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Thread Author: R.P.	Replies: 100

Thu 17 Nov 11 19:38   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - R.P.

***** This thread is now closed, please CLICK HERE to go to Volume 9 ***** The usual suspects rounded up in one place ! Last edited by: VxFan on Wed 25 Apr 12 at 18:43

Thu 17 Nov 11 20:33   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - R.P.

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1959-Morris-Minor-1000-PROJECT-PARTS-CALIFORNIA-CAR-BLACK-PLATE-/120810732794?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1c20e17cfa Anyone fancy bringing her home ? Last edited by: R.P. on Thu 17 Nov 11 at 20:36

Thu 17 Nov 11 20:57   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - Dog

All nice and ready for a Rover V8 engine to be shoehorned in :)

Fri 18 Nov 11 10:10   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - henry k

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-Ford-Mondeo-GLX-Estate-Left-hand-Drive-/270829018296?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f0eaadcb8 At this price ? Have I missed something (even with a towbar and Sat Nav) ?

Fri 18 Nov 11 13:54   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - mikeyb

Errr is that add 5 years old?

Fri 18 Nov 11 14:06   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - Stuu

Ebay is looking like the place to sell old rope atm, prices are insane.

Fri 18 Nov 11 14:14   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - mikeyb

I thought that. Been watching a couple and been surprised at the final price

Fri 18 Nov 11 14:21   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - -

Boatloads of the best quality used cars have been shipping out every week for some years now. Try finding a good quality low mileage used car now, plenty of dross out there nackered clocked neglected damaged, East Europeans and Africans are no fools, they have creamed the best off. I wouldn't be surprised if good used car prices rise.

Fri 18 Nov 11 14:16   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - R.P.

www.fow.co.uk/vehicle_details.asp?id=92624 You'll get a real one for a grand less.

Fri 18 Nov 11 14:43   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - Dog

Another nice car Pugley AND it's got a proper gearbox :)       1

Sat 26 Nov 11 08:43   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - smokie

I'm afraid it's sold, but still worth a read... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180754456404#ht_7254wt_1396

Sat 26 Nov 11 17:06   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - mikeyb

They got 262 quid for it! Just goes to show how a well written add can sell a car

Sat 26 Nov 11 17:29   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - Iffy

...well written... Well-written? I gave up after the sixth spelling mistake in the first three lines.

Sat 26 Nov 11 18:37   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - Dog

Musta gorn to the same skool as me.

Sat 26 Nov 11 18:41   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - Iffy

...Musta gorn to the same skool as me... You do it on purpose - most of the time. The author of the advert is semi-literate.

Sun 27 Nov 11 06:02   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - Pat

>>The author of the advert is semi-literate.<< but can still sell cars...Well done that man! Pat

Sun 27 Nov 11 09:08   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - CGNorwich

Yes well written. Original, amusing and entertaining. You don't judge writing quality by spelling mistakes and missing apostrophes. You can always find someone to do that for you. Creativity is what is in short demand not spelling ability. That guy has it.

Sun 27 Nov 11 09:45   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - Zero

>> ...well written... >> >> Well-written? >> >> I gave up after the sixth spelling mistake in the first three lines. I assume you never read Shakespeare then?

Sun 27 Nov 11 14:00   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - Iffy

...I assume you never read Shakespeare then?... If you gave a keyboard to a monkey it would eventually produce Twelfth Night. Although I think it would come up with that ebay advert much sooner.

Wed 30 Nov 11 19:27   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - R.P.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1993-EX-DANISH-ARMY-BMW-R65GS-R65-GS-/280782365219?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item415feee223&clk_rvr_id=290327221384 Now I am seriously tempted - lovely left field little Beemer.....very, very attractive simple and light bike.

Sat 10 Dec 11 11:50   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - R.P.

tinyurl.com/c225v4o Last edited by: R.P. on Sat 10 Dec 11 at 11:52

Sat 10 Dec 11 12:57   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - henry k

>> tinyurl.com/c225v4o >> Nearly all from the same source. Thats quite a collection and a few more bits See the bottom of www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bantam-valuable-registration-/180766148617?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2a16808809

Sat 10 Dec 11 13:11   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - Dog

My ole woman hails from Brentwood, she's going up there this week to see her dad, I'll ask her to bring me back the 55 Husky.

