British Leyland

[unstuck]

Bit far for me lol. Landcrab ftw!

-Indy

He has an old hillman imp there that i may have to see him about.:yes:

[Indiana_Jones]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Austin/auction-377226806.htm

$1 reserve Austin 1800.

Needs some TLC though, would make a nice winter project.

:)

Get it DC!

-Indy

[unstuck]

I would buy it. Good deal.:yes:

[Indiana_Jones]

I would buy it. Good deal.:yes:

Even for the sake of a few $100 to cart it down it'd be worth it.

Just depends how much of a fan you are at the end of the day, I guess.

-Indy

[Maha]

I lusted after this in my youth...

Shit how old are?.....:blink:

[Edbear]

Shit how old are?.....:blink:

I was a bit behind the times... :innocent:

I had to settle for a '52 Wolseley 6/80 instead...:yes:

[Maha]

I was a bit behind the times... :innocent:

I had to settle for a '52 Wolseley 6/80 instead...:yes:

I once owned a 67' MK1 Cortina...:yes:

[Edbear]

I once owned a 67' MK1 Cortina...:yes:

So did my oldest sister. I had a '70 Mk2. Loved it!

[Indiana_Jones]

I like the look of the Mk. III myself.

My grandfather had a Mk. I

-Indy

[Maha]

So did my oldest sister. I had a '70 Mk2. Loved it!

Wildcat mags/coby exhaust/Chocolate brown/Roman Bronze in colour/plush pile carpet/walnut crushed velvet on the door panels and roof (inside) and it was called Iron Maiden....:rockon:

[Edbear]

I like the look of the Mk. III myself.

My grandfather had a Mk. I

-Indy

Had a Mk3 2lt wagon. Good car! Put it on LPG, not a good move...


Wildcat mags/coby exhaust/Chocolate brown/Roman Bronze in colour/plush pile carpet/walnut crushed velvet on the door panels and roof (inside) and it was called Iron Maiden....:rockon:

Mine was factory Gold, stock standard 1600 4sp column shift. Only extra was a radio.

[Maha]

Mine was factory Gold, stock standard 1600 4sp column shift. Only extra was a radio.

Oh yeah mine also had a Pioneer deck with a graphic equalizer.....:woohoo::woohoo:
looking back, The only down side was a row of DB labels along the back window...:sick:

I have a pic of it somewhere...I'll have a look.

[Indiana_Jones]

Mine was factory Gold, stock standard 1600 4sp column shift. Only extra was a radio.

Radio?! luxury!

Someone has put a nice blower heater in my Wolseley, though one still has to wait for the car to warm up before it works lol :cold:

-Indy

[nadroj]

Owned this Mk 1 Consul Cortina for a while & sold it for more than when it was new!

[unstuck]

Owned this Mk 1 Consul Cortina for a while & sold it for more than when it was new!

Nice,:yes::yes::yes:

[ducatilover]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Austin/auction-377226806.htm

$1 reserve Austin 1800.

Needs some TLC though, would make a nice winter project.

:)

Get it DC!

-Indy
Watch listed :innocent: I'll think about it..... I do really, really want another Morrie Minor though :love: and I've found a tasty grey one that would be an excellent running restoration.

[ducatilover]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Morris/minor/auction-377414915.htm
Fun project for me? I'm really thinking about getting another Morrie now....

This one has me very excited and I may buy it when the CB has gone (Then I'll sell the Kawasaki methinks)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Morris/minor/auction-363673537.htm

[Virago]

Owned this Mk 1 Consul Cortina for a while & sold it for more than when it was new!

That is noice...

With the rapid inflation (and occasional new vehicle waiting lists) in the early-mid 80s, it wasn't uncommon for good second-hand cars to sell for higher than their original new price. Changed days...

[scumdog]

Owned this Mk 1 Consul Cortina for a while & sold it for more than when it was new!


Had a wagon model of that.

Sold it and the young feller driving it wrote it off three weeks later.:angry:

[Indiana_Jones]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Morris/minor/auction-377414915.htm
Fun project for me? I'm really thinking about getting another Morrie now....

This one has me very excited and I may buy it when the CB has gone (Then I'll sell the Kawasaki methinks)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Morris/minor/auction-363673537.htm

Love the second one, would be keen for a MM, but the mrs isn't a fan lol

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Love the second one, would be keen for a MM, but the mrs isn't a fan lol

-Indy
The second one is rather yum, I keep looking at it....:love::love::love:

[pete376403]

Old English iron prices are getting extreme. Saw a pretty ordinary Hillman Imp on the roadside today, seller wants $3500. Of course thats not to say he will get it, but...

Actuallly I wouldn't mind another one. It was a fun wee car, far better that the equivalent Mini IMHO

[unstuck]

Just like this,awesome wee car.

[Indiana_Jones]

Actuallly I wouldn't mind another one. It was a fun wee car, far better that the equivalent Mini IMHO

Only live once. Might as well drive and ride something you really like.

Looking after the crab and getting some parts is a bitch, but fuck it. I love the damn things. All class with tons of space to boot.

-Indy

[pete376403]

You have an opinion (either way) about the Tasman and Kimberly (Aussie crabs)?

[unstuck]

You have an opinion (either way) about the Tasman and Kimberly (Aussie crabs)?

My opinion on the tasman is,fuckin thing tried to kill me.Me and my girlfriend were shagging in the back of my old mans one at long bay and the stupid thing caught on fire. The car was a write off,but we got out allright.The thing that nearly killed me was the old man didnt know i had taken it.I was only 14.:facepalm:

[Indiana_Jones]

Don't really have one to be honest, don't know much about them, nor have seen one.

If they use the same set up etc, then they can only be good :)

Was there any difference between the Morris and Austin versions save the badge?

-Indy

[pete376403]

Supposedly a better class of 1800 but with a 6 cylinder motor. Tasman was the base model, Kimberley was the upmarket one
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Kimberley

pics here http://www.elevenhundred.com/kimberley/index.htm

[Indiana_Jones]

Oh yea, the 2200 6 cyl?

Like they used for the Wolseley Six? (The successor to the Wolseley 18/85, same body)

<img src="http://www.productioncars.com/send_file.php/wolseley_six_yellow_1974.jpg">

-Indy

[pete376403]

apparently:" The standard powerplant for the X6 range was a transverse mounted 2.2L OHC straight-six engine, based on the 1500/1750 Austin Maxi unit. At the time of the X6's introduction, it would have been the only car in production with a transverse straight-six cylinder engine in the world. The Tasman's single carburettor configuration produced 76 kilowatts (102 hp) and the Kimberly 86 kW (115 hp) with its extra carburettor. Both were sold with either a four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission.[2]
Due to the application in this car, its engine would also be used in BMC ADO17 in Britain, firstly in the Austin 1800 based Austin 2200, and later in the BMC ADO71 Princess. In Australia, in an ill-advised move, this engine also appeared in the Morris Marina"

[Motu]

The Tasman/Kimberly had the same design brief as the Maxi - make a totally new car from the ground up...but you have to use the doors from the 1800.So it was a 6 cyl 1800 with a big boot,and so they added 2 more cyls to the Maxi engine,good plan eh? They were ok to drive,but I never liked the engine...the auto trans was a problem,and the manual couldn't take the extra power,so ditto.Being the first 5 speed on a dog leg,like the Maxi there were problems with people selecting reverse at speed (it was never their fault of course,it was always the car),and once saw a Tasman box where reverse idler was ripped out of the gearbox floor and dropped kicked out the side of the block by a conrod.

[Indiana_Jones]

Sounds like fun times lol

I remeber hearing that about the 1800 doors being used again. A few guys with Wolseley's have used doors from a dead maxi to do up their cars.

My crab is auto, fine around town etc. Not too great on the open road, but does 55-60 fine it seems

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Dolomite Sprint.


Nuff said.


