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A VW Golf MK1 GTi is always worth saving and this cabriolet has survived well. considering just how many years it has been off the road. From the seller: “Vw golf mk1 gti cabrioletAnother project I will never get round to doing and loss of space is forcing sale, lots of history , stamped bookShowing […]
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This Daimler DB18 is a rare car indeed, even more so with its Hooper Empress line body. Don’t let it get away. From the seller: “A rather weather worn and weary Daimler needing resurrection. As the pictures show, time has been unkind and after 72 summers, it’s time for a make over. In my ...
According to the DVLA website, the MOT on this Austin Maestro expired in 2008. That said, the vendor seems confident that it’s roadworthy. From the seller: “1984 Austin maestro L1275 A+ engine. 119k mileageHaynes manual and Mot certificates from 1992 upto 2009, 3 previous owners, Receipts of new parts bought, interior clean for age, very […]
Details on the listing for this Ford Escort MK1 are a bit sketchy, so we assume that the interested buyers will be using the ‘ask seller a question’ facility quite a lot! We did a little bit of digging on the DVLA website, which suggests that the road tax expired in 1997. Obviously, there’s no [&...
What are you doing this winter? This Vanden Plas Princess will keep you busy! That engine could well be on the radar of a few people… From the seller: “Princess Vanden Plas 1300 Complete wreck, lots of genuine useful parts, including wood dash and leather interior. Engine is 12H492 – 1275cc with twin carbs. Engine […]
The seller of this Raleigh Chopper has been informed that this is a 1977 Jubilee Edition of this iconic bike. What do you think? From the seller: “Needs restoration This is all genuine and not been messed around with. seat is good gears work Even has the reflector in the seat no rips or tears. […]
This Vauxhall Royale is a rare car and has been a ‘project-in-waiting’ for long time now. It needs a new owner. From the seller: “It is a 1979 Vauxhall Royale saloon. These were a very rare car when new as they were built & priced to compete with the likes of Mercedes & BMW & […]
Fresh out of long term storage, this 1968 MGB GT looks in remarkable condition and should be a great project for somebody. From the seller: “1968 MGB GTWire WheelsLeather Seats Taxation Class – Historic VehicleV5 Present in my name 87090 miles4 former keepers Owned by be since 2003, has only done 65 miles since last […]
There isn’t a great deal of information in this Morris Mini Clubman listing, but the pictures do all the talking! We took a look at the DVLA website and it appears that the road tax expired in 1992. After thirty years, it’s going to need thoroughly going over, but it doesn’t look to ...
This poor old Wolseley 1500 has languished in a garage for a couple of decades and, as you can see, has suffered due to a leaky roof. Spares car or restoration? The choice is yours… From the seller: “My dad has recently passed away and this was his. He has had it in a garage […]