A trip to Ipswich

JoshWard · Post by **JoshWard** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:20 pm

Well last night I went over to Martin Wallis' place to take a look at a MK1 1800 he has for sale. Well me and my dad were surprised as it was in far better condition than we thought it would be.
Sure it's scabby and has had filler but it's a solid car. There's one very small hole just starting in one of the jacking points which I can probably get welded up at the local garage.
It was last on the road in February (MoT ran out in March).
The two front seat covers are split but two replacements come with the car
The asking price? Ã‚Â£100!
Well my parents have been talking about it and they would be happy for me to get it! So long as I can find storage (something I'm onto at the moment) and Martin's happy to keep it in his garden until September.

JIM73 · Post by **JIM73** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:21 pm

Looks like a bargain Josh !!

JoshWard · Post by **JoshWard** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:23 pm

He's going away for a couple of weeks, hopefully my parents wont reconsider and we'll be Ã‚Â£100 poorer

stuthegasman · Post by **stuthegasman** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:31 pm

well done Josh looks like a good solid car...lets hope this one is still there when you come back to get it

JoshWard · Post by **JoshWard** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:37 pm

Haha

Marinanut · Post by **Marinanut** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:28 pm

Cor blarst Bor! That old 1300 is still hiding in the background (its the one I had cluttering my drive up for a year....)

Clan Chieftain · Post by **Clan Chieftain** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:36 pm

Personal reggy as well Josh!! JWC........Josh Wards Car...........cooooool. 8)

JoshWard · Post by **JoshWard** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:43 pm

Yeah it was lucky I didnt buy that 1300.... Bit too much work for me!
Like the idea of that being a personal plate... At least it's not as vulgar as some people's!

furzey · Post by **furzey** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 5:31 pm

about bloody time josh, nice one hope it all works out for you, pretty late model N reg there, 8)

JoshWard · Post by **JoshWard** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 5:34 pm

You're right, somehow my parents were convinced by this one

I was kind of hoping for tax exempt but you cant have everything!

~Sam~ · Post by **~Sam~** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:34 pm

Everyone loves a teal blue saloon!

*waits for pink car comments*

JIM73 · Post by **JIM73** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:09 am

What are you suggesting Samantha ?? :?

JoshWard · Post by **JoshWard** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:08 am

ClaytonSpeed · Post by **ClaytonSpeed** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:09 am

Well done Josh. I am sure you will have hours of fun getting it ready for it's first MOT. Pleeese remove that horrible tow bar!?!

JoshWard · Post by **JoshWard** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:12 am

I plan to get rid of it!
Martin reckons with a new clutch slave cylinder it will get through an MOT fine although I reckon it would need the welding doing too!