Classic (old, retro) cars for sale £0-5k

[0a]

Ad said:

Beutiful 1885 jaguar XJS 5.3 v12 he auto sport in rare signal red with clean cream leather interior, very low genuine 40k millage bodywork is in Excellent condition with no rust no dents or scratches , has been dry stored for the last 18 year, 1 owner from new, all paper work original log book and service history present, private registration plate also included , Hpi clear, 40k millage

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C793883

[Stickyfinger]

Usget said:

Inspired by W00DY's post of an 800 Vitesse on t'other thread I had a bit of a scout around on eBay for a Tomcat Turbo. Nothing half-decent turned up but this VVC one looks rather nice. Just don't mention head gaskets



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-218-VVC-COUPE-1997...

or deadly understeer, hedgecutter

[alpha channel]

Never had any issues with mine in the handling department. I knew they had a bit of a reputation for the backside stepping out if chucked into a corner, though I've never encountered it personally. Might have something do with my driving style mind (smoothly turning the wheel through the bend rather than chucking it in and praying, usually works out being the faster approach as well).

Head Gaskets? yep done mine, twice, albeit the second time was our own fault for not tightening the bolts anywhere near enough (fitted the ML head gasket the second time around).

[birdcage]

0a said:

Ad said:

Beutiful 1885 jaguar XJS 5.3 v12 he auto sport in rare signal red with clean cream leather interior, very low genuine 40k millage bodywork is in Excellent condition with no rust no dents or scratches , has been dry stored for the last 18 year, 1 owner from new, all paper work original log book and service history present, private registration plate also included , Hpi clear, 40k millage

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C793883

Different wheels on each side?

[greghm]

where is the catch on this one?

[Hugo a Gogo]

it's 130 years old?

[55palfers]

Hugo a Gogo said:

it's 130 years old?

Genuine belly laugh!

[Braintax]

Just posted this in its own thread over in the classics section, but for anyone feeling brave here's what has to be the roughest W124 on the road (still MOTd for a short while!)



Currently at £0 with no bids - https://revmatch.me/2016/09/28/only-for-the-brave-...

[Stickyfinger]

Turn it into spoons

[loafer123]

Stickyfinger said:

Turn it into spoons

Slotted spoons....

[derin100]

loafer123 said:

Stickyfinger said:

Turn it into spoons

Slotted spoons....

Rat-look...no further work required?

[Hugo a Gogo]

Rat Look spoons, don't go on the teaspoon thread and open that old can of worms again

[0a]

Poor old thing. How did it get like that?

[davamer23]

Usget said:

Inspired by W00DY's post of an 800 Vitesse on t'other thread I had a bit of a scout around on eBay for a Tomcat Turbo. Nothing half-decent turned up but this VVC one looks rather nice. Just don't mention head gaskets



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-218-VVC-COUPE-1997...

Had one in 2012 albeit not a VVC, £300 with 3weeks mot but an uprated head gasket kit fitted, it went through the mot for £30 plus the mot fee. I'd always wanted a coupe after having shedded in a 216sli hatch 6years before. I was disappointed. The ride was awful. Sold it after a few months. £675.

Edit: just checked and it's just got another 12months ticket so it lives on

Edited by davamer23 on Thursday 29th September 11:17

[Usget]

davamer23 said:

Had one in 2012 albeit not a VVC, £300 with 3weeks mot but an uprated head gasket kit fitted, it went through the mot for £30 plus the mot fee. I'd always wanted a coupe after having shedded in a 216sli hatch 6years before. I was disappointed. The ride was awful. Sold it after a few months. £675.

Edit: just checked and it's just got another 12months ticket so it lives on

Edited by davamer23 on Thursday 29th September 11:17

I've always loved them. Someone I used to know - lost touch a bit nowadays - had an immaculate FDH one which we hammered around the Dales on an awesome road trip. Probably some rose tinted spectacles going on, but if I found an immaculate Turbo I'd find it hard to resist.

[Devil2575]

Usget said:

davamer23 said:

Had one in 2012 albeit not a VVC, £300 with 3weeks mot but an uprated head gasket kit fitted, it went through the mot for £30 plus the mot fee. I'd always wanted a coupe after having shedded in a 216sli hatch 6years before. I was disappointed. The ride was awful. Sold it after a few months. £675.

Edit: just checked and it's just got another 12months ticket so it lives on

Edited by davamer23 on Thursday 29th September 11:17

I've always loved them. Someone I used to know - lost touch a bit nowadays - had an immaculate FDH one which we hammered around the Dales on an awesome road trip. Probably some rose tinted spectacles going on, but if I found an immaculate Turbo I'd find it hard to resist.

Mate of mine had a 216 Coupe for quite a few years. He liked it.

[daemon]

Stickyfinger said:

Usget said:

Inspired by W00DY's post of an 800 Vitesse on t'other thread I had a bit of a scout around on eBay for a Tomcat Turbo. Nothing half-decent turned up but this VVC one looks rather nice. Just don't mention head gaskets



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-218-VVC-COUPE-1997...

or deadly understeer, hedgecutter

That really only affected the 2.0i turbo, not the 1.6, 1.8 or 2.0 n/a cars

[Stickyfinger]

daemon said:

Stickyfinger said:

Usget said:

Inspired by W00DY's post of an 800 Vitesse on t'other thread I had a bit of a scout around on eBay for a Tomcat Turbo. Nothing half-decent turned up but this VVC one looks rather nice. Just don't mention head gaskets



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-218-VVC-COUPE-1997...

or deadly understeer, hedgecutter

That really only affected the 2.0i turbo, not the 1.6, 1.8 or 2.0 n/a cars

If true (the 2ltrT was the one I rented) I withdraw, hard to imagine why it would be different however but I am no expert on them.

[anonymous-user]

Stickyfinger said:

If true (the 2ltrT was the one I rented) I withdraw, hard to imagine why it would be different however but I am no expert on them.

The T Series was a cast iron block with alloy head, and was a heavy old thing. Also a LOT more torque through the front wheels than the K-Series.

[northernmedia]

Speak of the devil... Currently @ 3.1k

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rover-tomcat-coupe-turbo...