Classic (old, retro) cars for sale £0-5k vol 2

[carinaman]

Congratulations on the CX Safari

Chrishum said:

biggbn said:

Derventio said:

Pothole said:

Derventio said:

For some reason, I have a massive urge to buy this, leave it looking exactly as it is but fit some modern tyres, upgrade the brakes and fit a Clio 172 engine. It that is at all even possible.

It's RWD with a longitudinal front engine...You got skillz?

Hmm. Some lateral thinking needed. I can't think of another rear wheel drive Renault that would have a suitable amount of performance. The engine bay looks too narrow for a Nissault 3.5 V6.

Can someone with suitable Renault beardage confirm or deny that the 1400 cc lump that Volvo borrowed for the rear wheel drive 340 is the same basic engine as the one used in the Renault 5 Turbo? Would that engine somehow work?

Or would you just shove a Zetec or Vauxhall lump in there?

5 turbo into volvo 340 goes so, sounds like a sound idea...personally I'd cruise it sloooow, no engine swap required

1.7 Turbo from the 400 series Volvos would probably go too. They were less laggy than the 1.4 so would suit the character but still give it sleeper qualities.

An image of a Fregate. It's a monocoque or separate chassis?

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/65/45/f9/6545f95584...

[aaron_2000]

biggbn said:

W00DY said:

aaron_2000 said:

I managed to bag myself a 1982 Citroen CX Safari, been off the road for 7 years but the MOT history tells a story of a well looked after car. I'll be sure to post some pics when it arrives on Tuesday. I have no idea what I'll do with it, I pretty much only bought it because I knew I wouldn't find another any time soon.

Amazing.

Looking forward to the photos.

Is it the white one that's been for sale for a bit? I do love these cars

It's the blue/green one that's on carandclassic. I know I can get it running and make it presentable again but the only thing that will kill the deal for me is if the clutch pedal looking like this means it needs a clutch as it's apparently an engine out job

[EyeHeartSpellin]

reapercushions said:

FNG said:

ferrisbueller said:

36k mile Volvo S40 for £1500

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-S40-2000-T-1-6-Pe...

Touring car replica candidate right there. I've wanted to get one and build a semi mad trackday car on an Accord / S40 / Pug 406 base for years now.

YES!!

Finally someone else with my weird obsession with this idea.

I always fancied doing a green Laguna with gold wheels.

Me to! The stance of the Laguna with the Gold multispokes, amazing.

[ferrisbueller]

This has got me twitching

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Y-VOLVO-V70-2-4-TO...

[alpha channel]

Cocknose said:

reapercushions said:

FNG said:

ferrisbueller said:

36k mile Volvo S40 for £1500

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-S40-2000-T-1-6-Pe...

Touring car replica candidate right there. I've wanted to get one and build a semi mad trackday car on an Accord / S40 / Pug 406 base for years now.

YES!!

Finally someone else with my weird obsession with this idea.

I always fancied doing a green Laguna with gold wheels.

I'm doing it with a Cav GSI. That Volvo is a great candidate for it, come join in the fun!

Someone did do it with a Volvo when I was going to Sunderland Uni back in '97-ish, only saw it once though. Pulled up at the roundabout/interchange for the A19 heading when one pulled up to the right of me. Sadly didn't go in for the full effect just the sticker job so no lowered suspension/bodywork but the wrap was on par. I remember it because of the lack of lowering/bodywork... I suspect the missus wouldn't have been too happy had he gone in for the full works on the family car .

[Derventio]

reapercushions said:

FNG said:

ferrisbueller said:

36k mile Volvo S40 for £1500

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-S40-2000-T-1-6-Pe...

Touring car replica candidate right there. I've wanted to get one and build a semi mad trackday car on an Accord / S40 / Pug 406 base for years now.

YES!!

Finally someone else with my weird obsession with this idea.

I always fancied doing a green Laguna with gold wheels.

If you're going to do this, at least use a T4 as a base. But I also like the idea if a Supertouring replica

[W00DY]

Agreed on needing the T4 (yes I know). If I was to buy a £1500 touring car base it would be this. Not fast, but at least it'd sound nice.


https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202101067...

[biggbn]

Derventio said:

If you're going to do this, at least use a T4 as a base. But I also like the idea if a Supertouring replica

For me it would have to be a t5 850 estate...

[aaron_2000]

ferrisbueller said:

This has got me twitching

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Y-VOLVO-V70-2-4-TO...

Seems very expensive for a high mile non turbo

[ferrisbueller]

aaron_2000 said:

ferrisbueller said:

This has got me twitching

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Y-VOLVO-V70-2-4-TO...

Seems very expensive for a high mile non turbo

How much do you think it should be?

[aaron_2000]

ferrisbueller said:

aaron_2000 said:

ferrisbueller said:

This has got me twitching

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Y-VOLVO-V70-2-4-TO...

Seems very expensive for a high mile non turbo

How much do you think it should be?

I got mine just over a year ago for £400 with 130k on it and it was a much higher spec. When I sold it a few months later I priced it at £595 and struggled to sell it eventually taking £440. Unless they're appreciating in value it still seems like a £600-£700 car to me especially when you can get a T for less

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102169...

[Skyedriver]

Chrishum said:

biggbn said:

Derventio said:

Pothole said:

Derventio said:

For some reason, I have a massive urge to buy this, leave it looking exactly as it is but fit some modern tyres, upgrade the brakes and fit a Clio 172 engine. It that is at all even possible.

