Other cars?

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Topic author: JPSH120
Subject: Other cars?
Posted on: 18 Aug 2010 19:52:23
Message:

Thought it might be interesting to see what other cars us rapier fans spend our hard earned on.

Steve has already shown us his rather tasty Audi;




And here's my 1998 Mk2 MR2 GT (revision 5)






What else have we got amongst us???

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Reply author: Rapierdave
Replied on: 18 Aug 2010 21:34:29
Message:

Other than my Alpine Fastback these are my other cars,
Lotus is currently up for sale

Mk1 Cavalier 1600 GLS Sportshatch

Wifes Megane coupe

Reply author: setchrapier
Replied on: 18 Aug 2010 22:00:55
Message:

How do I post images ?
Looked FAQ's but non the wiser.
Nick

Reply author: JPSH120
Replied on: 18 Aug 2010 22:16:18
Message:

Upload your photo's to Photobucket (or similar) then just copy the IMG codes into the post.

Reply author: Jon
Replied on: 19 Aug 2010 00:36:15
Message:

I havent got pics of all my cars but here are a few

Avenger GT

Uno Turbo Mk1 jus completed a full restoration on this great to drive

This ones next on the list for a paint job its gone pink lol


Im working on this one as we speak should be painted and ready to put back together in a few weeks.

This is my panel van only decent pic ive got pleanty of rust

This is my other pick up ive made one good one out the two

Mk1 triumph stag

This is what my chevette hs's should look like but there in bits to!

And two sinclair C5s lol


Hillman Avenger MK1 GT,
Commer PB Pick-Up x2,
Commer PB Panel Van,
Dodge spaceavn Auto sleeper,
Triumph Stag MK1,
Chevette HS x2,
Lancia Delta Integrale,
Fiat Mk1 Uno Turbo,

Reply author: JPSH120
Replied on: 19 Aug 2010 08:27:35
Message:

Avenger and uno both look good, can't be many uno's left on the road now?
I take it you do the paint on them, fancy doing my engine bay?!

Reply author: Jon
Replied on: 19 Aug 2010 10:58:45
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Originally posted by JPSH120

Avenger and uno both look good, can't be many uno's left on the road now?
I take it you do the paint on them, fancy doing my engine bay?!

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Reply author: Jon
Replied on: 19 Aug 2010 11:19:14
Message:

Here it is now with the graphics on



Hillman Avenger MK1 GT,
Commer PB Pick-Up x2,
Commer PB Panel Van,
Dodge spaceavn Auto sleeper,
Triumph Stag MK1,
Chevette HS x2,
Lancia Delta Integrale,
Fiat Mk1 Uno Turbo,

Reply author: JPSH120
Replied on: 19 Aug 2010 12:18:23
Message:

I'm in Yeovil, Somerset.

Reply author: Jon
Replied on: 19 Aug 2010 12:20:15
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Originally posted by JPSH120

I'm in Yeovil, Somerset.

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Reply author: Rapierdave
Replied on: 19 Aug 2010 20:53:52
Message:

I'm liking that Avenger GT very tasty

Reply author: 1922
Replied on: 19 Aug 2010 23:16:16
Message:

Other cars:
My 1946 Hillman Minx - it's er.. unfinished


Harley - it's only a couple of years old:



And my everyday eurobox (a lightly modified Vectra C):



p.s. Love the Avenger GT - always had a bit of a thing for Avengers (especially the yellow and black Tiger).

Reply author: Jon
Replied on: 20 Aug 2010 00:55:39
Message:

The 1946 Hillman Minx looks like its goin to be something special when its done
Ive got a euro box to missed it off as there a bit boaring when you go down the road you seem to see another ten that look the same theres one theres another
Vectra looks a bit different what few mods you done? diesel or petrol?
At least with the old ones when you drive the chances of another goin the other way are slim

I got one of these new ford Kugas



Hillman Avenger MK1 GT,
Commer PB Pick-Up x2,
Commer PB Panel Van,
Dodge spaceavn Auto sleeper,
Triumph Stag MK1,
Chevette HS x2,
Lancia Delta Integrale,
Fiat Mk1 Uno Turbo,

Reply author: Jon
Replied on: 20 Aug 2010 00:58:35
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quote:

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Originally posted by Rapierdave

I'm liking that Avenger GT very tasty

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Reply author: 1922
Replied on: 20 Aug 2010 12:50:20
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I can't take credit for the Vectra mods - the previous owner did them all.
It's a 1.8VVT petrol it started life as a SRi but since then it's gained:
1 - ECU remap by Courtenay Sport.
2 - 19 x 8 VXR alloys (and some nasty Chinese tyres!)
3 - 2" stainless exhaust with Holden Monaro rear section.
4 - Lowered suspension using Eibach springs.

It loves to rev and makes a nice noise, it's almost as much fun to drive as my old 1840 Rapier.

Amazingly I bought this from the local main dealer but very cheap, I think they were having trouble selling it!

I've got a few jobs to do - the black paint of the wheels and grille is poorly done (with a rattle can) so this needs redoing properly. I've also replaced a few bits of trim - I like a little bit of chrome.

Reply author: Jon
Replied on: 20 Aug 2010 18:24:30
Message:

What bhp is that putting out then? Bet its a fair bit?