Will have one in my Lotto garage next to multiple B-GT's (Gotta have different colours for different days)

[unstuck]

:yes::woohoo:

[Indiana_Jones]

Saw a Dolly on trademe the other day, I wouldn't say no lol.

Mini or 1300 is on my list next. Even a Princess. I just love the FWDs :sunny:

-Indy

[avgas]

http://www.ladaparts.ru/hotrods/GAZ-M20.jpg
http://www.autogallery.org.ru/k/g/gaz69_18-04kbo.jpg
http://www.tuningmag.net/images/news/volga_gaz_m21_tuning_11012007/volga-gaz-m21-tuning-text_1.jpg
I'll just leave these here.......

[unstuck]

What is that 4x4 truck??? I want one.:yes::yes::yes:

[ducatilover]

Saw a Dolly on trademe the other day, I wouldn't say no lol.

Mini or 1300 is on my list next. Even a Princess. I just love the FWDs :sunny:

-Indy
Mini with a 1300.....I'd love an 1100 or 1300 with hydrospastic suspension, they are seriously cool.





I'll just leave these here.......
Taking out the trash? :innocent:

I'll let one stay and I'm not admitting to which.

[Indiana_Jones]

Mini with a 1300.....I'd love an 1100 or 1300 with hydrospastic suspension, they are seriously cool.



One of my fav bits of the 1800.

DB5 would be nice....

-Indy

[ducatilover]

One of my fav bits of the 1800.

-Indy
It's a great idea because you can lower your can soooo easy :innocent:

[Indiana_Jones]

It's a great idea because you can lower your can soooo easy :innocent:

why would I want to do that?

Get some Chromies too while I'm at it? :facepalm:

-Indy

[ducatilover]

why would I want to do that?

Get some Chromies too while I'm at it? facepalm:

-Indy
Deep dish as bro, rim and sack it.


I'm looking at that Morris again....Woe is me.
I think it'll be better on gas than the Honda which is using 6.2L/100km on a very, very nice day.

[Indiana_Jones]

Are the MM's good on the gas? haven't a clue to be honest.

6.2/100? that's sweet as bro!

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Are the MM's good on the gas? haven't a clue to be honest.

6.2/100? that's sweet as bro!

-Indy
Yup, have seen 40mpg in a MM 1000. 6.2? Not good for a 400....a Suzuki RF900 gets better ridden harder and a ZZR600 does too. (Hence why they are the top of the next bike list, not because of 100+hp or anything....ahem):innocent:

[Indiana_Jones]

Hmmm crazy, had never of thought the MM could be getting that kind of gas use. Will consider one for the future. Spares for Africa too, though a bit bare inside granted.

-Indy

[avgas]

What is that 4x4 truck??? I want one.:yes::yes::yes:
That GAZ is nothing. You should see its cousin.
Here is one redbull painted. World first SUV - was a limited ed. And seeing as f-all ruskies had cars.....makes it extremely limited edition.
239365

[unstuck]

That GAZ is nothing. You should see its cousin.
Here is one redbull painted. World first SUV - was a limited ed. And seeing as f-all ruskies had cars.....makes it extremely limited edition.
239365

I like that very much:yes::yes::yes:

[ducatilover]

Hmmm crazy, had never of thought the MM could be getting that kind of gas use. Will consider one for the future. Spares for Africa too, though a bit bare inside granted.

-Indy
Mine had an ashtray inside it.....And door handles. I think it had carpet too........:facepalm: I adore them, I think they look awesome.


That GAZ is nothing. You should see its cousin.
Here is one redbull painted. World first SUV - was a limited ed. And seeing as f-all ruskies had cars.....makes it extremely limited edition.

Be honest.....that's not a "sports utility vehicle" is it....:innocent:

[Indiana_Jones]

Sounds good to me DC. Will consider one for the future :)

-Indy

[unstuck]

And you are a fan of morry minors, Then you have to go to the lakeview camping ground and check out their collection. Some awesome stuff there.First ever car was a morry minor and had a few since,even had one that had a 202 in it.:yes:Great cars, I just missed out on a morry thou van a couple of months ago that was going dirt cheap. Gutted.:crybaby:

[ducatilover]

And you are a fan of morry minors, Then you have to go to the lakeview camping ground and check out their collection. Some awesome stuff there.First ever car was a morry minor and had a few since,even had one that had a 202 in it.:yes:Great cars, I just missed out on a morry thou van a couple of months ago that was going dirt cheap. Gutted.:crybaby:
How the feck did you get a 202 in one? I almost looked at doing it, I had a red top 202/trimatic in the garage and looked at it, then looked at the Morrie....I told myself off :innocent: Sidevalves are enough

Sounds good to me DC. Will consider one for the future :)

-Indy
Mine was insanely comfy too :yes: Back seat may or may not have been big enough for copulation games.

[unstuck]

How the feck did you get a 202 in one? I almost looked at doing it, I had a red top 202/trimatic in the garage and looked at it, then looked at the Morrie....I told myself off :innocent: Sidevalves are enough

Mine was insanely comfy too :yes: Back seat may or may not have been big enough for copulation games.

Chop the grill out and put the radiator on a couple of bars welded to the chassis rails,bloody thing was awful to drive because it would wheel spin in all 3 gears.Never got of the farm really,apart from a couple of trips to the local beach.Really want to put a rover v8 in a van though.Saw one in taupo a few years ago and fell in love with it.:yes:

[ducatilover]

Chop the grill out and put the radiator on a couple of bars welded to the chassis rails,bloody thing was awful to drive because it would wheel spin in all 3 gears.Never got of the farm really,apart from a couple of trips to the local beach.Really want to put a rover v8 in a van though.Saw one in taupo a few years ago and fell in love with it.:yes:
Rover in a van is my dream of what to do to a Morrie, or to a traveller, I think it would be the tits, I'd also love to run a shortened Jag rear in one :woohoo:

[unstuck]

Rover in a van is my dream of what to do to a Morrie, or to a traveller, I think it would be the tits, I'd also love to run a shortened Jag rear in one :woohoo:

Thats the one,as long as its painted british racing green.:woohoo:

[unstuck]

Wouldnt mind a go at something like this too.
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[ducatilover]

Toyota 4AGE TVIS blue top, piss easy to do and set up with carbs, who the hell needs injection?

[scumdog]

Rover in a van is my dream of what to do to a Morrie, or to a traveller, I think it would be the tits, I'd also love to run a shortened Jag rear in one :woohoo:


I had a '62 Mistral kit car with hot 302 Ford V8 & 5-speed.

A go-kart on steroids it was.

Not quite as good as an Atom but a poor mans AC Cobra plus some.:yes:

[MotoKuzzi]

Mine was insanely comfy too Back seat may or may not have been big enough for copulation games.

The 2 door version was good for that, let the back seat down and stick you legs into the boot, travelled many a happy mile around the South Island with my GF some years ago.:woohoo:

[YellowDog]

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[pete376403]

Dragging this thread back to BritLeyMoCo - Put yer A series 1300 into the Morrie, but add a BMW K100 (bike) twincam head, or even a K1100 4 valve, should wake it up a bit.

Or, the formula a friend and I used to build a speedway mini engine - 1300 block and crank, crank offset ground to take 'S' rods, 1200 Datsun pistons, 649 cam, long intake manifold with 45DCOE, Dellorto floats (the Weber ones were brass) sealed bearings on the carb butterly spindle. IHI RHB6P11 turbo blow-thru, Triumph PI fuel pump with boost modulated regulator. @ 10 PSI boost, around 120 easy HP at the wheels and it was completely manageable, would have made a great road motor

[Kickaha]

Dragging this thread back to BritLeyMoCo - Put yer A series 1300 into the Morrie, but add a BMW K100 (bike) twincam head, or even a K1100 4 valve, should wake it up a bit.