It's RWD with a longitudinal front engine...You got skillz?

Hmm. Some lateral thinking needed. I can't think of another rear wheel drive Renault that would have a suitable amount of performance. The engine bay looks too narrow for a Nissault 3.5 V6.

Can someone with suitable Renault beardage confirm or deny that the 1400 cc lump that Volvo borrowed for the rear wheel drive 340 is the same basic engine as the one used in the Renault 5 Turbo? Would that engine somehow work?

Or would you just shove a Zetec or Vauxhall lump in there?

5 turbo into volvo 340 goes so, sounds like a sound idea...personally I'd cruise it sloooow, no engine swap required

1.7 Turbo from the 400 series Volvos would probably go too. They were less laggy than the 1.4 so would suit the character but still give it sleeper qualities.

I think (happy to be corrected) that the 2.3 LPT/HPT Volvo 4 cylinder fits...... easy tuneable to 300bhp......just add a £35 MBC.....

[ferrisbueller]

aaron_2000 said:

ferrisbueller said:

aaron_2000 said:

ferrisbueller said:

This has got me twitching

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Y-VOLVO-V70-2-4-TO...

Seems very expensive for a high mile non turbo

How much do you think it should be?

I got mine just over a year ago for £400 with 130k on it and it was a much higher spec. When I sold it a few months later I priced it at £595 and struggled to sell it eventually taking £440. Unless they're appreciating in value it still seems like a £600-£700 car to me especially when you can get a T for less

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102169...

I wouldn't want a T, or an auto. Could do with something with that workhorse capability and capacity for mileage. That red one is with a dealer so there's obviously a chunk of margin in there but looking at sold prices on ebay it didn't seem outrageously expensive.

[Chrishum]

ferrisbueller said:

aaron_2000 said:

ferrisbueller said:

aaron_2000 said:

ferrisbueller said:

This has got me twitching

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Y-VOLVO-V70-2-4-TO...

Seems very expensive for a high mile non turbo

How much do you think it should be?

I got mine just over a year ago for £400 with 130k on it and it was a much higher spec. When I sold it a few months later I priced it at £595 and struggled to sell it eventually taking £440. Unless they're appreciating in value it still seems like a £600-£700 car to me especially when you can get a T for less

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102169...

I wouldn't want a T, or an auto. Could do with something with that workhorse capability and capacity for mileage. That red one is with a dealer so there's obviously a chunk of margin in there but looking at sold prices on ebay it didn't seem outrageously expensive.

It doesn’t look overpriced for me for one that should be ready to go and should be able to withstand many more miles of use.

I’d rather pay the dealer his profit for preparing the car than buy the one that means I save £500 but have to start cleaning and fixing things when I get it home.

[ferrisbueller]

Chrishum said:

ferrisbueller said:

aaron_2000 said:

ferrisbueller said:

aaron_2000 said:

ferrisbueller said:

This has got me twitching

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-Y-VOLVO-V70-2-4-TO...

Seems very expensive for a high mile non turbo

How much do you think it should be?

I got mine just over a year ago for £400 with 130k on it and it was a much higher spec. When I sold it a few months later I priced it at £595 and struggled to sell it eventually taking £440. Unless they're appreciating in value it still seems like a £600-£700 car to me especially when you can get a T for less

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102169...

I wouldn't want a T, or an auto. Could do with something with that workhorse capability and capacity for mileage. That red one is with a dealer so there's obviously a chunk of margin in there but looking at sold prices on ebay it didn't seem outrageously expensive.

It doesn’t look overpriced for me for one that should be ready to go and should be able to withstand many more miles of use.

I’d rather pay the dealer his profit for preparing the car than buy the one that means I save £500 but have to start cleaning and fixing things when I get it home.

Looking around, these 2.4 petrols seem to be good for 300k. Never been a fan of autos but those seem to take the miles, too.

[supacool1]

Total bargin barge

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1304394

[Tyre Smoke]

ferrisbueller said:

Looking around, these 2.4 petrols seem to be good for 300k. Never been a fan of autos but those seem to take the miles, too.

I have a 2.4 auto on 275k. It's an absolute honey. Always reliable, still taut. Sunroof has stopped opening except for the tilt, but apart from that it all works and can carry huge amounts of stuff.

[plasticpig]

supacool1 said:

Total bargin barge

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1304394

Always had a sneaky admiration for the LS400. There looks are a bit meh but the seem pretty much un-killable.

[BorniteIdentity]

supacool1 said:

Total bargin barge

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1304394

They were a total bargain barge 7 years ago when absolutely nobody wanted one and you could purchase £800-£1000k. For me, at £2k, they're a bit more of a considered purchase. Still great value, but the ship is definitely sailing.

It also has two previous owners, not the one he says.

[ferrisbueller]

Tyre Smoke said:

ferrisbueller said:

Looking around, these 2.4 petrols seem to be good for 300k. Never been a fan of autos but those seem to take the miles, too.

I have a 2.4 auto on 275k. It's an absolute honey. Always reliable, still taut. Sunroof has stopped opening except for the tilt, but apart from that it all works and can carry huge amounts of stuff.

Mega. Looking at options for a practical workhorse type mileage sponge they seem to be right up there.