15yrs on I have another 172

[172phase1black]

Hi I currently have an Impreza wrx and a 323 touring and I have just scratched an itch with this little beauty,,,, I originally bought a 172 in silver in year 2000!!! And have listed ever since
Requires a little work but that doesn't bother me.
Plans are to get back running and then turn it into a cracking standard example
Ques..... Can anybody tell me how many of these are left in black
Kind regards

 

[N4TH4N]

Looks decent mate. Try https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk. not sure if it relates to specific colours

Pics of impreza?

 

[Fraserb]

Welcome back to clio ownership

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Looks decent mate. Try https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk. not sure if it relates to specific colours

Pics of impreza?

That site isn't very accurate for 172's unfortunately!

 

[Jekyll]

Black ph1's are cool.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

I have a major itch for a ph.1 - love it

 

[172phase1black]

The 323 touring is currently my daily hack and the Impreza is just a toy. It is running vf35 turbo and develops 330hp approx

 

[Kris Armitage]

Black phase 1 172 seen one other day love them.

 

[corsarally]

Love the Phase 1,ive owned one from brand new.
Like them so much just bought a second one as a run around.

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Love the Phase 1,ive owned one from brand new.
Like them so much just bought a second one as a run around.

I'm more interested in the Corsa in your avatar pic! What kind of spec is it?

 

[corsarally]

Its a 1400 16v top spec tarmac rally car,running 200bhp at 9000rpm...

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Stick some pics and spec up, would be good to see, always nice to see another rally car about the place

 

[172phase1black]

Update
600 miles in and I can say I'm very impressed with this car.
Jobs completed
Oil and filter
Cabin filter
Air filter
Replaced scorpion exhaust system for stock
Fixed burnt out wiper motor.
The car is returning 38mpg and I'm over the moon with it. When the weather improves I'm looking forward to giving the car a good detailing session. The interior is a little tired however it can be freshened up for not a lot of outlay..

 

[172phase1black]

Car had a clean today. It has now covered over 100k so I have done approx 1500 miles and am enjoying every minute. This is such a great little car. Roll on the summer when I can give it a machine polish. I have already picked up some better headlights to go on

 

[Stay Puft]

Great looking car, looks a bargain. Did you pay the full asking price of £600?

 

[172phase1black]

Great looking car, looks a bargain. Did you pay the full asking price of £600?

No I didn't as I took a risk as I didn't hear it run before sale. I paid £500 but spoken to the guy selling who was really genuine and in the last few thousand miles it's had a clutch. A cambelt & dephaser. Plus brand new stainless exhaust(sold)'it had been stood 18 months