British Leyland

[Motu]

I'm looking for a cheap car right now, and that is just tempting me to do something really stupid.

I wasn't stupid enough to get a Jag, so got this just before Xmas, 850 T5 for $500. It can tow a bike trailer at 150mph...a bit more useful than an XJ6.

[Indiana_Jones]

......But Jag?

[ducatilover]

I loved my Ovlov 850. And it was free

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[Indiana_Jones]

Anyone (or know anyone) interested in a Wolseley 18/85 landcrab? (flick us a PM)

-Indy

[awa355]

I thought ole Riley was an Irishman. Apparently not,

[awa355]

A few more

[5150]

For those of you who have never had the pleasure of owning a British car, but want to know what it's like: Next big rainstorm, wait till dark, roll down all windows, leave off lights & heater & wipers and go for a drive. Stop at every intersection and throw out a twenty dollar bill. It's not exactly the same, but it's real close.

[Dadpole]

Did one of you lot buy this? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...1040143706.htm

If it is the one I had a perve over a while back, then you got a nice looking beastie. I admit that the thought of anything requiring attention on the V12 would scare me away.

[Dadpole]

For those of you who have never had the pleasure of owning a British car, but want to know what it's like: Next big rainstorm, wait till dark, roll down all windows, leave off lights & heater & wipers and go for a drive. Stop at every intersection and throw out a twenty dollar bill. It's not exactly the same, but it's real close.

Sounds much like a Falcon I used to own.

[5150]

Did one of you lot buy this? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...1040143706.htm

If it is the one I had a perve over a while back, then you got a nice looking beastie. I admit that the thought of anything requiring attention on the V12 would scare me away.

No one wants to own up

[Stylo]

Sounds much like a Falcon I used to own.

Had a Falcon or two, memorable for the constant squeaks and rattles, remember that.

Best 6 Cylinder car produced from Australia was Mitsubishi 380, car of the year back in 2005.

I've had two. Quietest car I've ever owned.

The concept Station wagon would have been a starter ..

Only the good die young

[scumdog]

For those of you who have never had the pleasure of owning a British car, but want to know what it's like: Next big rainstorm, wait till dark, roll down all windows, leave off lights & heater & wipers and go for a drive. Stop at every intersection and throw out a twenty dollar bill. It's not exactly the same, but it's real close.

Oi, me Marina only requires a $5 be thrown out.


So there!

[Dadpole]

Only the other day I was telling someone about the sixties sound. Coughing and wheezing in the morning as people push started their Brit cars.

[YellowDog]

For those of you who have never had the pleasure of owning a British car, but want to know what it's like: Next big rainstorm, wait till dark, roll down all windows, leave off lights & heater & wipers and go for a drive. Stop at every intersection and throw out a twenty dollar bill. It's not exactly the same, but it's real close.

I've had a few BL cars in my time. Quite an experience

All were disasters, with the exception of one shining example.

My 1979 Morris Marina 1700L was the only shining example. Bought it in 1981. Carpets, radio, and engine that could take some punishment, without complaining. Shocks & brakes were not great, but it is all relative and I ws a happy Marina owner

[Dadpole]

I gave a mate a lift when he went to check out a Marina. It turned out to have 2 doors and 6 cylinders. We took it for a test drive and were terrified. Much power, but handling and brakes that only existed in the mind of Leyland advertising people.

Of course, he bought it. Spent 6 months alternately repairing and being scared shitless by it before palming it off on some poor sap. Evidently the victim came back from the test drive shaking and smiling at the same time, passed over the money and left. The curse of the deadly Marina...