  • #17
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Funny the way we're all looking for something else plus cash, isn't it?:D


  • #18
    Saab Ed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭Saab Ed


    2cv wrote: »
    VERY VERY interested in it... Where is it @? Any pix? Price? :D:D:D

    (i hereby refer to my signature on here LOL)


    I'll try to get some pics up but it might take a little while. Oh and its an original Irish car , still has the PMPA sticker in the back window.


  • #19
    2cv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    Saab Ed wrote: »
    I'll try to get some pics up but it might take a little while.


    Where is the car? And any idea oh how much you want for it? (please keep in mind that i'm now poor :D)


  • #20
    Saab Ed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭Saab Ed


    Anan1 wrote: »
    Funny the way we're all looking for something else plus cash, isn't it?:D


    Not me . I'll settle for a half decent set of seats for a 1989 VW LT :) ... oh and maybe a steering wheel.;)


  • #21
    Saab Ed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭Saab Ed


    2cv wrote: »
    Where is the car? And any idea oh how much you want for it? (please keep in mind that i'm now poor :D)


    Parked beside a shed in a farmyard in county Meath.


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  • #22
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Saab Ed wrote: »
    Not me . I'll settle for a half decent set of seats for a 1989 VW LT :) ... oh and maybe a steering wheel.;)
    Buy mine as a parts car!


  • #23
    MercMad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭MercMad


    kerbdog wrote: »
    Anyone interested in a not so old classic? :D
    1998 Mini Coop with John Cooper 'S' Works conversion
    attachment.php?attachmentid=73521&stc=1&d=1235553793
    (img before it was put up on blocks for storage and covered)

    .......your missus doesn't look terribly happy with the situation !! ;)


  • #24
    Saab Ed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭Saab Ed


    Anan1 wrote: »
    Buy mine as a parts car!

    Do you have an LT and if so Fancy swaping for a Renault 5 :D or better still Ill buy the LT for whatever 2cv gives for the 5


  • #25
    KeRbDoG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,335 ✭✭✭KeRbDoG


    MercMad wrote: »
    .......your missus doesn't look terribly happy with the situation !! ;)

    lol

    That pic kinda came out bad, but she was smiling at the time :D


  • #26
    2cv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    Saab Ed wrote: »
    Do you have an LT and if so Fancy swaping for a Renault 5 :D or better still Ill buy the LT for whatever 2cv gives for the 5


    Is the 5 driving? How much do you want for it in cash?


  • #27
    Saab Ed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭Saab Ed


    2cv wrote: »
    Is the 5 driving? How much do you want for it in cash?

    Hold on till I see how much this LT is gonna cost. I need a few other bits... And with a jump start it will drive away. It drove to its current resting place and was on the button at the time.


  • #28
    gyppo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭gyppo


    Open to swaps on this:

    1983 w123 200 manual, original irish car. 900E

    More details here:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055410278&highlight=w123

    @Kerbdog - your missus would be very happy in this, methinks. :)
    You could give her half the cash I'd be giving you along with the merc for the mini!:D


  • #29
    riggsi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 58 ✭✭riggsi


    Great idea but a guide price might help.ive got a 83 w123 merc(1500) 88 944 (3500)and an 86 xjs v12 (1000)


  • #30
    2cv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    gyppo wrote: »
    Open to swaps on this:

    1983 w123 200 manual, original irish car. 900E

    More details here:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055410278&highlight=w123

    @Kerbdog - your missus would be very happy in this, methinks. :)
    You could give her half the cash I'd be giving you along with the merc for the mini!:D

    Yo,
    fancy a swap for a Triumph?


    http://adverts.ie/96350

    cheers


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  • #31
    dutchcat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭dutchcat


    junkyard wrote: »
    I'll swop or trade a 1956 Humber Hawk for somthing interesting, P.M. me for more info (I'd really like an other old classic hearse ;))
    ?


  • #32
    gyppo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭gyppo


    2cv wrote: »
    Yo,
    fancy a swap for a Triumph?


    http://adverts.ie/96350

    cheers

    Might do ;) PM me a number.


  • #33
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66,122 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    gyppo wrote: »
    Might do ;)

    And we have the first potential swap only a day or so after this thread was started :)

    Lotus Elan turbo for sale:

    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/lotus-elan-turbo/38336785

    My ads on adverts.ie:

    https://www.adverts.ie/member/5856/ads



  • #34
    junkyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,575 ✭✭✭junkyard


    dutchcat wrote: »
    ?

