That's a serious bit of machinery
It was at 18/19
Cheap tax and insurance at the time as it was only 919cc 
It had a switchable reverse so technically could do the same speed in reverse
Anyone into classic cars
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It was at 18/19
Cheap tax and insurance at the time as it was only 919cc It had a switchable reverse so technically could do the same speed in reverse
Antwack
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I’ve not had a weekend toy for a while and have recently been contemplating buying something but not sure what to consider?
I’d say I’m a Ford guy but willing to look at something else that doesn’t command RS tax!
To think I sold my Series 2 RS Turbo a number of years ago for £900 before the prices went crazy
I wouldn’t mind a BMW E30
I’ve had various mk3 & mk4 Escorts over the years… XR3i, Turbo, Cabriolet, even a Popular Plus!
My last toy was a MK1 MX5 but it became a bit of a squeeze as I got older
I’d say I’m a Ford guy but willing to look at something else that doesn’t command RS tax!
To think I sold my Series 2 RS Turbo a number of years ago for £900 before the prices went crazy
I wouldn’t mind a BMW E30
I’ve had various mk3 & mk4 Escorts over the years… XR3i, Turbo, Cabriolet, even a Popular Plus!
My last toy was a MK1 MX5 but it became a bit of a squeeze as I got older
Antwack
Senior Retro Guru
I was hoping we'd begin to see prices drop so it becomes a buyers market.
I always wanted a motorbike but never had the balls to do it.
I'd love a Nova but again it's the cost and the rust which is inevitable on any classic unless it's mint or restored. I had a Nova saloon many years ago. I remember my mate having a Nova SR when we was young... that was a nice looking thing. It was late one, possibly J reg? in a lovely bright blue... did they become 1.4 by then?
Again, this is years ago, my mate and his dad both built themselves a Westfield each with Fireblade engines... Christ they were terrifying. No windscreen or anything.
The quickest thing I've ever drove was my dad's 400bhp Evo 8. I was shaking the first time I thrashed it!
SR was 1.4 yeh.
I had quite a few back in the day. Most ended up with 2.0 16v red top conversions as it was cheap and easy to do yourself.
I’d like a nova sport but they are super crazy money. But a GSI in silk violet would be cool.
Yep the fireblade engines 7 cars are crazy. See mine above. The felt faster than they were though.
I also had a few evos running 350-400 and they are very capable cars. But again now lots of money for a nice one.
Nostalgia is expensive it seems
Antwack
Senior Retro Guru
Indeed...
I bet the red top Nova's were fun!
It's not all about speed for me anymore, I'd be happy with something simple to look after. A MK1 Astra would be perfect.
Mk1 Astra was my first car
It started life brown 1.3 but ended up slightly different. I’d love a white GTE but again silly money for one now.
Antwack
Senior Retro Guru
Not got pictures of all my cars unfortunately.
This thing had no interior apart from the dash, 2 front seats and a roll cage.
This next one was a little rough when I got it but tidied up okay.
Here's the MX5 I bought... ignore the Eunos sticker, I changed that and the alloys. Was very clean underneath for a MK1.
This thing had no interior apart from the dash, 2 front seats and a roll cage.
This next one was a little rough when I got it but tidied up okay.
Here's the MX5 I bought... ignore the Eunos sticker, I changed that and the alloys. Was very clean underneath for a MK1.
Never owned a RS but have a soft spot for them since many friends were massively into the scene. S1 and S2 are iconic.
Worked for Ford for 18 years so that likely accounted for why I didn’t own any. Ford likely take the crown for the craziest prices now though
Worked for Ford for 18 years so that likely accounted for why I didn’t own any. Ford likely take the crown for the craziest prices now though
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