This weeks Classic Irish bargains that I'm not buying

Dr Turk Turkelton · 01-03-2018 11:55pm

Working class heroes wrote: »

Not everyone’s cup of tea and seems overpriced but I like these.
https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/datsun-bluebird-1-6gl/14450780

I like the Bluebirds myself but that's very strong money for one. I posted one here a couple of years ago in the today I saw a classic thread that my father in law had.
He sold it shortly afterwards for 1500 and it was immaculate with only 39000 miles on it.

unkel · 02-03-2018 2:06am

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

For €5500 I'd expect an NCT!

No NCT records showing so likely never tested

Dr Turk Turkelton wrote: »

He sold it shortly afterwards for 1500 and it was immaculate with only 39000 miles on it.

So many chancers in Ireland driving classic cars without NCT. Even trying to sell them for strong money. This really does not help our classic car community

But do you know what, I find it hard to blame them with almost zero enforcement by the Guards. People are people, if you let someone away with something, they will do it.

kadman · 02-03-2018 4:32pm

I didn,t realise it was the law to have an NCT on a classic???

ohnonotgmail · 02-03-2018 4:37pm

kadman wrote: »

I didn,t realise it was the law to have an NCT on a classic???

Post 1980 cars need an nct at present. Plenty of 1980-88 cars on classic tax that require an nct

80sDiesel · 02-03-2018 5:32pm

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

kadman wrote: »

I didn,t realise it was the law to have an NCT on a classic???

Post 1980 cars need an nct at present. Plenty of 1980-88 cars on classic tax that require an nct

My 2 classics(4x4) have no NCT. The first failed due to tinted windows but that is used on my homestead so never on public roads. Can wait for it to be nct exempt.
My other just turned 30 this year. ( i brought it back from NZ). Its all insured/taxed( and garaged) so just waiting for may to get the 2 yr nct.

emeldc · 02-03-2018 6:13pm

80sDiesel wrote: »

My 2 classics(4x4) have no NCT. The first failed due to tinted windows but that is used on my homestead so never on public roads. Can wait for it to be nct exempt.
My other just turned 30 this year. ( i brought it back from NZ). Its all insured/taxed( and garaged) so just waiting for may to get the 2 yr nct.

How will the 4x4 ever be exempt and how do you get a 2yr NCT

w124man · 02-03-2018 8:54pm

I really don't understand why people don't get their NCT's done. I just don't. Its a safety thing and if you don't have one your insurance is invalid.

emeldc · 02-03-2018 8:56pm

w124man wrote: »

I really don't understand why people don't get their NCT's done. I just don't. Its a safety thing and if you don't have one your insurance is invalid.

Nah, 3rd party is always covered. Fully comp bit wont be though.

Duke O Smiley · 02-03-2018 9:42pm

emeldc wrote: »

How will the 4x4 ever be exempt and how do you get a 2yr NCT

From 2020 new legislation will introduce a 40 year rolling exemption on all vehicles, and all vehicles between 30-40 years old will only require a test every two years

kadman · 02-03-2018 10:41pm

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

Post 1980 cars need an nct at present. Plenty of 1980-88 cars on classic tax that require an nct

I know that, but I just want to make the point.
I,m not a chancer, I drive a classic pre 80 with no NCT, as its not required by law.

But is always well maintained , and would pass the pepsi challenge , no problem.

But as its not the law, I dont see the need to nct it. Unless of course if I was selling it, then it makes sense.

I also drive a post 80 classic that requires a CVRT cert. Which it has always.

Dades · 02-03-2018 10:54pm

I love those Bluebirds! Always appreciated the shape.

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

From 2020 new legislation will introduce a 40 year rolling exemption on all vehicles, and all vehicles between 30-40 years old will only require a test every two years

The latter part at least is starting in May. I'm supposed to be doing an NCT on Sunday, but assuming that doesn't happen I'm wondering if I shouldn't just wait another 7 weeks. :pac:

Duke O Smiley · 03-03-2018 7:25am

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/opel-ventora-forpart-or-sale/18157442

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This is a very sad sight. I'm nearly positive I was offered this very car about 4 or 5 years ago as a swap for my little Wolseley 1300. It was in much better shape then (and wasn't at all cheap). Very sad indeed.

80sDiesel · 03-03-2018 8:43am

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

From 2020 new legislation will introduce a 40 year rolling exemption on all vehicles, and all vehicles between 30-40 years old will only require a test every two years

The 2 year nct comes in on May 2018.

Working class heroes · 03-03-2018 11:19am

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-380sel/17796717
Looks lovely but no price stated is a pain in the hole.

Gravelly · 03-03-2018 12:20pm

Working class heroes wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-380sel/17796717
Looks lovely but no price stated is a pain in the hole.

If I’m not mistaken that car has been for sale for a very, very long time. In my experience, lads who won’t put up a price usually are in cloud cuckoo land about what their car is worth.

flatty · 03-03-2018 12:32pm

It's also one of the uglier mercs ever built Imo. A vulgar looking car.

Working class heroes · 03-03-2018 12:36pm

flatty wrote: »

It's also one of the uglier mercs ever built Imo. A vulgar looking car.

The eye of the beholder......:)
I see why one wouldn’t be keen but I’m drawn to it for some reason.

Gravelly · 03-03-2018 12:55pm

flatty wrote: »

It's also one of the uglier mercs ever built Imo. A vulgar looking car.

The colour scheme certainly doesn’t help that one!

Dades · 03-03-2018 2:40pm

Gravelly wrote: »

If I’m not mistaken that car has been for sale for a very, very long time. In my experience, lads who won’t put up a price usually are in cloud cuckoo land about what their car is worth.

Also, I wouldn't buy a can of coke from a seller who write an ad like that.

Gravelly wrote: »

The colour scheme certainly doesn’t help that one!

Agreed - it looks like the original owner really wanted a stationwagon.

Working class heroes · 03-03-2018 3:18pm

I’ll try to do better next time:P

Greybottle · 03-03-2018 3:35pm

flatty wrote: »

It's also one of the uglier mercs ever built Imo. A vulgar looking car.

The W126 is one of the classiest, most timeless designs of all time. Has a certain imposing feel to it, but can blend in as well. The Coupe is just another step above that.

I prefer the 1986-on version with the smooth side planks, capped alloys and a slightly lower rear suspension. Baroque wheels never suited the W126 IMO.

But yeah, horses for courses and each to their own.

Gravelly wrote: »

The colour scheme certainly doesn’t help that one!

It looks like Hellelfenbein or Light Ivory aka. German Taxi Yellow (RAL 1015) (Mercedes colour 623). It@s the legal colour for Taxis in most of Germany. After spending a few years in Germany there is no way I could buy a Merc with that colour.

W123-80's · 03-03-2018 8:16pm

flatty wrote: »

It's also one of the uglier mercs ever built Imo. A vulgar looking car.

That's a total dogs dinner of a W126, f*ck knows how it ended up in that state.
I couldn't disagree more however with your assertion that it's a vulgar looking car. Good lord, its possibly bruno sachos finest work. In my humble opinion, as we hurtle towards a new era of motoring, the W126 will become more and more relevant.

Arthur Daley · 03-03-2018 8:31pm

Yes, beautiful design for the 80s, when launched in 1979 I think. Huge road presence.

w124man · 03-03-2018 8:41pm

emeldc wrote: »

Nah, 3rd party is always covered. Fully comp bit wont be though.

Tell that to the judge

emeldc · 03-03-2018 9:03pm

w124man wrote: »

Tell that to the judge

Even if you’re pissed as a fart, up to your gills in coke, no NCT and you maime someone for life the 3rd party is always covered. If you’ve any money the insurance co might chase you for reimbursement but none the less, 3rd party is still covered.

Working class heroes · 03-03-2018 10:24pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/fiat-126-bis-1990-700cc/17603300
Just to balance out the last one I posted.
Don’t know why but I’d put a roof rack on this. Nice colour!

Bus Boy · 03-03-2018 10:34pm

Working class heroes wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/fiat-126-bis-1990-700cc/17603300
Just to balance out the last one I posted.
Don’t know why but I’d put a roof rack on this. Nice colour!

Love this. My mother had one of these in white in the 80’s with the little lever to start the car under or beside the handbrake. Great memories.

Working class heroes · 06-03-2018 11:44am

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mk3-escort/18182082

Love this one, looks extremely clean. Seems a bit over priced to me but I'm not sure of the going rate for these. If looked after its sure to appreciate in value.

Gravelly · 06-03-2018 11:47am

Working class heroes wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mk3-escort/18182082

Love this one, looks extremely clean. Seems a bit over priced to me but I'm not sure of the going rate for these. If looked after its sure to appreciate in value.

Looks fantastic. I think the price is very reasonable, that car is only ever going to appreciate in value if looked after. The ultimate in classic car practicality.

Greybottle · 06-03-2018 6:34pm

NCT to end of October 2018 as well.

If it checks out it's a bargain. Great find.

This weeks Classic Irish bargains that I'm not buying

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