Motoring Discussion > Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14	Miscellaneous
Thread Author: VxFan	Replies: 80

New Mon 22 Jun 15 10:25   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - VxFan

A round up of the good, the bad and the ugly on ebay and the like. PLEASE NOTE:- To try and maintain some kind of logical order of discussion, if you start a new subject then reply to this post and remember to change the default subject header. 442714 Last edited by: VxFan on Sat 27 Jun 15 at 20:48 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 13 Apr 15 12:00   Panda - ToMoCo

The original Panda is now a bit thin on the ground, but how about this pair - tinyurl.com/mlsxcrw I strangely quite fancy one for some back to basics summer fun, but not at over a grand. Last edited by: VxFan on Mon 22 Jun 15 at 10:26 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 13 Apr 15 12:50   Panda - ToMoCo

Missed this one earlier - Panda tinyurl.com/p4d5nmz nice. Last edited by: VxFan on Mon 22 Jun 15 at 10:26 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 13 Apr 15 13:28   Panda - rtj70

My step-sons first car was a Panda 4x4 Sisley. He sold it for a decent profit to a farmer on Anglesey. Maybe it's still being used on the farm by the farmer's wife? Last edited by: VxFan on Mon 22 Jun 15 at 10:26 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 22 Jun 15 10:29   Ford Cougar - VxFan

Not sure whether I should have put this in the " Unusual planes, trains but no automobiles" thread or here. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261935119290 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 27 Jun 15 20:47   Granada Scorpio Cosworth V6 - Barn Find - VxFan

Not my cup of tea, but a few were having kittens about it on another forum I look at. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400942176265 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 27 Jun 15 21:15   Granada Scorpio Cosworth V6 - Barn Find - ....

I saw one of the bug eyed Scorpio recently. It's tiny next to a Mondeo, more Focus estate size. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 27 Jun 15 21:18   Granada Scorpio Cosworth V6 - Barn Find - Alastairw

I preferred the hatch, but the V6 would more than acquit itself in modern traffic. Bit thirsty at todays petrol prices though. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 27 Jun 15 23:34   Granada Scorpio Cosworth V6 - Barn Find - bathtub tom

Too good to be true? Feltham young offenders institute, is that near, I get confused with Eltham and Feltham? Zeddo, your Baileywick? Last edited by: bathtub tom on Sat 27 Jun 15 at 23:35 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 28 Jun 15 06:42   Granada Scorpio Cosworth V6 - Barn Find - Duncan

>> Too good to be true? >> >> Feltham young offenders institute, is that near, I get confused with Eltham and Feltham? >> >> Zeddo, your Baileywick? >> Eltham, Sarf East Lundon, innit! Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 28 Jun 15 08:26   Granada Scorpio Cosworth V6 - Barn Find - Zero

I replied to this last night with a similar post to that of dunco, but its since gone missing. Last edited by: Zero on Sun 28 Jun 15 at 08:27 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 28 Jun 15 01:03   Granada Scorpio Cosworth V6 - Barn Find - rtj70

>> I saw one of the bug eyed Scorpio recently. It's tiny next to a Mondeo, more Focus estate size. Are you sure about a Scorpio saloon being smaller than a Mondeo and closer in size to a Focus estate? The Scorpio was probably a little under 16 feet. I think this goes to show how much useable interior space has improved. This was a big car with long overhangs and smaller cars today have more useable space. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 28 Jun 15 07:44   Granada Scorpio Cosworth V6 - Barn Find - nice but dim

I don't get, shirley it will be registered to someone still. How will the new owner transfer to their name? Nice car, probably unbeatable when new. It will never drive like a 51k car now. Dad had a bug eyed Ultima early 2000's. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 28 Jun 15 08:27   Granada Scorpio Cosworth V6 - Barn Find - Zero

>> I don't get, shirley it will be registered to someone still. How will the new >> owner transfer to their name? The registered keeper is not the owner. The owner could come back and claim it. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 28 Jun 15 12:29   Granada Scorpio Cosworth V6 - Barn Find - ....

