Chazzy
Zorg Legend
I'm sure this thread has done the rounds before, but what other interesting cars have you had the pleasure of owning and what was it like?
What other interesting cars have you owned?
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May not be interesting to many but my favourite car (other than my Zed) was my Fiesta RS Turbo. Cornered on rails and went like a rat up a drain pipe (gave the Renault Clio Williams a good hammering). And it looks great. Other views are available.
Chazzy
Zorg Legend
Nice! My previous 'fun' car was not much fun, I loved it but it was such a pain to keep on the road:
It was a 1978 Capri 3.0S x pack, 4.2 Rover V8 with omex 710 ECU, BW T5 gearbox, 5 link rear axle with koni coilovers, HiSpec brakes, Image wheels. It was fun when it worked, but I was always chasing electrical problems, it did my head in. I eventually sold it after 8 years of work to pay the deposit on my house!
I've also still got this which keeps me busy (meaning, I've blown up the engine....again)
It was a 1978 Capri 3.0S x pack, 4.2 Rover V8 with omex 710 ECU, BW T5 gearbox, 5 link rear axle with koni coilovers, HiSpec brakes, Image wheels. It was fun when it worked, but I was always chasing electrical problems, it did my head in. I eventually sold it after 8 years of work to pay the deposit on my house!
I've also still got this which keeps me busy (meaning, I've blown up the engine....again)
Wanted a Capri but the C-in-C said they looked like a "Kevin" car and would never get in. No Capri then. Nice race day car.Nice! My previous 'fun' car was not much fun, I loved it but it was such a pain to keep on the road:
It was a 1978 Capri 3.0S x pack, 4.2 Rover V8 with omex 710 ECU, BW T5 gearbox, 5 link rear axle with koni coilovers, HiSpec brakes, Image wheels. It was fun when it worked, but I was always chasing electrical problems, it did my head in. I eventually sold it after 8 years of work to pay the deposit on my house!
I've also still got this which keeps me busy (meaning, I've blown up the engine....again)
We had a Fiat Uno Turbo for a while....downright dangerous and we got rid before one of us rolled it. I did enjoy giving the tailgating types on the motorway a "Wtf was that" experience!!! 
My list is endless! But my favourites would be:
1978 Ford Capri 3.0s
1979 Ford Cortina 2.3 Ghia X
Various Mk1 and Mk2 Golf GTI's including a 16v campaign edition.
VW Sicrocco Storm.
I could go on!
1978 Ford Capri 3.0s
1979 Ford Cortina 2.3 Ghia X
Various Mk1 and Mk2 Golf GTI's including a 16v campaign edition.
VW Sicrocco Storm.
I could go on!
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M666BMG
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I've had:
Vauxhall Chevette
Hillman Avenger
Skoda Estelle
Austin Maxi
Maestro
Cavalier Sri
Vauxhall Senator
BMW 3 series coupe
BMW Z3M Imola
Peugeot 207 GT
BMW Z3M Silver
Rover 75 (most comfortable and best car I've owned)
Vauxhall Chevette
Hillman Avenger
Skoda Estelle
Austin Maxi
Maestro
Cavalier Sri
Vauxhall Senator
BMW 3 series coupe
BMW Z3M Imola
Peugeot 207 GT
BMW Z3M Silver
Rover 75 (most comfortable and best car I've owned)
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Took my test in a Chevette estate, interesting car
Mine is a mk3 escort turbo owned many of these was just short of 200bhp but for a 1.6 it was a powerful car. Spent more time in the garage as it bent driveshafts every other week but it was worth it.....
I was at RAF St. Athan on my driving course, more like a getaway car from the Valley Commandos!
Jonttt
Zorg Addict
A varied sample..... I don't do boring (well ok I have a merc but the KERS hybrid tech is amazing fun and the Rangy is not a diesel ! ) .... In no particular order
Current
Two rare beasts.....
Plenty more, I just like cars ;-)
Current
Two rare beasts.....
Plenty more, I just like cars ;-)
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M666BMG
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Nice some exotics there!A varied sample..... I don't do boring (well ok I have a merc but the KERS hybrid tech is amazing fun and the RR is not a diesel ! ) .... In no particular order
Current
Two rare beasts.....
Plenty more, I just like cars ;-)
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billysally208
Zorg Addict
You sure you had a Vauxhall Avenger
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M666BMG
Guest
Sorry I've changed it!You sure you had a Vauxhall Avenger
billysally208
Zorg Addict
I knew what you meant
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M666BMG
Guest
I pulled all the birds in it!
I have a friend who had one, he had a brother, and he did. Luckily all 4 got out barely scratched. Not so the Uno.
Tony.
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M666BMG
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Best place for them is the scrap yard!
I bought Shirl a Metro 1.3 with a Turbo Technics kit on it. The original carb and tennis ball size turbo was chucked out and 6" dia. turbo dropped in it's place and the bigger carb was mounted on an alloy trunking around the end of the engine. This thing was evil, tram lined and torque steered like the devil but it was loads of fun blowing off the 205 gti and Fiesta boys. Couldn't put a clutch in it which could cope with the power.
Tony.
Tony.
Ours is bound to be there.....it was at least 25 years ago when we had it.