IceNineJan 31

Back to cool stuff @jackyan and @GruffHarding

Green is always a winner I say and again it keeps on winning

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/chevrolet/oldsmobile/listing/5760414342

1938 Chevrolet Oldsmobile F38 | Trade Me Motors

Up for grabs is this amazing time capsule A 1938 Oldsmobile F38 Sedan Rego is on hold This nice solid car has been off the road since about 1976 and has been...

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Show threadGruff HardingFeb 2
@IceNine @jackyan It's a work of art other than rebuilding the engine I would not change a thing added to watch list and a lotto ticket bought
Show threadIceNineFeb 2

@GruffHarding @jackyan

How are you going to explain the purchase after hitting a fifth division win?

Anyhoo, a few beauts today, but first this - get it and you too can pick the car of your choice

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/other/other/listing/5761689924

1951 Other Bedford 1951 tow truck | Trade Me Motors

Bedford 1951 CLB tow truck. Rego on hold Runs & can be driven has no brakes, Has pto chain winch setup. Seems to be all there. It's sitting in a shed. Sellin...

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Show threadIceNineFeb 2

@GruffHarding @jackyan

Number two - is purple your lucky colour? Better hope so, because British reliability

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/austin/1100/listing/5761804800

1966 Austin 1100 | Trade Me Motors

Original family 2 owners then myself since new. Original papers provided, as is a haynes workshop manual. English assembled. It has been unregistered and no war...

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Show threadGruff HardingFeb 2
@IceNine @jackyan I've pretty much had one of these, was an MG though good for 90mph confirmed
Show threadJack Yan (甄爵恩)Feb 2
@GruffHarding @IceNine Ah, but was yours twin-carb with the 1300?
Show threadIceNineFeb 3

@jackyan @GruffHarding

I'd hope so!

Thing I like about older cars, you lift the bonnet and can immediately recognise an engine!

Show threadGruff HardingFeb 4
@IceNine @jackyan twin carbed 1100.. It was the top of line, was Morris, Riley then MG. Hydrolastic suspension for a smooth ride, ran circles around the Triumph Herald.
Show threadIceNineFeb 5

@GruffHarding @jackyan

A nice honest car, with honest description

I think @BobLefridge left it sitting out the front for a few years

On the beach

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/fiat/124-spider/listing/5765339931

1968 Fiat 124 Spider 124 Sport | Trade Me Motors

This Fiat 124 Sport (Not a Spider - that was the only option TM allowed me to use) may well and truly be past restoring / fixing. It was owned by a family membe...

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Show threadJack Yan (甄爵恩)Feb 5
@IceNine @GruffHarding @BobLefridge I think this shows how restrictive Trade Me is with descriptions. The seller probably wanted to write Fiat 124 Sport Spider but couldnʼt.
Show threadGruff HardingFeb 7
@jackyan @IceNine @BobLefridge https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/ford/cortina/listing/5762087452 when I win lotto tonight I an gonna buy this, then get it repainted in Sherwood Green. In honour of the one I bought from mystic Granddad
1975 Ford Cortina | Trade Me Motors

1975 Ford Cortina – Long-Term Family Ownership This 1975 Ford Cortina has been in our family since new, and it’s now time to pass it on to someone who will app...

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Show threadBob LeFridge  Feb 7

Tidy vehicle, but $16k for a Cortina?

@GruffHarding @jackyan @IceNine

Show threadGruff HardingFeb 7
@BobLefridge @jackyan @IceNine https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/toyota/corolla/listing/5766979559 what's worse is we used to buy these for 500 bucks in the the early 90s
1974 Toyota Corolla | Trade Me Motors

Great little KE20 One family owned car from new for most of its life in Tokoroa (3 owners) Not much to say, the pictures say a 1000 words... Its as good as it...

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Show threadIceNineFeb 7

@GruffHarding @BobLefridge @jackyan

That and 323s were just everywhere

Some times they'd pass a warrant, but oh the rust

Show threadIceNineFeb 11

@GruffHarding @BobLefridge @jackyan

I knew I should have waited - 1.7L sewing machine

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/other/other/listing/5776548241

1970 Other Singer Vogue | Trade Me Motors

Great little classic car which gets a 12 month Wof. Runs really well and keeps up with max speed limit. Comes with set of original wheels,tyres,hub caps,and ste...

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Show threadGruff HardingFeb 19
@IceNine @BobLefridge @jackyan is the singer a sport version of the hunter, i'e more gauges same rubbish performance.
Show threadGruff HardingFeb 19
@IceNine @BobLefridge @jackyan I'm still here fellas 😁, I've just been a bit distracted with let's say admin, but all is well 😁
Show threadIceNineFeb 19

@GruffHarding @BobLefridge @jackyan

Much relieved, except admin issues

Boo

Show threadIceNineFeb 19

@GruffHarding @BobLefridge @jackyan

I found a cracker though 😆

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/toyota/hilux/listing/5788409900

2012 Toyota Hilux Td Sc/Cc | Trade Me Motors

As per photos, this is not in pristine order. It has had a wee fender bender. It has the front diff, steering rack etc as per photos. The seats are good and dri...

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Show threadIceNineFeb 19

@GruffHarding @BobLefridge @jackyan

More serious, I 100% picture Jack in this beast

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/austin/other/listing/5790751772

1955 Austin Other A30 Project - $1 Reserve | Trade Me Motors

$1 Reserve Project Car Austin A30 Unsure of year (put 1955 as it required an entry) 1228 Miles on the odometer Grey 2 Door Project Car Has not been registere...

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Show threadJack Yan (甄爵恩)Feb 19
@IceNine @GruffHarding @BobLefridge The van would be great, though I would need an anthropomorphic dog to help me run the business.
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@jackyan @IceNine @BobLefridge they are taking the piss with that Hilux
Feb 20 at 3:35amWeb
Show threadIceNineFeb 21

@GruffHarding @jackyan @BobLefridge

Everything useful's gone eh