>> Are you sure about a Scorpio saloon being smaller than a Mondeo and closer in >> size to a Focus estate? The Scorpio was probably a little under 16 feet. >> From what I saw one parked behind the other, yes. My wife's Auris estate is longer than my S60. This is not based on any published figures but the actual floor space it takes up in the garage. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Jul 15 13:58   Granada Scorpio Cosworth V6 - Barn Find - WillDeBeest

If we're comparing lengths, the ever-reliable Wikipedia puts a current Focus estate at 4.556m and a Scorpio estate at 4,826m, a difference of 270mm, or quite a lot. A closer comparison would be with an S211 E-class, which is only 58mm longer at 4.884m, or a current Mondeo at 4.869m. The previous Mondeo estate was 4.830m The Focus is probably heavier than the Scorpio, but so is everything nowadays. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 28 Jun 15 12:23   Missile base for sale :) - Dog

www.ebay.com/itm/Nike-Missile-Site-Military-Base-/171815724095?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item280103e43f Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 28 Jun 15 13:12   Missile base for sale :) - Old Navy

>> www.ebay.com/itm/Nike-Missile-Site-Military-Base-/171815724095?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item280103e43f >> "May not ship to the UK, contact seller for shipping options". I doubt if it is COD either. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 28 Jun 15 14:38   Missile base for sale :) - Dog

>>"May not ship to the UK, contact seller for shipping options". I doubt if it is COD either. Yeah, I noticed that. LOL Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 28 Jun 15 14:52   Missile base for sale :) - Zero

>> www.ebay.com/itm/Nike-Missile-Site-Military-Base-/171815724095?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item280103e43f Essentially its a fenced off plot with some run down sheds. Methinks the missile base angle is a bit of a con, there is not even a bunker or silo. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 28 Jun 15 15:14   Missile base for sale :) - sooty123

Nike missles i think were portable, but yes the actual missile site will be nearby. That is the domestic site. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Jul 15 13:38   Missile base for sale :) - Rick O'Shea

In common with most Nike products were these missiles made in China? Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Jul 15 21:45   Tornado on Gumtree - Focusless

No, not a closed low pressure circulation - the plane: www.gumtree.com/p/hobbies-collectibles/panavia-tornado-gr1-real-aircraft-/1080357134 Some background: www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/rebuilt-gulf-war-tornado-fighter-5990616 Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Jul 15 21:57   Tornado on Gumtree - Zero

>> No, not a closed low pressure circulation Or even an LNER Peppercorn A1 Class Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Jul 15 22:11   Tornado on Gumtree - sooty123

That'll have taken a while to do and they'll have had to have a large amount of help. Some of that stuff isn't a one man job! Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Jul 15 23:10   Tornado on Gumtree - Zero

>> That'll have taken a while to do and they'll have had to have a large >> amount of help. Not really, its a completely unusable bodge job, nothing works, it has no engine - the only help needed is a fork lift. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 2 Jul 15 23:28   Tornado on Gumtree - sooty123

Yes thanks, i know it's not been restored to flight condition ;) i meant it's not something your average retiree would potter about with on an evening on their own. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Jul 15 06:43   Tornado on Gumtree - Focusless

>> your average retiree They are "ex-RAF engineers who have bonded over their love of aircraft", so presumably knew a bit more than most about what they were doing (unless they worked in accounts). Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Jul 15 07:45   Tornado on Gumtree - sooty123

Yep i read that bit. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 3 Jul 15 07:56   Tornado on Gumtree - Focusless

I might manage something Airfix kit sized, but not 1:1 scale :) Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 11 Aug 15 13:19   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Alanovich

One for export to Chile perhaps: www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C646697 Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 11 Aug 15 13:40   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Zero

7 foxing grand? for a tarted up BL1100? you gotta be acing a gee-raf aint ya? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 11 Aug 15 13:44   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Dog