Sun 11 Dec 11 23:38   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - VxFan

Wheel Mounted Snow Plough Kit:- www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160691993050 And here it is in use youtu.be/mMFfn1IIfOk

Mon 12 Dec 11 00:45   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - henry k

Wheel Mounted Snow Plough Kit:- or www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzZvEMT3YsA&feature=related www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3xtyCTweQY&feature=related and do not call us ! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zZkyLTfLPg&feature=related

Mon 12 Dec 11 07:21   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - Fenlander

>>>Wheel Mounted Snow Plough Kit:- Hmmm... everyone knows a new snow plough should be fitted on the rear wheels.

Mon 12 Dec 11 08:12   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - Dave_

>> Hmmm... everyone knows a new snow plough should be fitted on the rear wheels bit.ly/uSlTb3 :) Last edited by: Dave_TDCi on Mon 12 Dec 11 at 08:12

Mon 12 Dec 11 08:30   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - Old Navy

I thought chains always went on the rear wheels, like new tyres.

Mon 12 Dec 11 10:56   Wheel Mounted Snow Plough Kit - bathtub tom

Brilliant! Another solution to a problem that doesn't exist. Look at them in use, they daren't show them on anything more challenging than an inch of wet slush and even a Merc on rubber bands could cope with that. I expect little old ladies will snap them up. Now, if only I could invent something equally useless, I could be a millionaire tomorrow.

Wed 21 Dec 11 15:22   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - R.P.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300630306010?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649&clk_rvr_id=299196174741 Last edited by: VxFan on Wed 21 Dec 11 at 18:35

Wed 21 Dec 11 15:28   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - madf

13 tonnes... Reinforced drive needed.. Last edited by: VxFan on Wed 21 Dec 11 at 18:35

Fri 30 Dec 11 21:24   i love this Jaguar - nyx2k

110797580667 just browsing eBay as you do and came accross this lovely V8 is 8k a bit steep? its either this spec or a double6 v12 model but needs to be an x350 model.

Fri 30 Dec 11 21:36   i love this Jaguar - Hard Cheese

>>is 8k a bit steep?> Yes, though offers considered. It looks clean, well put together eBay ad, good history ...

Fri 30 Dec 11 21:39   i love this Jaguar - nyx2k

i like that model aswell as the v12 daimler. i have an XJ-R but its getting old so i gave it to my dad and also got rid of several other cars i dont use so can now make way for an XJ. some say the x350 is fine with the v6 because its lighter being aluminium. but the idea of a v8 or v12 gets me excited

Fri 30 Dec 11 22:01   i love this Jaguar - Iffy

Clickable link for those that prefer, er, clickable links: tinyurl.com/84gey94 Last edited by: Iffy on Fri 30 Dec 11 at 22:02

Fri 30 Dec 11 22:08   i love this Jaguar - Westpig

A mate bought one a while back, '53' plate, same colour with a light beige interior. Awesome doesn't even begin to describe it. Being aluminium the power to weight ratio for a big car was incredible. He loved it. Only got rid because his business is doing well and he's now got a Bentley. For the money it's a serious bit of kit.... yet pleasantly understated as well..... bearing in mind it is in the same league as an RS4 or M5

Fri 30 Dec 11 22:13   i love this Jaguar - Iffy

Agree with Cheddar the vendor sounds sensible - which is half the battle.

Fri 30 Dec 11 22:49   i love this Jaguar - DP

A former work colleague used to bring his father's XJ-R into the office from time to time. The massive and relentless acceleration these cars have on tap is just grin inducing. Pulling out of our trading estate, the road was arrow straight and quiet. Something quick like an Accord Type-R or BMW 328i would be doing 80 past a wall we'd use as a marker at a given distance from the standing start. The Jag would pass it at a whisker under a ton. Four-up.