Hillman Avenger MK1 GT,
Commer PB Pick-Up x2,
Commer PB Panel Van,
Dodge spaceavn Auto sleeper,
Triumph Stag MK1,
Chevette HS x2,
Lancia Delta Integrale,
Fiat Mk1 Uno Turbo,

Reply author: 1922
Replied on: 20 Aug 2010 19:34:27
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Standard for these 136 or 140 bhp depending on where you read it.
When I talked to Courtenay they said the remap would get 10bhp.
The last owner claims 160bhp, it's been on the dyno but I've don't have the results, but with the exhaust it might be about right, it feels pretty quick. Power seems to arrive in 2 chunks, the first at 3000rpm and the second at 5000rpm. It's certainly quite a bit quicker than the 2003 Vectra 1.8 SRi (120bhp) I had before.

The idea was to buy a 'sensible' car for commuting and visiting customers - it didn't quite work out that way!

Reply author: Jon
Replied on: 20 Aug 2010 19:52:16
Message:

Ha Ha nice one at least you can get to the customers quickly!


Hillman Avenger MK1 GT,
Commer PB Pick-Up x2,
Commer PB Panel Van,
Dodge spaceavn Auto sleeper,
Triumph Stag MK1,
Chevette HS x2,
Lancia Delta Integrale,
Fiat Mk1 Uno Turbo,

Reply author: JPSH120
Replied on: 20 Aug 2010 20:25:03
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p.s. Love the Avenger GT - always had a bit of a thing for Avengers (especially the yellow and black Tiger).

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Reply author: Jon
Replied on: 20 Aug 2010 20:40:22
Message:

No way i recon there are more avenger tigers round than h120s
Im in the avenger and sunbeam owners club if you see the pics of when they have a meet there are loads
That one looks to be a right minter


Hillman Avenger MK1 GT,
Commer PB Pick-Up x2,
Commer PB Panel Van,
Dodge spaceavn Auto sleeper,
Triumph Stag MK1,
Chevette HS x2,
Lancia Delta Integrale,
Fiat Mk1 Uno Turbo,

Reply author: janmarine3
Replied on: 03 Sep 2010 12:37:59
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Hi 1922. Check out this 1940 Hillman Minx I saw for sale here in SA.How is your's going ?
[IMG]http://i792.photobucket.com/a

Reply author: janmarine3
Replied on: 03 Sep 2010 12:41:00
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@@#$!! I don't know how to do this photobucket thing . Give up

Reply author: JPSH120
Replied on: 03 Sep 2010 12:47:09
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You're not far off, but you need the '[/IMG]' bit at the end also.

[IMG]http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/JPSH120/SROC_Sig.jpg[/IMG]

Reply author: JPSH120
Replied on: 06 Sep 2010 20:03:08
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Steve - Can you bring the Audi to Shepton next year? I'm on a mission to get more marques at the show as its getting a bit stale.

If you're a member of the owners club you could always organise a club stand?

Reply author: steve wilkinson
Replied on: 06 Sep 2010 21:13:50
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That would be fine Jason, it's in May isn't it?
Would be nice to get a couple more local Audis involved. I know of a rally replica in Bridgwater and an early car with quad headlamps and rare Kamei body kit or perhaps a UR Turbo would be nice.Will see what i can do.Feel free to drop me any details of the show.

Reply author: JPSH120
Replied on: 06 Sep 2010 22:31:18
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Here's a link to the exhibitors manual which contains all the forms you need to fill in. Any questions get in touch with Josette (details on document front page).

http://www.bccsl.co.uk/uploads/manuals/Manual%20for%20BCCS11.pdf

Reply author: 1922
Replied on: 17 Nov 2012 09:48:26
Message:

Update:
I've now sold the Vectra and got something a bit more interesting

Reply author: Fastback Thomas
Replied on: 17 Nov 2012 10:44:15
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Nice a six litre monaro?!
Goes good I imagine? ;)

'68 sunbeam rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO}
I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!

Reply author: 1922
Replied on: 17 Nov 2012 11:14:15
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The fastest way from one petrol station to the next!
400bhp and top speed about 170mph (272kph).
It's going to be running on LPG as soon as I've got the money to do it.

Reply author: 1922
Replied on: 17 Nov 2012 11:15:52
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It's a Monaro VXR - really a Holden Special Vehicles GTO with a Vauxhall badge. But it shares a lot of components with the Opel/Vauxhall Omega.

Reply author: arrocuda
Replied on: 17 Nov 2012 12:48:34
Message:

When you said 'Monaro', I thought you meant....


Didn't realise just how out of touch with modern cars I am.

Building the 'Mark II' fastback Rapier ('Arrocuda').

Reply author: HunterGLS
Replied on: 18 Nov 2012 14:07:07
Message:

Here are the rest of mine...

1981 Audi 200 5T. Coming to the end of a full restoration.


1982 Audi 100 CS


1979 Audi 100 Avant CD. Only 20,000 miles, back on the road very soon.


1973 Audi 100 GL


1974 Fiat 130 Coupe


1972 Hillman Hunter GLS.This is having a full restoration at the moment....


My latest purchase....

Reply author: 1922
Replied on: 19 Nov 2012 14:02:24
Message:

Wow - some interesting cars.
I've only seen a 130 once!
Does the Ro80 still have it's ****el engine?

Reply author: HunterGLS
Replied on: 19 Nov 2012 14:28:51
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Originally posted by 1922

Wow - some interesting cars.
I've only seen a 130 once!
Does the Ro80 still have it's ****el engine?

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Reply author: JPSH120
Replied on: 20 Nov 2012 12:18:16
Message:

A bit of an Audi fan than Dan??! Did you see Glen's post about his rare estate that is now in a museum??

I've had this now for a few months ;





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