Astra GTE - Restoration project

[RSTChris]

Just put a deposit down on an Astra GTE im going to mint-up then enjoy bascially, the plan was to XE it and mess around with it but now its going to stay standard!

Genuine 94k from new, 1 owner, FULL service history, every reciept from new including original bill of sale. Very good condition, requires a pair of rear arches and a driver wing, then just odds and sods, i pick it up Friday so ill update pictures etc etc

Pics:
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/RST-Chris/Astra%20GTE/a62f_1.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/RST-Chris/Astra%20GTE/8507_1.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/RST-Chris/Astra%20GTE/7764_1.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/RST-Chris/Astra%20GTE/3b13_1.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/RST-Chris/Astra%20GTE/9e5f_1.jpg

I am after an electric passenger wing mirror in white, driver wing any colour must be GM and other bits n bobs ill update asap

Thanks for looking!

[Ernie]

very nice but lets see you standard now were's that hat gone incase i need to eat it soon lol.

[Jay]

Looking nice Chris, should be a clean nice example when your done, and i agree with no XE'ing it. :thumb:

[dj_wudgey]

lovely motor get it tidy just dont break this one lol

[RSTChris]

Cheers lads, yeah it is soo tempting seing as i bought an Astra GSI XE last night also with a MINT quick engine hmmmm

DEFO NOT a breaker, ive had to swear to the owner i wont break or boy racer it lol

Ill keep it updated and see what happens!

[srs1]

they are my favorite shapped astra of all time.

looks like a great little project

[draper]

quality motor, will be watching with interest

[Rich]

Great cars had a white gte 8v myself which i put a 16v in. I would definatly get an xe in there, i know the 8v is a good engine but there alot more fun with the 16v, you will notice one hell of a difference :)

edit- ive got a passenger wing mirror here actually, white bit scratched, no glass with it but has the motor. Pm me an offer if your interested

[Gibbo]

looks a minter

[toymex]

Looks very nice m8 my brother had a champion version many years ago was a cracking car

[scott.parker]

lol Just had a flash back!!

I had a white 16v one sat on my front garden for a few years, it's what i got my XE from,and then slowly broke it, whie it rotted into the garden lol

I also have a few bit's mainly interior stuff,glove box,vents,steering coloum surrond etc, but have both electric wing mirrors, rear pop out windows & surrounds, let us know if you need anything.

Scott

[dj_wudgey]

Cheers lads, yeah it is soo tempting seing as i bought an Astra GSI XE last night also with a MINT quick engine hmmmm

DEFO NOT a breaker, ive had to swear to the owner i wont break or boy racer it lol

Ill keep it updated and see what happens!

thats good to know its not getting broke then if you want to get rid at any point ill show my dad as he's allways fancied one off these!!

[stuartyj21]

awsome car mate totally mint and original...

[Edd]

looks nice, defo the best looking astra that vauxhall made. il keep a eye on this one.

[RSTChris]

Well that lasted long lol Yesterday i bought 3 new cars so my plans have changed slightly, bought a calibra 16v XE for engine for the GTE. Bought an Escort RST 2.1 ZVH in mint condition and also an immaculate white Cav Turbo, the best condition ive ever seen any cavalier in! The lad i got them from took my Astra GSI in P/X so thats one car gone. Stripped and scrapped XE cally tday, the engine shall be in the GTE shortly.

Im trying to sell the RST and possibly the Cav Turbo? It really is a see to be believed condition, Rare black cloth trim, standard wheels new tyres on Konis, only mods are blue samcos, suspension, baileys d/v, KnN panel filter and a Pace charge cooler setup, any offers?

Thats all for now!

[Plug]

pics of the cav :thumb:

[RSTChris]

Ill get some asap! forgot to mention its just had a brand new re-condition Coscast cylinderhead, XE inlet cam all new valves, gen vaux VXR head gasket, no rust what so ever, electric ariel still works, switchable 4x4, saves messing with fuses/relays

VERY VERY nice Cav Turbo, getting rarer and rarer nowadays

[draper]

you change your plans/cars quicker than anyone i know lol

[dj_wudgey]

any pics off the cav dude?? and is the gte you were talking about the left hooker you bought or did you strip that??

[Welsh Dan]

Well that lasted long lol Yesterday i bought 3 new cars so my plans have changed slightly, bought a calibra 16v XE for engine for the GTE. Bought an Escort RST 2.1 ZVH in mint condition and also an immaculate white Cav Turbo, the best condition ive ever seen any cavalier in! The lad i got them from took my Astra GSI in P/X so thats one car gone. Stripped and scrapped XE cally tday, the engine shall be in the GTE shortly.

Im trying to sell the RST and possibly the Cav Turbo? It really is a see to be believed condition, Rare black cloth trim, standard wheels new tyres on Konis, only mods are blue samcos, suspension, baileys d/v, KnN panel filter and a Pace charge cooler setup, any offers?

Thats all for now!

I think you wrote that down wrong. You meant to say you bought the Cav turbo for the engine for the mk2 GTE :thumb:.

[RSTChris]

The GTE mentioned is the Astra GTE! Naa mate, the cav isnt getting stripped its far too nice a car

[Welsh Dan]

You make me cry!:cry:

There's a black C20LET mk2 GTE around these parts, it looks, sounds and goes like the business.

[Simon 1867]

very nice...ive always wanted one of these.good luck with it matey

[RSTChris]

Pics of the cav, although it might be sold today...

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/RST-Chris/Cav%20Turbo/ABCD0002.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/RST-Chris/Cav%20Turbo/ABCD0012.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff181/RST-Chris/Cav%20Turbo/ABCD0013.jpg

[novarobbo]

with 4x4 your ment to change all 4 tyres at once for equal wear so it cant be "that" mint/looked after ;) :p

[novarobbo]

althought u should really see 3k for it

[dj_wudgey]

looks good but we need moore pics off the astra lol

[scott.parker]

Meh! i say rip the cav to bit's put the engine, the 4X4 and the rear beam/brakes all onto the Ashtray lol

[Rich]

Meh! i say rip the cav to bit's put the engine, the 4X4 and the rear beam/brakes all onto the Ashtray lol

If it was a calibra i would agree, dont kill another cavvy :cry:

They are actually really nice cars to drive unlike the calibra!

[brainsnova]

If it was a calibra i would agree, dont kill another cavvy :cry:

They are actually really nice cars to drive unlike the calibra!

agreed i had a cav gsi 4x4 and it was amazing and my calibra was ****e.

[scott.parker]

I was joking BTW lol

[shy witness]

nice astra.



even nicer cav turbo.



identical to my own 1...............only mines full leather aswell.


good cars

[RSTChris]

If you saw the service history and reciepts you'd agree it HAS been looked after, only done 21k since 1999! MOT'd every year.

This defo isnt getting stripping, i do have another C20LET but imho they're not very gd engines, the GTE will be having a worked 16v instead

Cheers

[RSTChris]

Anyone wanna buy thr Cav or GTE? :(

[*Dave*]

y u sellin the gte????

how much ?

[Andy]

I knew this would end up for sale or in bits lol

[Graeme]

Looks good, how extensive is the restoration looking?

[RSTChris]

Ive just had enough lads, cars piss me off!

GTE is £650! full history no T or T currently

[RSTChris]

On migweb for sale, gutted ive gotta get rid!