Classic (old, retro) cars for sale ยฃ0-5k vol 2
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Congratulations on the CX Safari
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 required1.7 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...
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?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?
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/65/45/f9/6545f95584...
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.

reapercushions said:
FNG said:
ferrisbueller said:
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.
Finally someone else with my weird obsession with this idea.
I always fancied doing a green Laguna with gold wheels.
Cocknose said:
reapercushions said:
FNG said:
ferrisbueller said:
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.
Finally someone else with my weird obsession with this idea.
I always fancied doing a green Laguna with gold wheels.

reapercushions said:
FNG said:
ferrisbueller said:
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.
Finally someone else with my weird obsession with this idea.
I always fancied doing a green Laguna with gold wheels.
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...


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

ferrisbueller said:
Seems very expensive for a high mile non turbo aaron_2000 said:
ferrisbueller said:
Seems very expensive for a high mile non turbo ferrisbueller said:
aaron_2000 said:
ferrisbueller said:
Seems very expensive for a high mile non turbo https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102169...
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?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?
aaron_2000 said:
ferrisbueller said:
aaron_2000 said:
ferrisbueller said:
Seems very expensive for a high mile non turbo https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102169...
ferrisbueller said:
aaron_2000 said:
ferrisbueller said:
aaron_2000 said:
ferrisbueller said:
Seems very expensive for a high mile non turbo https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102169...
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.
Chrishum said:
ferrisbueller said:
aaron_2000 said:
ferrisbueller said:
aaron_2000 said:
ferrisbueller said:
Seems very expensive for a high mile non turbo https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102169...
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 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.supacool1 said:
Always had a sneaky admiration for the LS400. There looks are a bit meh but the seem pretty much un-killable. supacool1 said:
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.
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.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff