Just thinking through some of the cars I have had.  Maybe missed a few, if so, will edir later.

Viva HA Van
Chrysler Alpine 1400
Hillman Imp (Project-Never completed)
Chevette (1256-Stage 3 Tuned)
2000 Sportshatch Cavalier
Astra GTE
Sylvia Turbo
Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto
Ford Escort Van (Business)
Granada 3.0 Ghia Auto
Jaquar 4.2 Auto
Viva 3 Door
Honda 550 (P) Yosh 4 into 1 pipes and cams, sounds bloody awsome (same I hadnt passed my test)
Camaro SS (5.7) Auto
Opel Kadet 1200 3 Door
Pontiac Pariesienne (5.7) Auto
Cavalier 2000 4 Door
Mini 1000
Opel Manta Coupe
Fiat Uno
Carlton Cdi 2000
Carlton Diplomat 2000 Auto
Omega 2.5 GLS (4 Door) Auto
Omega Elite 3.0 (4 Door) Auto

Astra GTE was a Brand New B plate for Aug 1st.  Had so many problems it put me off Vx for a while.  P/X'd it for the Sylvia I saw in the showroom.  Lost £20.20 on the Astra with 8000 miles on it  ::)  Had the Sylvia from new as well, had the Daimler S/H at the same time, Sold the Sylvia to buy a business,

Only had 2 Fords.

Grandad was a P/X for the Daimler as part of a business purchase.  No Reverse, had the heads rebuild, tosser who did the deal didnt tell me the HG was failing on one side.  Had a new exhaust fitted, (They didnt clip a fuel line back in place) car caught fire and burnt out the same day.  :-/

Van got nicked to do a robbery and was found wrecked in a field 2 days later.  :-/

Pontiac Pariesienne was by far the fastest thing I have ever ownded or driven or been a passenger in.  (and the list I have deiven or been is long, inclluding the last of the lotus esprit turbo, cossies, ferrari daytona, 260 bhp Stage prepared HS etc etc)  Never did find out what the mods/cam fitted were  ::)

Viva was a 3 door, bought it for peanuts, put a pair of 3 series BMW steels with Mud and snows on it, by far the best thing ever for the 87 snow drifts/fall, used to go out looking for deep snow just to have a play.

But looking down the list seems I have allways been a Vx/GM fan more than any of the others.


Cars (Wish List)

Allways fancied owning a Senator or Carlton GSI
Tempted for an Elite Estate 3.0 or 3.2

Fancy somerhing small, nippy/agile like a road/rally prepared 4wd (nissan did one cant remember model thogh) or a VR4

Still wany a 400 Ci Transam/Fire Bird (Smakey and the bandit)

When the Elites run dry, was fancying a 300C, not so sure now, so choices seem to be Lexus (Merc/BMW)

chevette 1256 std
allegro
mk2 cav 1.6 h/b terracotta
mk2 cav sri saloon
mk2 cav 1.6 h/b red
mk2 cav sri h/b
mk3 cav sri saloon
mk1 astra 1.3 gte look a like
mk1 astra gte
2x manta gte coupe (saloon type)
carlton gsi 24v
peugeot 309
peugeot 405 mi16
peugeot 406 derv
peugeot 306 estate derv
peugeot 206 gti
astra van
xr3i
escort van with xr3 engine and derv box
daihatsu foutrack
mitsy shogun swb with isuzu 2.8td
lwb frontera 2.3td
swb frontera 2.0
isuzu trooper 3.2 v6
2x bmw 320i e30 series
metro turbo
mitsubishi galant
volvo 850 T5 saloon
volvo 850 T5 estate
volvo 850R estate
vectra sri
mk3 astra estate
volvo 940 estate
hillman hunter
hillman avenger
peugeot partner combi
mk2 astra gte
mk1 escort
omega MV6 estate (current car)
mk3 astra 1.4 h/b burgundy
mk3 astra 1.4 h/b red
peugeot 405 1.9
peugeot 405 1.6
nova 1.4 sr
senator 3.0 24v
isuzu trooper 3.1td
mk3 fiesta 1.4
transit van

may have missed some trying to think lol

knew i had missed some

1967 swb landrover 2 1/4 petrol
1978 lwb landrover safari petrol
1982 swb landrover s3 diesel
1986 bobtail rangerover
1994 325i bmw
ford escort combi van
iveco crewcab spec lift
ford cargo 7.5 ton crewcab tilt and slide flatbed

wish list......................................................................

nissan skyline gtr 33 vspec 600 bhp +
chrysler 300c hemi
hummer h1
volvo S60R
lancia delta intagarle hf turbo evo version
mitsy lancer evo
zafira vxr
vectra vxr
monaro vxr 8

BT Morris van - non runner
Peugeot 504 Diesel
VX astra MK1 1.6
nissan bluebird 1.8
VX carlton 1.8
Porsche 944 2.5
Porsche 944 turbo 2.5
VW vento 1.8
VX Omega 2.0
VX Omega 2.6


Can anyone guess which ones of the above i was driving when i still lived at home amd had a good job, before moving in with the missus & having a family  :'(

1972 2.0l consul
1973 2.5l consul
1978 2.0l granada
197? 2.5l granada
1973 2.0l cortina
1971 moggy van. ex post office
1966 austin a40
1980 datsun pick-up
1978 3.0s capri
1985 2.0l capri
1956 commer 4x4 superpiose
1958 AEC militant 10ton cargo. 6x4
1962 commer Ts3 tractor unit
1971 commer Ts3 16ton flatbed
1960`s austin gypsy 4x4
1998 2.5cdx mig saloon x2
1998 3.0elite mig estates X2
2000 3.0mv6 saloon
1997 3.0elite saloon
1998 2.5cdx estate
1998 2.5gls estate
1998 106 pug
1940 fordson standard tractor
1963 ferguson te20 tractor
& a bedford HA van that was scrap on wheels but went like hot snot.
think thats all. ;)

The Red Baron wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 02:05:

1972 2.0l consul 1973 2.5l consul 1978 2.0l granada 197? 2.5l granada 1973 2.0l cortina 1971 moggy van. ex post office 1966 austin a40 1980 datsun pick-up 1978 3.0s capri 1985 2.0l capri 1956 commer 4x4 superpiose 1958 AEC militant 10ton cargo. 6x4 1962 commer Ts3 tractor unit1971 commer Ts3 16ton flatbed 1960`s austin gypsy 4x4 1998 2.5cdx mig saloon x2 1998 3.0elite mig estates X2 2000 3.0mv6 saloon 1997 3.0elite saloon 1998 2.5cdx estate 1998 2.5gls estate 1998 106 pug 1940 fordson standard tractor 1963 ferguson te20 tractor & a bedford HA van that was scrap on wheels but went like hot snot. think thats all. ;)

Passed my HGV driving one of those, of 1963 vintage :y

good old motors they were vamps. wish i still had one tbh :y

3.2 Omega (current)
Honda CRV (current)
Nissan Almera Tino (current)
Ford Scorpio
Nissan Almera
Ford Taurus
Vauxhall Astra
Toyota Corolla

Before I used to walk everywhere.  ;D

Mr Skrunts wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 00:53:

Just thinking through some of the cars I have had.  Maybe missed a few, if so, will edir later. Viva HA Van Chrysler Alpine 1400 Hillman Imp (Project-Never completed) Chevette (1256-Stage 3 Tuned) 2000 Sportshatch Cavalier Astra GTE Sylvia Turbo Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto Ford Escort Van (Business) Granada 3.0 Ghia Auto Jaquar 4.2 Auto Viva 3 Door Honda 550 (P) Yosh 4 into 1 pipes and cams, sounds bloody awsome (same I hadnt passed my test) Camaro SS (5.7) Auto Opel Kadet 1200 3 Door Pontiac Pariesienne (5.7) Auto Cavalier 2000 4 Door Mini 1000 Opel Manta Coupe Fiat Uno Carlton Cdi 2000 Carlton Diplomat 2000 Auto Omega 2.5 GLS (4 Door) Auto Omega Elite 3.0 (4 Door) Auto Astra GTE was a Brand New B plate for Aug 1st.  Had so many problems it put me off Vx for a while.  P/X'd it for the Sylvia I saw in the showroom.  Lost £20.20 on the Astra with 8000 miles on it  ::)  Had the Sylvia from new as well, had the Daimler S/H at the same time, Sold the Sylvia to buy a business, Only had 2 Fords. Grandad was a P/X for the Daimler as part of a business purchase.  No Reverse, had the heads rebuild, tosser who did the deal didnt tell me the HG was failing on one side.  Had a new exhaust fitted, (They didnt clip a fuel line back in place) car caught fire and burnt out the same day.  :-/ Van got nicked to do a robbery and was found wrecked in a field 2 days later.  :-/ Pontiac Pariesienne was by far the fastest thing I have ever ownded or driven or been a passenger in.  (and the list I have deiven or been is long, inclluding the last of the lotus esprit turbo, cossies, ferrari daytona, 260 bhp Stage prepared HS etc etc)  Never did find out what the mods/cam fitted were  ::) Viva was a 3 door, bought it for peanuts, put a pair of 3 series BMW steels with Mud and snows on it, by far the best thing ever for the 87 snow drifts/fall, used to go out looking for deep snow just to have a play. But looking down the list seems I have allways been a Vx/GM fan more than any of the others. Cars (Wish List) Allways fancied owning a Senator or Carlton GSI Tempted for an Elite Estate 3.0 or 3.2 Fancy somerhing small, nippy/agile like a road/rally prepared 4wd (nissan did one cant remember model thogh) or a VR4 Still wany a 400 Ci Transam/Fire Bird (Smakey and the bandit) When the Elites run dry, was fancying a 300C, not so sure now, so choices seem to be Lexus (Merc/BMW)

could poss be the nissan pulsar gti-r turbo

Chrysler Alpine
Nissan Sunny
Ford pick up P100
Honda Prelude
XR3i
Ford Sierra x 2
Ford escort mrk 2
Ford escort mk 3
Deawoo Espero
Vx Omega CDX pre face
Vx Omega MV6 pre face
Vx Omega CDX facelift

Thats it.