Fri 30 Dec 11 22:32   i love this Jaguar - Kevin

>its either this spec or a double6 v12 model but needs to be an x350 model. Let me know when you find a V12 X350. >i have an XJ-R but its getting old so i gave it to my dad and also got rid of several other cars i dont use so can now make way for an XJ. It's not a bad price but you'll need to take your dad to test drive it for you. The seats, pedals and steering are all electrically adjustable but there's no bolster-seat option for the driver.       1

Fri 30 Dec 11 23:30   i love this Jaguar - nyx2k

are there any x350 v12? if not the v8 looks fine. my old xjr was amazing powerful and very nice to drive. in a torquise blue with black leather

Fri 30 Dec 11 23:39   i love this Jaguar - Kevin

It's past your bedtime!

Fri 30 Dec 11 23:43   i love this Jaguar - Iffy

It's getting past all our bedtimes.

Thu 5 Jan 12 11:52   Ferrari lookalike - BobbyG

A cheap Ferrari: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/toyota-mr2-coupe-ferrari-look-alike-/180787703250?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a17c96dd2&clk_rvr_id=304510570960&afsrc=1 header edited to reflect what is being discussed Last edited by: VxFan on Thu 5 Jan 12 at 12:50

Thu 5 Jan 12 12:15   Ferrari lookalike - Focusless

>> A cheap Ferrari: And with 1800cc and auto transmission a somewhat slow Ferrari I would imagine :) EDIT: I stand corrected - "THE CAR IS VERY FAST IN SPORTS MODE" Last edited by: VxFan on Thu 5 Jan 12 at 12:50

Thu 5 Jan 12 12:25   Ferrari look-alike - Dog

I think it's quite nice, my ole woman would luv it!

Thu 5 Jan 12 12:33   Ferrari look-alike - Focusless

>> I think it's quite nice, my ole woman would luv it! But the standard UK spec MR2 with the 2 litre engine looks as good if not better, as well as going quicker. I've never been a fan of 'more show than go' :)

Thu 5 Jan 12 13:27   Ferrari look-alike - Dog

>>But the standard UK spec MR2 with the 2 litre engine looks as good if not better, as well as going quicker<< I was going to say that they don't come in auto over here but - there's a few on autotrader! actually. Last edited by: Dog on Thu 5 Jan 12 at 13:30

Thu 5 Jan 12 13:31   Ferrari look-alike - rtj70

They were probably imported from Japan. So originally not available new but due to the strict MOT equivalent in Japan, have found their way here.

Thu 5 Jan 12 13:51   Ferrari look-alike - Dog

A 'sports' car should really have a manual gearbox (there, I've said it now!) Strictly between thy and I, I once bought an MGB Roadster with a slush box - it couldn't pull the skin orf a rice pudding :(

Thu 5 Jan 12 14:20   Ferrari look-alike - Runfer D'Hills

Dog slow?

Thu 5 Jan 12 14:31   Ferrari look-alike - Dog

Dog sold a pup!

Thu 5 Jan 12 12:34   Ferrari look-alike - madf

Passenger side headlamp looks dodgy..

Thu 5 Jan 12 13:02   Ferrari lookalike - Bagpuss

Very dodgy. Toyota stopped making that model MR2 in 1999 and it was never available with a 1.8 litre engine - only 2.0 litres and 2.2 for the USA. I used to have one, a 1994 model T-Bar in metallic blue with black leather interior and the 154bhp engine.

Thu 5 Jan 12 13:07   Ferrari lookalike - VxFan

Simply adding a few Ferrari badges doesn't turn it into one. Bit like that bloke who submitted a picture of a Cavalier Mk3 with a Dodge Charger badge on the back, 01 on the doors, and a Confederate flag painted on the roof. It was still a Mk3 Cavalier, not the General Lee from the Dukes of Hazzard. Last edited by: VxFan on Thu 5 Jan 12 at 13:08

Thu 5 Jan 12 14:31   Ferrari lookalike - R.P.

Explain that to your insurance company. Looks awful. "Don't know if it needs a horn for the MoT" Automotive genius then.

Thu 5 Jan 12 14:33   Ferrari lookalike - Runfer D'Hills

What sort of man would do that? Last edited by: Humph D'Bout on Thu 5 Jan 12 at 14:34

Thu 5 Jan 12 14:39   Ferrari lookalike - madf

>> What sort of man would do that? >> One of juvenile years and a yob.