I saw that advertised on a BMW site a while back, apparently there is at least one conversion that has been done in NZ

[pete376403]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--owbyD_9Z8&feature=related

[Indiana_Jones]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Land-Rover/series/auction-376388158.htm


<img src="http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/72/171814572_full.jpg">

-Indy

[unstuck]

Thats a nice old landy, a damn site tidyer than mine.:yes:

[Indiana_Jones]

Hmmmm mini, 1300 or MM for next car me thinks.

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Nice Land Rover! My flatmate may be inheriting one soon, a one owner SIIa.

[jim.cox]

Too shiny - needs more use :)

[Indiana_Jones]

Anyone wanna sale me a ADO16 1300?

-Indy

[Virago]

Anyone wanna sale me a ADO16 1300?

-Indy

Alas, I rolled mine and wrote it off in 1984...

Damn you Indy - you've got me looking at this now...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Austin/1300/auction-377471850.htm

[unstuck]

Apart from the paint,shit they were good cars.That one is quite a good price too considering its condition.:yes:

[YellowDog]

Hmmmm mini, 1300 or MM for next car me thinks.

-Indy

How about a Mini Riley Elf?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Mini/auction-375248958.htm

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb93/andwend/elf.jpg

[Indiana_Jones]

Alas, I rolled mine and wrote it off in 1984...

Damn you Indy - you've got me looking at this now...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Austin/1300/auction-377471850.htm

Do it :D


How about a Mini Riley Elf?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Mini/auction-375248958.htm

Ah, the Elf, this is on my list. Out of all the mini cars, a Wolseley Hornet would be my number one choice. :)

-Indy

[Madness]

Alas, I rolled mine and wrote it off in 1984...

Damn you Indy - you've got me looking at this now...


Love the sellers TardMe account name! :facepalm:

[Virago]

Love the sellers TardMe account name! :facepalm:

Lol - you would have to wonder what he was thinking...:shutup:

It looks to be a genuine "one little old lady owner" car though - a CarJam report confirms the history. Reg on hold, and Wof expired - the last Wof inspection was a pass. I doubt you would find a better unrestored one anywhere.

The two cheques I just wrote out to Inland Revenue would have more than paid for it - sigh...

[Indiana_Jones]

Oh yeah

<img src="http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/31/171930231_full.jpg">

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=376612389

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Do it dude!!!!!!!!! That's a sweet looking MM. It's even got decent underfelt on the rear guards :yes:

[unstuck]

That is one sweet morry,must of been kept indoors.Bloody good buy.My First car was just like that,not after i had rolled it 7 times though.:facepalm:

[Maha]

If you an find a Morrie panel van even better.

[Indiana_Jones]

lol nice to see some people like the Morrie, a lot of people seem to dislike it.

Hmmmm 1300 looks good. I must wait for a good one to pop up in Auckland

-Indy

[Indiana_Jones]

239512

-Indy

[unstuck]

Nice car dude.:yes:

[Indiana_Jones]

Nice car dude.:yes:

Cheers :)

Though I am thinking of replacing it with something smaller, since after moving in with the mrs I am using it a bit more then I thought, so thinking 1100/1300 or even mini or moggie :)

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Nice pose bro :corn:

Can't go wrong with an MM really, I would rather one than a Mini due t it being a bigger small car.

And I'm strange.

[Indiana_Jones]

Nice pose bro :corn:

Can't go wrong with an MM really, I would rather one than a Mini due t it being a bigger small car.

And I'm strange.

I'm all class bro lol

So guys, Mini or Morris Minor?

Keep in mind I am 6'3"

I think for Morris you get a better car for the same money. From what I can tell anyways.

-Indy

[unstuck]

Mini for handling, morry for character and looks.:yes:

[jim.cox]

So guys, Mini or Morris Minor?

Keep in mind I am 6'3"


Tim, a friend of mine, is also around 6' 4". He and friend Megan did "the beast with two backs" in her mini - just to prove it could be done - although Christ alone knows how

Anyway - don't let the size put you off

[Indiana_Jones]

Cheers lads :)

I do like the 50ness of the MM, but would rather a later one with the overhead valves etc

-Indy

[ducatilover]

I'm all class bro lol

So guys, Mini or Morris Minor?

Keep in mind I am 6'3"

I think for Morris you get a better car for the same money. From what I can tell anyways.

-Indy
it's certainly easier to get a good Morrie for that kind of moolah. These days you have to spend some pretty good coin for a Mini.

I am biased, but I say the MM would be better for you if you're that tall, my flat mate looked hilarious is his fathers Cooper and he's only 6ft nothing.....:facepalm:

[avgas]

Be honest.....that's not a "sports utility vehicle" is it....:innocent:
As sure as you could rely on a reliant......

Or rove land in a land rover

Or purrrr like a jag

as straight as a metro

As liberating as a viva........ So no wasn't a true SUV, just like British cars weren't good

The only honest British cars were mini (don't expect big things) and morris (as boring as he sounds)

[ducatilover]

As sure as you could rely on a reliant......

Or rove land in a land rover

Or purrrr like a jag

as straight as a metro

As liberating as a viva........ So no wasn't a true SUV, just like British cars weren't good

The only honest British cars were mini (don't expect big things) and morris (as boring as he sounds)
Ah, but, it wasn't sold as an SUV. It's just a utility vehicle.
Land Rovers could rove land, if towed by something :facepalm:
Jags were brilliant. Looking.
Viva and Metro do not deserve even a smart arse comment, they were the unfortunate breathing abortions that ran down the arse crack of British Leyland....

[unstuck]

woah there fella. Had a few vivas HA, HB, and HC.Best was a HC with a chevette motor and box in it,that only took a couple of days to convert. Had victors and ventura,s too.:yes:

[ducatilover]

woah there fella. Had a few vivas HA, HB, and HC.Best was a HC with a chevette motor and box in it,that only took a couple of days to convert. Had victors and ventura,s too.:yes:

I've never been a fan, that's all, a Cresta on the other hand.....
Ah the Ventura, I have a soft sport for both the Victor & Ventura.

[scumdog]

I've never been a fan, that's all, a Cresta on the other hand.....
Ah the Ventura, I have a soft sport for both the Victor & Ventura.

Yup, my 3.3 Victor was just the bees-knees when I was a boy.

Most of my mates had Minis, Humber 80s, Zephyrs etc that were older and slower.:yes:.

[ducatilover]

Yup, my 3.3 Victor was just the bees-knees when I was a boy.

Most of my mates had Minis, Humber 80s, Zephyrs etc that were older and slower.:yes:.

Always been a huge fan, I fell in love with the red on white bodied one Practical Classics UK was running.
Good looking, go very well for what they are too.
Only problem is, I couldn't buy one over a Rover 3500S which is my favorite 70's sedan of that size, not including an E12 BMW 535i :love:

[Flip]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Land-Rover/series/auction-376388158.htm

-Indy

Cool Landrover.
I have been playing around with my old series 3, stripped the LPG reg 5 times until I found that one of the small pilot jets was blocked, it was golden wax goop blocking a small 0.8mm brass jet. Got it going so well I got a speeding ticket,yep in a fucking leaf sprung landrover. Getting it framed.
239559
I love my landrover, its my anti merivale tractor.

[Kickaha]

Yup, my 3.3 Victor was just the bees-knees when I was a boy.

A very under rated car, far better/faster than the equivalent Holden/Ford

[unstuck]

The 3.3 wasnt enough for me,even though it was a real goer,I put a 350 in mine.Love the shape too.:yes::yes::yes:

[ducatilover]

The 3.3 wasnt enough for me,even though it was a real goer,I put a 350 in mine.Love the shape too.:yes::yes::yes:

:love: That's what I'm talking about!

[Indiana_Jones]

the agony of choice lol

-Indy

[pete376403]

woah there fella. Had a few vivas HA, HB, and HC.Best was a HC with a chevette motor and box in it,that only took a couple of days to convert. Had victors and ventura,s too.:yes:

Vivas were ok once Holden got them, put six cylinder motors in and called them Toranas

[Indiana_Jones]

<img src="http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/79/161261779_full.jpg">

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Jaguar/mark/auction-356775938.htm

-Indy

[unstuck]

Nah, gutless and thirsty to boot.And nowhere to put your feet if you have big feet like mine.

[Indiana_Jones]

Na, not a Jag man aye.

I'm into the medium and small cars. :)

Like I said, have narrowed it down to MM or mini

Mrs wants Mini lol

-Indy

[pete376403]

Once upon a time the only thing a Jag was good for was powering a stockcar (the 3.8s anyway)

[unstuck]

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[scumdog]

A very under rated car, far better/faster than the equivalent Holden/Ford


They even won the Benson & Hedges once:yes:


(You youngies remember that?)

[pete376403]

And before the 3.3 Victims, the 3.3 Crestas had a fair degree of success there, IIRC.

And then Chargers came along and no one else look a look in.

Remember Jack Nazers "Miss Victorious"? Went quite well.

[Bender]

They even won the Benson & Hedges once:yes:


(You youngies remember that?)

1968 Brent Hawes, Leo Leonard. 1969 Leo Loenard Ernie Sprague.

The 3.3 engine was also a favourite about that time with the stock car drivers - no other powerplant could match it at the time and the sound of a wailing straight six sliding round the track was a symphony.

[pete376403]

3.3 was ok, if a bit small (stock car engine size limit 3.960 litre) but real stockcars used either 3.8Jags (the driver with big wallets) or slant 6 225 Valiants. At least thats how it was at Te Marua.

But yeah, a six does sound good wound up tight

[unstuck]

One quick victor.:yes:
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[Paul in NZ]

Vivas were ok once Holden got them, put six cylinder motors in and called them Toranas

Only because we got all the colonial specials with little engines. The Poms had some great Vivas with quite big engines that went really well...

I still hated our HA thought - blurg....

The HC wagons were a great wee car body wise, they just needed a corolla engine...

[unstuck]

The 1.8ltr and 2ltr hc,s went pretty well when standard.:yes:

[avgas]

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads10/ssvan31177949695.jpg

[Virago]

Transit? Lol.

This was my beastie:

239689

I did an amateur job of installing a double bed and cupboards etc in the back - with the proverbial bumper sticker on the back - "If it's rockin', don't bother knockin'"...

It would get to 100kph - just. 110 going downhill.

Six-and-a-half turns on the wheel from lock to lock. In windy weather the straight-line steering corrections were about a half-turn.

No heater installed. We went on our honeymoon in it, in one of the coldest winter spells of the early '80s...

[Indiana_Jones]

Love this thread :yes:

-Indy

[unstuck]

The yorky. LD 28 Nissan motor and auto.Fully kitted out and a sweet runner,had some awesome trips in this baby.

[Edbear]

The 1.8ltr and 2ltr hc,s went pretty well when standard.:yes:

The 2.3 was the bomb! We honeymooned in an HB which went real well! Always wanted to get an HC and put a proper engine in it, but never got around to it.

[unstuck]

The 2.3 was the bomb! We honeymooned in an HB which went real well! Always wanted to get an HC and put a proper engine in it, but never got around to it.
HMMM...firenza and magnums, could be wrong here but the 1.8, 2.0 were firenza and the 2.3 the magnum.Have been wrong once before though.:innocent:

[Edbear]

HMMM...firenza and magnums, could be wrong here but the 1.8, 2.0 were firenza and the 2.3 the magnum.Have been wrong once before though.:innocent:

I never saw a 2.0lt but lusted after the 1800 Magnum. The 2.3 was the Firenza and I think it was fully imported from the UK. Came in 2 door coupe form with sloping rear roof line and longer boot only too, I think.

A few used to put the 2.0lt and 2.3lt Victor/Bedford motors in HC bodies. The HC was said to have one of the best handling chassis in the world at the time and they certainly went well in the twisties. Never really liked the Chevette which replaced them.

[unstuck]

Well blow me down,now i have been wrong twice.Hc handled real well,espesially with a chevette motor in them.Took mine from dairy flat to warworth on the back roads one night and scared the shit out of myself,loved every minuit of it.:yes:

[Edbear]

LOL!!! Don't count too much on my memory either, but I Googled it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vauxhall_Firenza

[Indiana_Jones]

<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4446763375_bd15becbdd.jpg">

-Indy

[Edbear]

My Mum had one of these and I've only ever seen one since then. Anyone seen one lately? I loved it, but I couldn't keep up with my mate's Mother's Isuzu Bellet... :innocent:

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_mitsubishi_colt_1100.htm

[unstuck]

lOVE the shape of these two doors.oh yeah.:yes::yes::yes:

[unstuck]

There is one of those colts getting around here.:yes: turqoise blue.:shutup:

[Edbear]

Ha ha! I've always been a fan of Austin's and Vauxhall's. I had a Cresta PC 1970 and wanted the Viscount. I lusted after the Ventora, too. I still love the body shapes!

A mate had a Kimberley and he looked after it like it was his baby! I loved it too. I had an A50 briefly and wanted the 105. Neighbour had a Chevette 2-door. Then I got the Wolseley 6/80, one I'd been after for a while.

[unstuck]

Me too, had 65 pb velox, HA,HB,HC vivas, victor 2.0 which got a 350 and a ventura delux. Had a few austins ,cambridges ,morris oxfords,morry minors and landcrabs and a couple of minis.Still got a 65 hillman super minx station wagon that i completely stripped and rebuilt sitting in a shed in pakiri waiting for me to drive it down.:yes:

[pete376403]

lOVE the shape of these two doors.oh yeah.:yes::yes::yes:

Theres more than a hint of Holden Monaro in that shape - not sure who was copying who.
Probably an Opel design anyway. (Opel Manta, perhaps?)

While on the topic of Vauhalls - Chevettes were a great car with a (in NZ) crap Viva 1200 motor - one answer was to repower with isuzu Gemini engine, which was a pretty much straight drop-in. I was told by a guy who did sucha swap, that the gemini used the Chevette floor pan. Good ol' GM and its world car vision

[unstuck]

Theres more than a hint of Holden Monaro in that shape - not sure who was copying who.
Probably an Opel design anyway. (Opel Manta, perhaps?)

While on the topic of Vauhalls - Chevettes were a great car with a (in NZ) crap Viva 1200 motor - one answer was to repower with isuzu Gemini engine, which was a pretty much straight drop-in. I was told by a guy who did sucha swap, that the gemini used the Chevette floor pan. Good ol' GM and its world car vision

Paul adams did allright in a chevette for awhile,got to go for a drive with him once,that was a buzz.:woohoo:

[reofix]

I struggled with pommie crap for years as a young man .. trying to fix things that were so badly designed and made in the first place that trying to fix them is beyond human endurance ... i cant redo the castings so they are of adequate quality .. i cant improve the metallurgy .. i cant fix the apalling large tolerances in manufacture ... it was crap .. and it still is ... Long live the asian car industry ... and dont even start me on the unions that ensured any chance of improvement died on the anvil of stupidity with the shop steward...

[scumdog]

... Long live the asian car industry ...

The ones that made the car as soul-less and disposable as a toaster...

And ushered in a generation that is incapable of basic road-side repairs and who think AA membership and a credit card is all they will ever need to get them going again...

[pete376403]

Paul adams did allright in a chevette for awhile,got to go for a drive with him once,that was a buzz.:woohoo:

Yabut, a 1200 Chevette or something a little healthier like a Blydenstien 2.3?