That's 2 of us that's addmited to having a Chrysler Alpine Mike. :-/

I had a 1400 with a duel choke webber on it.

85 mph flat out with a tail wind giving a helping hand.

The HA van was quicker off the mark and top end, even hand better (had it on 2 wheels on the odd occasion seeing how far the grip went (Michelin tyres at that)

Quote:

could poss be the nissan pulsar gti-r turbo

Thats the one,  maybe they are naff, never actually seen one in real life,  but just fany something thats quick off the mark and goes round corners like its on rails.  ::)

God too many to list, can't remember them all.

First was a Black Ford Granada 3.0  8-)

erm .. let's think --- all pretty boring suff, I'm afraid .......

Morris 1100 van
850 cc Mini
BMC J2 Minibus (disco days)
Datsun 160J SSS
Datsun 100A
Matra Rancho
1275 GT Mini
VW Beetle
Mk 4 Cortina
Mk 5 Cortina
1000 cc Mini
Nissan 120Y
Nissan (some boring family 5 door hatch!)
Nissan Micra
Vx Cavalier Mk2
Triumph Acclaim (for a week)
Opel Manta
Nissan Primera
Ford Probe x 2
Nissan QX x 2
Chrysler Grand Voyager
VW Type 2 Bay Camper
Freeestyle Buggy
Onyx Firecat
Vx Omega 2.5 Elite

Can't remember models / marks / c.c's

Edit: Forgot the Peugeots: a 104 and a 406

...... and the BMW 735i

Another edit:  ::)  Triumph 2000 TC and a Triumph 1300

mine is very short compared to others here:
Ford Granada 2.8 L (mk2) never drove it just got my hands dirty with my dad on it.
Ford Escort Mk2
Ford Escort Mk3 x2
Ford Granada Mk3
Vauxhall Omega :y

Mr Skrunts wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 11:17:

Quote: could poss be the nissan pulsar gti-r turbo Thats the one,  maybe they are naff, never actually seen one in real life,  but just fany something thats quick off the mark and goes round corners like its on rails.  ::)

there is a bloke round here with one and fook me is it quick, its like a bloody skyline hatch back lol, he has hks front mounted intercooler and a fair few other toys and is pushing just over 380bhp and 4wd hmmm

Mr Skrunts wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 00:53:

Just thinking through some of the cars I have had.  Maybe missed a few, if so, will edir later. Viva HA Van Chrysler Alpine 1400 Hillman Imp (Project-Never completed) Chevette (1256-Stage 3 Tuned) 2000 Sportshatch Cavalier Astra GTE Sylvia Turbo Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto Ford Escort Van (Business) Granada 3.0 Ghia Auto Jaquar 4.2 Auto Viva 3 Door Honda 550 (P) Yosh 4 into 1 pipes and cams, sounds bloody awsome (same I hadnt passed my test) Camaro SS (5.7) Auto Opel Kadet 1200 3 Door Pontiac Pariesienne (5.7) Auto Cavalier 2000 4 Door Mini 1000 Opel Manta Coupe Fiat Uno Carlton Cdi 2000 Carlton Diplomat 2000 Auto Omega 2.5 GLS (4 Door) Auto Omega Elite 3.0 (4 Door) Auto Astra GTE was a Brand New B plate for Aug 1st.  Had so many problems it put me off Vx for a while.  P/X'd it for the Sylvia I saw in the showroom.  Lost £20.20 on the Astra with 8000 miles on it  ::)  Had the Sylvia from new as well, had the Daimler S/H at the same time, Sold the Sylvia to buy a business, Only had 2 Fords. Grandad was a P/X for the Daimler as part of a business purchase.  No Reverse, had the heads rebuild, tosser who did the deal didnt tell me the HG was failing on one side.  Had a new exhaust fitted, (They didnt clip a fuel line back in place) car caught fire and burnt out the same day.  :-/ Van got nicked to do a robbery and was found wrecked in a field 2 days later.  :-/ Pontiac Pariesienne was by far the fastest thing I have ever ownded or driven or been a passenger in.  (and the list I have deiven or been is long, inclluding the last of the lotus esprit turbo, cossies, ferrari daytona, 260 bhp Stage prepared HS etc etc)  Never did find out what the mods/cam fitted were  ::) Viva was a 3 door, bought it for peanuts, put a pair of 3 series BMW steels with Mud and snows on it, by far the best thing ever for the 87 snow drifts/fall, used to go out looking for deep snow just to have a play. But looking down the list seems I have allways been a Vx/GM fan more than any of the others. Cars (Wish List) Allways fancied owning a Senator or Carlton GSI Tempted for an Elite Estate 3.0 or 3.2 Fancy somerhing small, nippy/agile like a road/rally prepared 4wd (nissan did one cant remember model thogh) or a VR4 Still wany a 400 Ci Transam/Fire Bird (Smakey and the bandit) When the Elites run dry, was fancying a 300C, not so sure now, so choices seem to be Lexus (Merc/BMW)

August 1st 1984.......I think.
The Astra GTE.......was very very popular ....at that time...........I believe that it had a  digital speedo........if memory serves. :y :y

MK2 Ford Cortina estate
Mini Clubman
MK4 Ford Cortina
Fiat 128 3p sport
MK2 VX cav 1.6 gls
VX Royal Coupe
MK2 Ford Granada 2.8i ghia x
BMW 316
Audi 80 cd
MK3 VX cav 2l cd
Suzuki GSX 600F
Ford Mondao 2.5 24v
Mistubishi Pajaro 2.5 swb
VX Omega 2l gls

Opti wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 12:10:

Mr Skrunts wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 00:53: Just thinking through some of the cars I have had.  Maybe missed a few, if so, will edir later. Viva HA Van Chrysler Alpine 1400 Hillman Imp (Project-Never completed) Chevette (1256-Stage 3 Tuned) 2000 Sportshatch Cavalier Astra GTE Sylvia Turbo Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Auto Ford Escort Van (Business) Granada 3.0 Ghia Auto Jaquar 4.2 Auto Viva 3 Door Honda 550 (P) Yosh 4 into 1 pipes and cams, sounds bloody awsome (same I hadnt passed my test) Camaro SS (5.7) Auto Opel Kadet 1200 3 Door Pontiac Pariesienne (5.7) Auto Cavalier 2000 4 Door Mini 1000 Opel Manta Coupe Fiat Uno Carlton Cdi 2000 Carlton Diplomat 2000 Auto Omega 2.5 GLS (4 Door) Auto Omega Elite 3.0 (4 Door) Auto Astra GTE was a Brand New B plate for Aug 1st.  Had so many problems it put me off Vx for a while.  P/X'd it for the Sylvia I saw in the showroom.  Lost £20.20 on the Astra with 8000 miles on it  ::)  Had the Sylvia from new as well, had the Daimler S/H at the same time, Sold the Sylvia to buy a business, Only had 2 Fords. Grandad was a P/X for the Daimler as part of a business purchase.  No Reverse, had the heads rebuild, tosser who did the deal didnt tell me the HG was failing on one side.  Had a new exhaust fitted, (They didnt clip a fuel line back in place) car caught fire and burnt out the same day.  :-/ Van got nicked to do a robbery and was found wrecked in a field 2 days later.  :-/ Pontiac Pariesienne was by far the fastest thing I have ever ownded or driven or been a passenger in.  (and the list I have deiven or been is long, inclluding the last of the lotus esprit turbo, cossies, ferrari daytona, 260 bhp Stage prepared HS etc etc)  Never did find out what the mods/cam fitted were  ::) Viva was a 3 door, bought it for peanuts, put a pair of 3 series BMW steels with Mud and snows on it, by far the best thing ever for the 87 snow drifts/fall, used to go out looking for deep snow just to have a play. But looking down the list seems I have allways been a Vx/GM fan more than any of the others. Cars (Wish List) Allways fancied owning a Senator or Carlton GSI Tempted for an Elite Estate 3.0 or 3.2 Fancy somerhing small, nippy/agile like a road/rally prepared 4wd (nissan did one cant remember model thogh) or a VR4 Still wany a 400 Ci Transam/Fire Bird (Smakey and the bandit) When the Elites run dry, was fancying a 300C, not so sure now, so choices seem to be Lexus (Merc/BMW) August 1st 1984.......I think. The Astra GTE.......was very very popular ....at that time...........I believe that it had a  digital speedo........if memory serves. :y :y

