June 19, 201016 yr comment_134994 Heres my recently acquired 1983 Cavalier 1.6L, 45,000 genuine miles, completely original and standard, 1 owner from April'83 to last year. Ive been after one for ages (for nostalgic reasons) - although i was after a saloon. Great website/club, i'll join properly, soon. All the best, Anthony.avalierL/New%20Cav/DSCN2703.jpg[img width=640 height=480]http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae162/CavalierL/New%20Cav/DSCN2702.jpg Report
June 19, 201016 yr Author comment_134996 Thanks buddy, its great to finally own one after all these years (we had two 1.6L saloons in the 80s when i was just a boy). Its survived incredibly well (mint interior). Nice to see all the enthusiasm about these cars on this site - i cant believe how mk2 cavaliers (and pretty much all everyday cars from the 80s) have virtually vanished.cket.com/albums/ae162/CavalierL/New%20Cav/DSCN2708.jpg Report
June 19, 201016 yr Author comment_135035 Thanks for the welcome, thought id put a couple more pics on.[img width=640 height=480]http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae162/CavalierL/New%20Cav/DSCN2705.jpg[img width=640 height=480]http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae162/CavalierL/New%20Cav/DSCN2703.jpg[img width=640 height=480]http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae162/CavalierL/New%20Cav/DSCN2708.jpg Report
June 19, 201016 yr comment_135036 Great car, looks to have been well loved over the years. [img width=160 height=120]http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h373/ianblayney68/th_sk2.jpg Report
June 19, 201016 yr Author comment_135038 Yeah, it was apparently garaged most of the time, the interior is like it left the factory yesterday. It was also serviced twice a year by Vauxhall ! The old gent (who sadly passed away) must have loved it. Thats why i feel a responsibility to really look after it etc. Report
June 20, 201016 yr comment_135098 Welcome to the site! Love the car! Looks like a really genuine old timer. Are you leaving it old school or making any mods? I'm an old schooler myself, but I know lots of peeps like to upgrade them a bit. Report
June 20, 201016 yr Author comment_135101 Hi Dawn, thanks. To be honest, modifying isnt my cup of tea. This old Cav will be kept COMPLETELY standard. Its the early clean look that i like - things like skinny tyres, no power steering, four gears etc are so retro. I love your machine and have read all your posts - well done for your dedication, im looking forward to seeing how it turns out! Report
June 20, 201016 yr comment_135102 Aww, I'm so glad you're keeping it old school! I think as these cars get rarer its nice to kinda have one of each model at least left standard besides all the modded ones. I'm getting really excited about mine now. I've FINALLY found a local garage who haven't laughed at me when I've enquired about the MOT repairs when it comes back from Kev at the bodyshop. Can't wait to see/read more about yours! Report
June 20, 201016 yr Author comment_135105 Could'nt agree more with you Dawn - nice to keep it as Vauxhall intended (and how it would have looked parked up in a street in 1983!). To be honest, i wont be using it as an everyday car - just now and then. The only future issues (surprise) will be slight bodywork attention as there are a few blisters etc. Hopefully i will be able to find an understanding garage aswell. I can imagine how excited you are, i'll be keeping an interested eye on your progress (in 10 years time we might have the only 2 standard cars left!) Report
June 20, 201016 yr CLUB MEMBER comment_135113 Lovely car Anthony. Welcome to the site. Get along to Billing. Would be great to have this on the stand if you join up. Report
June 20, 201016 yr Author comment_135114 Many thanks Andy. I look forward to getting more involved. Well done for all the youtube uploads aswell - brilliant. Report
June 21, 201016 yr comment_135217 To be honest, modifying isnt my cup of tea. This old Cav will be kept COMPLETELY standard. Its the early clean look that i like - things like skinny tyres, no power steering, four gears etc are so retro.Superb!! You can park next to me at Billing mate ;D ;D ;D Report
June 22, 201016 yr CLUB MEMBER comment_135238 Looks like a minter 8) That interior is nuts.Welcome to the site. 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
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