Incidentally, the 2.3 Vauxhall motor was the basis for the Lotus engine as used in (among other things) Jensen-Healeys. Vauxhall block, Lotus 16v twin cam head,

[Indiana_Jones]

My Mum had one of these and I've only ever seen one since then. Anyone seen one lately? I loved it, but I couldn't keep up with my mate's Mother's Isuzu Bellet... :innocent:

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_mitsubishi_colt_1100.htm

Not quite BMC/Leyland? lol

-Indy

[ducatilover]

I struggled with pommie crap for years as a young man .. trying to fix things that were so badly designed and made in the first place that trying to fix them is beyond human endurance ... i cant redo the castings so they are of adequate quality .. i cant improve the metallurgy .. i cant fix the apalling large tolerances in manufacture ... it was crap .. and it still is ... Long live the asian car industry ... and dont even start me on the unions that ensured any chance of improvement died on the anvil of stupidity with the shop steward...
Yet you ride a BMW flat twin?????? :innocent:

[ducatilover]

My Mum had one of these and I've only ever seen one since then. Anyone seen one lately? I loved it, but I couldn't keep up with my mate's Mother's Isuzu Bellet... :innocent:

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_mitsubishi_colt_1100.htm
Yup, I know of one and I plan to burn it :innocent:

The Bellet twin cam was a cool wee beast, not a Dolomite sprint, but, cool nonetheless.

[unstuck]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/isuzu/bellett/auction-376748453.htm

[ducatilover]

I like!! That little twin cam is a cool motor.
Could probably get an Alfa GTA 1600 for what that'll sell for though.

[Indiana_Jones]

Nice looking car :)

Interesting fact, Isuzu's first car made was a Wolseley in 1918 as part of an arrangement between the two companies.

-Indy

[unstuck]

Could this be my next project....Bloody tempting.:blink:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/other/vauxhall/auction-377775111.htm#qna

[ducatilover]

Could this be my next project....Bloody tempting.:blink:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/other/vauxhall/auction-377775111.htm#qna
Nice, it seems to be missing a V8 though :innocent:

[unstuck]

Nice, it seems to be missing a V8 though :innocent:
Yeah well i have a 327 corvette motor looking for a home.:yes:

[ducatilover]

Yeah well i have a 327 corvette motor looking for a home.:yes:
Now this is what I call a plan!!!!!!!:love:

[YellowDog]

I know the owner of the Mental Maestro quite well. He used to sit outside Ferrari dealerships waiting for punters to take test rdrives only to be totally burnt off by an Austin Maestro. He had a Nitrous Oxide kit on it at one stage.

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[Indiana_Jones]

Any good British 'modern' cars.

Looking at a few Rovers on tardme, but from a few people I've talked to, they're not worth the hassle. What do you guys reckon?

-Indy

[pete376403]

Any good British 'modern' cars.

Looking at a few Rovers on tardme, but from a few people I've talked to, they're not worth the hassle. What do you guys reckon?

-Indy

Some of the modern Rovers were rebadged Hondas. Those ones would be okay.

[scumdog]

The old man had a P6 (I think that's what the 3.5 V8 model is called) and it went ok, never gave him much grief but eventually the engine wore out.

[unstuck]

The old man had a P6 (I think that's what the 3.5 V8 model is called) and it went ok, never gave him much grief but eventually the engine wore out.
You talking about the p76 leyland?

[Indiana_Jones]

Some of the modern Rovers were rebadged Hondas. Those ones would be okay.

Cheers mate.

As for the 3.5 V8, I'll pass lol

I like the look of the Dolomite :)

-Indy

[nadroj]

http://www.p6roc.co.uk/

Runs an alloy 3.5l V8 which was also developed by Buick as a 215 Cu in and later the Ausie version 4.4l P76 motor.

[unstuck]

Not heard anything good about the later model rovers.:shutup:

[unstuck]

http://www.p6roc.co.uk/

Runs an alloy 3.5l V8 which was also developed by Buick as a 215 Cu in and later the Ausie version 4.4l P76 motor.

Thats the one,good motors i hear but shit transmissions and gearboxes?

[nadroj]

Auto was a Borg Warner 35 from memory.

[scumdog]

You talking about the p76 leyland?

Nah, deff. a Rover, they had a funny numbering sytem for their different models.

[Bender]

Yep the P6 was a model - I had a P6B. Amazing car but bloody complex and a nightmare to keep running. It had the most incredible rear end with inboard discs and the handbrake was almost impossible to keep up to warrant of fitness standard. It relied on these conical pegs and... well, I'd prefer not to remember any more. Cost me a fortune in shrink fees. The rocking, not the rocking...

[Indiana_Jones]

Did British cars use any other Auto transmission other than BW35's and 65's? lol

-Indy

[YellowDog]

The Rover 2000 was a pretty damn good all rounder (at that time). The 3.5 V8 was just too heavy which unbalanced it.

http://www.motorbase.com/pictures/contributions/20000319/std_1972_Rover_2000_TC-1.jpg

[unstuck]

Mate has a couple rusting away in a paddock.:yes:

[YellowDog]

Any good British 'modern' cars.

Looking at a few Rovers on tardme, but from a few people I've talked to, they're not worth the hassle. What do you guys reckon?

-Indy

Indy buddy, do yourself a favour and avoid British cars of that generation :no:

[Indiana_Jones]

Indy buddy, do yourself a favour and avoid British cars of that generation :no:

Yea, I was thinking the same really. Most of them are Honda's anyways that still fuck up.

Was thinking of getting something a little more realiable and 'modern' to make things easier with the mrs. But she doesn't care so I'll go carless for a while until I see something that takes my fancy at the right price.

Thinking smaller like Morris Minor or maybe similar size like a Dolomite sprint. nothing over 2.0L really takes my fancy tbh.

-Indy

[YellowDog]

Yea, I was thinking the same really. Most of them are Honda's anyways that still fuck up.

Was thinking of getting something a little more realiable and 'modern' to make things easier with the mrs. But she doesn't care so I'll go carless for a while until I see something that takes my fancy at the right price.

Thinking smaller like Morris Minor or maybe similar size like a Dolomite sprint. nothing over 2.0L really takes my fancy tbh.

-Indy

British Cars of that era are really more for weekend rides and not good for everyday usage.

I must say that if a Triumph Dolomite Sprint caught my eye, I'd really have to find excuses for not wanting to go for it.

I don't know how they compare these days however the last time I drove one was in the mid eighties and I remeber it well. It really was quite outstanding (for that time).

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/images/car_info/large/triumph_dolomite.jpg

As for the Honda/Rover cars, they were certainly a step in the right direction however having done business with Rover for many years, I don't think that Rover were worthy of the investment and good will that Honda out into them.

If you want a really damn good British-ish car of your target era, get a pre-73 TR6 :yes:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb93/andwend/1970_TR6_2.jpg

The Morris Minors are just too old. The Mini 1000, provided the sub-frame hasn't rusted (like they do in the UK) then they just go on and on. There's nothing much to go wrong and you can do everything yourself. Stick a Stage-3 head on it, uprate the brakes, shocks, and exhaust. They will also fit your longer physical size very well with bags of head room!

http://www.zalogaj.net/image/IMG_1878s.jpg

I have given this matter lots of thought (over the years) and I have come down to the bang for buck thing, in that the post 1989 XJ series Jaguars are the good reliable ones to get. Weekend rides not daily driving only.

http://www.ukjags.com/xj6.jpg

Otherwise it has to be Japanese for me.

[pete376403]

Did British cars use any other Auto transmission other than BW35's and 65's? lol

-Indy

Smiths Easidrive - Smiths were a competitor to Lucas in the Auto electrical market. Easidrive used iron powder (instead of hydraulic fluid) and magnetic activation to join elements together to provide drive. Standard Motors (Vanguard) used it, called it StanDrive. Don't think it was wildy succesful. I have the service manual for it up in the attic.
Borg Warner model 8 and model DG used in Jaguars. Cast iron cases -weighed a ton. Got the manuals for those too (I used to specialise in autoboxes)
Borg Warner 45 (4 speed) appeared briefly in Hillman Avengers and Hunters. Mega piece of shit.


(Edit) I'd like this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/other/auction-368017509.htm
or this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/specialist-cars/competition-cars/auction-351549438.htm as it's already been hacked about there'd be nothing to loose by dropping in a nice wee Ford 260 V8 and calling it a Tiger.

