When you buy a car based on photos then open the boot

[Skyedriver]

And then the glovebox:

[brillomaster]

Uh huh, amp and sub, so far, so normal. VHS and tft display a bit different, but probably a 5 minute job to remove and put in the bin, what's the issue?

I'd be surprised if this was a brand new ferrari, but my guess is, a Vauxhall astra....

Edited by brillomaster on Saturday 7th December 09:15

[Skyedriver]

And of course that VHS Video player in the boot.
All fixed to a bit of floppy trim panel.

Not a standard fitting in a Lotus Excel.

And yes, it's coming out.

[Jamescrs]

It's giving Max power era vibes, whats the rest of the car looking like?

[Skyedriver]

Car has recently been brought back to life after a long period of storage.

[Baldchap]

I bought a C70 off eBay on photos...

[Ed.Neumann]

Baldchap said:

I bought a C70 off eBay on photos...

What was it in that photo that attracted you to that car exactly?

[Baldchap]

Ed.Neumann said:

Baldchap said:

I bought a C70 off eBay on photos...

What was it in that photo that attracted you to that car exactly?

[paintman]

Baldchap said:

I bought a C70 off eBay on photos...

Ah. The rare 'Aquarium' special edition model.

[MattsCar]

In its defence...that kit was very good quality back in the day.

JL Audio W0 subwoofer and Denon DCA (something) amp.

Subwoofer looks like it is toast. They have a foam surround and it looks like it has deteriorated?

Does any of it work?

[Cryssys]

Baldchap said:

I bought a C70 off eBay on photos...

That's quite impressive.

[skyebear]

Baldchap said:

I bought a C70 off eBay on photos...

Did you shoot through the floor with an elephant gun to drain it?

[oldaudi]

Is there a dead cat under that sub? Looks like a cats leg

[Richard-D]

brillomaster said:

Uh huh, amp and sub, so far, so normal. VHS and tft display a bit different, but probably a 5 minute job to remove and put in the bin, what's the issue?

I'd be surprised if this was a brand new ferrari, but my guess is, a Vauxhall astra....

That doesn't look like an Astra glovebox.

[cuprabob]

Richard-D said:

brillomaster said:

Uh huh, amp and sub, so far, so normal. VHS and tft display a bit different, but probably a 5 minute job to remove and put in the bin, what's the issue?

I'd be surprised if this was a brand new ferrari, but my guess is, a Vauxhall astra....

That doesn't look like an Astra glovebox.

The OP has said it's Lotus Excel.

[supacool1]

oldaudi said:

Is there a dead cat under that sub? Looks like a cats leg

I thought the same...Poor puss....

[anonymous-user]

brillomaster said:

I'd be surprised if this was a brand new ferrari, but my guess is, a Vauxhall astra....

Edited by brillomaster on Saturday 7th December 09:15

I'm not sure anyone in history has been that wrong before

Anyway, I think we all need to take a minute to acknowledge the massive spuds on the OP for buying a Lotus Excel sight unseen!!

[carinaman]

Baldchap said:

I bought a C70 off eBay on photos...

I've read the original C70 Coupes can leak around the door mirrors.

[carinaman]

Skyedriver said:

And of course that VHS Video player in the boot.
All fixed to a bit of floppy trim panel.

Not a standard fitting in a Lotus Excel.

And yes, it's coming out.

Congratulations on the Excel.

[Skyedriver]

MattsCar said:

In its defence...that kit was very good quality back in the day.

JL Audio W0 subwoofer and Denon DCA (something) amp.

Subwoofer looks like it is toast. They have a foam surround and it looks like it has deteriorated?

Does any of it work?

Dunno!
It's now in the corner of the garage. I'm now looking to instal a new stereo/BT/CD (despite it being difficult to get a CD into a player due to the proximity of the gearstick). Delved behind the non functioning unit currently "fitted". Someone has obviously been there before, can't find the original speaker cables (which are dangling in the doors) but there's lots and lots of cables and tape.

I do love a good mystery.