yep mk2s had digi dash as did the carlton gsi 24v

1964 Vauxhall Victor FB
1979 Fiat Strada CL
1964 Ford Anglia 105E
1981 Cortina 1.6L Estate
1984 Sierra 1.6L Estate
1985 Manta Berlinetta 1.8
1985 Astra GTE
1986 Cavalier 1.6 GL Estate
1986 Cavalier 1.8 SRi
1987 Cavalier 1.8 GLSi
1987 Cavalier 1.8 GLi
1988 Carlton 2.0GL Estate
1988 Cartlon 1.8GL Estate
1988 Carlton 2.0GL Estate
1989 Carlton 2.0GL Estate
1990 Cavalier GSi 16v
1990 Cavalier GSi 4x4 16v
1991 Cartlon 2.0GL
1992 Cavalier 2.0 CD
1992 Cavalier 2.0 CD
1992 Cavalier 2.0 CD
1993 Cavalier 2.0 SRi
1993 Cavalier Turbo 4x4
1994 Cavalier V6
1994 Cavalier 2.0L
1995 Cavalier 2.0L
1995 Cavalier 2.0L
1995 Omega 2.0GLS
1995 Omega 2.0GLS
1995 Omega 2.0CD
1995 Omega 2.0CDX Estate
1996 Omega 3.0 Elite Estate
1998 Sintra 2.2CD
1998 Omega 2.5TD CDX
1999 Omega 2.5 Elite
1997 Omega 3.0 MV6
1999 Renault Megane Alize
2003 Honda Accord 2.4 Exec
2002 Saab 9 3 2.2 TiD SE
2004 BMW 330D SE
2006 Honda Civic 2.2D
2006 Ford Mondeo ST TDCI
2008 Honda Accord 2.2 SE
2008 Audi A4 Convertible 1.8T
2008 Volvo V70 SE D5 Estate
2008 Audi A4 Avant 2.0D
2008 BMW 320i M Sport Touring
1998 Omega 2.5V6 CD Estate

BMW 1602
BMW 2002Tii
Volvo 131
Volvo 123 GT
Volvo 244 DL
Volvo 244 DL (No.2)
Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia
Volvo 760 GLE
Volvo 740 GL
Volvo XC70 T5
Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CDX - current
Toyota Prius T4 - current

Nah, mine was a MK 1, the didgi dash on the Astra were on the Mk2

I think the MK2 was realesed in October 84 and they went to the Cosworth designed 2.0 16 valve XE plus all the other changes. 

Just one :D

Cortina Mk4 2.0 Auto
Fiesta 1.1 Popular
VW Polo 1.0
Citroen AX 1.4 GT
Ford Escort 1.6 L (yuk!)
Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
Vx Astra 1.6i LS
Honda NSR125RR with racing exhaust
Vx Astra 1.7D LS Estate
Yamaha RD500 YPVS
Citroen Xantia 1.9TD LX
Citroen Xantia 1.9TD LX Estate
Fiat Marea Weekend 115-16v ELX
Vx Astra 1.7TD LS Estate
Vx Astra 1.8-16v CDX Auto
Vx Omega 2.5 CD Auto
Hyundai Coupe 1.8 (import)
Suzuki GSX600-F
Rover Metro Nightfire 1.1
Saab 900i 5-door
Holden Commodore Executive 3.6 Auto
Saab 900 turbo 16 APC
Fiat Marea Weekend 155-20valve HLX
Vx Omega 2.6 CD Auto

Desperate Den wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 12:52:

BMW 1602 BMW 2002Tii Volvo 131 Volvo 123 GT Volvo 244 DL Volvo 244 DL (No.2) Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia Volvo 760 GLE Volvo 740 GL Volvo XC70 T5 Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CDX - current Toyota Prius T4 - current

Should I presume ................that you are an elderly gentleman Zulu ?....  ::) ::) ;)

Opti wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 14:07:

Desperate Den wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 12:52: BMW 1602 BMW 2002Tii Volvo 131 Volvo 123 GT Volvo 244 DL Volvo 244 DL (No.2) Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia Volvo 760 GLE Volvo 740 GL Volvo XC70 T5 Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CDX - current Toyota Prius T4 - current Should I presume ................that you are an elderly gentleman Zulu ?....  ::) ::) ;)

Old long before my time Opti thanks to HMG :( ;D

The list runs of course from first car to present :y

............or did you get to like driving Volvos after having them as "company" cars ? ;)

Albs wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 14:52:

............or did you get to like driving Volvos after having them as "company" cars ? ;)

;D ;D strangely enough we didn't use Volvo at the time.

For speed and cover we used a range of  unarmoured vehicles - Toyota, Fiat, Datsun/Nissan, Chyrsler, BL to name but a few.

When I needed armour it was usually Ford but in the early days it was the Landcrab, later in the run of course the Omega came into service, MV6 manual for the plebs and Elite auto for the toffs. ::) :y

By the time I was using these cars the days of having to take armoured Land Rovers were long gone.

 

1976 Morris Marina 1.3 Super
1966 Rover P6 2000 SC
1972 Triumph Spitfire
1977 Rover 2200 TC
1973 Rover P6 3500 Auto
1978 Rover SD1 3500 Auto (Jo). 1978 Suzuki GS1000
1981 Rover V8s
1984 Rover SDTurbo
1983 Rover SD1 Vanden Plas
1985 Ford Orion Diesel (piece of crap)
1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
1980 Datsun 280ZX 2 seater
1978 Ford Escort MKII (piece of crap)
1984 Vauxhall Carlton 2000 CD
1983 Rover SD1 3500 SE
1984 Renault 11 (girlfiends) (shopping trolley)
1984 MG Metro (girlfiends)
1994 Vauxhall Carlton 2000 CD
1994 Vauxhall Calibra 2000 8V
Vauxhall Nova (don't recall year)
Ford Sierra 2.3 Diesel (don't recall year) (Slug)
Talbot Solara (don't recall year)
1981 Pontiac Trans-Am 4.9 Turbo Nascar Pace Car
1992 Pontiac Trans-Am 5.7 GTA
1996 Rover 800 Fastback
1994 Rover 800 diesel Fastback
1995 Rover 800 Saloon
1998 Rover 800 Vitesse Coupe
2002 Vauxhall Omega 2.2 DTi CD

There's some i've missed, because i don't remember.

My brain hurts now :'(

Mk1 Escort Van (1650 Stg 2 pre crossflow)
Granada Coupe 3.0 ghia
Capri 2.0 auto
Mk1 Escort RS1600
Fiesta 1.4S
Cortina 1.6 Estate
Escort Mk2 1;6 GL
Starlet mk1
Sierra 2.0 L
Cavalier 1.8 SRi Hatch
Cavalier 2.0 SRi Hatch
Escort Van 1.4
Transit Van LWB
Sierra Shaphire RS Cosworth
Nova 1.2 L
BMW 325 TDSE
Granada Ultima 2.9 Cosworth
Rover Vitesse 2.0 Turbo Hatch
Vectra 2.0 LS LPG
Omega 2.0 GLS Estate
Omega 2.5 TD CD Estate
BMW 318 SE LPG
Omega 3.0 MV6 Estate Manual
Metro 1.2 TD
Omega 3.0 MV6 Estate Auto
Omega 3.0 MV6 Auto Saloon

Just added a couple more to my list ---- of the ones I recall, 32 cars in the space of around 33 years. Not too good a retention rate !!!

wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 16:24:

Just added a couple more to my list ---- of the ones I recall, 32 cars in the space of around 33 years. Not too good a retention rate !!!

