British Leyland

**unstuck** · 15th July 2013, 14:50

Still going through the photos on that flicker link, damn theres heaps of them, and seen this.........I am in love.

**Moi** · 15th July 2013, 16:07

Originally Posted by unstuck

Cool site, knowing me though, I would go the HA viva. I do like Vauxhalls.

That 1000 is pretty cheap though.

Can understand that - it's a nice wee one...

I had one - a standard, not deluxe like that one - ex-Public Service Garage. Was the first of a string of Vivas [can hear the laughter from the uninitiated already] and finished with a 1800...

Then went Japanese...

**Moi** · 15th July 2013, 16:14

Originally Posted by scumdog

Always wonder where the hell that Hunterville guy finds all those old cars - sells lots steadily too.

None seem to be 'garage queens' - just good honest cars, some have had a bit of a hard life but when you get to that age we all show a few scars and wrinkles...

That Vauxhall Cresta he had certainly caught the eye and tempted the wallet...

**Moi** · 15th July 2013, 16:18

Originally Posted by unstuck

Still going through the photos on that flicker link, damn theres heaps of them, and seen this.........I am in love.

Agreed - proper panel van...

In that case - look at this:

More there to whet your whistle...

**unstuck** · 15th July 2013, 17:02

Yep, some nice old cars and trucks in that video.

The vehicles have gotten a lot safer over the years, but humans are still stupid.

**avgas** · 15th July 2013, 17:27

Insane
http://www.mikejtrading.co.nz/page2....ge=2&image=190

**dangerous** · 15th July 2013, 18:19

Originally Posted by avgas

Insane
http://www.mikejtrading.co.nz/page2....ge=2&image=190

weird thing is.. it be worth that just for the engine

**Indiana_Jones** · 15th July 2013, 18:57

Drove past Mike J's on the way down south. He always seems to have some nice toys for sale at a decent price

-Indy

**unstuck** · 16th July 2013, 07:48

Been watching Talking trucks AGAIN. Apparently there were a couple of theses special purpose RL bedford fire response trucks that came into NZ. Any body know where?

**YellowDog** · 16th July 2013, 10:02

Oh No.... That's a Green Goddess.

The British Army uses those when the Firemen go on strike.

What are they now going to do?

**Moi** · 16th July 2013, 13:46

They had a different model in Liverpool...

**Indiana_Jones** · 16th July 2013, 15:06

YD, got some toys lined up for your trip?

I'm still toying with the idea in my head of importing a diesel estate 75 into the country. Is it a hard and costly process?

Might be worth it as you can get them for 700-1300GBP. Just don't get them here in diesel.

-Indy

**YellowDog** · 16th July 2013, 15:15

I've found some quite reasonable shipping quote. $2k all in, isn't difficult to find and there are some even cheaper ones about.

I've made my decision as to what I am buying.

I'm going for a low mileage XK8 and sticking the wide body kit on it.

It may take me a while to complete the project, but it will be a keeper:

**Indiana_Jones** · 16th July 2013, 15:20

You'll have to keep us updated on that project.

If you don't mind could you chuck us a pm with the shipping company you used please

If I could land an estate car for $4-5k it'd be worth it. I've seen petrol ones go for $10k+ here (madness)

-Indy

**Edbear** · 16th July 2013, 15:25

Originally Posted by YellowDog

I've found some quite reasonable shipping quote. $2k all in, isn't difficult to find and there are some even cheaper ones about.

I've made my decision as to what I am buying.

I'm going for a low mileage XK8 and sticking the wide body kit on it.

It may take me a while to complete the project, but it will be a keeper:

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Might as well get the supercharged version..? They go pretty hard from all accounts. The "standard" XK8's are a great GT car though. Have you noted the price difference?

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