Old Skool cool cars

[Short Norman]

two of my previous cars, I'll have to dig a picture out of my 5 GTT I had it before digital camera were invented...

 

[Mork of Ork]

I still crave a tickford turbo maestro.

There's a Montego Turbo on eBay at the moment. Same car underneath but more were produced and it is a saloon obviously.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1989-MG-M...268354?hash=item2365f2d4c2:g:pywAAOSw~OdVdqu3

 

[Welsh.Dan]

What was the mk2 like to drive then? @LiquidYellDan

Great and crap in equal measure.
Was bloody quick but handled like a boat.
Was a great car to go for a drive in, loads of appreciative waves, nods and comments. It looked lovely

Even though it had uprated shocks and springs and a few poly bushed parts, it was like a wallowy lump in the bends... Could feel chassis flexing. I think I'm just too used to modern cars. I couldn't trust it in the bends. Lol
Would wheelspin in most gears with slightest sign of moisture, due to standard skinny wheels and no diff or electronic aids whatsoever. This made it more annoying than fun to drive... Was only about 220bhp too

Sounded and went well though, surprised a few people [emoji41]
It would have cost a further few K to get it driving A1, with a diff etc, and I couldn't face ploughing more money into it, incase I still didn't like it.

 

[MrBlonde]

I Wish I kept my MK1 and the 20v turbo engine is great engine!

 

[KitsonRis]

I love retro cars!!! Metro has to be the best. Turned down the oppoortunity to buy a nice MG Metro the other year, but I had my sensible head on and didn't do it. Would have been the perfect daily car
The closest thing I have "owned" to a retro hot hatch was the previous track car at home - Mk 1 Fiesta. Had a 2ltr Zetec in. I think I would replace the Clio with another

 

[bashracing]

what has the mk2 striker got in it?

 

[The Russian.]

a mate had one of those and i had the fiesta 1.6 si, winged seats and everything!!

The fiesta 1.6si was a great car, I had one at 17.

Felt rapid

 

[KitsonRis]

what has the mk2 striker got in it?

That was my step dad's. Was built with a 1.6 Cross flow in it then he started it whilst in gear and it hit that bench and damaged the bonnet. But he couldn't get a replacement one so had to get the new style bonnet and then he dropped a 2ltr Blacktop Zetec in it and kept the twin Webber carbs on. It didn't half shift and made a hell of a noise. He sold it soon after the engine swap. This picture is with the Cross Flow in as its not the new bonnet.

 

[Welsh.Dan]

@KitsonRis that fiesta sounds great! Bet it shifts with a 2 zetec. Any more pics?
Like old fords. [emoji106]

 

[KitsonRis]

@KitsonRis that fiesta sounds great! Bet it shifts with a 2 zetec. Any more pics?
Like old fords. [emoji106]

It was the first track car at home that we didn't "build". Made quite a bit of money from the old Triumph we built so decided to buy something ready to go. It was pretty nippy. Was the first quick car I ever drove but I never drove it like it deserved. I managed a 59second lap around Llandow in it, Step dad was doing 56seconds. Unfortunately it had to go as my parents sold the house and the new one didn't have space to store it and the trailer. But the next car was the Clio so it all wasn't too bad!

I know it's not a hatch back or hot, but it is proper cool and old! And it is where the track cars at home started.
The day we got it. The chrome bumpers did not last long enough for a photo

To this. With an BMW E30 325i engine in

If anyone has seen this around recently I would be interested!!!!!

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

I do love an old car. 80s/90s hot hatches really were the coolest!

Couple of my old cars first.

Escort 1.6S (RS2000 rep apart from the bonnet):

I know it's a saloon, but it was retro and awesome. Orion 1600E:

Some random ones...

My friend's Delta HF 4WD:

S2 RS Turbo. I went in this very car, it was a genuine 320+ bhp 1.6 CVH, it was an absolute missile. 160+ in a MK4 Escort is an eye-opening experience:

My friend's old S1:

Plus a pile of others:

Bit of Ford bias in there I'm afraid.

 

[MrBlonde]

I remember this 205 from when i had mine,from the 205gti drivers forum.

 

[Starlet_gt]

My 1994 Starlet GT. Had it for around 7 years. Loved that car.

 

[MrBlonde]

Then there was this BEAST of a rally car!..The 205 T16

 

[Mr Burns]

Surprised my brother hasn't contributed @theburns1
This was his R2000 which in my opinion was the nicest car he'd owned.

 

[Daniel]

@theburns1 is your brother???

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Like that. love RS2000s in Aubergine. I had one in that colour but mine was a shed lol.

 

[Adamm.]

My old Valver, bought from @Daniel after he pretty much restored it.

I seem to recall you didn't get on with it too great though?

Has to be my choice though remember that one for sale and thinking to myself if only it was in another colour. Love the williams.

 

[Ant1]

Over 200bhp and 30 years old in August, still a hoot to drive.

