RE: SOTW: Vauxhall Cavalier Sports Hatch
Discussion
Does it make me an egomaniac to ask if my previous misunderstood comment on the Caravelair (basically jokingly comparing a love of schmaltzy caravans with nostalgia for British Leyland) in the Austin SOTW thread a couple of weeks ago spawned this, incidentally pretty cool shed choice? It was never my intention as I think 70s Vauxhall/Opels are cool, as is clear below, but I'm glad to have helped! If the choice is not connected, then please allow me to labour on in ignorant narcissistic glory! 
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http://classic-caravans.co.uk/index.php?/Classic-C...
I think I specifically made the point that the fact that it generated so much conversation makes it a worthwhile subject before saying why I think the car's rubbish. I'm not that much of a moody g%t!
And surely, it will never be too churlish to slag off a BL.
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legalknievel said:
J4CKO said:
What's a Caravelair ?
If you mean a Cavalier, they didn't appear until 1975 and spawned the Manta, Manta 400, Ascona etc.
Shed is about generating interest, you don't need to want it, it wouldn't be much of a feature if it were just crowd pleasers, and at a grand you would run out pretty soon, it is about motoring heritage as much as anything, this is a thirty five year old car and to me it seems churlish to slag it off now, its like having a go at a Pensioner for not being good at break dancing.
The holy grail of caravans!If you mean a Cavalier, they didn't appear until 1975 and spawned the Manta, Manta 400, Ascona etc.
Shed is about generating interest, you don't need to want it, it wouldn't be much of a feature if it were just crowd pleasers, and at a grand you would run out pretty soon, it is about motoring heritage as much as anything, this is a thirty five year old car and to me it seems churlish to slag it off now, its like having a go at a Pensioner for not being good at break dancing.
http://classic-caravans.co.uk/index.php?/Classic-C...
I think I specifically made the point that the fact that it generated so much conversation makes it a worthwhile subject before saying why I think the car's rubbish. I'm not that much of a moody g%t!
And surely, it will never be too churlish to slag off a BL.
Mouse1903 said:
Looks bloody awesome, imo much nicer than the Manta which I never found to be good looking. I remember seeing a few Mantas kicking about in the late 90's but couldn't tell you last time I saw one of these, probably early 90's
The Manta coupe' was the one to have, the Vauxhaul looked better in the hatch form (but still not as good as a Manta B coupe')Malam said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIFUsqAbbrI
Do you think Ari Vatenan could have driven a Capri in the same manner?
Do you think Ari Vatenan could have driven a Capri in the same manner?
AwesomeGary C said:
Nope.
You may note that I wasn't asking a question which required a yes/no answer; I was making an informed opinion. 103ps in a lightweight hatch with handling that was universally praised at the time, capable of 0-60 in 8.6seconds (GTi SE) is going to make a standard Manta GT/E look pretty mediocre.Edited by Mr2Mike on Thursday 8th September 14:09
Mr2Mike said:
Gary C said:
Nope.
You may note that I wasn't asking a question which required a yes/no answer; I was making an informed opinion. 103ps in a lightweight hatch with handling that was universally praised at the time, capable of 0-60 in 8.6seconds (GTi SE) is going to make a standard Manta GT/E look pretty mediocre.Edited by Mr2Mike on Thursday 8th September 14:09
s m said:
Y282 said:
Always thought the manta should have had the 24v senator engine as an option/spec.
Was almost out of production by the time that engine came along - Irmscher did an i300 though with the 12v
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