ack-ack Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 A post in another thread mentioned skodas being ten a penny a few years back. Am i the only person that thinks the skoda estelle had a great look? What other odd motors would you never admit to liking? (Obviously for the thread to work you will have to admit to liking them but it goes no further) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) I've liked quite a few old bangers but the Mrs might read this so... mums-the-word Edited August 11, 2013 by malkiserow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Austin Allegro Vanden Plas **** car but it was that big chrome grille on the Vanden Plas, always liked it, right up to the time I owned one...like I said, **** car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 The old skodas I. Rally livery look quite good and go quite well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 The old skodas I. Rally livery look quite good and go quite well! Thats what turned me, it all made sense when i saw one rallied up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Austin Allegro Vanden Plas **** car but it was that big chrome grille on the Vanden Plas, always liked it, right up to the time I owned one...like I said, **** car! A mate at uni had an auto that he got from his gran. We all took the slash but it never missed a beat. Like you say though ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I would love a VW Camper van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I would love a VW Camper van No shame in that me old ghost. They rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asa Bear Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 My godfather offered me his Hillman Hunter when I passed my driving test but I didn't take it for fear of the **** take off my mates. I bought a fiesta van but wish I'd had the Hunter. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 My godfather offered me his Hillman Hunter when I passed my driving test but I didn't take it for fear of the **** take off my mates. I bought a fiesta van but wish I'd had the Hunter. :( They looked good after the street treatment. Great shape, just needed de-derby&joaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT SEARCHER Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I had two years ago i got a 130 Estelle for the wife and kids she loved it. And i had the 136 coupe i put a stage two head on it with twin Weber DCOE 40s. I did a few hill climbs with it and it did very well. Good fun on the road too. 4 pot Calipers has standard. Jesus i give £2000 for the 130 and it was only 7 months old. Happy Days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) My Aunt owned a Skoda Estelle and it kept breaking down. My Dad and I would keep sorting it for her and I loved it. I made many points of wanting it. One christmas my Aunt passed me a small box. I shook it and I heard a metalic rattle. I.was buzzing thinking it was the keys to the Estelle. Instead it was a small cast metal estelle by Matchbox. I was gutted. She eventually sold tue Estelle for £80 :cry: I have had a few oldies. Chevette auto, Datsun 100, mk1 mazda 323, mk1 astra,.mk1 fiesta, mk2 escort. Edited August 11, 2013 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Bit like the VW caravanette, but a lot less lusted after, we had a Renault Estafette. Ugly, french, but what a superb camper when I was young and fancy free. I think the french police used them for 'paddy wagons' or is that term politically incorrect these days ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 My Aunt owned a Skoda Estelle and it kept breaking down. My Dad and I would keep sorting it for her and I loved it. I made many points of wanting it. One christmas my Aunt passed me a small box. I shook it and I heard a metalic rattle. I.was buzzing thinking it was the keys to the Estelle. Instead it was a small cast metal estelle by Matchbox. I was gutted. She eventually sold tue Estelle for £80 :cry: I have had a few oldies. Chevette auto, Datsun 100, mk1 mazda 323, mk1 astra,.mk1 fiesta, mk2 escort. If its any consolation the matchbox car was probably worth more! Chevettes looked the nuts given the treatment, a lad at school had one in faded pale yellow. Dechromed it, set of black rims and a rude exhaust and voila, still a bit plip plop but looked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Bit like the VW caravanette, but a lot less lusted after, we had a Renault Estafette. Ugly, french, but what a superb camper when I was young and fancy free. I think the french police used them for 'paddy wagons' or is that term politically incorrect these days ? I think you'll find that It's fine to call them 'French' although I think they might be Gendarme rather than Police Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgguinness Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I love my classic cars. Father has a few. When I was at Uni (18 years ago) these were my transport. Had a load of Mk1 Golf GTI's when you could pick them up for under a grand. Also had a 1972 Scimitar GTE. With it being a 3ltr V6 it drank like Gazza, but sounded and looked the boobies with straight through pipes and Wolfrace wheels fitted. Can remember I pulled a lass from my year, she loved the motor, first date took her out and it was lashing down, the sunroof leaked onto the passenger side seat, which she found out on the way home!! Never mind, didn't stop her practicing sucking a golf ball through a hose pipe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprackles Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 My first cars and motor bikes were oldies..(older than me I might add...) Always liked the older stuff...except for women, First car was a 1956 Split Screen Moggie Minor.....803cc of unadulterated power....leather interior....trafficators and pull button start although on many a day the old starting handle came into play. I loved that car,even managed to pull in it and indulge in weekend gymnastic sessions. Second up was a 1960 Austin A40 Farina......slightly more power and refinement but for a little car, built like a tank. Got side swiped by a Renault 4 in it......., I got a bent door and sill, the Renault lost a wheel and stoved its front end in. I would have either of them again today for a little runabout given the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Not sure what this one was called, but it went well for them on and off the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) Vauxhall Firenza for some reason and Austin Maxi.Triumph Herald was my first car;neat little thing,and my Dad had a Dolomite Sprint.VW Beetle. A lad I know who lives a couple of 100 yards away from me builds and restores VW campers. One of his featured in a national classic magazine some years ago.He has a rally tuned Hillman Avenger as his runaround (the yellow one with the black stripes,if anyone remembers them) and does all the work on my Landy. Used to get a lift to work in a Saab 96 which I liked a lot;had never driven column change before then. Edited August 12, 2013 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balian Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I quite like the Fiat Coupe, though not everyones taste. Also the Mark 1 Mr2, used to own one of those back in the day. Own a Porsche 928 now, again not to everyones taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Not sure what this one was called, but it went well for them on and off the track Could be the 130 Rapid Coupe! I like the Hillman Imp Californian/Sunbeam Stiletto or a Lotus Sunbeam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Could be the 130 Rapid Coupe! I like the Hillman Imp Californian/Sunbeam Stiletto or a Lotus Sunbeam! I would like to know the actual figures of how many Lotus Sunbeams, HSR Chevettes and the like that actually survived unmollested and in tact. I bet it isn't many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 You can check:- http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/browse It works for Lotus Cortina, but not the Sunbeam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Datsun Cherry or Yugo`s, slightest sign of dampness and they rusted out before your eyes, but still they looked good against a lot of the 70`s motors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 People love to slag off the Ford capri I have had three of them the first was a 1970 but it only had the 1300cc engine and have no go in it I changed that one for a 1972 -2000cc I lived that car I sold it when it needed work doing I later got a 1984 - 2000cc with a bit of engine work that was fast but still people turned up there noses I only sold it to get a 4x4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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