Rather like my bladder of late HC ;D ;D :-/ :(

1988 Vauxhall Nova 1.2
1988 Vauxhall Nova 1.2 Saloon
1991 Pug 106 1.1
1998 Vauxhall Corsa Sport 1.4i
1993 Pug 309 1.9TD
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6 SE
2000 Vauxhall Omega 2.2 Sport

Desperate Den wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 16:27:

wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 16:24: Just added a couple more to my list ---- of the ones I recall, 32 cars in the space of around 33 years. Not too good a retention rate !!! Rather like my bladder of late HC ;D ;D :-/ :(

Don't know about you -- but mine only seems to work nights ! ::)

Oh God, here goes...counted up to 86 before the Omega, these are some that I remember.. ;D
1968 Morris Minor saloon
1973 Saab 95V4 Estate
1978 Fiat 126 personal4
1978 Austin Allegro 1300 Super
1979 Alfasud ti series II
1981 Austin Allegro 1500 estate
1984 Citroen 2CV Charleston
1985 Citroen 2CV Special
1985 VW Polo Formel E
1986 Citroen 2CV Dolly
1986 Austin Metro 1.0 City
1987 Austin Maestro 1.6 Vanden Plas (WORST)
1988 Fiat Panda 1000CLX
1988 Lada Riva 1200L saloon
1988 Citoen 2CV Bamboo (BEST)
1988 Fiat 126bis
1989 Lada Riva 1300SL
1990 Fiat Uno 1.0ie
1990 Lada Riva 1200L saloon
1990 Fiat Panda 1000CL
1990 Citroen 2CV Special
1992 Lada Riva 1500 Estate
1992 Fiat Panda 1000CLX
1993 Skoda Favorit LX plus
1994 Skoda Favorit LX
1994 Saab 900 2.0SE
1994 Fiat Uno 1.4ieSX
1995 Fiat Cinquecento 1.1SX
1997 Peugeot 306 XND
1997 Alfa Romeo 155 T-spark
1998 Nissan Micra 1.0 Twister
1999 Vauxhall Omega 2.2CD auto (JUST got it)
1999 Perodua Nippa EX
2002 Perodua Kelisa GXi
2003 Perodua Kelisa GXi
2004 Perodua Kelisa GXI
2004 Citroen Belingo 2.0HDi Desire
2005 Suzuki Ignis 1.5 4Grip
2005 Suzuki Wagon R+ 1.2
2006 Suzuki Jimny 1.3 JLX+
2006 Daihatsu Copen 0.6 turbo
2007 Fiat Panda 1.3 multijet
2007 Fiat Doblo 1.9 multijet
2007 Suzuki Swift DDIS
2007 Perodua Myvi SXi
2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.0S
2008 Daihatsu Sirion 1.0S (pair!)
2008 Daihatsu Materia 1.5

The Omega is probably the most "normal" :y

If I won the lottery I would buy a new Skoda Superb TDI CR170 Elegance Estate-and another 2CV Bamboo!!

Reads pretty pretty much like a list of the worst cars ever made. :D ;D ;D...........no offence. :y

Albs wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:03:

Reads pretty pretty much like a list of the worst cars ever made. :D ;D ;D...........no offence. :y

My favourite type  :y   :y
A crap car that is actually good is better than a good one that is actually crap  :y

Very impressed by the Peroduas, mind.  Unbreakable  ::)

Albs wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:03:

Reads pretty pretty much like a list of the worst cars ever made. :D ;D ;D...........no offence. :y

....and give me some credit for the 'sud ti  ;)

Albs wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:03:

Reads pretty pretty much like a list of the worst cars ever made. :D ;D ;D...........no offence. :y

Oh -- that reminds me --- also owned an FSO polonez  :-[  and a Nissan Sunny. So that makes 34 cars in 33 years

wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:22:

Albs wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:03: Reads pretty pretty much like a list of the worst cars ever made. :D ;D ;D...........no offence. :y Oh -- that reminds me --- also owned an FSO polonez  :-[  and a Nissan Sunny. So that makes 34 cars in 33 years

You win-can't beat the FSO  ;D ;D ;D

cruisetopoland wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:41:

wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:22: Albs wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:03: Reads pretty pretty much like a list of the worst cars ever made. :D ;D ;D...........no offence. :y Oh -- that reminds me --- also owned an FSO polonez  :-[  and a Nissan Sunny. So that makes 34 cars in 33 years You win-can't beat the FSO  ;D ;D ;D

That car was scary !!! Bits kept falling / snapping off !!!

wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:50:

cruisetopoland wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:41: wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:22: Albs wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:03: Reads pretty pretty much like a list of the worst cars ever made. :D ;D ;D...........no offence. :y Oh -- that reminds me --- also owned an FSO polonez  :-[  and a Nissan Sunny. So that makes 34 cars in 33 years You win-can't beat the FSO  ;D ;D ;D That car was scary !!! Bits kept falling / snapping off !!!

Reminds me of my mini 1000.  It was the Fred Flintstone version, the floor started to fall out on a trip to Redditch.  ::)

wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:50:

cruisetopoland wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:41: wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:22: Albs wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:03: Reads pretty pretty much like a list of the worst cars ever made. :D ;D ;D...........no offence. :y Oh -- that reminds me --- also owned an FSO polonez  :-[  and a Nissan Sunny. So that makes 34 cars in 33 years You win-can't beat the FSO  ;D ;D ;D That car was scary !!! Bits kept falling / snapping off !!!

My tool kit comprises of gaffer tape  ;D

Pete. wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 15:23:

1976 Morris Marina 1.3 Super 1966 Rover P6 2000 SC 1972 Triumph Spitfire 1977 Rover 2200 TC 1973 Rover P6 3500 Auto 1978 Rover SD1 3500 Auto (Jo). 1978 Suzuki GS1000 1981 Rover V8s 1984 Rover SDTurbo 1983 Rover SD1 Vanden Plas 1985 Ford Orion Diesel (piece of crap) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2 seater 1978 Ford Escort MKII (piece of crap) 1984 Vauxhall Carlton 2000 CD 1983 Rover SD1 3500 SE 1984 Renault 11 (girlfiends) (shopping trolley) 1984 MG Metro (girlfiends) 1994 Vauxhall Carlton 2000 CD 1994 Vauxhall Calibra 2000 8V Vauxhall Nova (don't recall year) Ford Sierra 2.3 Diesel (don't recall year) (Slug) Talbot Solara (don't recall year) 1981 Pontiac Trans-Am 4.9 Turbo Nascar Pace Car 1992 Pontiac Trans-Am 5.7 GTA 1996 Rover 800 Fastback 1994 Rover 800 diesel Fastback 1995 Rover 800 Saloon 1998 Rover 800 Vitesse Coupe 2002 Vauxhall Omega 2.2 DTi CD There's some i've missed, because i don't remember. My brain hurts now :'(

Looks like you have had the "Good, the Bad and the ugly" there Pete.

Some interesting motors.

Shame the 280ZX idnt have the same class as the 240/260Z

Love the yanks tho.   :y

Mr Skrunts wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 18:04:

wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:50: cruisetopoland wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:41: wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:22: Albs wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 17:03: Reads pretty pretty much like a list of the worst cars ever made. :D ;D ;D...........no offence. :y Oh -- that reminds me --- also owned an FSO polonez  :-[  and a Nissan Sunny. So that makes 34 cars in 33 years You win-can't beat the FSO  ;D ;D ;D That car was scary !!! Bits kept falling / snapping off !!! Reminds me of my mini 1000.  It was the Fred Flintstone version, the floor started to fall out on a trip to Redditch.  ::)

LOL -- I remember one trip, from Worthing to Taunton, in the 850 cc mini:  Just this side of Salisbury the exhaust manifold split, taking the accelerator return spring with it. So I travelled the last part of the journey on full revs with effectively no exhaust system!!!

It might have been a simple, old fashioned, engine, but it survived (many modern blocks would have gone to engine heaven in short order).

For a few miles I had an 850 cc hot rod -- complete with real flames !!!!!

wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 18:18:

LOL -- I remember one trip, from Worthing to Taunton, in the 850 cc mini:  Just this side of Salisbury the exhaust manifold split, taking the accelerator return spring with it. So I travelled the last part of the journey on full revs with effectively no exhaust system!!! It might have been a simple, old fashioned, engine, but it survived (many modern blocks would have gone to engine heaven in short order). For a few miles I had an 850 cc hot rod -- complete with real flames !!!!!

I've had minis, I remember in a mini show I went to there was a competition to guess how long an engine would last at maximum revs. They gave up after a couple of hours cos it just kept going!!

Owned or driven long term:

1960 Austin A40
1956 Humber Hawk (Father-in-laws)
1960 Austin Westminster (Father-in-laws)
1970 Ford Escort L
1969 Ford Cortina Mk2 1.3 L (ex's car)
1970 Ford Cortina Mk2 1.3 L (ex-car  )
1972 Ford Cortina Mk3 1.3 L (   "    "  )
1972 Ford Escort L
1974 Ford Escort L
1975 Ford Cortina Mk3 1.6 Estate
1977 Ford Cortina Mk4 1.6 Estate
1979 Ford Cortina Mk5 1.6L Estate
1958 Duple 56 seater road coach (joint ownership)
1968 Wolsley Hornet III
1980 Vauxhall (all new) Cavalier 1.6L
1982 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 SRi
1984 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 GL
1986 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 GL
1988 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 CD
1990 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 CD
1992 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 CD
1995 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ghia
1997 Mercedes C220 Estate
1990 Vauxhall Senator 3.0 CD
1996 Vauxhall Omega 3.0 Elite
1989 Toyota 1.6 GL Estate
2000 Vauxhall Omega 2.5 CDX
2009 Mercedes E320 CDI (loan car)

Not counting all of ex's company cars I have driven.  ;) ;) ;)            

Lizzie Zoom wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 19:33:

