February 1Feb 1 comment_226367 Hi all, Bit of a weird one this - always wanted a MK2 as my dad had a couple and I loved them, learnt to drive in his E reg SRi 130 and the first car I ever helped him work on was his A reg 1.6L, so they kind of got me into cars. I've always been a petrol head and I've gone through all the different phases - started with Peugeots and Citroens, modified with various levels of success. Then JDM stuff, an Integra, a couple of Civics. Subaru, had 2 Imprezas and a Legacy, and still have a 2018 Outback as a daily. Then got into old Mercs, until I sold my 190E 2.6 in 2022 for the deposit on the Subaru, and then just forgot to buy something interesting again, until I saw this in November (apologies for the crap pics, it's been raining since then and I've not had much chance to get some good ones) It's a 1.6 SR that was fully restored back in 2012, 48k miles (no proof of that other than some old MOTs, not that bothered), original even down to the stereo except for a Weber carb and manual choke conversion. Currently just doing little jobs as and when weather allows - got the stereo rebuilt and it promptly blew up 5 minutes after reinstalling it because the speaker wiring was dodged up so that's all been replaced, just waiting on the stereo coming back fixed again. Vintage Galaxy 105 sticker (if you're from West Yorkshire, you know!), carb tuning (runs without the choke now), and next weekends job is replacing the 20 year old tyres. Plans are - a 5 speed gearbox, 40mm springs, Piper exhaust, some fogs if I can find them, then just enjoy! Oh, and reason I'm not really a new member - I joined this forum back in 2009 looking for one and gave up, just realised when I tried to sign up and it said my email was already in use! Report
February 3Feb 3 CLUB MEMBER comment_226368 Welcome (back). Car looks good....I recognise it.....who did you buy it off? 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 4Feb 4 Author comment_226369 On 03/02/2026 at 12:32, Greg said: Welcome (back). Car looks good....I recognise it.....who did you buy it off? Thanks! Bought it off a lad called Dave in St Helens, but it's been about a bit. Report
February 7Feb 7 comment_226372 The early cabs are definitely the best and a bloody rare interior It's gotta stop raining one day soon doesn't it? Report
February 7Feb 7 CLUB MEMBER comment_226374 Nice. Love an early spec Cav. I do have a set of fog lights with brackets. Report
March 1Mar 1 Author comment_226391 On 07/02/2026 at 12:49, retrotony87 said: Nice. Love an early spec Cav. I do have a set of fog lights with brackets. Thanks! Let me know if you want to sell them 👍🏻 Report
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