    Is that an offer?


  • #35
    dutchcat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭dutchcat


    junkyard wrote: »
    Is that an offer?
    are you interested ?


  • #36
    junkyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,575 ✭✭✭junkyard


    I might be, what's the story with your car? Mine needs a bit of work.


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  • #37
    dutchcat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭dutchcat


    sl needs a good bit of work ,maybe pm your no and i will call you tmrw,if you know these cars youprob know what it needs its 81 btw


  • #38
    --amadeus--
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,096 ✭✭✭--amadeus--


    And I think that's 2 potential swaps :)

    Still no one offering a mint Ferrari 250 GTO for my Lotus though :(


  • #39
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    --amadeus-- wrote: »
    Still no one offering a mint Ferrari 250 GTO for my Lotus though :(
    I'll swap you mine. I need cash too, though. Like about €10M !

    Interesting thread. I'd be interested in swaps - but only for a weekend, tbh. Wonder if that would be a runner...


  • #40
    2cv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    Dades wrote: »
    I'll swap you mine. I need cash too, though. Like about €10M !

    Interesting thread. I'd be interested in swaps - but only for a weekend, tbh. Wonder if that would be a runner...


    Insurance would be an issue i suppose...


  • #41
    draycottgirlz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 287 ✭✭draycottgirlz


    great idea, as I think we all like a change after awhile.


    Anyone interested in a 1983 924 Turbo?


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  • #42
    2cv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    draycottgirlz wrote: »
    great idea, as I think we all like a change after awhile.


    Anyone interested in a 1983 924 Turbo?

    i'll swap it for my Triumph
    :D:D


  • #43
    draycottgirlz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 287 ✭✭draycottgirlz


    2cv wrote: »
    i'll swap it for my Triumph
    :D:D

    not normally a Triumph man but might be tempted. More info/pics?


  • #44
    2cv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    draycottgirlz wrote: »
    not normally a Triumph man but might be tempted. More info/pics?


    http://adverts.ie/96350

    what sort of value do you have on the 924?


  • #45
    draycottgirlz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 287 ✭✭draycottgirlz


    2cv wrote: »
    http://adverts.ie/96350

    what sort of value do you have on the 924?

    sorry to say but not a big fan the 2000.
    Seems very clean all the same...


  • #46
    2cv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭2cv


    draycottgirlz wrote: »
    sorry to say but not a big fan the 2000.
    Seems very clean all the same...

    She's clean enough like. She wouldn't be 100% perfect but with a little bit of effort, she could be :D


  • #47
    S.I.R
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,837 ✭✭✭S.I.R


    gyppo wrote: »
    Open to swaps on this:

    1983 w123 200 manual, original irish car. 900E

    More details here:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055410278&highlight=w123

    @Kerbdog - your missus would be very happy in this, methinks. :)
    You could give her half the cash I'd be giving you along with the merc for the mini!:D

    i know a guy with one of these state version... Hella more rusty though ! colour suits it very well imo...

    Would you take my sister as a trade ??

    low miles :rolleyes:


  • #48
    junkyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,575 ✭✭✭junkyard


    Dades wrote: »
    Interesting thread. I'd be interested in swaps - but only for a weekend, tbh. Wonder if that would be a runner...

    A classic car club with a selection of classics that you could join for a fee like in the UK, and book your car for a weekend or week. It could work if everyone played fair.


  • #49
    gyppo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭gyppo


    S.I.R wrote: »
    i know a guy with one of these state version... Hella more rusty though ! colour suits it very well imo...

    Would you take my sister as a trade ??

    low miles :rolleyes:

    Another superb post from you sir - congratulations :rolleyes:


  • #50
    aravan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 94 ✭✭aravan


    I'm looking for one of these at the right money.

    Doesn't have to be a GT4.

    http://www.iwoc.co.uk/images/nonsubaru/gt4.jpg


  • #51
    Saab Ed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭Saab Ed


    There's the 5 I was talking about. Thats the last day she was driven about July/August 2007. The last time I saw the car it was in the very same condition only greener :D

    http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p5/deckie27/EPSN2134.jpg

    http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p5/deckie27/EPSN2133.jpg

    http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p5/deckie27/EPSN2138.jpg


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