A Fine Example, as they say. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 11 Aug 15 13:46   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Alanovich

An appreciating asset due to its daily driveability and rarity, even. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 11 Aug 15 13:48   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Dog

That silencer doesn't look right to me. Probably had a s/s jobbie fitted May Bee. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 11 Aug 15 13:55   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Armel Coussine

You wouldn't have paid that much for one at the time, because 1100s and 1300s were everywhere. But now (if it's really as described and isn't rusty behind the sills) it's a rare car worth the premium if that's your taste. It's a nice car capable of good cross-country speed, but the handling can be treacherous if you don't keep your foot well down through bends. Lifting off mid-bend when you're pressing on can unstick the tail and that can be difficult to catch. Driven sedately it's a nice old motor. The wood fillets annoyed me in my snobbish youth but I quite like them now, retro fifties charm. However the plain unadorned Morris 1100 was aesthetically cleaner. I liked its strip speedometer. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 11 Aug 15 14:01   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Dog

I'd buy it Sire, if I had Lud's sort of money. ;-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 11 Aug 15 14:14   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Armel Coussine

You won't regret it Guv, sweet as a nut that motor, I was going to retain it for her indoors but seeing as your other half's so keen I didn't have the heart... (Raises voice) Terry! Give the walnut veneer in this carriage a squirt of Pledge and a wipe over for the gentleman while we repair to the office to discuss the business aspects... (Lowers voice) We have a particularly generous insurance package for family men such as yourself sir... Cup of tea? Glass of Wincarnis? Something a bit stronger to keep the cold out? Step this way, oops mind the carpet, dog's been at it... Reply to this message | Report message       2

New Tue 11 Aug 15 15:19   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Dog

>>You won't regret it Guv, sweet as a nut that motor Yew should have been a writer Sire. I know you were/are but, I mean a proper writer, knowle mean :) Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 11 Aug 15 14:05   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - No FM2R

I am at a loss as to why no-one wanted mine for the cost of shipping it. Totally original in every way, no rust and a very low mileage engine. You'd have thought that it was worth a ton as a source of genuine spares if nothing else. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 11 Aug 15 14:07   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Alanovich

Where did you advertise it? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 11 Aug 15 14:08   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - No FM2R

I spoke to the owners club and discussed it with them. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 11 Aug 15 14:34   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Alanovich

>> I spoke to the owners club and discussed it with them. >> Then as you say that is surprising. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 11 Aug 15 14:26   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Armel Coussine

>> I am at a loss as to why no-one wanted mine for the cost of shipping it. I remember your offer FMR, and I wanted it actually (subject to close inspection of course but not expecting any surprises). I seem to remember it was rhd too. But I didn't have the money and didn't need another car, so had to be stern with myself. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 6 Sep 15 12:09   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Robin O'Reliant

This looks an interesting motor- www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131591345623 Reply to this message | Report message       1

New Sun 6 Sep 15 13:35   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - R.P.

Love....want.... Reply to this message | Report message       1

New Sun 6 Sep 15 14:24   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Mike Hannon

Comes complete with rose-tinted spectacles and an unlimited supply of head gaskets... Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 6 Sep 15 16:48   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - henry k

>> Comes complete with rose-tinted spectacles and an unlimited supply of head gaskets... >> My mechanic having specialised in Stags for years says if you put the proper coolant in them there is not a problem. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 6 Sep 15 21:18   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - R.P.