[pete376403]

Yep the P6 was a model - I had a P6B. Amazing car but bloody complex and a nightmare to keep running. It had the most incredible rear end with inboard discs ...

De Dion Bouton suspension. The inboard discs made it easy to wheel the diff around the workshop :-)

[ducatilover]

The Rover 2000 was a pretty damn good all rounder (at that time). The 3.5 V8 was just too heavy which unbalanced it.


I had a 3500 and have driven a 2000SC and 2200TC, the 3500 is no different except it's gruntier. Probably helps that the 3.5 weighs less than most cast iron 4 cyls of the era. With the fresh shocks and good DiDion tube oil in mine it out handled the 2000SC easily.

[jonbuoy]

Reliant Scimitar.

[YellowDog]

I had a 3500 and have driven a 2000SC and 2200TC, the 3500 is no different except it's gruntier. Probably helps that the 3.5 weighs less than most cast iron 4 cyls of the era. With the fresh shocks and good DiDion tube oil in mine it out handled the 2000SC easily.

I was in an early one as a passenger that completely lost control. It was certainly a lot gruntier, but the brakes and shocks were not up to the task.

Perhaps 5 heavy passengers in a rush to the airport made a difference.

We missed the flight :mad:

[nadroj]

Always wanted one of these....

[scumdog]

The Rover 2000 was a pretty damn good all rounder (at that time). The 3.5 V8 was just too heavy which unbalanced it.



I doubt the V8 was much heavier than the 4 cylnder motor - IF they were heavier at all, after all the block/heads/intake etc were all alloy.

I know that the 'in running order' V8 was light enough for two of us to pick up and put on a trailer.:yes:

[Indiana_Jones]

British Cars of that era are really more for weekend rides and not good for everyday usage.


Cheers for that sum up YD.

I fully understand that those cars are not really daily drivers. I use them around 3-4 times a week on short trips. Use the bike to get to work so they're pretty much shopping trollies and something to play with on the weekend :)

-Indy

[unstuck]

I hope to have a big enough shed one day to get all my favorite toys in, Dosnt mean i will drive them all on a regular basis,just like to be able to tinker and keep some of the awesome memories from my past as vivid as possible. Some great old cars mentioned here,they may not be as reliable and comfortable and quiet as the new ones but oh the memories,GOOD and BAD.:yes:

[scumdog]

Indy buddy, do yourself a favour and avoid British cars of that generation :no:

A 105E Anglia is pretty good as a reliable day-to-day car, requires the minimum of fiddling with.

(Of course I just couldn't leave mine alone...1600, 5-speed, discs etc)

[unstuck]

A 105E Anglia is pretty good as a reliable day-to-day car, requires the minimum of fiddling with.

(Of course I just couldn't leave mine alone...1600, 5-speed, discs etc)

V6 granada in mine. Have you seen the price of some of them now.Had a 105e prefect too,threw a leg out racing a vdub.:crybaby:

[Indiana_Jones]

Smiths Easidrive - Smiths were a competitor to Lucas in the Auto electrical market. Easidrive used iron powder (instead of hydraulic fluid) and magnetic activation to join elements together to provide drive. Standard Motors (Vanguard) used it, called it StanDrive. Don't think it was wildy succesful. I have the service manual for it up in the attic.
Borg Warner model 8 and model DG used in Jaguars. Cast iron cases -weighed a ton. Got the manuals for those too (I used to specialise in autoboxes)
Borg Warner 45 (4 speed) appeared briefly in Hillman Avengers and Hunters. Mega piece of shit.


(Edit) I'd like this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/other/auction-368017509.htm
or this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/specialist-cars/competition-cars/auction-351549438.htm as it's already been hacked about there'd be nothing to loose by dropping in a nice wee Ford 260 V8 and calling it a Tiger.

Nice reply. Good to see the range expanded more than 2 models lol :D

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Always wanted one of these....
I know a chap who had a white Dart, he tells tales of interesting oil changing missions and things. I was surprised how many little bits and bobs were the same as a TR3 :yes: Very, very cool cars.

[ducatilover]

I was in an early one as a passenger that completely lost control. It was certainly a lot gruntier, but the brakes and shocks were not up to the task.

Perhaps 5 heavy passengers in a rush to the airport made a difference.

We missed the flight :mad:
:facepalm: That would have been an interesting trip. They certainly never had...sporty....suspension. They weren't too bad if you set them up in a four wheel drift :innocent:


I doubt the V8 was much heavier than the 4 cylnder motor - IF they were heavier at all, after all the block/heads/intake etc were all alloy.

I know that the 'in running order' V8 was light enough for two of us to pick up and put on a trailer.:yes:
Yeah, the V8 is an incredibly light motor, just over 100kg with manifolds on.

[Indiana_Jones]

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-Indy

[YellowDog]

Great video Indy.

My first car was a 1974 Mini 1000. I put a stange 3 head on it and also uprated the shocks and brakes.

Sold it to a mate who wrote it off in the first week.

I loved that car. :violin:

[jonbuoy]

The days when advertisers had freedom.

[ducatilover]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mini/riley/auction-390574366.htm Indy......<_<

[Indiana_Jones]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mini/riley/auction-390574366.htm Indy......<_<

You bastard!

Why do you tempt me lol :(

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Because I have no garage room :facepalm:

[Indiana_Jones]

And I lack the funds and time lol :facepalm:

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Damn it! Whenever something cool pops up, it's always the wrong time

[Indiana_Jones]

Damn it! Whenever something cool pops up, it's always the wrong time

Just like my stiffies lol

-Indy

[ducatilover]

:gob: I have no response for that one....
I might clear some room in the garage and when money isn't so tight, I may have to get something like a GB500 or 400 to fill the garage with.

[Indiana_Jones]

Christ I want another Brit car.

Anyone know of a cheap/ish one going?

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Did you get rid of the 'B? :gob:

[Indiana_Jones]

Did you get rid of the 'B? :gob:

which one? the MGBGT or the Wolseley landcrabs. All three had the 1800 B series engine in them :sunny:

great engine :)

So yeah, currently carless atm, I'd like to work on one and the mrs likes a cage for shopping etc so we'll see

-Indy

[ducatilover]

The MGBGT, or are you being a man and expanding the collection?

[Indiana_Jones]

Do own anything (car wise) at the moment :(

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Get an MGBGT V8!!!! Throw a RRover biggus blockus in it, SD1 twin plenum, roller rockers, big cam and super valve springs, port/polis the heads and give it to me, I will be your slave.

[Indiana_Jones]

lol not my cup of tea mate

I think I'll be going FWD again for sure, so mini, 1300 etc

Just not any time soon :(

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Darn, I had my hopes up.

Make sure we see pics when you get another :yes::drinkup:

[YellowDog]

as a runabout:

[ducatilover]

as a runabout:

I think I could deal with one of them....:love:
I will, one day, own something with the XK 3.8. Or even a 4.2, don't care, I just need one.

[Virago]

I Quite fancy one of these...as a runabout:

Those Mk2 Jags are unbelievably sexy.

I've toyed with the idea of a picking up an early "fixer upper" Jag, but in the end it's usually cheaper to buy one that's been well done up by someone else.

I must be getting old - my tastes now run to the really big saloons. What I really want is a "traditional-shaped" XJ8 LWB in white or silver. An awesome tourer, with use as a wedding car on the side (would compliment my daughter's photography business).

I've been looking seriously at X308 LWB models - was quite keen on this one:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/jaguar/xj8/auction-367630467.htm

But the well documented faults in those earlier Jag V8s, particularly the cylinder liners, scares me off.

So now drooling over the X350 or X358 - the first of the aluminium bodied XJ Jags, but still in the traditional XJ shape. Got to be the LWB model, preferably with the 4.2 V8. Trouble is, I don't have $40K+ to spend on a car.

Cavear tastes, with peanut-butter bank balance. Sigh...

