My New Classic Sti

[leeds_182]

I have taken the clio off the road as wanted a change but didnt want to sell. I kind of regret selling my old Subaru but didnt want too much money in one vehicle and after driving a mates classic I decided to go down the route.

I spotted this one for sale on scumtree and the seller wanted top money but it sounded reasonable. I got a mate to call him who knew about classics and all seemed well so decided to go down for a look this morning.

Turns out the seller is the manager at Roger Clark Motorsport and took us down to the workshop so we could have a nosey around. Some awesome machines so I took a few pictures of the iphone;

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Returned back and well happy with the car. Needs a little paint here and there but is mechanically spot on with loads of receipts and the original paperwork from when it was in Japan. A deal was done and I drove home and took these pics on the iphone. Cant drive it property until I swap my insurance over tomorrow so thats something to look forward to.

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One at the spiritual home;

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[Joe#]

The Gobstopper 2 looks incredible!

Good buy too

 

[MG cup]

Don't see much red ones about, good to see a non molested example too.

Gobstopper 1 all the way and omg that workshop is like a hospital ward.

 

[leeds_182]

Don't see much red ones about, good to see a non molested example too.

Gobstopper 1 all the way and omg that workshop is like a hospital ward.

The engine room was awesome.

 

[aucky]

Bloody hell! Got wing?

 

[MG cup]

The engine room was awesome.

I bet.

Roger Clark can bloody drive too..... ohhh to have a rich daddy!!

 

[McGherkin]

When you said Classic and RCM I thought for a moment you'd inadvertently bought Gobstopper 1 lol. Looks really nice, and you know it's been looked after too so bonus

 

[realnumber 1]

Looks like you've done well with that one.

 

[Herr Flick]

What ever happens please make sure the first thing you do is sort the scoop/vents out..

 

[leeds_182]

What ever happens please make sure the first thing you do is sort the scoop/vents out..

Yeah, im not feeling the two tone look!

 

[coleman]

Good man, looking forward to your deserted dual carriage way pics. Keeper or a bit of boosted winter fun?

 

[leeds_182]

Good man, looking forward to your deserted dual carriage way pics. Keeper or a bit of boosted winter fun?

Was gonna be the latter but I can see me getting attached to it!

 

[Mr R.]

Thats proper nice mate, the red looks great.

I bet its wanted for nothing, looks like you have bought the right car. Only problem is that these bloody scoobs is making me want to seel my PH1.

Very jealous.

 

[.GAZ.]

Nice find mate!

 

[imprezaworks]

Awesome

 

[Crybert]

You drove it home yet you don't have insurance? Did u get temp cover, if so how much was it?

 

[leeds_182]

You drove it home yet you don't have insurance? Did u get temp cover, if so how much was it?

I didn't drive it. The seller kept it insured until I got home and my mate drove it back third party on his insurance. Gonna ring greenlight tomorrow and pay the difference to swap it from the 172.

 

[Crybert]

Just because it says 'I drove home' I assumed u did. Anyway car looks good

 

[leeds_182]

Just because it says 'I drove home' I assumed u did. Anyway car looks good

Cheers mush.

 

[Nick_Leeds]

You sir are an inspiration.

 

[leeds_182]

You sir are an inspiration.

Ha ha, thanks (I think).

 

[bill]

very nice that, there used to be a nice red classic sti knocking about my area, driven by a woman all the time, always looked very well looked after, you didn't hang about getting that lol, will it be getting modded? ( probably a stupid question )

 

[Scrooge]

Very very nice example

 

[Ian_182]

How lucky was that.

Good luck with it.

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

You should see Rogers Granddaughters. oh my.

 

[Russ_16v]

looks lovely mate!

I had a red UK turbo back in 1999 - loved that car

 

[Cookson]

Lovely motor that fella. Classic subs always turn my head.

 

[McGherkin]

You should see Rogers Granddaughters. oh my.

Gobstoppers?

 

[imprezaworks]

Think he was referring to the female variety

 

[leeds_182]

Few more from today;

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[Bluebeard]

You driven it? What you think? I've done about 100 miles in mine today and I just can't stop smiling! lol

 

[imprezaworks]

100 miles, business must be good lol. Jim that looks great, maybe a subtle splitter? Oh and is your son liking your new purchase?

 

[leeds_182]

You driven it? What you think? I've done about 100 miles in mine today and I just can't stop smiling! lol

I like it. Effortlessly fast plus it's got an Ariel that goes up and down when you switch the radio on and off.

old SKOOL!

 

[leeds_182]

100 miles, business must be good lol. Jim that looks great, maybe a subtle splitter? Oh and is your son liking your new purchase?

He prefers the newage. I tried to explain financial hardship but it didn't seem to sink in.

 

[Ray Gin]

Looks like a tidy example!

 

[leeds_182]

Had some quotes for painting the pink vents and scoops today - one was £80 and the other £160 for the same job! Both said the paint match won't be totally spot on but got to be better than pink.

 

[_Tom]

Do they not polish back? My mate has a red wrx which had suffered the same and we managed to get them red again.

 

[leeds_182]

No, it looks like someone went so wild with t cut they are practically white!

 

[leeds_182]

Engine bay shot;

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The seller through in a set of samco hoses and red manifold as well.

 

[Chi]

Great car mate can't wait for your personal touches