That's what I read and heard...I was really tempted. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 7 Sep 15 10:03   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Mike Hannon

>>My mechanic having specialised in Stags for years says if you put the proper coolant in them there is not a problem<< If I had a tenner for every time I've heard that one from a 'Stag specialist', or 'all it needs is a careful rebuild' I could afford a nice late 2500TC. Last edited by: Mike Hannon on Mon 7 Sep 15 at 10:04 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 6 Sep 15 14:55   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Dog

Why on earth didn't they use the Roving Vee 8 injun????????? Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 7 Sep 15 00:03   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Ted

Rather have this little beauty. Probably not as quick as the V8 and more than a month's pension ! www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1920-Jowett-8hp-H-O-2-Light-car-/301499043580?hash=item4632be4efc Not an 8HP though....more likely about 6.5. I can dream ! Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 29 Apr 16 16:36   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Armel Coussine

A lot of tasty old jalopies on that site Ted, and some pretty steep asking prices too actually. Almost my favourite is the cheapest viable car, the Chevy pickup. I'm afraid that red Javelin might be a bit past it even for you though. For spares perhaps. I always wanted to be a hood and I think that Packard gangsters' tourer is magnificent, if a bit over-presented so to speak. It would look better with a graunch or two and the odd bullet hole. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 11 Dec 15 22:34   Seen on ebay (or other auction sites) - Volume 14 - Ted

Not motoring but on EBay...and a bit of fun. Snowman for sale...requires attention...... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Designer-Evian-Snowman-For-Sale-damaged-/272065219344?hash=item3f5859cb10:g:2qAAAOSwv-NWYHXH Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 22 Dec 15 14:01   Top Gear's reasonably priced car - VxFan

Only 2,908 miles on the clock, and no doubt thrashed for most of it. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBC-TOP-GEAR-S-REASONABLY-PRICED-CAR-/231786726259 Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 22 Dec 15 14:27   Top Gear's reasonably priced car - No FM2R

Are people really going to buy it because it was on Top Gear? It doesn't seem useful for anything else. IMPORTANT NOTE: Bidders should be aware that the airbags have all been disabled making room for the roll-cage. To re-instate the airbags would involve removing the roll-cage and seating. So, in its current state, the car is not type-approved and should not be driven on the road. The Vauxhall Technical Team will work with the successful bidder at handover to fully explain how the vehicle has been adapted. Please be aware converting the vehicle back into use on the public highway would incur significant cost. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 22 Dec 15 14:34   Top Gear's reasonably priced car - John Boy

Shouldn't it be on the C4P Christmas Tree for WDB? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 22 Dec 15 14:35   Top Gear's reasonably priced car - No FM2R

...wish I'd thought of that. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 22 Dec 15 16:00   Top Gear's reasonably priced car - WillDeBeest

Shouldn't it be on the C4P Christmas Tree...? It's a small Vauxhall; it'll find its own way into a tree soon enough. Reply to this message | Report message       1

New Tue 22 Dec 15 16:36   Top Gear's reasonably priced car - Dog

In Cornwall, we have a high regard for Vauxhall cars: i100.independent.co.uk/article/people-in-cornwall-want-this-overturned-vauxhall-corsa-to-be-given-unesco-world-heritage-status--bkVAV8igEig Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 22 Dec 15 14:35   Top Gear's reasonably priced car - sooty123

>> Are people really going to buy it because it was on Top Gear? Someone will. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 22 Dec 15 15:52   Top Gear's reasonably priced car - Focusless

>> >> Are people really going to buy it because it was on Top Gear? >> >> Someone will. eg. www.beaulieu.co.uk/attractions/world-of-top-gear/ Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 22 Dec 15 20:40   Top Gear's reasonably priced car - mikeyb

I'm surprised its for sale - I remember the old Lacetti was given a Viking funeral, but Hammond mentioned that it had to be scrapped as they were not allowed to sell it on. I would have thought that an organisation such as the Beeb would be to scared of being sued in the future Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 22 Dec 15 21:26   Top Gear's reasonably priced car - VxFan

