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lefthooker · 30-10-13, 07:16 AM

Not too many of these around now, way better looking than what replaced it:

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C447738

Kenquattro · 30-10-13, 07:31 AM

The old Vauxhalls just don't seem to have the same following that the old Fords and VWs seem to have. I always thought the Mk2 Cavalier SRis were cracking cars in their day. The Astra GTEs went well, too. Both sported snazzy Recaros.

Still rather have a MK3 XR3i, though (even though that CVH engine is shite

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B2AUDI80 · 30-10-13, 08:36 AM

quite a few mk1 astra gtes still about, even though
they rotted badly ,, good few have ended up over here
,same for mk2 astras and cavs , loads of them about and
a fairly big following too, both here and uk

geneandbolly · 30-10-13, 12:01 PM

i spotted a white one for sale in a garage forecourt in aberdeenshire last week. it was sitting there with a few other classics that i can't recall just now. i'm certain it was this garage . .

http://www.dinnetgarage.co.uk/

perhaps they need a little more work on their internet presence!

john johnson · 30-10-13, 12:23 PM

Always fancied one of them , the mk2 gte rotted like a dead pig though

B2AUDI80 · 30-10-13, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john johnson

Always fancied one of them , the mk2 gte rotted like a dead pig though

LOL,mk1 wasnt any better , mk2 cav was a disaster too ffs ,, theres a few fine restos going on atm , just about everything is available out on the continent for them all genuine , albeit at a price though ,, good breakers too , i broke a few m2 cavs a while back and sent stuff to the uk aswell

john johnson · 30-10-13, 12:50 PM

A couple of the ford perverts have done them and the bits are for peanuts too

John. · 30-10-13, 04:42 PM

Quick cars but then rust is a bit lighter than solid metal!
I do like the older V'halls'......older anything in fact!

lefthooker · 30-10-13, 05:27 PM

If Vauxhalls float your boat, how about this for an ultra rare '80s timewarp:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPERB-198...d=538597729645

Andy b1 (WR) · 30-10-13, 05:34 PM

Thought the MK1 Astra GTE looked great, always wanted one in the day,
just couldn't afford one or the insurance.

Ended up with a Astra 1300S, not a bad motor just it got smashed into a few times.

The MK2 GTE was a dog! IMO

30-10-13, 08:36 AM	#3
B2AUDI80 B2 Brigade Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: here and there Posts: 2,778	quite a few mk1 astra gtes still about, even though they rotted badly ,, good few have ended up over here ,same for mk2 astras and cavs , loads of them about and a fairly big following too, both here and uk __________________ www.northernretros.co.uk 1984 80 Sport 1970 hb viva 1983 Honda Odyssey 250 1981 Suzuki 450 GS 1980 t25 danbury

30-10-13, 12:01 PM	#4
geneandbolly 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: The Psychiatric Ward, North Ayrshire Posts: 7,490	i spotted a white one for sale in a garage forecourt in aberdeenshire last week. it was sitting there with a few other classics that i can't recall just now. i'm certain it was this garage . . http://www.dinnetgarage.co.uk/ perhaps they need a little more work on their internet presence! __________________ 1997 Audi S6 Ruby Red

30-10-13, 12:23 PM	#5
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	Always fancied one of them , the mk2 gte rotted like a dead pig though __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

30-10-13, 12:50 PM	#7
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	A couple of the ford perverts have done them and the bits are for peanuts too __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

30-10-13, 07:31 AM	#2
Kenquattro 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,267	The old Vauxhalls just don't seem to have the same following that the old Fords and VWs seem to have. I always thought the Mk2 Cavalier SRis were cracking cars in their day. The Astra GTEs went well, too. Both sported snazzy Recaros. Still rather have a MK3 XR3i, though (even though that CVH engine is shite )

30-10-13, 04:42 PM	#8
John. 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottish Borders. Posts: 7,520	Quick cars but then rust is a bit lighter than solid metal! I do like the older V'halls'......older anything in fact!

30-10-13, 05:27 PM	#9
lefthooker Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,655	If Vauxhalls float your boat, how about this for an ultra rare '80s timewarp: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPERB-198...d=538597729645

30-10-13, 05:34 PM	#10
Andy b1 (WR) Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 912	Thought the MK1 Astra GTE looked great, always wanted one in the day, just couldn't afford one or the insurance. Ended up with a Astra 1300S, not a bad motor just it got smashed into a few times. The MK2 GTE was a dog! IMO