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28th August 2021, 19:49 | #1 |
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Another addition - the launch car that was forgotten
Another car came to live with me today, and quite a rare one it is too.
It is a launch car but not the all singing and dancing Wedgwood one this is the 1.8 club that has a few additional toys such as headlamp wash, heated cloth seats, electric rear blind, front fog lamps and volumetric alarm. I want to post a huge thank you to Dave lincs for allowing me to take this car on, it is a car that has a very personal history for Dave and I have assured him it is in good hands and will get the care and attention it requires. There are some cosmetic issues that I will deal with over the next few months and one or two other minor issues to deal with but I have to say, having never owned a 1.8 before, i was really surprised how well it drives, not overly powerful but more than capable of holding its own and barely a rattle or creak from the trim or suspension. The cambelt is due for changing but having researched on the forum I probably won't have to bother as it looks alright to me so maybe I'll just leave it, NOT!!! 😂😂 Steve. Sent from my XQ-AU52 using Tapatalk |
28th August 2021, 20:39 | #2 |
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what a beautiful colour !!! ...
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28th August 2021, 20:57 | #3 |
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28th August 2021, 21:25 | #4 |
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Ahaaa welcome to the dark side You just can't keep away Steve
Stunning looking car mate I do like the early colours |
28th August 2021, 23:57 | #5 |
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The 1.8 is the perfect engine for the 75, the lightweight lump makes the driving experience so much nicer.
(And its easier to work on when the head gasket goes )
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29th August 2021, 06:25 | #6 |
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It is a superb car Steve and I know it has gone to a great home where it will be looked after as I said to you the 1.8 cars are so much lighter to drive
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29th August 2021, 07:24 | #7 |
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The inside looks in great condition
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29th August 2021, 07:32 | #8 |
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That's lovely.
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29th August 2021, 07:45 | #9 |
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Lovely car & lovely colour @ssizefive!
Same as mine: Atlantic blue. When did your 1.8 come out of the lines at Cowley? Likely before mine which was issued on the 1st of July 1999 I guess...
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