>> It doesn't seem useful for anything else. I've just been reading a discussion on Piston Heads about it. It could be allowed to be used on the highway if it's declared as modified. www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=1561938&mid=153009 Track day cars, and rally cars have things like air bags disabled, and roll cages fitted. Some track cars are driven from home to track and vice versa, and rally cars quite often compete on road stages. Also, www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/429032/mot-inspection-manual-classes-3-4-5-7-vehicles.pdf - page 9. 5. Modified vehicles. Where a vehicle has been extensively modified or converted, certain reasons for rejection, such as for components ‘missing where fitted as standard’ should not be applied, for example: - a car converted for rally use (i.e. rear seats removed and fitted with a roll cage and full harness seat belts etc.) may have been converted so as not to require a brake servo, power steering or airbags - a car converted to a stretch limousine may no longer be fitted with curtain airbags or functional Electronic Stability Control. >> Shouldn't it be on the C4P Christmas Tree for WDB? I had contemplated it ;) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 27 Dec 15 16:56   Top Gear's reasonably priced car - Focusless

Went for 'more than double its market value' - £17.8k: www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/news/top-gear-reasonably-priced-car-auctioned-for-charity/ Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 29 Apr 16 16:01   Fancy a project? Drool - Alanovich

www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201604203157260 Last edited by: Alanović on Fri 29 Apr 16 at 16:01 Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 29 Apr 16 16:30   Fancy a project? Drool - Dog

>>www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201604203157260 Answers to the name Rusty, I believe. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 May 16 13:38   Mini Cooper S, nice reliable motor... - Focusless

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Cooper-S-2004-Absolute-Piece-Of-Excrement-/111995863763 Not a bad price considering :) Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 24 May 16 20:56   Fiat 500 - Robin O'Reliant

Honest, if nothing else - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-500-2008-Needs-TLC-/121990839441?roken=cUgayN Last edited by: VxFan on Tue 24 May 16 at 21:34 Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 13 Sep 16 13:26   PT Cruiser - ToMoCo

Who is it on here runs one of these? Worth a fair bit! www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142113604190?clk_rvr_id=1092741461648&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 13 Sep 16 13:54   PT Cruiser - Dog

Does it come with fool service history ;) Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 13 Sep 16 16:07   PT Cruiser - maltrap

On it's current bid she will donate £16000 to charity and keep £48000 for herself, not bad. A fairer way would be for her to take a fair market value of the vehicle and donate the remainder to her charity. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 13 Sep 16 19:59   PT Cruiser - Roger.

What a porker. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 13 Sep 16 20:50   PT Cruiser - mikeyb

Cheryl isn't Mrs AC is she? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 13 Sep 16 21:20   PT Cruiser - John Boy

Cheryl played the lab technician who had the hots for David Walliams in "Big School": www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhasZ0vT8fE Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 13 Sep 16 23:45   PT Cruiser - Armel Coussine

mikeyb, up yours, right up it with something huge and rough you nasty little man. You're nastier than Roger and that's saying something. Last edited by: Armel Coussine on Tue 13 Sep 16 at 23:46 Reply to this message | Report message       2

New Wed 14 Sep 16 07:57   PT Cruiser - legacylad

Thanks AC. My first big chuckle of the day Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 14 Sep 16 09:36   PT Cruiser - mikeyb

>> mikeyb, up yours, right up it with something huge and rough you nasty little man. >> >> >> You're nastier than Roger and that's saying something. >> I'm not little ;-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 14 Sep 16 16:01   PT Cruiser - Armel Coussine

>> I'm not little Heh heh... that was a bit rude actually. I get choleric in hot weather. Apologies to you and Roger... Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jul 17 12:40   Princess Di's Classic Audi - VxFan

Never seen the appeal of paying a fortune for a car, 'just' because it once belonged to someone famous. Anyway, 1994 Audi Cabriolet driven by Princess Diana to be auctioned at Blenheim Palace. It is tipped to make between £35,000 and £40,000. tinyurl.com/yca6ve4z - www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk www.coys.co.uk/cars/1994-audi-cabriolet Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 12 Jul 17 13:14   Princess Di's Classic Audi - Zero

The only classic thing about it is the Nokia phone holder. Reply to this message | Report message