Thu 5 Jan 12 14:51   Ferrari lookalike - R.P.

I'm thinking of putting Astra badges on my X1

Thu 5 Jan 12 14:55   Ferrari lookalike - Dog

I've got heave ho on me Lancer.

Sat 7 Jan 12 15:55   MkI Granada coupe - Dave_

This was a nice 1970's Granada Coupe once: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140675564801 Now it's orange with scissor doors and Sapphire Cosworth running gear.

Sat 7 Jan 12 16:09   MkI Granada coupe - R.P.

and uninsurable.

Sat 7 Jan 12 16:17   MkI Granada coupe - Meldrew

What a ghastly colour and what a grisly "conversion"!

Sat 7 Jan 12 17:22   MkI Granada coupe - Dog

I preferred the Ferrari MR2 ;)

Sat 7 Jan 12 21:54   Swing Fire. - R.P.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FV432-Variant-438-swingfire-/120832849405?pt=UK_Commercial_Trucks&hash=item1c2232f5fd#ht_755wt_1247

Sat 7 Jan 12 22:02   Swing Fire. - Dave_

That's road-registered?? I'd like to be a fly on the wall at MoT time.

Sat 7 Jan 12 22:23   Swing Fire. - Slidingpillar

It's MOT exempt - all tracklaying vehicles are.

Sat 7 Jan 12 22:02   Swing Fire. - Zero

This may have a bit more punch? www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ABBOT-TANK-SELF-PROPELLED-GUN-EX-MOD-ROAD-REGISTERED-/110743784676#ht_1178wt_1344

Sat 7 Jan 12 22:17   Swing Fire. - Dog

What'll she do to the gallon guv??

Wed 22 Feb 12 14:47   Classic? - ToMoCo

tinyurl.com/7gcclyn 24 years old and 68 miles

Wed 22 Feb 12 14:57   Classic? - Dog

Interesting! - lots of punters, I shall what it /(*_*) Last edited by: Dog on Wed 22 Feb 12 at 14:57

Wed 22 Feb 12 15:37   Classic? - crocks

Not my type of car - Modified bodywork and standard engine. I much prefer it the other way round. But someone will love it. The spare wheel in the boot looks rather incongruous! I see it is also on Autotrader at £8999. www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/vauxhall/astra/used-vauxhall-astra-epsom-fpa-201133410889205?logcode=a

Sun 26 Feb 12 09:29   Classic? - Dog

Dat Astra went for £4600 after 33 bidz

Sun 26 Feb 12 09:35   Classic? - R.P.

The spare wheel in the boot looks rather incongruous! Its a spacesaver... Bit odd the silver interior, sort of car a Cyberman would enjoy.

Mon 27 Feb 12 10:53   Classic? - Mike Hannon

Was that a joke? The boy racers round here drive better looking kit than that.

Mon 27 Feb 12 15:54   Classic? - bathtub tom

I actually remember these: tinyurl.com/6tb3944

Mon 27 Feb 12 16:07   Classic? - Dog

100E engine ... I'll walk thanks!

Mon 27 Feb 12 16:12   Classic? - bathtub tom

>> 100E engine ... I'll walk thanks! You can always replace the big ends at each oil change. ;>)

Mon 27 Feb 12 17:11   Classic? - Mike Hannon

Hope it doesn't have 100E windscreen wipers...

Mon 27 Feb 12 17:38   Classic? - Armel Coussine

I remember the Rochdale Olympic too. Not a classy motor but not too hideous either. Ford 100E is a perfectly OK engine from its day (the 1930s really, but it's a 50s improvement) and highly tweakable. The engine of this one is (quite comprehensively according to the blurb) tweaked. It won't be challenging to work on either, but may last quite well. So that car could easily be - for the right person with the energy to tidy it up - a perfectly pleasant, good-handling, reasonably brisk and economical er, 'classic' fun car. I wouldn't be surprised if those glassfibre sporting shells were a bit noisy and drummy though. You'd have to drive it to see if it was potentially bearable. Last edited by: Armel Coussine on Mon 27 Feb 12 at 17:40

Fri 2 Mar 12 14:03   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - VxFan

If you're gonna advertise a car, then at least wash it first. Even more so if you're a dealer. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-VAUXHALL-VECTRA-VAUXHALL-VECTRA-2-8-T-V6-VXR-280-/260967772006

Wed 7 Mar 12 21:25   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - henry k

( On autotrader) tinyurl.com/7vnamz3 FORD MONDEO 500 Where did that come from?

