February 19, 201016 yr comment_126894 Hi All,I've owned a 1982 (X Reg) MK2 1600 Auto since June 1985. It has continued to run well throughout and has now just 81,000 miles on the clock, which I know to be genuine as this was a company car and I knew the driver to whom it had been allocated. It has just failed its MOT as it needs an estimated £200 of welding to keep it on the road. I cannot justify such expenditure as I am not a Cavalier enthusiast. I would like to see the car pass into the hands of someone who does have a strong affection for the marque and who would therefore be keen to "breathe new life into it" by restoring it.If anyone is interested in acquiring a new project I'd be pleased to hear from them. As the car was "part of the family" for so many years, I dearly like to see "her" saved from the scrap yard. Sad to be losing it, hence my user name. Sadloser Report
February 19, 201016 yr CLUB MEMBER comment_126897 Location, price and pictures would be good pls. I'm sure some crazy person on here will be able to help you out 8) Current mk2 stock: 3 LXs: white c20xe, blue & red std, blue LX parts car, blue GLi, & monaro VXR Renault 5e daily (french go kart) Report
February 19, 201016 yr Author comment_126910 Will take some shots tomorrow and post them. Re price - I've no idea what the value is, so will be open to offers. Car is tucked up in my garage in North Hertfordshire. MOT and tax run till the end of the month. Report
February 19, 201016 yr comment_126911 these early cars keep commin up and i still have no space. i now demand someone buys one of my cars. i cant go on much longer without a cav. i can see the light and im walking towards, its all going faint now... Report
February 19, 201016 yr comment_126913 If your cars are not selling your asking too much. Straight forward mate What would Gordon do? Report
February 19, 201016 yr comment_126917 you say its failed and needs welding.what and where needs welding.a list of what it failed on might be helpful for everyone or you could just buy yourself a MIG Report
February 19, 201016 yr CLUB MEMBER comment_126925 these early cars keep commin up and i still have no space. i now demand someone buys one of my cars. i cant go on much longer without a cav. i can see the light and im walking towards, its all going faint now...Sorry, only just emailed the E30 details to my cousin. I'll give you a shout if he is interested. Current mk2 stock: 3 LXs: white c20xe, blue & red std, blue LX parts car, blue GLi, & monaro VXR Renault 5e daily (french go kart) Report
February 19, 201016 yr comment_126931 frisco i know im selling it cheap, just fed up with ppl sayin the definatly want the bmw then not turning up, after ive turned others away, its that straight forward ;D (time for a ebay mission) havnt advertised the reno yet as ive not fitted a new alternator. cheers for lettin your cousin know gregg. looking forward to seeing some pics of this tho Report
February 19, 201016 yr comment_126944 Pics and a price please the famous last words hay matt? ;D Report
February 20, 201016 yr Author comment_126966 Text of the VT30 is as follows: "1 Nearside front(floor) subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. 2 Nearside rear (inner wheel arch Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. 3 Nearside rear (wheel arch) seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded".Have attempted to attach a couple of pics to give general state of bodywork but keep getting "cannot access attachments upload path". What am I doing wrong? Report
February 20, 201016 yr comment_126972 Text of the VT30 is as follows: "1 Nearside front(floor) subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. 2 Nearside rear (inner wheel arch Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. 3 Nearside rear (wheel arch) seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded".Have attempted to attach a couple of pics to give general state of bodywork but keep getting "cannot access attachments upload path". What am I doing wrong?Email them me and I'll post them Report
February 21, 201016 yr comment_127050 As promised ..... ;D[img width=740 height=555]http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/MattO-SRi_2009/greenhatch.jpg[img width=740 height=555]http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/MattO-SRi_2009/greenhatch2.jpg[img width=740 height=555]http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/MattO-SRi_2009/greenhatch3.jpgIf noone takes it on as a project, please let me know Report
February 21, 201016 yr CLUB MEMBER comment_127057 That's ace! Really like early hatches - who'd have thought. Original 13"s too!Hope someone tries to take this one on! Report
February 21, 201016 yr comment_127072 looks exactly the same as my grandads! exact same wheels too! ;D please someone take it on! ;D Report
February 21, 201016 yr comment_127078 thats exactly the same colour as my mums gls and one i had. do love it Report
February 22, 201016 yr Author comment_127201 Your enthusiasm (craziness?) is infectious! Clearly there is hope for the "old girl" yet.What if I was to get the MOT certificate and tax the car for 6 months? Would that make the likelihood of a white knight appearing on the horizon to rescue the car?Clearly it would impact on the price, though. Report
February 22, 201016 yr comment_127203 what spec is it? does the lack of pass mirror mean its base spec? are there any pics of the interior, seats dash. mot would make it better, have you had a quote for the work, or any idea what you would want for it done? cheers Report
February 22, 201016 yr comment_127213 what spec is it? does the lack of pass mirror mean its base spec? are there any pics of the interior, seats dash. mot would make it better, have you had a quote for the work, or any idea what you would want for it done? cheersive just had a close look at the photos and it a gl spec giveaways are what looks like chrome rings on the wheels a 4 spoke cd type steering wheel what looks like green dash and velour seats and there is a GL badge on the tailgate so pirate go and grab it ;D ;D ;D Report
February 22, 201016 yr CLUB MEMBER comment_127217 I've never seen a GL without a passenger wing mirror ??? Report
February 22, 201016 yr comment_127219 didn't teezer say his 82 sr didn't have a l/h door mirror when he got it i'm sure if you take a close look at the photo you can see a gl badge on the tailgate Report
February 22, 201016 yr comment_127237 well i was thinking GL spec and checked couple times he didnt say that, the windows look a bit tinted, the green seats, the wheels etc, but the mirror threw me offi wanted gls but there isnt anything i cant add myself tbh and no sunroof makes me happy most early ones with sunroofs seem to have rust around them, what clocks will it have? 6 dial or just rev counter? bmw should be gone this week, reno should be going shortly after which gives me space and money, so if its got mot its a real contender this time, 1600 auto will do me fine for now aswell Report
February 22, 201016 yr comment_127238 most early ones with sunroofs seem to have rust around themNo they dont It should have 6 dial clocks in it. With 12 months ticket this should sell easily, especially on Ebay Be great to see it saved Report
February 22, 201016 yr comment_127242 hear hear and you can't get a much earlier GL than an x reg ;D Report
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