 

[Cookson]

A few of mine

 

[Welsh.Dan]

@KitsonRis Yeah, that fiestas awesome mate. Loves it

@Cookson some real nice ones there!! Particularly love the red top nova van [emoji41]

Great thread [emoji106]

 

[theburns1]

Cheers @Mr Burns yes I agree about the rs2000, I have no idea why I sold it. I loved the thing, strangley fast too. Had rs7's on that fetch good money now, Gaz gold coilovers, nicest sounding exhaust ever. The car had only done 60k too

Also had this gem, I ended up ruining it by putting a rs2000 engine in it. Should of left it standard, another low mileage one and absolutely mint

This is the one I should of kept, not a mark on it, totally standard, low mileage rs2000 4x4. These are so rare now and gave it away at £1800 about 5 years ago

Now I own a £400 Clio diesel lol

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

Over 200bhp and 30 years old in August, still a hoot to drive.

I bet its really fun suprising many modern Hot Hatches in that

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Love the RS2000s @theburns1

I've owned two road cars and have two rally ones now. I think the Clio is the only car I've owned that has come close to sounding as rough and angry as an RS2000 with decent exhaust/induction on it. They get a lot of stick from people, but I think they are really underrated cars. Finding nice ones is getting difficult and values are on the up. I'd still love a nice near-standard road going one to sit alongside my rally cars I must say.

 

[cat171]

Over 200bhp and 30 years old in August, still a hoot to drive.

Have you sold it yet dude ? Saw it on ebay the other day.

 

[Ant1]

Have you sold it yet dude ? Saw it on ebay the other day.

I go through phases lol. Want to put the £££ I into a RS6 so will at sole point.

 

[cat171]

I go through phases lol. Want to put the £££ I into a RS6 so will at sole point.

Fair play mate, I reckon you'll miss it! But RS6 :hearteyes:

 

[Timmyjk7]

This is my old skool hot hatch! Its a 1973 Hillman Imp running a Saxo VTR engine.

 

[MrBlonde]

I wish had some photos of my other past cars,had a fiesta Rs turbo which i i miss.Loved the recaros! & a Mk2 Xr2 in the met blue.

 

[theburns1]

This is my old skool hot hatch! Its a 1973 Hillman Imp running a Saxo VTR engine.

Love Hillman imps. Yours is a lovely example, but doesn't a hot hatch need to be hatch back?

Either way love your imp

 

[theburns1]

Love the RS2000s @theburns1

I've owned two road cars and have two rally ones now. I think the Clio is the only car I've owned that has come close to sounding as rough and angry as an RS2000 with decent exhaust/induction on it. They get a lot of stick from people, but I think they are really underrated cars. Finding nice ones is getting difficult and values are on the up. I'd still love a nice near-standard road going one to sit alongside my rally cars I must say.

Cheers mate! Yes I'd have another, but would have to be mint. You're talking £5k now for a mint one, I ain't got that kind of money now. Always remember my brother having that 2 or 3 year old 182 and loving it, then he let me drive it or I moved it, one of the 2. Got back in my rs2000 and couldn't believe how much better the build quality was. My mate had a gti and the 2 compared were miles apart, like 2 totally different cars. Really miss mine and wish I'd help on to the 4x4 and had it wax oiled ect. 4x4 go for silly money now

 

[Mavez]

Best thread on this site, awesome cars!

 

[Welsh.Dan]

This is my old skool hot hatch! Its a 1973 Hillman Imp running a Saxo VTR engine.

Love it. Such cool cars. My dad used to rally an imp before my time. He has pictures somewhere, in black and white he's that old! Lol
I'll see if I can get some off him when I see him

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Cheers mate! Yes I'd have another, but would have to be mint. You're talking £5k now for a mint one, I ain't got that kind of money now. Always remember my brother having that 2 or 3 year old 182 and loving it, then he let me drive it or I moved it, one of the 2. Got back in my rs2000 and couldn't believe how much better the build quality was. My mate had a gti and the 2 compared were miles apart, like 2 totally different cars. Really miss mine and wish I'd help on to the 4x4 and had it wax oiled ect. 4x4 go for silly money now

Yes I know what you mean. As well as a couple of RS2000s, I've also had two MK6 Escorts with 2.0 Zetecs in and they are just not the same at all. A friend of mine had a 2.0 Zetec MK6 with about 160bhp and although it was probably just as fast as an RS2000, it just didn't have the character of the RS. A lot of people don't "get" the RS2000 but I think they're good fun.

As you say though, strong money for a good one now.

 

[theburns1]

Yes I know what you mean. As well as a couple of RS2000s, I've also had two MK6 Escorts with 2.0 Zetecs in and they are just not the same at all. A friend of mine had a 2.0 Zetec MK6 with about 160bhp and although it was probably just as fast as an RS2000, it just didn't have the character of the RS. A lot of people don't "get" the RS2000 but I think they're good fun.

As you say though, strong money for a good one now.

I always love the "not a real RS" quote, erm............ RS stands for rally sport, rs2000's were made for rallying. How is it not a real RS lol. I want another after looking at my pics

 

[Mork of Ork]

Love Hillman imps. Yours is a lovely example, but doesn't a hot hatch need to be hatch back?

Either way love your imp

It's got a kind of hatchback, they have a literal hatch in the back.

 

[MrBlonde]

 

[MrBlonde]

Still think the 205 has one of the best side profiles & rear end!

 

[BoatNonce]

 

[Gaz_]

Back in the day i had a desire to own one of these,

which ended up in me having one of these,

Talking 2003 here, that thing was an absolute weapon in a straight line

One of the best cars ive ever had