Owned or driven long term: 1960 Austin A40 1956 Humber Hawk (Father-in-laws) 1960 Austin Westminster (Father-in-laws) 1970 Ford Escort L 1969 Ford Cortina Mk2 1.3 L (ex's car) 1972 Ford Cortina Mk2 1.3 L (   "    "  ) 1972 Ford Escort L 1974 Ford Escort L 1975 Ford Cortina Mk3 1.6 Estate 1977 Ford Cortina Mk4 1.6 Estate 1979 Ford Cortina Mk5 1.6L Estate 1958 Duple 56 seater road coach (joint ownership) 1968 Wolsley Hornet III 1980 Vauxhall (all new) Cavalier 1.6L 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 SRi 1984 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 GL 1986 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 GL 1988 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 CD 1990 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 CD 1992 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 CD 1995 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ghia 1997 Mercedes C220 Estate 1990 Vauxhall Senator 3.0 CD 1996 Vauxhall Omega 3.0 Elite 1989 Toyota 1.6 GL Estate 2000 Vauxhall Omega 2.5 CDX 2009 Mercedes E320 CDI (loan car) Not counting all of ex's company cars I have driven.  ;) ;) ;)

Feel free to correct me if I 'am in the wrong Lizzie.......but I think that this would be a Mk3 Cortina........in 1972.... :y :y :y

Opti wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 19:36:

Lizzie Zoom wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 19:33: Owned or driven long term: 1960 Austin A40 1956 Humber Hawk (Father-in-laws) 1960 Austin Westminster (Father-in-laws) 1970 Ford Escort L 1969 Ford Cortina Mk2 1.3 L (ex's car) 1972 Ford Cortina Mk2 1.3 L (   "    "  ) 1972 Ford Escort L 1974 Ford Escort L 1975 Ford Cortina Mk3 1.6 Estate 1977 Ford Cortina Mk4 1.6 Estate 1979 Ford Cortina Mk5 1.6L Estate 1958 Duple 56 seater road coach (joint ownership) 1968 Wolsley Hornet III 1980 Vauxhall (all new) Cavalier 1.6L 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 SRi 1984 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 GL 1986 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 GL 1988 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 CD 1990 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 CD 1992 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 CD 1995 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ghia 1997 Mercedes C220 Estate 1990 Vauxhall Senator 3.0 CD 1996 Vauxhall Omega 3.0 Elite 1989 Toyota 1.6 GL Estate 2000 Vauxhall Omega 2.5 CDX 2009 Mercedes E320 CDI (loan car) Not counting all of ex's company cars I have driven.  ;) ;) ;)             Feel free to correct me if I 'am in the wrong Lizzie.......but I think that this would be a Mk3 Cortina........in 1972.... :y :y :y

Thanks Optimist, you are right - slip of the mind! :D :D :y :y

Lizzie Zoom wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 19:39:

Opti wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 19:36: Lizzie Zoom wrote on 01. Nov 2009 at 19:33: Owned or driven long term: 1960 Austin A40 1956 Humber Hawk (Father-in-laws) 1960 Austin Westminster (Father-in-laws) 1970 Ford Escort L 1969 Ford Cortina Mk2 1.3 L (ex's car) 1972 Ford Cortina Mk2 1.3 L (   "    "  ) 1972 Ford Escort L 1974 Ford Escort L 1975 Ford Cortina Mk3 1.6 Estate 1977 Ford Cortina Mk4 1.6 Estate 1979 Ford Cortina Mk5 1.6L Estate 1958 Duple 56 seater road coach (joint ownership) 1968 Wolsley Hornet III 1980 Vauxhall (all new) Cavalier 1.6L 1982 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 SRi 1984 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 GL 1986 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 GL 1988 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 CD 1990 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 CD 1992 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 CD 1995 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ghia 1997 Mercedes C220 Estate 1990 Vauxhall Senator 3.0 CD 1996 Vauxhall Omega 3.0 Elite 1989 Toyota 1.6 GL Estate 2000 Vauxhall Omega 2.5 CDX 2009 Mercedes E320 CDI (loan car) Not counting all of ex's company cars I have driven.  ;) ;) ;)             Feel free to correct me if I 'am in the wrong Lizzie.......but I think that this would be a Mk3 Cortina........in 1972.... :y :y :y Thanks Optimist, you are right - slip of the mind! :D :D :y :y

Grief Optimist, you are soooo brave...... :D :D :D

Lizzie, have you noticed that Vamps and Optimist keep sticking thier oar in but darent post thier list of previous cars.  ::) :y

Anyone ever owned a Hyundi Coupe.  My old neighber used to have a 2.0 one.  Never spoke to them so dont know what it was like, but wondering if any one had had the V6 version or maybe driven one, if so, were they any good.

Triumph 2000
Ford Cortina Mk 3
Opel Manta Berlinetta
Vauxhall Astra GTE MKII
Vauxhall Carlton 2.0GL (Manual)
Vauxhall Carlton 2.0GL (Auto)
Mazda MX-5 (Tail happy little fecker !)
Vauxhall Omega 2.5TD Elite (Auto)
Vauxhall Omega 2.5TD CD (Manual)
Bugatti Veyron (...Zzz, Zzz ::))

1969 Ford Cortina Mk2 1600 De Luxe
1973 Hillman Avenger 1250 DL
1970 Ford Cortina Mk2 1600 Super
1971 Ford Cortina Mk3 1600 GXL
1968 Ford Cortina Mk2 1600E
1978 Vauxhall Cavalier 1600 GL
1969 Ford Cortina Mk2 1600E
1977 BL Marina 1.8 HL
1978 Ford Cortina Mk4 1.6GL
1980 Opel Ascona 2.0 SR Berlina
1982 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 L
1984 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL
1987 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 GL
1989 Ford Orion 1.8D GL
1992 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 CDX
1999 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GL Auto
1998 Vauxhall Omega 2.5TD GLS Estate

Mr Skrunts wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 01:55:

Anyone ever owned a Hyundi Coupe.  My old neighber used to have a 2.0 one.  Never spoke to them so dont know what it was like, but wondering if any one had had the V6 version or maybe driven one, if so, were they any good.

Had a grey import 1.8 model (it was a 1999 version).
A bit agricultural under the bonnet, but a lovely 130bhp engine - lots of toys inside, but the finish was a bit old fashioned. Huge boot, lots of room for front passengers. Very reliable, but parts were sometimes expensive but never difficult to get. Good value for money - I enjoyed it - did consider one of the newer ones recently but settled on the Omega - the V6 auto coupes were too pricey for me. :y

Rockhampton wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 12:09:

Mr Skrunts wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 01:55: Anyone ever owned a Hyundi Coupe.  My old neighber used to have a 2.0 one.  Never spoke to them so dont know what it was like, but wondering if any one had had the V6 version or maybe driven one, if so, were they any good. Had a grey import 1.8 model (it was a 1999 version). A bit agricultural under the bonnet, but a lovely 130bhp engine - lots of toys inside, but the finish was a bit old fashioned. Huge boot, lots of room for front passengers. Very reliable, but parts were sometimes expensive but never difficult to get. Good value for money - I enjoyed it - did consider one of the newer ones recently but settled on the Omega - the V6 auto coupes were too pricey for me. :y

Also - watch out on the early Coupe V6 manuals - the clutch was not up to the job, and suffered premature failure. Later models and replacements have an upgraded part, so should be okay. Autos & selectronic obviously don't suffer this - Original clutch would typically last less than 50k :(
Also, the alarm on early models (2002+ shape) was fitted by the UK importer rather than the manufacturer - the company that made the alarm has now gone bust, so if they fail (and they do!), it's a complete replacement as spares are not available - it interfaces to the locking ECU, so means new remotes etc. :(

1987 vauxhall chevette1.2?
1987 vauxhall cavalier 1.6gls
1986 vauxhall astra 1.3
1987 ford granada 2.0 ghia
1989 ford granada 2.3 ghia
1992 mazda 626 1.8
1995 ford mondeo 1.8
1999 mazda 626 2.0
1996 bmw 318i
1995 ford scorpio 2.9 cosworth
1998 toyota carina 2.0 d
2000 volkswagon passat 1.9tdi
1997 vauxhall omega 2.5 v6 elite
2000 vauxhall omega 2.5 v6 elite

