How many cars have you owned?

BennyD · Post by **BennyD** » Fri May 25, 2018 5:16 pm

An ex - works Mk1 Escort RS 1600? Wow, that'll be going for a fairly large fortune these days. There was a Mk1 RS1600 rally car in Gulf racing colours for sale recently, and that was up for £125k. Tail out cornering at every corner!

Hozz · Post by **Hozz** » Fri May 25, 2018 6:11 pm

Don’t remind me BennyD - my brother and friends keep reminding me about what it might be worth now! It was roll caged, dry sumped, oil coolers in the boot and used to be driven by Will Sparrow in the 70’s, in the Tony Pond era I believe!

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Fri May 25, 2018 6:34 pm

When did you sell it and who to?

BennyD · Post by **BennyD** » Fri May 25, 2018 6:51 pm

Hozz wrote:Don’t remind me BennyD - my brother and friends keep reminding me about what it might be worth now! It was roll caged, dry sumped, oil coolers in the boot and used to be driven by Will Sparrow in the 70’s, in the Tony Pond era I believe!

Ah yes; Tony Pond had a stint in the TR8 and put it through the wire at Knowsley safari park. Trouble was, the wire was the outside of the lion enclosure and the nose of the car was under a watering trough! Great rally cars in those days; Escorts RS1600s & RS1800s, TR8s, Chevette HSRs, Sunbeam Lotus’s, Lancer Turbos, Opel Mantas, Skoda 130s and even the odd Lada. Rear drive ruled until the Audi Quattro came along and moved the game on. Oh happy days!

steve_f · Post by **steve_f** » Fri May 25, 2018 6:58 pm

1 1967 Morris minor 1000
2 fiat 124
4 hillman avenger
5 triumph toledo
6 Morris Italy
7 vauhall viva estate
8 skoda estell
9 ford sierra
10 mini metro
11 Peugeot 306
12 Nissan sunny
13 Talbot alpine
14 Toyota avens is
15 Toyota auris
+ umpteen motorbikes

Marney&Mee · Post by **Marney&Mee** » Fri May 25, 2018 7:13 pm

Just Claretandjew's old one

Dazzler · Post by **Dazzler** » Fri May 25, 2018 7:51 pm

Inbetween owning my own car atm,but from 1988 to last year I had 11 different cars.

My fave:
Fiesta xr2i-Not lightning quick but not many would keep up with me on country roads;not even a 'bobby beamer'

Fantastic roadholding.
Could take the left hand bend down Bacup road at the old quarry at 70mph without any fuss.

Also owned rather more mundane motors such as a 1.6 Rover,1.4 Strada,1.4 cavalier,1.4 Astras ×3,1.4 Rover,1.4 Peugot 205,1.1 Uno and a Talbot Matra Rancho (7 seater) which had to go because the lads took it for granted that I was the away day driver.

Burt · Post by **Burt** » Tue May 29, 2018 9:00 pm

BennyD wrote:That’s a fairly eclectic, but impressive, list. I really like the Alpinas you’ve had, I might have a look at one one day and see if they are as good as I think they are!

I owned the first roadster for 4 years, my longest with any modern car. I missed it so much I bought another and now wish I had kept that one as prices are buoyant and can only increase IMHO for the better ones

The B5 was up there with the very best, true hand built Alpina, 4.4 L supercharged to 500bhp. The ultimate Q car and easily returning 30mpg

Early days are suggesting I won't come close to that in the Mustang

Older B10, B3s are great value v. BMW M counterparts and engines good for high mileage if looked after. Good support network through the Alpina Register Forum

BennyD · Post by **BennyD** » Tue May 29, 2018 9:08 pm

I might have a look to see what is available when I get the itch to own one. Unfortunately, the War Department have will almost certainly have a different idea.

Burt · Post by **Burt** » Tue May 29, 2018 9:24 pm

Hmmm I feel your pain!

Dark Cloud · Post by **Dark Cloud** » Tue May 29, 2018 9:48 pm

70's - Mk2 Escort, Hillman Avenger (automatic!), Chrysler Alpine all used.
80's - Fiesta Mk1?, Mini Metro Mk1, Nova x2 all new
90's - Clio, Fiat Bravo, Peugeot 306 all new
2000's - Octavia, Mazda 6, Superb, X Trail all new.

Best cars- Skodas, by a mile!

Claretitus · Post by **Claretitus** » Tue May 29, 2018 10:21 pm

1973 Vauxhall Viva 1.3
1976 Ford Escort Ghia
1983 Ford Escort XR3i
1980 Ford Escort 1.6 Sport
Then 2 Suzuki Vitaras!!

Renault 5 GT Turbo (stolen)
Ford Escort Mk 5 1.3
Fiat Punto
Fiat Bravo
Alfa Romeo 156 Twin Spark
Renault Megane CC
Vauxhall Corsa and an Audi TT Mk2 Roadster
Nissan Juke and a Toyota MR2 roadster
Mercedes E Class 350 Coupe
Mercedes A Class 200 AMG Line
Mercedes C Class 250d Coupe

Some nice cars there, and some right rubbish!!

Dark Cloud · Post by **Dark Cloud** » Tue May 29, 2018 10:46 pm

Claretitus wrote:1973 Vauxhall Viva 1.3
1976 Ford Escort Ghia
1983 Ford Escort XR3i
1980 Ford Escort 1.6 Sport
Then 2 Suzuki Vitaras!!
Renault 5 GT Turbo (stolen)
Ford Escort Mk 5 1.3
Fiat Punto
Fiat Bravo
Alfa Romeo 156 Twin Spark
Renault Megane CC
Vauxhall Corsa and an Audi TT Mk2 Roadster
Nissan Juke and a Toyota MR2 roadster
Mercedes E Class 350 Coupe
Mercedes A Class 200 AMG Line
Mercedes C Class 250d Coupe

Some nice cars there, and some right rubbish!!

"Some nice cars there". Bet you wouldn't include the Alpha 156

, but I have always wanted one!!

nuttersuclan · Post by **nuttersuclan** » Wed May 30, 2018 8:47 am

1. mki Astra
2. mkii Fiesta
3. mkii Renault 19 1.4
4. mkvi Escort
5. mkii Renault 19 1.9d
6. mkii Renault 19 1.4
7. mkii Renault Megane
8. mkii Renault 19 1.4
9. mkii Renault 19 1.4
10. mkiii Astra Estate
11. mkii Skoda Octavia 1.9d
12. mkiii Skoda Octavia 2.0d vRS

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Wed May 30, 2018 9:36 am

Was thinking about this the other day:
Since c.1990
Escort Mk3
Mini Modified
Escort Mk3 XR3
Astra 1300
Astra 1800 SRi
Volvo 850
Rover 420
Cougar 2.5 V6
BMW 3 Series
Saab 93 Convertible
Audi A4 convertible @2006
Audi A5 Coupe Petrol Turbo
BMW 3 Series
Land Rover Freelander 2
Audi A4
Not used as everyday cars:
TR3a Fully Restored
TR4 x2 Fully Restored
TR6 Fully Restored
Maserati Coupe
Ford Escort Mk4 RS Turbo 1900 CVH and highly tuned - still own
Ford Fiesta RS1800 - still own

Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Wed May 30, 2018 12:08 pm

BennyD wrote:Ah yes; Tony Pond had a stint in the TR8 and put it through the wire at Knowsley safari park. Trouble was, the wire was the outside of the lion enclosure and the nose of the car was under a watering trough! Great rally cars in those days; Escorts RS1600s & RS1800s, TR8s, Chevette HSRs, Sunbeam Lotus’s, Lancer Turbos, Opel Mantas, Skoda 130s and even the odd Lada. Rear drive ruled until the Audi Quattro came along and moved the game on. Oh happy days!

Add Lancia Stratos and Saab 99 to that list. I used to love rallying back in the day, my Dad used to take my brother and I to the Lombard RAC each year. Stately home stages on Sunday - Sutton Park, Knowseley, Clumber, Chatsworth, Harewood amongst others. Then Kielder, Grizedale, Dalby and an assortment of Welsh forest stages Hafren, Sweet Lamb, Dyfi to name a few. I lost interest late 90s after Colin McRae and Richard Burns both left Subaru. Sadly both former British World Champions are no longer with us.

Claretitus · Post by **Claretitus** » Wed May 30, 2018 5:33 pm

Dark Cloud wrote:"Some nice cars there". Bet you wouldn't include the Alpha 156 , but I have always wanted one!!

To be honest Dark Cloud, the Alfa was a great car. Owned it from brand new for just over 5 years (the longest I've owned a car), and it never missed a beat. Only time in a garage was for routine services, ran like a dream, and not a bad drive.

Carport · Post by **Carport** » Wed May 30, 2018 6:02 pm

Ones I can remember

Hillman Imp
Ford Escort Mk1
VW Scirroco
Fiat 127 ( bought a house)
Ford Orion
Ford Mondeo
Vauxhall Cavalier
VW Jetta
Fiat UNO
Ford Fiestas
XR2
Mitsubishi Pajero
Suzuki Jeep
Honda Accord
Hyundai Coupe
BMW 1 Series
BMW 520D
Land Rover Discovery
Land Rover Freelander
Mercedes SLK
Mercedes C Class Estate(s)
BMW 320d
BMW Z3
Mercedes Coupe 220CDI
Renault Clio
HONDA CRV

KateR · Post by **KateR** » Wed May 30, 2018 10:07 pm

lot of cars listed, as a family we all like cars very much but far to many to start listing, Ford Anglia to start and now have Abarth 500 Esseesse and RR Velar plus an Acura RL3.5 Most fun car to drive ever, Abarth 500.

Best car for him, 1957 Porsche 395 (I think) convertible rebuilt in California, everyone asked about his Noddy car, for me original 2001 Audi Allroad 2.7 biturbo with 4 ride heights, solar sun roof, which was faster than his 911 Targa 0 - 40.

Best looking car we've had, Triumph Stag, love the look of this car, would like an E-Type to top it but he says no!!

ranjexel · Post by **ranjexel** » Wed May 30, 2018 10:38 pm

BMW 318i
BMW 330i
Aston Martin Vantage N400
Jaguar XF 3L
The AM was a thing of beauty absolutely ruined by its jerky sportshift transmission.Top tip-get the manual

midlander63 · Post by **midlander63** » Thu May 31, 2018 1:34 pm

I've been driving since 1982 but not actually owned many cars as I've been driving a company car for about 30 years. As far as those I've owned goes:

Hillman Imp (VRE601G) - first car cost me £50.00
Mini van (T reg) - sadly written off (not my fault)
Mini 1000 (S Reg) - my favourite
Morris Marina (R Reg) - it's a cliché but this was a dreadful car
Datsun 120Y (R Reg) - nice looking car but a rustbucket

Jambounchained · Post by **Jambounchained** » Thu May 31, 2018 1:57 pm

Been driving about 10 years

Vauxhall Corsa
Grande Punto
Suzuki Swift
Vauxhall Adam

Dawlishclaret · Post by **Dawlishclaret** » Thu May 31, 2018 2:26 pm

1. Morris 1100
2. Ford Anglia
3. Datsun 120Y
4.Toyota Carina
5. Toyota RAV4
6.Toyota RAV4
7.Toyota RAV4
8. Landrover Freelander
9.Audi A4
10. Seat Arona also a VW California Ocean.

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