Wed 7 Mar 12 21:27   Seen on E-bay - Volume 8 - R.P.

US forces ? Quite a beast that - 3.0 litre petrol ! Last edited by: R.P. on Wed 7 Mar 12 at 21:28

Sun 22 Apr 12 20:19   why oh Why - nyx2k

230776123949 Just saw this on ebay. a massive amount of money but it was made for someone and surely no one else would want it. worst of taste? ps couldnt find the eBay thread

Sun 22 Apr 12 20:25   why oh Why - Focusless

Link to item on ebay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230776123949

Sun 22 Apr 12 20:28   why oh Why - R.P.

Shudder...

Sun 22 Apr 12 20:47   why oh Why - Zero

As a piece of style, a work of art, I actually quite like it. I wouldn't be seen dead in it tho.

Mon 23 Apr 12 19:04   why oh Why - mikeyb

>> As a piece of style, a work of art, I actually quite like it. >> >> I wouldn't be seen dead in it tho. >> I thought exactly the same!

Mon 23 Apr 12 20:20   why oh Why - Iffy

...I wouldn't be seen dead in it tho... Others think the same - auction ended with no bids. I see it took 17 months to complete, which makes the Roller - or what's left of it - a 2010 at best. The £400,000 reserve looks a lot for a two-year-old when a nearly new one is 'only' about £250,000.

Mon 23 Apr 12 22:28   why oh Why - Dog

He'd better go back to selling nit combs :}

Sun 22 Apr 12 20:31   why oh Why - Dog

Geezer has eggcellent feedback - he once sold a nit comb for 99p ?

Sun 22 Apr 12 20:32   why oh Why - R.P.

All lice Dog...

Sun 22 Apr 12 20:37   why oh Why - Zero

hair today....

Mon 23 Apr 12 23:09   Morris J tyoe van - Ted

I mentioned seeing a fairly mint Pickfords J van recently. Manchester City Police had them up to '64, when the J4 came on line. I remember the holes in the plywood floor worn by the bobby's size tens ! So, here's one that needs a bit of tlc...I would love one....but not this one ! the starting bid was £7500 a couple of weeks ago ! www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230775769007?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648#ht_5 Ted

Wed 25 Apr 12 11:58   TRM3 - apm

I actually really like this... ebay 330719023806 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-TR6-BMW-M3-Driveline-Nut-Bolt-Frame-Off-Restoration-66Pics-/330719023806 Last edited by: VxFan on Wed 25 Apr 12 at 13:00

Wed 25 Apr 12 13:36   TRM3 - Dog

Awesome! and worth every penny IMO.

Wed 25 Apr 12 14:18   TRM3 - henry k

>> Awesome! and worth every penny IMO. >> but did it sell?

Wed 25 Apr 12 14:22   TRM3 - R.P.

Lovely

Wed 25 Apr 12 14:44   TRM3 - DP

It's a beautiful car, and the conversion looks like it was done by BMW themselves. What spoils it slightly is that it isn't a "proper" M3 engine in the sense that you and I would recognise. It's a stretched version of the standard 3.0 six which was a one off spec used for the American market M3. It's a good 80 bhp down on the real thing. Still going to shift some, but not quite as ballistic as you might think, I'd wager.

Wed 25 Apr 12 14:51   TRM3 - R.P.

Good point - but still, one of the prettiest sports cars ever made....a friend had one and I yearned to have it...

Wed 25 Apr 12 15:08   TRM3 - Dog

>>but did it sell?<< He may well have sold it elsewhere henry, $41,000 is loose change to many 'over there'.

Wed 25 Apr 12 15:55   TRM3 - DP

This has given me a tremendous idea involving a Triumph Stag and the 7000 RPM, 4.9 litre V8 from an E39 M5....on open pipes.... :-)