This weeks Classic Irish bargains that i'm not buying

junkyard · 07-12-2009 1:29am

carchaeologist wrote: »

The 2.8s didnt come out til the 80s,and thats an 83 reg?

It was imported in 1983, back then they gave you a new number when you imported a car up to the end of 1986 when the 87-C type numbers came out. That's a Cork county reg too by the way.

Pdfile · 07-12-2009 10:32am

junkyard wrote: »

It was imported in 1983, back then they gave you a new number when you imported a car up to the end of 1986 when the 87-C type numbers came out. That's a Cork county reg too by the way.

and theirs me thinkin its another boy racer job ( 2.0 on the book but really a 2.8 )

biggus · 07-12-2009 5:23pm

323 i sterling 3500

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1382217.htm

carchaeologist · 07-12-2009 7:32pm

junkyard wrote: »

It was imported in 1983, back then they gave you a new number when you imported a car up to the end of 1986 when the 87-C type numbers came out. That's a Cork county reg too by the way.

I know,but whats throwing me is the 2.8i version wasnt out till around 1983?Is it a standard capri with the injected engine thrown in?

niceirishfella · 07-12-2009 7:39pm

biggus wrote: »

323 i sterling 3500

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1382217.htm

lovely 3 series, make a fantastic daily runner classic in 2010.

MercMad · 08-12-2009 1:18pm

Seweryn wrote: »

Nice car, but not a million miles Mercedes with this engine, as described by the seller. The worse engine in W123. Would be perfect with a Diesel under the bonnet.

Agreed. The 250 wasn't a good 'un. They are probably the least durable engine in the range. To be honest most of the problems are caused by over fuelling leading to premature engine wear.

I'd love an early Irish Jag, but I reckon the old adage "buy the very best you can afford" applies to these more than most cars.

RobAMerc · 08-12-2009 5:56pm

niceirishfella wrote: »

lovely 3 series, make a fantastic daily runner classic in 2010.

My first boss had one of these.

We went on a trip to the big smoke in it once with him ( 100 miles e/w ), had to stop for petrol twice, then he dropped me off at home and proceeded to go backwards through a hedge in it on the short drive to his place !

T'was fast though!

MercMad · 08-12-2009 6:17pm

carchaeologist wrote: »

Last taxed 1990
An irish DS420 is a rare beast.Supposedly an embassy car.

Apparently just off wedding hire..:p
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/1075579

.........the add says its genuine Irish, 1973, yet that is a 1978 Dublin reg.

The Corsa should of course be UZV 496, 1985 Dublin, but somebody got its reg ar5eways........prolly been that way for years, and off the road since pre '93

The Capri 2.8i came out in 1982 as far as I know so dunno where the 1979 comes from, something iffy there.

Big Nasty · 09-12-2009 8:44pm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1046221
The colour wouldn't be me but it's a well priced coupe at €6.5k!

ronaneire · 09-12-2009 8:50pm

Nice car though ^^

Kevin_Herron · 09-12-2009 9:10pm

That look like a very smart car for the money.
Loose the wheels!

Big Nasty · 09-12-2009 9:13pm

Kevin_Herron wrote: »

That look like a very smart car for the money.
Loose the wheels!

Nice set of Torque Thrusts would do a lot for it!

Kevin_Herron · 09-12-2009 9:24pm

They would certainly be nicer than the current set, although I was never a fan of aftermarket wheels.

MercMad · 10-12-2009 2:10pm

Kevin_Herron wrote: »

They would certainly be nicer than the current set, although I was never a fan of aftermarket wheels.

..................I agree.

At that price it would have to be worth a look, if only I had the cash !

(The picture was probably taken in 1967

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Big Nasty · 10-12-2009 2:59pm

Kevin_Herron wrote: »

They would certainly be nicer than the current set, although I was never a fan of aftermarket wheels.

In general I agree but Torque Thrusts were used in a lot of pony cars for racing back in the day - you can still buy them new today. Here's an example (albeit not a very good one!)

Edit: Better Pic - these look the biz on any 'Stang or Camaro!

Landyaddict · 10-12-2009 4:05pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290378628029&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

wishing I'd won the Lotto last night
Or that some benifactor would buy it for me as a crimbo pressie

Landy

Saab Ed · 12-12-2009 1:14am

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1034561

kasper · 12-12-2009 11:49am

The kadette e doesnt even say if it is petrol or diesel ? I cant understand why people cant describe even the bare basics of the car and expect it to sell ,if you ring and ask you are probably one of the time wasters the add is on about

a_v525 · 12-12-2009 12:04pm

Opel Kadett
LS S 1.2
Year: 1985
Style: Saloon
Engine: 1.2L
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Colour: White

kasper · 12-12-2009 12:18pm

sorry about that a bit early in the morning for me it is advertised as 1986 and the photo shows a hatchback ?

a_v525 · 12-12-2009 12:40pm

Thats what mywheels says.....

The seller says its a 2door saloon, although I'd say (by the pics) its a 2door h/b....

I'd check the vin number on i if i was interested...

quattro777 · 13-12-2009 11:38am

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C90426/

Irish 1973 Jensen Interceptor III J Series.
Anyone know the history of this one? reg does not appear on mywheels.

carchaeologist · 13-12-2009 11:55am

quattro777 wrote: »

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C90426/

Irish 1973 Jensen Interceptor III J Series.
Anyone know the history of this one? reg does not appear on mywheels.

JI is a Tyrone reg,so maybe thats why it doesnt show up.