think thats my lot :-/

All the cars below i have either owned or been families cars.
1964 mini cooper s (ex paddy hopkirk car)
1967 LR 109 inch 2 1/4 petrol
1971 LR 88 inch 2 1/4 petrol
1973 bmw 2002 ti turbo (round rear light)   
1974 renualt 12 tl estate 1600
1976 dolamite 1850
1976 damilar double 6
1977 dolamite sprint
1977 porsche 911 3.0 turbo 4 speed
1978 renualt 5 gordini turbo
1979 TR7 2.0 litre
1979 jaguar xjs 5.3 auto
1980 renualt 5 gt turbo
1980 RR classic 3.5 manual
1981 morris ital 2
1981 lotus sunbeam ti 2.2 litre
1982 ford fiesta xr2 1.6 litre
1983 ford escort xr3 1.6 litre
1984 vauxhall carlton 2.2 cih
1985 metro 6r4 rally car
1985 saab 900 turbo apc(automatic performance control
1985 porsche 928s auto
1986 ford rs200 group b rally car
1986 vauxhall astra 1600
1987 pugeot 205 gti 1.6
1987 rover sd1 3.9 vitesse tp
1987 vauxhall carlton 3.0 GSI
1988 vauxhall senator 3.0 24 v
1988 fiat uno turbo i.e
1989 LR 110 safari 2.5 dt
1990 lotus esprit turbo
1990 mercedes 190 2.3-16 cosworth
1990 Vauxhall caviler 2.0i
1990 vauxhall caviler 2.0sri
1991 vauxhall calibre
1992 Vauxhall lotus carlton
1993 Vauxhall carlton diamond estate 3.0
1993 vauxhall caviler 4x4 turbo
1993 renault espace 2.1 dt
1994 Vauxhall omega 2.5td manual
1994 ford cosworth rs500
1995 ford saphire cosworth
1996 escort cosworth
1997 nissan pulsar gtir (ggr 380 bhp)
1997nissan skyline r32 gtr
1997 subaru imprezza
1997 mitsabutish evo  ayc (active yaw control)
1998 LR discovery 4.0 auto
1999 renault megane
2000 vauxhall vecrta 2.5 gsi


there are others that i have owned and driven on race tracks many escort mk2s minis,cortinas,metros,meastros,montegos etc

i have also have 15 to 20 motorbikes

omegadan67 wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 18:50:

All the cars below i have either owned or been families cars. 1964 mini cooper s (ex paddy hopkirk car) 1967 LR 109 inch 2 1/4 petrol 1971 LR 88 inch 2 1/4 petrol 1973 bmw 2002 ti turbo (round rear light)    1974 renualt 12 tl estate 1600 1976 dolamite 1850 1976 damilar double 6 1977 dolamite sprint 1977 porsche 911 3.0 turbo 4 speed 1978 renualt 5 gordini turbo 1979 TR7 2.0 litre 1979 jaguar xjs 5.3 auto 1980 renualt 5 gt turbo 1980 RR classic 3.5 manual 1981 morris ital 2 1981 lotus sunbeam ti 2.2 litre 1982 ford fiesta xr2 1.6 litre 1983 ford escort xr3 1.6 litre 1984 vauxhall carlton 2.2 cih 1985 metro 6r4 rally car 1985 saab 900 turbo apc(automatic performance control 1985 porsche 928s auto 1986 ford rs200 group b rally car 1986 vauxhall astra 1600 1987 pugeot 205 gti 1.6 1987 rover sd1 3.9 vitesse tp 1987 vauxhall carlton 3.0 GSI 1988 vauxhall senator 3.0 24 v 1988 fiat uno turbo i.e 1989 LR 110 safari 2.5 dt 1990 lotus esprit turbo 1990 mercedes 190 2.3-16 cosworth 1990 Vauxhall caviler 2.0i 1990 vauxhall caviler 2.0sri 1991 vauxhall calibre 1992 Vauxhall lotus carlton 1993 Vauxhall carlton diamond estate 3.0 1993 vauxhall caviler 4x4 turbo 1993 renault espace 2.1 dt 1994 Vauxhall omega 2.5td manual 1994 ford cosworth rs500 1995 ford saphire cosworth 1996 escort cosworth 1997 nissan pulsar gtir (ggr 380 bhp) 1997nissan skyline r32 gtr 1997 subaru imprezza 1997 mitsabutish evo  ayc (active yaw control) 1998 LR discovery 4.0 auto 1999 renault megane 2000 vauxhall vecrta 2.5 gsi there are others that i have owned and driven on race tracks many escort mk2s minis,cortinas,metros,meastros,montegos etc i have also have 15 to 20 motorbikes

Bloody hell, what a list! Wouldn't have minded having a go at some of these  :y

Yes there are 1 or 2 interesting motors on that list.

I had to add mine,

Ford Escort MkI  1300GT
Rover SD1 2.6
Ford Cortina 2.3 Ghia
Ford Escort 1600 Ghia
Opel Manta GTE
Ford Sierra XR4i
Ford Sierra XR4x4
Opel Monza 3.0e
Opel Monza 3.0 GSE in white
Opel Monza 3.0 GSE in Titanium
Ford Granada 2.8i Ghia x
Vauxhall Senator 3.0 CD
Vauxhall Senator 3.0 CD 24v
BMW 730
BMW 740
Aston Martin DB7 V12
Mercedes CLS 55 AMG
Vauxhall Omega 2.5 Elite (mini facelift)
Vauxhall Omega 2.5 Elite (facelift)
Vauxhall Omega 3.2 Elite
Ford Galaxy 2.8 Ghia X 4x4

Thats all I can remember for now  :y

BMW 730
BMW 740
Aston Martin DB7 V12
Mercedes CLS 55 AMG

I see you went up in the world after these.   :y

Mr Skrunts wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 01:53:

Lizzie, have you noticed that Vamps and Optimist keep sticking thier oar in but darent post thier list of previous cars.  ::) :y

:P :P :P  I have posted my list many times...... :D :D :D

Vamps wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 22:32:

Mr Skrunts wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 01:53: Lizzie, have you noticed that Vamps and Optimist keep sticking thier oar in but darent post thier list of previous cars.  ::) :y :P :P :P  I have posted my list many times...... :D :D :D

Not in this thread you aint.   ::)

Mr Skrunts wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 21:13:

BMW 730 BMW 740 Aston Martin DB7 V12 Mercedes CLS 55 AMG I see you went up in the world after these.   :y

Lol - Yes you could say  ;D

Forgot to add the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Series 1  :y

Mr Skrunts wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 22:39:

Vamps wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 22:32: Mr Skrunts wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 01:53: Lizzie, have you noticed that Vamps and Optimist keep sticking thier oar in but darent post thier list of previous cars.  ::) :y :P :P :P  I have posted my list many times...... :D :D :D Not in this thread you aint.   ::)

All the usual contenders, BL and Ford based with a selection of Fiat, Bedford, LR's and a few oil burning, valve stems, Vauxhalls.............. :D :D :D

Looking at some of these histories, many love their big engines....

Who has the highest average cc?
(add all cubic capacities together, divide by number of cars to give average)

I think the Mr Skruntie might do well with the Nascar pace car, etc

Mine is a humble 1160cc  ;D  ;D

cruisetopoland wrote on 03. Nov 2009 at 07:23:

Looking at some of these histories, many love their big engines.... Who has the highest average cc? (add all cubic capacities together, divide by number of cars to give average) I think the Mr Skruntie might do well with the Nascar pace car, etc Mine is a humble 1160cc  ;D  ;D

Sadly they were not mu cars, maybe something similar one day though.  They were astually CD Pete's

I did have a couple of yanks plus a jag and daimler.  5735+5736+4200+4200= a lot. :-/

22      cars
     46936 cc
     2133.454545 cc average

Put the Imp in at 998 ?
Chevettes/viva @1256
manta coupe I think was 1900
yanks 5735 (350 Ci)
all others rounded offf

1986 Toyota Corolla
1987 Renault 5
1994 405TD
1994 Rover 214
1995 Vectra SRI
AFV 432 Mk2
1996 Omega 2.5 V6
AFV 432 Mk3 Bulldog
2008 Jaguar XF 2.7TD
1998 Omega 2.5 V6

::)

AFV 432 Mk3 Bulldog - Sod off  [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] ;D ;D

Did you own it
Does it have wheels

Tut TuT

Heah to head in a game of chicken, you definately win.   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Mr Skrunts wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 01:53:

Lizzie, have you noticed that Vamps and Optimist keep sticking thier oar in but darent post thier list of previous cars.  ::) :y

Yes Skruntie, but it probably because they do not want to boost too much about their Fererri's, Bentley's, and the odd Bugatti Veyron!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) ;)

Lizzie Zoom wrote on 03. Nov 2009 at 10:27:

Mr Skrunts wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 01:53: Lizzie, have you noticed that Vamps and Optimist keep sticking thier oar in but darent post thier list of previous cars.  ::) :y Yes Skruntie, but it probably because they do not want to boost too much about their Fererri's, Bentley's, and the odd Bugatti Veyron!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) ;)

Is that from thier Hot Wheels or Dinky collections Lizzie.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Mr Skrunts wrote on 03. Nov 2009 at 10:06:

AFV 432 Mk3 Bulldog - Sod off  [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] ;D ;D Did you own it May as well have, I was fully responsible Does it have wheels yes, about 20 Tut TuT  wha!?  ::) ::) Heah to head in a game of chicken, you definately win.   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  Oh yes, everyone gets out of your way, it's awesome and quick!

1990 Astra 1.4L 5 door GTE Replica
1991 Shiteron ZX 1.4 (lasted a month)
2001 Toyota Corolla T-Sport
1998 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 GLS
2001 Vauxhall Omega 3.0 Elite

I also have the following 'project' cars
1999 Corsa Sport
1987 Astra GTE 8v

Not a lot of cars considering I have been driving 10 years.