[Indiana_Jones]

So now drooling over the X350 or X358 - the first of the aluminium bodied XJ Jags, but still in the traditional XJ shape. Got to be the LWB model, preferably with the 4.2 V8. Trouble is, I don't have $40K+ to spend on a car.

Cavear tastes, with peanut-butter bank balance. Sigh...

My old man did a kitchen for a pilot who had one of those. He had the model before it with the steel frame and his fuel bill was cut in half he reckons :blink:

On that note, if you're after a saloon type car, I reckon a Wolseley 4/44, 6/110, Austin/Morris Cambridge etc

Not quite the same but lovely comfy 'big' cars, but not OTT :) and a lot cheaper then a Jag!

-Indy

[YellowDog]

Those Mk2 Jags are unbelievably sexy.

I've toyed with the idea of a picking up an early "fixer upper" Jag, but in the end it's usually cheaper to buy one that's been well done up by someone else.

I must be getting old - my tastes now run to the really big saloons. What I really want is a "traditional-shaped" XJ8 LWB in white or silver. An awesome tourer, with use as a wedding car on the side (would compliment my daughter's photography business).

I've been looking seriously at X308 LWB models - was quite keen on this one:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/jaguar/xj8/auction-367630467.htm

But the well documented faults in those earlier Jag V8s, particularly the cylinder liners, scares me off.

So now drooling over the X350 or X358 - the first of the aluminium bodied XJ Jags, but still in the traditional XJ shape. Got to be the LWB model, preferably with the 4.2 V8. Trouble is, I don't have $40K+ to spend on a car.

Cavear tastes, with peanut-butter bank balance. Sigh...

My uncle had a MKII when I was a kid. Lovely classic and now timeless.

The XJs from around 1988 are unusual in that they really are keepers. The build quality was pretty damn good (for a Jag). The LWBs are generally a little expensive as they actually have rear leg room. I had a 3.2 Sport, which was one of the most relaxing cars I have had the use of. It was a company vehicle and whilst almost all of my colleagues burnt their budgets on BMWs and Mercedes, I knew what I wanted. Unlike BMWs, you aim them rather than steer (in comparison), but still an excellent car with comfort and style not available from BMW. I could see that the other guys were really envious, as my Jag wasn't a Same old Same old BM/Merc, but I always said 'NO" to offers of weekend swaps (cars not wives). :yes:

Theres a 1963 and a 1964 MKII at Grays Auctions, but their start prices are higher than I want to pay.

We'll see what shows up at the appropriate time.

[ducatilover]

Big saloon cars?
Those Jags are seriously nice, but, I'm sorry I'd be buying an E38 BMW 750iL for that coin, 5.4 V12.....epic win.

I think the Armstrong SillyBilly was a neat looking car and they are reasonably priced now.

A year or two ago I did some worked on a Vanden Plas, I cannot remember what it was based on though. Had that tasty 3.0 6cyl in it and looked like a 16/60, but, I'm sure it was bigger.

[pete376403]

IIRC 3.0 VandenPlas was a (very) upmarket Austin.

[ducatilover]

IIRC 3.0 VandenPlas was a (very) upmarket Austin.

A fairly large one, I just cannot remember what model :facepalm: Was a neat car.

[Indiana_Jones]

<img src="http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/31/181117131_full.jpg">

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/other/wolseley/auction-394616053.htm

There's a nice one :)

-Indy

[ducatilover]

There's a nice one :)

-Indy

Yummy! It was black and grey two tone and looked real nice, walnut everywhere and I think it had red leather, my favourite!

[Indiana_Jones]

nom nom Brit cars = win

Damn it, it's too tempting looking a tardme

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Come on Indy.....buuuuuy some Brit beasts!

[Indiana_Jones]

Sigh gotta get the Trumphy sorted, thankfully someone did it in a company car so the insurance should be ok :)

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Pics of her when she's all painted and sexy again!

[Indiana_Jones]

Triumph 2000/2500, Yay or nay?

-Indy

[kiwifruit]

Yay
.

[dangerous]

Triumph 2000/2500, Yay or nay?

-Indy Farking YAY man, havent got any finle photos of my last one found these tho, triple pic as stndard 77 TC frount lowered with TR springs (rear was done aswell and 3 twin webbers fitted) never touched the engine at 220k burnt a valve out tho but was always going to TR6 spec it... ummm it weardly came with a worked auto which I blew hence found out it wasnt std, all the trim I changed over to 'S' including dash, grill, plastics to boot etc.

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Indy... a mk1 2000PI would be the mutts nutts, but good luck finding one.

[ducatilover]

Best thing about them is the BorgWarner box, rip the bellhousing off and throw a Rover8 in it with Rv8 BW35/65 bell housing :Punk:
I know...I have a small thing about V8's in everything :laugh:

[dangerous]

Best thing about them is the BorgWarner box, rip the bellhousing off and throw a Rover8 in it with Rv8 BW35/65 bell housing :Punk:
I know...I have a small thing about V8's in everything :laugh:why would ya? heaver and slower than a TR spec 2.5... and ya cant beat the sound of extractors and duel pipes on a 6 :drinknsin

There is a v8 conversion on trade me at the mo in nelson.

[ducatilover]

why would ya? heaver and slower than a TR spec 2.5... and ya cant beat the sound of extractors and duel pipes on a 6 :drinknsin

There is a v8 conversion on trade me at the mo in nelson.

The Rover is all alloy and I bet lighter than the TR motor, the TR is iron block isn't it? The TR has 150hp doesn't it? with less torque. The Rover came out with 180hp in some guises (10.5-1cr and no emissions, like my P6) and 200hp is very easy to achieve, 220+ with cams and SD1 Injected heads etc, cheap as chips to do also.
I agree on the noise, those Trumpy 6's can sound very nice.

I am biased though, I like the Rover, it's very light (Similar weight to a few cast iron four cyl motors), simple to set up, cheap to modify and easy to fix :Punk:

[Indiana_Jones]

Are they as bad as Jags on the gas?

And fuck off auto, I'd want a manual

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Are they as bad as Jags on the gas?

And fuck off auto, I'd want a manual

-Indy

Apparently it's possible to get over 20mp average with a slushy BW auto. Mine never got anything like that, my foot was a little heavy...V8 with open secondaries = Heaven.

I'd like an XJ6 though, beautiful cars.

[Indiana_Jones]

We are never allowed to meet DL lol

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Because we will steal each others Brit cars? :shifty: Or everyone else's :drinknsin

[dangerous]

The Rover is all alloy and I bet lighter than the TR motor, the TR is iron block isn't it? The TR has 150hp doesn't it? with less torque. The Rover came out with 180hp in some guises (10.5-1cr and no emissions, like my P6) and 200hp is very easy to achieve, 220+ with cams and SD1 Injected heads etc, cheap as chips to do also.
I agree on the noise, those Trumpy 6's can sound very nice.

I am biased though, I like the Rover, it's very light (Similar weight to a few cast iron four cyl motors), simple to set up, cheap to modify and easy to fix :Punk:

yeah yeah thought ya might call my bluff on that one LOL, didnt relise tho the 3.5 put out so much hp tho.
Whats ya thoughts on the 3.5 vs the 4.4?



Are they as bad as Jags on the gas?

And fuck off auto, I'd want a manual

-Indy
What.. the 2000/2500? no way, they are a basic engine in comparasion to the Jag... their manuals are 4 speeds with an auto overdrive in 3rd and 4th.

[Indiana_Jones]

Because we will steal each others Brit cars? :shifty: Or everyone else's :drinknsin

No because we'll just get up to no good!

-Indy

[scumdog]

yeah yeah thought ya might call my bluff on that one LOL, didnt relise tho the 3.5 put out so much hp tho.
Whats ya thoughts on the 3.5 vs the 4.4?



What.. the 2000/2500? no way, they are a basic engine in comparasion to the Jag... their manuals are 4 speeds with an auto overdrive in 3rd and 4th.

I'll stick with me 7-litre!:laugh:

Oh, and those 4-speed overdrives were controlled manually/electrically with a little switch on the top of the shifter knob from memory.

