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Old 19 September 2017, 05:13 AM   #1
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Re-visiting my youth. (Car content)

Having had this for 5 years now I thought it was time to put it back on the road. Had the rear wheel arches done and painted down the sides only. Nova SR/Sport interior fitted and also a set of Compomotive wheels, I think it turned out ok! Sport engine with twin Webbers is waiting to be fitted as well. I am the third owner and it has only covered 54k from new.

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Old 19 September 2017, 05:41 AM   #2
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Old 19 September 2017, 05:46 AM   #3
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Nice!
I love the colour
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Old 19 September 2017, 05:47 AM   #4
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Must be great to drive. I have an abarth 595 which is just brilliant
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Old 19 September 2017, 05:59 AM   #5
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that looks like a blast to drive!
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Old 19 September 2017, 07:12 AM   #6
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The steering wheel is on the wrong side!!!! Good looking car Lee. Blast to drive I am sure.


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Old 19 September 2017, 08:40 AM   #7
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Very cool!
I was out car shopping again myself, but I'm going a different way! 😂
I wouldn't mind a little basic stick racer though. And those are some interesting wheels for sure!
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Old 19 September 2017, 08:41 AM   #8
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Old 19 September 2017, 08:53 AM   #9
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Looks like that could bring back memories. My first car was a 97 Taurus, then I got a 99 Range Rover HSE after a year or two.
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Old 19 September 2017, 08:58 AM   #10
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I like it a lot.
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Old 19 September 2017, 09:34 AM   #11
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Love it. Love the color too.
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Old 19 September 2017, 09:36 AM   #12
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Very cool Lee. Looks like it will be a blast to drive.
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Old 19 September 2017, 09:42 AM   #13
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Love the color. I am sure it will be a blast to drive.


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Old 19 September 2017, 09:54 AM   #14
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Still have a fondness for hot hatches myself. Enjoy brother.
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Old 19 September 2017, 10:20 AM   #15
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Cool seats!
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Old 19 September 2017, 10:25 AM   #16
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Awesome looking car!
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Old 19 September 2017, 04:19 PM   #17
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Is this the same as the Opel Corsa ?

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Old 19 September 2017, 04:22 PM   #18
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Old 19 September 2017, 04:28 PM   #19
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Old 19 September 2017, 07:03 PM   #20
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nicely restored.
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Old 19 September 2017, 07:11 PM   #21
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Is this the same as the Opel Corsa ?
Yes, the Corsa A was sold as a Vauxhall Nova in the UK.
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Old 19 September 2017, 07:26 PM   #22
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Nice hot hatch!
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Old 19 September 2017, 07:51 PM   #23
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Old 19 September 2017, 08:54 PM   #24
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The car looks great. Good job on the restoration.
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Old 19 September 2017, 11:48 PM   #25
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Yes, the Corsa A was sold as a Vauxhall Nova in the UK.
You guys - or we - always had different names

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Old 20 September 2017, 12:11 AM   #26
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Yeaaaahhhh! Nice!!
I remember when I was very young and was in England. My uncle's neighbour had the escort MK 1 and I was completely in love with it!! Oh! Thanks for the memories!!
My granddad had the Vauxhall Victor in gold!!

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Old 20 September 2017, 12:11 AM   #27
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So cool. Vintage restoration can be hard to complete but this car looks super nice.
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Old 20 September 2017, 06:57 AM   #28
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Re-visiting my youth. (Car content)

Ah, memories of the kroolok!!!


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Old 20 September 2017, 07:22 AM   #29
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Been DYING to get into one of these. Toyota Mr2 (AW11) Supercharged in a white two-tone with some T-Tops.
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