Ownership of Old Cars and Finding Parts...
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We emptied a warehouse on behalf of Unipart, tail end of last year.
Spares, for each and every nightmare ever to roll out of Birmingham, or so I was told.
After the first couple of hundred tons of plugs/points etc were crushed, somebody in Oxford at head office, reckoned someone might be in a position to buy the lot in a job lot by weight perhaps.
Anyway someone based at (Bruntingthorpe of all places)
went out and purchased some old Artics,
we loaded them to the gills, and they crawled off to nearest docks on their way to Greece where all the old 'Allagro's-Marinas' are still in use today as spares.
Spares, for each and every nightmare ever to roll out of Birmingham, or so I was told.
After the first couple of hundred tons of plugs/points etc were crushed, somebody in Oxford at head office, reckoned someone might be in a position to buy the lot in a job lot by weight perhaps.
Anyway someone based at (Bruntingthorpe of all places)
went out and purchased some old Artics,
we loaded them to the gills, and they crawled off to nearest docks on their way to Greece where all the old 'Allagro's-Marinas' are still in use today as spares.
Very general question, depends completely on the car you are looking for.
Generally, anything aspirational or desirable will have obtained a following and a market for second hand parts. Usually the hard parts are trim, interior upholstery and 'unusual' service items, things such as rotor arms or gaskets seem to cause problems.
See the back of practical classic for car by car listings and many specialists in many different brands.
Also things are usually most obtainable through the relavent owners club.
Generally, anything aspirational or desirable will have obtained a following and a market for second hand parts. Usually the hard parts are trim, interior upholstery and 'unusual' service items, things such as rotor arms or gaskets seem to cause problems.
See the back of practical classic for car by car listings and many specialists in many different brands.
Also things are usually most obtainable through the relavent owners club.
A lot of the more popular classics parts are either remanufactured (all the BMC/BLs are), or amazingly still in use (Y'know that engine in the Ford Ka? Look under the bonnet of an Anglia and you'll see something very similar!)
The biggest problem with classic spares is bodywork as it's model-specific and therefore least in demand. As a result, if you want a classic that'll cause you the minimum of fuss, get something they either made loads of, or something without a reputation for rust.
The biggest problem with classic spares is bodywork as it's model-specific and therefore least in demand. As a result, if you want a classic that'll cause you the minimum of fuss, get something they either made loads of, or something without a reputation for rust.
DanBoy said:
Well I'm quite tempted by a Capri Special, and my folks are thinking of buying a "classic" of some descirption with some inhertitance money...
I'm not sure what that might be, possibly a 240z or something...
Capri Special is not a problem for spares. Some panels are no longer available as original but are as pattern parts (not as good but workable). Only things like washer bottles and indicator stalks are only available from scrappies - but a fair few of them around if you know where to look.
bikerkeith said:
Penelopepitstop, if you want to buy an old Mustang then fear not. Absolutely anything for Mustangs is available, whether second hand parts or newly made.
Unlike some much more recent vehicles.
Tis true. There are quite a few UK suppliers and anything you want they haven't got then you can get over t'internet from the States - there are literally hundreds of companies who JUST do Mustang spares.
So watcha waitin' for?
If you're half serious then import your own one from the US, I did, far cheaper cos of the exchange rate and you'll 100x the choice. Loads of UK classic car shippers will handle the deal from picking up in the US to delivery to your door - all done and dusted.
See this link:
http://pages.motors.ebay.com/browse/enthusiasts/Mustang.html
Got me eye on this at the moment ...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6236&item=4551463285&rd=1
Long term project you understand!
Or for ones in this country ...
www.madders.freeserve.co.uk/mainpage.html
>> Edited by MikeyT on Wednesday 25th May 23:37
I've got a 74 Dolomite Sprint, and a Mini. Obviously there are hundreds of parts suppliers for Mini stuff and virtually everything is available.
Pretty good pickings for the Sprint too.
Often, the various owners' clubs remanufacture / stockpile parts for members only. If you're thinking of getting a classic, first thing to do is join the owner's club.
Pretty good pickings for the Sprint too.
Often, the various owners' clubs remanufacture / stockpile parts for members only. If you're thinking of getting a classic, first thing to do is join the owner's club.
Ahonen said:
yertis said:
Quattro is a bit harder though...
I see front wings are up to £600 a piece now. And they don't fit either.
I think I need a lie down.
Apparently Audi are thinking of making new parts for the UR Quattros again, as there is such a huge demand for them...
cazzer said:
Quite fancy an old Mustang Fastback myself but not sure I'm brave enought to take the plunge.
In fact, if you fancy a new one, you could probably build one from scratch with the spares available.
that would be fantastic, lots of people do this with minis
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