Austin A35 (my very first motor)
Vauxhall Velox (I thought this was the dogs bo**ox at the time :))
Moggy Traveller (first accident, rolled it, almost died LOL ;D)
Vauxhall HA Saloon (never let me down)
Austin Allegro (quartic steering wheel, Jeremy Clarkson eat your heart out ;D ;D)
Austin Maxi 1800 manual 5 speed
Austin Princess VDP (posh by some standards for the day LOL ;D)
Jowett Javelin (while working in South Africa in the 80's, it was 'mint')
Another Maxi 1800 Auto (back in Blighty)
Another Allegro (hard times  :D)
Mazda Montrose 626
Vauxhall Cavalier Coupe
Rover 2600 VDP Auto
Allegro VDP Auto (hard times again)
Ford Escort /b]
[b]Transit Hi-Top Van (self employed)
Renault Kangoo Hatchback (van derivative & the only 'Brand New' car i've ever owned)
Citroen ZX Auto 1.9 (had it 11 years)
Renault Laguna 2.0RT Auto(had this one 9 years)
Omega 2.2i CDX (the most complex car i've so far owned , but the only one i,ve really loved ;D)

jonnycool wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 19:14:

omegadan67 wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 18:50: All the cars below i have either owned or been families cars. 1964 mini cooper s (ex paddy hopkirk car) 1967 LR 109 inch 2 1/4 petrol 1971 LR 88 inch 2 1/4 petrol 1973 bmw 2002 ti turbo (round rear light)    1974 renualt 12 tl estate 1600 1976 dolamite 1850 1976 damilar double 6 1977 dolamite sprint 1977 porsche 911 3.0 turbo 4 speed 1978 renualt 5 gordini turbo 1979 TR7 2.0 litre 1979 jaguar xjs 5.3 auto 1980 renualt 5 gt turbo 1980 RR classic 3.5 manual 1981 morris ital 2 1981 lotus sunbeam ti 2.2 litre 1982 ford fiesta xr2 1.6 litre 1983 ford escort xr3 1.6 litre 1984 vauxhall carlton 2.2 cih 1985 metro 6r4 rally car 1985 saab 900 turbo apc(automatic performance control 1985 porsche 928s auto 1986 ford rs200 group b rally car 1986 vauxhall astra 1600 1987 pugeot 205 gti 1.6 1987 rover sd1 3.9 vitesse tp 1987 vauxhall carlton 3.0 GSI 1988 vauxhall senator 3.0 24 v 1988 fiat uno turbo i.e 1989 LR 110 safari 2.5 dt 1990 lotus esprit turbo 1990 mercedes 190 2.3-16 cosworth 1990 Vauxhall caviler 2.0i 1990 vauxhall caviler 2.0sri 1991 vauxhall calibre 1992 Vauxhall lotus carlton 1993 Vauxhall carlton diamond estate 3.0 1993 vauxhall caviler 4x4 turbo 1993 renault espace 2.1 dt 1994 Vauxhall omega 2.5td manual 1994 ford cosworth rs500 1995 ford saphire cosworth 1996 escort cosworth 1997 nissan pulsar gtir (ggr 380 bhp) 1997nissan skyline r32 gtr 1997 subaru imprezza 1997 mitsabutish evo  ayc (active yaw control) 1998 LR discovery 4.0 auto 1999 renault megane 2000 vauxhall vecrta 2.5 gsi there are others that i have owned and driven on race tracks many escort mk2s minis,cortinas,metros,meastros,montegos etc i have also have 15 to 20 motorbikes Bloody hell, what a list! Wouldn't have minded having a go at some of these  :y

which ones where you thinking about or could i guess :y :y :y

Mr Skrunts wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 19:23:

Yes there are 1 or 2 interesting motors on that list.

only 1or 2 lol.

which do you consider interesting?????????

omegadan67 wrote on 03. Nov 2009 at 20:41:

jonnycool wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 19:14: omegadan67 wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 18:50: All the cars below i have either owned or been families cars. 1964 mini cooper s (ex paddy hopkirk car) 1967 LR 109 inch 2 1/4 petrol 1971 LR 88 inch 2 1/4 petrol 1973 bmw 2002 ti turbo (round rear light)    1974 renualt 12 tl estate 1600 1976 dolamite 1850 1976 damilar double 6 1977 dolamite sprint 1977 porsche 911 3.0 turbo 4 speed 1978 renualt 5 gordini turbo 1979 TR7 2.0 litre 1979 jaguar xjs 5.3 auto 1980 renualt 5 gt turbo 1980 RR classic 3.5 manual 1981 morris ital 2 1981 lotus sunbeam ti 2.2 litre 1982 ford fiesta xr2 1.6 litre 1983 ford escort xr3 1.6 litre 1984 vauxhall carlton 2.2 cih 1985 metro 6r4 rally car 1985 saab 900 turbo apc(automatic performance control 1985 porsche 928s auto 1986 ford rs200 group b rally car 1986 vauxhall astra 1600 1987 pugeot 205 gti 1.6 1987 rover sd1 3.9 vitesse tp 1987 vauxhall carlton 3.0 GSI 1988 vauxhall senator 3.0 24 v 1988 fiat uno turbo i.e 1989 LR 110 safari 2.5 dt 1990 lotus esprit turbo 1990 mercedes 190 2.3-16 cosworth 1990 Vauxhall caviler 2.0i 1990 vauxhall caviler 2.0sri 1991 vauxhall calibre 1992 Vauxhall lotus carlton 1993 Vauxhall carlton diamond estate 3.0 1993 vauxhall caviler 4x4 turbo 1993 renault espace 2.1 dt 1994 Vauxhall omega 2.5td manual 1994 ford cosworth rs500 1995 ford saphire cosworth 1996 escort cosworth 1997 nissan pulsar gtir (ggr 380 bhp) 1997nissan skyline r32 gtr 1997 subaru imprezza 1997 mitsabutish evo  ayc (active yaw control)1998 LR discovery 4.0 auto 1999 renault megane 2000 vauxhall vecrta 2.5 gsi there are others that i have owned and driven on race tracks many escort mk2s minis,cortinas,metros,meastros,montegos etc i have also have 15 to 20 motorbikes Bloody hell, what a list! Wouldn't have minded having a go at some of these  :y which ones where you thinking about or could i guess :y :y :y

Not saying the rest are shite but I'm well impressed with these ones  :y

Always been into Minis, my first car - would kill for a go in the Paddy Hopkirk one  :D

Yes I would go with all the high lighted ones.  The more I read the list the more I realised how many I missed every time I read it.

headnt paid attention to the 6R4 or the RS200 on the 1st couple of reads.   :-/

jonnycool wrote on 03. Nov 2009 at 20:57:

omegadan67 wrote on 03. Nov 2009 at 20:41: jonnycool wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 19:14: omegadan67 wrote on 02. Nov 2009 at 18:50: All the cars below i have either owned or been families cars. 1964 mini cooper s (ex paddy hopkirk car) 1967 LR 109 inch 2 1/4 petrol 1971 LR 88 inch 2 1/4 petrol 1973 bmw 2002 ti turbo (round rear light)    1974 renualt 12 tl estate 1600 1976 dolamite 1850 1976 damilar double 6 1977 dolamite sprint 1977 porsche 911 3.0 turbo 4 speed 1978 renualt 5 gordini turbo 1979 TR7 2.0 litre 1979 jaguar xjs 5.3 auto 1980 renualt 5 gt turbo 1980 RR classic 3.5 manual 1981 morris ital 2 1981 lotus sunbeam ti 2.2 litre 1982 ford fiesta xr2 1.6 litre 1983 ford escort xr3 1.6 litre 1984 vauxhall carlton 2.2 cih 1985 metro 6r4 rally car 1985 saab 900 turbo apc(automatic performance control 1985 porsche 928s auto 1986 ford rs200 group b rally car 1986 vauxhall astra 1600 1987 pugeot 205 gti 1.6 1987 rover sd1 3.9 vitesse tp 1987 vauxhall carlton 3.0 GSI 1988 vauxhall senator 3.0 24 v 1988 fiat uno turbo i.e 1989 LR 110 safari 2.5 dt 1990 lotus esprit turbo 1990 mercedes 190 2.3-16 cosworth 1990 Vauxhall caviler 2.0i 1990 vauxhall caviler 2.0sri 1991 vauxhall calibre 1992 Vauxhall lotus carlton 1993 Vauxhall carlton diamond estate 3.0 1993 vauxhall caviler 4x4 turbo 1993 renault espace 2.1 dt 1994 Vauxhall omega 2.5td manual 1994 ford cosworth rs500 1995 ford saphire cosworth 1996 escort cosworth 1997 nissan pulsar gtir (ggr 380 bhp) 1997nissan skyline r32 gtr 1997 subaru imprezza 1997 mitsabutish evo  ayc (active yaw control)1998 LR discovery 4.0 auto 1999 renault megane 2000 vauxhall vecrta 2.5 gsi there are others that i have owned and driven on race tracks many escort mk2s minis,cortinas,metros,meastros,montegos etc i have also have 15 to 20 motorbikes Bloody hell, what a list! Wouldn't have minded having a go at some of these  :y which ones where you thinking about or could i guess :y :y :y Not saying the rest are shite but I'm well impressed with these ones  :y Always been into Minis, my first car - would kill for a go in the Paddy Hopkirk one  :D