[Indiana_Jones]

I'll stick with me 7-litre!:laugh:

Oh, and those 4-speed overdrives were controlled manually/electrically with a little switch on the top of the shifter knob from memory.

depends on the age/make

my '74 BGT OD was on the dash. I think it was '76 onwards it was on the knob like the Triumphs

-Indy

[Indiana_Jones]

No new cars today worth mentioning. The search continues <_<

-Indy

[ducatilover]

yeah yeah thought ya might call my bluff on that one LOL, didnt relise tho the 3.5 put out so much hp tho.
Whats ya thoughts on the 3.5 vs the 4.4?





The 4.4 was 200hp and a nice bit of torque, the 3.5 had better flowing heads. A nice upgrade for the 4.4/P76 is 3.5 heads, or SD1 3.5 injected heads. The Range Rover heads flow better again I am told (later model injected ones), but they have small bumps in the intake ports for the injectors, so it's wise to get them filled and smoothed if running a carb set up :Punk:

The SD1 with carbs was crap the P6 had more grunt, the SD1 was 150hp...:no: Not much in one of those terrible things. My P6 scooted along fairly well for what it was.

[dangerous]

No new cars today worth mentioning. The search continues <_<

-Indy

MATE... this is so you man, fark what a deal http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/triumph/mayflower/auction-396157206.htm

[Indiana_Jones]

MATE... this is so you man, fark what a deal http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/triumph/mayflower/auction-396157206.htm

lol I did see that one, but it's a bit beyond me at the moment, but what really holds me back is space. I wouldn't say no a bit of a build up etc, but just don't have the space :(

Hence why I need something still on the road so I can just do general stuff etc

-Indy

[dangerous]

Hence why I need something still on the road so I can just do general stuff etc Ok sweet as... here ya go, Id love a mint 2L http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/triumph/vitesse/auction-398623076.htm or one a bit tidier http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/triumph/vitesse/auction-398927969.htm

This ones on line but it aint no Vetesse http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/triumph/vitesse/auction-395213308.htm 244519 and the Herald never had a 1300, 1200, 1250 and 1360 only.

[ducatilover]

Saw two sexy wee Spitfires in a garage last night.

All I can think of now is robbing a bank and getting a GT6 :love::Punk:

[Indiana_Jones]

lol nice.

I am a bit torn between Econo fun ADO16/minis etc or fuck the fuel bit a little bit and get a Triumph 2000/2500 etc :D

Hmmm ADO16 Wolseley = win

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Find a nice 2500s :Punk:

[Indiana_Jones]

Got an offer to try a 2500 from someone on oldschool.co.nz so keen to take him up on it :)

-Indy

[dangerous]

Got an offer to try a 2500 from someone on oldschool.co.nz so keen to take him up on it :)

-Indy
Mate loved mine had a mk2 200 aswell, If ya want me to scan up the ralervant pages from my Triumph bible yell out.
If ya go for a S they have a lot of stag finishings like dash smaller stearing wheel etc, but all is swapable.

[Indiana_Jones]

Mate loved mine had a mk2 200 aswell, If ya want me to scan up the ralervant pages from my Triumph bible yell out.
If ya go for a S they have a lot of stag finishings like dash smaller stearing wheel etc, but all is swapable.

Know how, can do :)

Will keep all you guys update aye.

-Indy

[ducatilover]

I'd love an S.

A V8 in a Dolomite would be the business too :Police:

[Indiana_Jones]

I'd love an S.

A V8 in a Dolomite would be the business too :Police:

Dude, anything with a Rover 3.5 V8 in it is all you want :lol:

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Dude, anything with a Rover 3.5 V8 in it is all you want :lol:

-Indy

I want one in my bath tub. :laugh:

[blackdog]

I want one in my vaccuum cleaner. :laugh:

You're welcome.

[ducatilover]

You're welcome.

Thanks, that's an idea :shifty:

[Flip]

Dude, anything with a Rover 3.5 V8 in it is all you want :lol:

-Indy

I have one in my Landrover!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtT4bY6dvO8

[ducatilover]

Good stuff! What spec?

[Flip]

Good stuff! What spec?

The De-tuned military 3.5 carburetor one, with the carb restrictors pulled out 136hp. It was made to run on any crap petrol any where in the world, and be grunt proof. A set of std SD heads would increase it to 160hp and run a lot more efficiently on LPG, but its a one day project. The motor runs perfectly well and the vehicle with the final drive ratio changed will easily do 130kph which is about 30kph faster than you want to safely go in a leaf sprung landy.


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[ducatilover]

Good stuff, that'll hum along very well! I'd say she goes better than my mate's one, he had a red top 202 injected in there. the timing gears let go, so he put a 186 in there using the same manifolds, he hasn't replaced the fiber gears yet :no: goes well, but, I doubt it has 100hp....

[Virago]

How much have you got to spend, Indi...?

http://www.waimakclassiccars.co.nz/cars/90-Triumph-TC2500.html

[Indiana_Jones]

Seen that one on tardme, looks very tidy :)

Ummm upto say $4k ish, but it's gotta be something on the road, not a project etc

-Indy

[YellowDog]

How much have you got to spend, Indi...?

http://www.waimakclassiccars.co.nz/cars/90-Triumph-TC2500.html

That looks like a fine example.

Every Stag I've driven has always had the Ford V6 upgrade.

And for good reason :yes:

Is this not the same engine as in the failed Stag ?

EDIT: If it's done 333k, there's not much wrong with the engine :lol:

[Indiana_Jones]

Is this not the same engine as in the failed Stag ?

EDIT: If it's done 333k, there's not much wrong with the engine :lol:

Na lol, it's a straight 6 2L/2.5L

The stag had the same styling, but that horrible horrible V8

-Indy

[ducatilover]

Na lol, it's a straight 6 2L/2.5L

The stag had the same styling, but that horrible horrible V8

-Indy

The Stag was a shocker, gorgeous but crap.
You know what motor I'd throw in one :laugh:

[Bikemad]

would a ford pilot truck float ya boat indy????
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[YellowDog]

This one certainly does Float my Boat:

http://www.waimakclassiccars.co.nz/cars/78-Jaguar-XJ8-LWB.html

To the degree that I am actually discussing looking at it with the wife :shit:

I know it's already been listed on this thread, but it really is an excellent motor car indeed :yes:

[Virago]

This one certainly does Float my Boat:

http://www.waimakclassiccars.co.nz/cars/78-Jaguar-XJ8-LWB.html

To the degree that I am actually discussing looking at it with the wife :shit:

I know it's already been listed on this thread, but it really is an excellent motor car indeed :yes:

Bastard. If you buy it, can I have visitation rights...? :laugh:

I've been agonising over that one for months. I don't have the cash, and haven't been able to convince the wife. I've also heard some horror stories about the reliability of those V8s.

It's a pristine example though - not immaculate, but pretty nice. The leather in particular looks good and tight. It's a lot of car for the money - well priced.

LWB version too - a great wedding car (if you're so inclined).

[ducatilover]

That Jag would suit me down to the ground, beautiful car :love:

[YellowDog]

Bastard. If you buy it, can I have visitation rights...? :laugh:

I've been agonising over that one for months. I don't have the cash, and haven't been able to convince the wife. I've also heard some horror stories about the reliability of those V8s.

It's a pristine example though - not immaculate, but pretty nice. The leather in particular looks good and tight. It's a lot of car for the money - well priced.

LWB version too - a great wedding car (if you're so inclined).

Yes of course you can have visitation rights. I'll even pick you up from the airport :lol:

If it's the same engine as was in the 3.2 sport (which I think it is) it was very very good indeed when I had one as a company car in the early to mid 90s.

I am presuming that the 4.0 was in the later models, which may be a little larger than I would like.

I'm not holding my breath over this as the missus wants to move house. Once that has fallen through (which it will) I can show up with a nice consolation golden Jaguar :yes: