This weeks Classic Irish bargains that I'm not buying

Beltby · 26-01-2021 8:55pm

kev1.3s wrote: »

Have you ever got a spin out of a gt6?
I don't say that to sound condescending but because I never really liked the idea of a gt6 until I got a spin out of one and fell completely in love with the view out over the bonnet.

I drove (and worked on) a minter back around 20 years ago. For a British car it wasn't bad at all. Great looking cars in the flesh. Nice to drive as well.

oceanman · 26-01-2021 9:08pm

bonzodog2 wrote: »

Never driven any of them kev, its just from a styling perspective. Does the GT6 give ya a kick in the small of the back when you put the foot down?

very much doubt it!...

Duke O Smiley · 26-01-2021 9:53pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/car/27080066

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1990 MR2 turbo with 50k miles, €6500

I think this could be worth an absolute fortune in the not too distant future

Redriddick · 26-01-2021 10:55pm

It will be gone by tomorrow, slight issue with the tax disc though

w124man · 26-01-2021 11:00pm

bonzodog2 wrote: »

Does the GT6 give ya a kick in the small of the back when you put the foot down?

Yes but its probably the diff coming through the floor when you dumped the clutch!

RobAMerc · 26-01-2021 11:08pm

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/car/27080066

1990 MR2 turbo with 50k miles, €6500

I think this could be worth an absolute fortune in the not too distant future

Another good find Duke, I'd love that too, if its as good as it looks.

CoBo55 · 27-01-2021 12:24am

Redriddick wrote: »

It will be gone by tomorrow, slight issue with the tax disc though

2006:pac::pac:
Rotten as a pear underneath if it hasn't moved in 15 years.

Kilboor · 27-01-2021 12:29am

Sold according to description...

elperello · 27-01-2021 12:32am

CoBo55 wrote: »

2006:pac::pac:
Rotten as a pear underneath if it hasn't moved in 15 years.

In his other ad you can see a fine shed which might have saved her. EDIT must have it's sold.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/car/26036684

Nice looking A4 by the way.

CoBo55 · 27-01-2021 12:36am

elperello wrote: »

In his other ad you can see a fine shed which might have saved her.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/car/26036684

Nice looking A4 by the way.

Hardly a good yardstick by which to judge, that A4 is practically saleproof, no test, 1.8 petrol slushbox... Maybe the other yoke was in the stable but I'd be bringing the ole magnet and hopefully wont get bad ache picking it up;)

elperello · 27-01-2021 12:43am

CoBo55 wrote: »

Hardly a good yardstick by which to judge, that A4 is practically saleproof, no test, 1.8 petrol slushbox... Maybe the other yoke was in the stable but I'd be bringing the ole magnet and hopefully wont get bad ache picking it up;)

You are right, you can't beat a good dose of caveat emptor.

I always like a good shed and a clean yard as a starting point but at the end of the day it's the car you are buying.

Anyway the MR2 found a new home and the Audi might be worth a look.

con747 · 27-01-2021 12:49am

Nissan sunny 1989 €2350. More great pictures..... https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/nissan-sunny-1989/27076455
Was this up? 1983 Mk1 Sierra Auto NCT 02/23 Tax 07/21 €5950 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1983-mk1-sierra-auto-nct-02-23-tax-07-21/26993000?campaign=3 Looks very clean with low mileage.

Duke O Smiley · 27-01-2021 7:33am

CoBo55 wrote: »

2006:pac::pac:
Rotten as a pear underneath if it hasn't moved in 15 years.

Thats...not really how that works

Redriddick · 27-01-2021 10:04am

CoBo55 wrote: »

2006:pac::pac:
Rotten as a pear underneath if it hasn't moved in 15 years.

Just because it hasn't been taxed or nct doesn't mean it hasn't been moved. The only place for rust on them is the rear wheel arches and the sills both of which are fairly easy to fix if you have the know how.
Anyway I knew it wouldnt last long and I would have bought it only for my 94 project one.

Duke O Smiley · 27-01-2021 10:24am

It was very obvious from the photos and the ad that the car wasn’t just dumped in a corner in a shed for 15 years and someone actually took good good care in preserving it

CoBo55 · 27-01-2021 10:42am

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Thats...not really how that works

Yes it is, nothing kills a car more quickly than standing around especially for 15 years, still, your "confused" post got you one like.

CoBo55 · 27-01-2021 10:43am

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

It was very obvious from the photos and the ad that the car wasn’t just dumped in a corner in a shed for 15 years and someone actually took good good care in preserving it

Yea right...

CoBo55 · 27-01-2021 10:46am

con747 wrote: »

Nissan sunny 1989 €2350. More great pictures..... https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/nissan-sunny-1989/27076455
Was this up? 1983 Mk1 Sierra Auto NCT 02/23 Tax 07/21 €5950 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1983-mk1-sierra-auto-nct-02-23-tax-07-21/26993000?campaign=3 Looks very clean with low mileage.

I saw that. That Sierra looks a solid looking car to be fair I'd like to get the UK reg and see how it went through the MOT's over the years, it's a fantastic service.

Duke O Smiley · 27-01-2021 10:54am

CoBo55 wrote: »

Yes it is, nothing kills a car more quickly than standing around especially for 15 years, still, your "confused" post got you one like.

Except for the fact that the rest of the car looked perfect, that makes perfect sense. A car doesn’t just magically rust “red rotten” underneath and underneath only when it sits around

CoBo55 · 27-01-2021 11:27am

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Except for the fact that the rest of the car looked perfect, that makes perfect sense. A car doesn’t just magically rust “red rotten” underneath and underneath only when it sits around

Yes they do and do it rapidly.
Especially yokes of that era.

Duke O Smiley · 27-01-2021 11:43am

CoBo55 wrote: »

Yes they do and do it rapidly.
Especially yokes of that era.

I’m not saying that cars don’t rust rapidly when put into storage. I’m merely pointing out that if it was indeed “red rotten” (an inference you made entirely from the date of the last tax disc) do you not think it would look a bit more disheveled on top too?

You’re saying that a car, when put into storage, will only rust “underneath” and won’t deteriorate at all anywhere else?

Thinkingaboutit · 27-01-2021 1:33pm

Judging by the tax and test history of my own Wolseley 16/60, it appears to have spend a decade off the road, and sunlight had turned the Maroon paint to a light red. There wasn't too much wrong with it barring the sills, and they rot anyhow, on or off the road. It also started relatively easily. Fifteen years might not matter too much if there was some preparation like fuel drained and the place wasn't too damp. Toyotas of that era had already been galvanised for maybe five years (eg a 1984-85 Toyota Carina II was galvanised).

CoBo55 · 27-01-2021 1:39pm

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

I’m not saying that cars don’t rust rapidly when put into storage. I’m merely pointing out that if it was indeed “red rotten” (an inference you made entirely from the date of the last tax disc) do you not think it would look a bit more disheveled on top too?

You’re saying that a car, when put into storage, will only rust “underneath” and won’t deteriorate at all anywhere else?

Obviously it was prepared for sale surely you aren't going to try and tell me the loving owner polished it every Saturday... Anyway it's gone now to be further polished and make a return to DD for Spring.

jmreire · 27-01-2021 3:40pm

;)Anyway, on a slightly lighter note ( Mods plese move as you see fit )
Maybe the best way to describe this "Vintage " is that its the result of an incestous relationship.....;) What do you think Kadman???

kaizersoze · 27-01-2021 9:47pm

con747 wrote: »

Nissan sunny 1989 €2350. More great pictures..... https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/nissan-sunny-1989/27076455
Was this up? 1983 Mk1 Sierra Auto NCT 02/23 Tax 07/21 €5950 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1983-mk1-sierra-auto-nct-02-23-tax-07-21/26993000?campaign=3 Looks very clean with low mileage.

Sierra is another blast from the past.....

Gone down in price apparently so maybe not all it's cracked up to be...or possibly didn't sell for the asking. I remember it was for sale for a long long time.

elperello · 27-01-2021 10:53pm

I f you were looking for a Sierra that one seems to be the business.

You could spend a lot getting a middling one up to that standard.

Also it will never need another NCT.

KevRossi · 27-01-2021 10:55pm

This is nice. Two years NCT recently done. LHD, but the interior makes up for it. Price is OK too. €1,850

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/vw-jetta-mk2/27047207?campaign=8

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KevRossi · 27-01-2021 11:08pm

Clean looking 300SEL, love the seats, looks good with those alloys. New NCT. €8,500.
Can't see the dash to see what options it has (or has not). Could be deliberate but worth a call.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-benz-s-class-300se-1987/27027179

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jmreire · 28-01-2021 1:10am

Very nice !!! Looks pretty good too, w.ould like to see some pics of the boot

CoBo55 · 28-01-2021 1:20am

jmreire wrote: »

Very nice !!! Looks pretty good too, w.ould like to see some pics of the boot

I'm sure they cleaned it well after dumping the body...

jmreire · 28-01-2021 1:24am

CoBo55 wrote: »

I'm sure they cleaned it well after dumping the body...

Thats a positive, blood ( and other body fluids ) stains can be right bastards to remove 100%...;)

Duke O Smiley · 28-01-2021 9:17am

kaizersoze wrote: »

Sierra is another blast from the past.....

Gone down in price apparently so maybe not all it's cracked up to be...or possibly didn't sell for the asking. I remember it was for sale for a long long time.

I know anything with a Ford badge from the 80s is going to command crazy money, so maybe I'm just out of the loop, but I remember when this was originally for sale and I thought it was absolutely ludicrous. Now it's for sale again, slightly cheaper, but am I the only one who thinks its still mental money for a 1.6 automatic Sierra?

Peter T · 28-01-2021 9:37am

Id be of the same opinion as you. Sierra cossie reps are making mad money but its happened to everything that's some way insurable as a classic for younger people.

CoBo55 · 28-01-2021 10:40am

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

I know anything with a Ford badge from the 80s is going to command crazy money, so maybe I'm just out of the loop, but I remember when this was originally for sale and I thought it was absolutely ludicrous. Now it's for sale again, slightly cheaper, but am I the only one who thinks its still mental money for a 1.6 automatic Sierra?

Exactly, it hasn't sold yet...

kaizersoze · 28-01-2021 10:44am

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

I know anything with a Ford badge from the 80s is going to command crazy money, so maybe I'm just out of the loop, but I remember when this was originally for sale and I thought it was absolutely ludicrous. Now it's for sale again, slightly cheaper, but am I the only one who thinks its still mental money for a 1.6 automatic Sierra?

And me....

oceanman · 28-01-2021 12:09pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-1977-450-slc/27090631
wheels look so wrong on this.

Tzardine · 28-01-2021 12:16pm

oceanman wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-1977-450-slc/27090631
wheels look so wrong on this.

They look terrible.

Still, the award for worst wheels on a Merc clearly is still on this guys mantelpiece.

RobAMerc · 28-01-2021 12:24pm

oceanman wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-1977-450-slc/27090631
wheels look so wrong on this.

I am continually amazed at how poor peoples tastes are in wheels. I mean anyone without the same taste as me is clearly just wrong

Anyway - I am also amazed just how impactful wheels are to a car, the wrong set can just totally put me off a car.
I used to laugh at the Channel 4 ~ do up your house to sell programs, stating some weird kitchen colour could put off prospective purchasers - but now I totally get it.

CoBo55 · 28-01-2021 1:17pm

RobAMerc wrote: »

I am continually amazed at how poor peoples tastes are in wheels. I mean anyone without the same taste as me is clearly just wrong

Anyway - I am also amazed just how impactful wheels are to a car, the wrong set can just totally put me off a car.
I used to laugh at the Channel 4 ~ do up your house to sell programs, stating some weird kitchen colour could put off prospective purchasers - but now I totally get it.

Think of avocado bathrooms...

SmartinMartin · 28-01-2021 1:19pm

In fairness to the seller he acknowledged the gank wheels in stating the originals come with it. If that mileage is genuine it's a fabulous car. IMHO though, a ZV plate would suit it far better.

CoBo55 · 28-01-2021 1:24pm

SmartinMartin wrote: »

In fairness to the seller he acknowledged the gank wheels in stating the originals come with it. If that mileage is genuine it's a fabulous car. IMHO though, a ZV plate would suit it far better.

Feckers to rust too, don't be afraid to get down n dirty if inspecting it especially around the rear quarters.

CoBo55 · 28-01-2021 1:26pm

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

I know anything with a Ford badge from the 80s is going to command crazy money, so maybe I'm just out of the loop, but I remember when this was originally for sale and I thought it was absolutely ludicrous. Now it's for sale again, slightly cheaper, but am I the only one who thinks its still mental money for a 1.6 automatic Sierra?

What would the lads here think is a realistic price for this car, 3-3500 maybe?

Tzardine · 28-01-2021 1:35pm

CoBo55 wrote: »

What would the lads here think is a realistic price for this car, 3-3500 maybe?

No its definitely worth more than that.

Less than 30k original miles and the metal is spotless. Worth 5 grand all day long. He will get close to his asking of 5995 if he is not in a hurry to sell.

The originality of it is a big draw.

CoBo55 · 28-01-2021 1:58pm

Tzardine wrote: »

No its definitely worth more than that.

Less than 30k original miles and the metal is spotless. Worth 5 grand all day long. He will get close to his asking of 5995 if he is not in a hurry to sell.

The originality of it is a big draw.

Pity he doesn't give the UK reg. Never any harm to see the MOT history before handing over your sheckles. There was big engined one on DD the other night, it was never mot'd in its entire existence!!

kadman · 28-01-2021 2:57pm

Jeez my eyes, my eyes, somebody make the bad man stop posting these bad bad pictures

kaizersoze · 28-01-2021 3:21pm

CoBo55 wrote: »

What would the lads here think is a realistic price for this car, 3-3500 maybe?

About that yeah.

jmreire · 28-01-2021 3:51pm

kadman wrote: »

Jeez my eyes, my eyes, somebody make the bad man stop posting these bad bad pictures

Have you seen my post #7422?? ( or is that the one thats hurting your eyes????:rolleyes:) LOL

kadman · 28-01-2021 4:30pm

jmreire wrote: »

Have you seen my post #7422?? ( or is that the one thats hurting your eyes????:rolleyes:) LOL

:eek::eek: You should be banned for bringing that to my attention:D

jmreire · 28-01-2021 5:20pm

kadman wrote: »

:eek::eek: You should be banned for bringing that to my attention:D

No end to man's ingenuity...quite incredible though it may seem..and the rear end..it's a genuine split rear window VW Beetle!!! Wonder what happened to the front end...on second thoughts, maybe better not. ðŸ™„
.

kadman · 28-01-2021 6:24pm

jmreire wrote: »

No end to man's ingenuity...quite incredible though it may seem..and the rear end..it's a genuine split rear window VW Beetle!!! Wonder what happened to the front end...on second thoughts, maybe better not. ��
.

Any more horrible classic VW pics and I will look for a cease and desist order:D

This weeks Classic Irish bargains that I'm not buying

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