1964 mini cooper s (ex paddy hopkirk car) only used as a spare car by the mighty man  did handle very very well wet or dry in the right hands on the right roads still quick today

1973 bmw 2002 ti turbo (round rear light) nice to drive could show a m3 the way round bends turbo lag  was only let down

1977 dolamite sprint fast in a straight line tidy handler liked overheating 3 head gaskets in 6 months

1977 porsche 911 3.0 turbo 4 speed fast fast and faster still thou 1 rainny day it went backwards round a bend and died

1978 renualt 5 gordini turbo go-kart for the road

1980 renualt 5 gt turbo tuned to 220bhp/345 torque handled on rails a giant slayer in its day

1981 lotus sunbeam ti 2.2 litre jps colours rwd fun fun

1985 metro 6r4 rally car scary and quick very quick rear end happy even thou 4wd and the noise sheer heaven

1985 porsche 928s auto brute force with space for 4 (just)

1986 ford rs200 group b rally car 650bhp 1.8 turbo fastest ive ever got to 130mph 12.8 seconds on wet gravel

1992 Vauxhall lotus carlton fastest car ive ever driven saw 175 on a german autobhan still had sixth gear to go

omegadan67 listed:
All the cars below i have either owned or been families cars.
1964 mini cooper s (ex paddy hopkirk car)
1967 LR 109 inch 2 1/4 petrol
1971 LR 88 inch 2 1/4 petrol
1973 bmw 2002 ti turbo (round rear light)   
1974 renualt 12 tl estate 1600
1976 dolamite 1850
1976 damilar double 6
1977 dolamite sprint
1977 porsche 911 3.0 turbo 4 speed
1978 renualt 5 gordini turbo
1979 TR7 2.0 litre
1979 jaguar xjs 5.3 auto
1980 renualt 5 gt turbo
1980 RR classic 3.5 manual
1981 morris ital 2
1981 lotus sunbeam ti 2.2 litre
1982 ford fiesta xr2 1.6 litre
1983 ford escort xr3 1.6 litre
1984 vauxhall carlton 2.2 cih
1985 metro 6r4 rally car
1985 saab 900 turbo apc(automatic performance control
1985 porsche 928s auto
1986 ford rs200 group b rally car
1986 vauxhall astra 1600
1987 pugeot 205 gti 1.6
1987 rover sd1 3.9 vitesse tp
1987 vauxhall carlton 3.0 GSI
1988 vauxhall senator 3.0 24 v
1988 fiat uno turbo i.e
1989 LR 110 safari 2.5 dt
1990 lotus esprit turbo
1990 mercedes 190 2.3-16 cosworth
1990 Vauxhall caviler 2.0i
1990 vauxhall caviler 2.0sri
1991 vauxhall calibre
1992 Vauxhall lotus carlton
1993 Vauxhall carlton diamond estate 3.0
1993 vauxhall caviler 4x4 turbo
1993 renault espace 2.1 dt
1994 Vauxhall omega 2.5td manual
1994 ford cosworth rs500
1995 ford saphire cosworth
1996 escort cosworth
1997 nissan pulsar gtir (ggr 380 bhp)
1997nissan skyline r32 gtr
1997 subaru imprezza
1997 mitsabutish evo  ayc (active yaw control)
1998 LR discovery 4.0 auto
1999 renault megane
2000 vauxhall vecrta 2.5 gsi

Not wishing to put my foot in it or speak out of turn, but are the dates the year of manufacture of the car ? If so, every RS500 was made in 1986 and sold in 1987. Had mine for 4 years until some enthusiast relieved me of it  >:( and was quite well up on this particular model.. No offence intended...  ;) I also well remember with amazement the Lotus Sunbeam. When I was sponsoring Ray Stringer he had one, I thought I would embarrass him when we hit a long stretch of straight...... at 125mph he was still sitting right beside me, ok bits of it were flapping in the breeze but..  :-[

Nah, looking at the dates I reckon it was the year he ran/owned the car.

Mr Skrunts wrote on 04. Nov 2009 at 23:51:

Nah, looking at the dates I reckon it was the year he ran/owned the car.

Saying that though, theres nothin there for the rest of this millemium.

Assumption was it was a Sierra

http://www.modified.com/features/0106_sccp_1994_ford_escort_rs_cosworth/index.html

Could it indeed have been an Escort (Even if converted)

Mr Skrunts wrote on 04. Nov 2009 at 23:51:

Nah, looking at the dates I reckon it was the year he ran/owned the car.

i ran the car for 9 months i brought the car with a blown engine and rebuilt it it was a 1987 ybd engine and i rebuilt it to ybg spec 340 bhp 

It would be interesting to know how much money had been spent on all these cars , must be running into millions!

I love my elite, but my RS500 was the joy of my life, ' even including, any one, of my 3 wives ' ?? Just for interests sake : < i ran the car for 9 months i brought the car with a blown engine and rebuilt it it was a 1987 ybd engine and i rebuilt it to ybg spec 340 bhp > The ybd engine produced 224bhp in standard form, wasn't the ybg engine reduced to 220bhp as it ran on unleaded and had an extra cat fitted to accomodate the yanks ?

1983 Mini 1000 (I was 8) (L Reg)
1987 Mini 850 (I was 12) (1963, A Reg)
1990 Mini Clubman Estate (I was 15)(K Reg)
1992 Mini 1000, car I passed my test in. (M Reg)
1992 Vauxhall Astra 1.3 Mk1 (A Reg)
1993 Ford Capri 1.6 Calypso (for one week) (Y Reg)
1993 Vauxhall Cavalier Mk2, 1.6GL Hatchback (B Reg)
1994 Vauxhall Carlton 1.8GL Mk2 (B Reg)
1995 Ford Sierra 2.0 GL (F Reg)
1995 Astra Mk 3 Estate 1.7D LS (J Reg)
1995 Ford Anglia 105E (1967 F Reg)

3 Year Ban:-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

1998 Vauxhall Cavalier 1.8 LS Auto (K Reg)
1998 Ford Popular 100E (Pre Reg)
1999 Daewoo Nubira Estate 2.0CDX (S Reg)
2000 MK 4 Astra 2.0Di Estate LS (S Reg)
2003 Mondeo 1.8TD Hatch (X Reg)
2003 VW Passat 1,.9TDi Estate (110) (V Reg)
2003 VW Passat 1.9TDi Estate Sport (130) (52 Reg)
2004 VW Passat 1.9TDi Estate High Line (130) (53 Reg)
2004 Mazda 6 1.8TS Hatch (04 Reg)
2005 Audi S2 (H Reg)
2006 Toyota Corolla Verso 1.8 T3 (56 Reg)
2009 Omega Elite (T Reg)

Jusme wrote on 05. Nov 2009 at 23:36:

I love my elite, but my RS500 was the joy of my life, ' even including, any one, of my 3 wives ' ?? Just for interests sake : < i ran the car for 9 months i brought the car with a blown engine and rebuilt it it was a 1987 ybd engine and i rebuilt it to ybg spec 340 bhp > The ybd engine produced 224bhp in standard form, wasn't the ybg engine reduced to 220bhp as it ran on unleaded and had an extra cat fitted to accomodate the yanks ?

yes 220bhp standard spec due to extra cat,however sports cats chip and turbo pressure increase saw power up to 340 at the flywheel around 300 at the wheels i think if memory serve me well

redelitev6 wrote on 05. Nov 2009 at 20:58:

It would be interesting to know how much money had been spent on all these cars , must be running into millions!

i used to be in the motor trade most of the cars i owned where cat d insurance cases in fact only the metro 6r4 and ford rs 200 where brought intact.

the lotus carlton was a rhd uk model that was deamed to be unecconomic for repair as the interiour had been stolen

porsche 911 turbo needed front wings bonnet and windscreen

im a machinic trade it was easy to do the work in the workshops where i worked

If the thread isnt too old, I would like to post my cars of my last 7 years of driving;

Peugeot 205 1.1
Opel Corsa A (Nova) 1.2
Opel Astra 1.6 swap to 2.0
Opel Vectra 1.8 swap to 2.0
Audi 80 quattro
Opel Omega CD 2.0 16V
Opel Omega 2.5 V6 (current)

Been driving for 12 years.

1982 Ford Escort 1.3L
1990 VW Polo Classic
1991 Peugeot 405 GRi
1996 Ford Escort 1.8 Ghia
2000 Chrysler Neon LX
1998 Vectra Tourer Estate
2003 Ford Mondeo Ghia X

The became a homeowner...

2000 Ford Transit 80 (Petrol)
1999 Ford Fiesta Zetec

Then I got sensible:-

1998 Vauxhall Omega 2.5V6 Elite!