New Project - 1987 Nova Antibes

[kent14sr]

Just bought my new project, and collecting it tonight (so photos then hopefully)

3dr 1987 Nova Antibes
Red
33,000 miles
No previous owners

I have not seen one of these for ages, so I intend to perhaps keep it standard.

It may be a winter project as my other 3 Novas are needing work before I get round to this one!

[Southie]

No previous owners
Don't you mean it's had one owner from new. :roll:

[lee-loon]

I thought that!

[Plug]

this the red one from egay??

If so mate looks ideal project :thumb:

[kent14sr]

Don't you mean it's had one owner from new. :roll:

Yes - as in I bought it from original owner

Came from a guy who died that lived next door to someone I work with - not aware of it being on ebay but could have been

[G-nova]

the red one your thinkin of was a 1986 model and was being sold with red top but it wasent fitted started at £700 and when i emailed asking what reserve was he wanted £1400!!!!

[peester]

top man theyve a cool interior, the original one piece grille/bumper nose thats in fashion at the mo , came in nice colours.. sounds a good purchase!

[kent14sr]

Yes I think plan will be;

Astra GTE teardrop wheels
60mm lowered


And that will be it for the body! Ish!

And I doubt I could bring myself to change the engine !

[Steve]

Nice sounding project, look forward to seeing some pics

[vaughanmc]

Should be good to see some pics of this :)

[kent14sr]

Photos tonight!!!

[kent14sr]

Camera died and left car at work!!

It is almost timewarp condition;

Factory tilt/turn sunroof
Original number plates/dealer stickers
Original stereo
Immaculate enginebay
Strongest shell I have ever seen

[kent14sr]

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[Plug]

looks very tidy mate :thumb:

i see your on the hunt for some teardrops and a plough. they for this?

[kent14sr]

yeah teardrops for definate!

Not sure about snowplough yet - seems a shame to change its looks as its so original!!!

[DIB]

looks awesome. my first car back in 98 was a red antibes :cool: looking forward to this project.

[vaughanmc]

Looking well mate, keep it subtle :thumb:

[kent14sr]

Is it bad I am tempted to keep steel wheels?

[Steve]

Not really, if you've got a fast nova then why not keep one as standard as possible? Looks to be in excellent condition, nice find. :thumb:

[kent14sr]

Yes it is really -

I am going to use it whilst the SR gets an engine rebuild with its Blydenstein head getting fitted

I may put the white teardrops on it which I think could look good, lowered 60mm and that be about it - perhaps I may put a sportex backbox on it I have lying about

[novaload1992]

looks mint

[kent14sr]

Just found and purchased 2 genuine hubcaps in white

So steel wheels may be staying!

[peester]

wow, offically jealous.. awesome. luv the trims - refurb.

[kent14sr]

Just started cutting and mopping the paint - showroom finish coming, its amazing!

Photos tomorrow

[Damo]

Really loving the old skool ones at the mo keep this one standard mate looks clean.:thumb:

[mk3-fezza]

this will sound stupid to u lot but what engine is in this? iv never heard of one before :tard:

[vaughanmc]

There just a Nova Merit basically with a Spoiler, limited colours, a fancy interior

1.2 Carb engines in them

[MK999]

Just found and purchased 2 genuine hubcaps in white

So steel wheels may be staying!

Pretty sure I have 3 lying around in the garage if you want them.

[kent14sr]

Pretty sure I have 3 lying around in the garage if you want them.

defo mate - pm me please!!!

Its staying standard!

[kent14sr]

There just a Nova Merit basically with a Spoiler, limited colours, a fancy interior

1.2 Carb engines in them

Yup, basically merit trim in body colour and carpet! And the boot spoiler of course

Colours were red, white and blue I believe

First with 4 dial clocks too iirc

[vaughanmc]

Ernie had a Grey coloured one as well...

[Mint FRST]

Had a red E plate 12 years ago!

God that makes me sound old! lol

[kent14sr]

Had a red E plate 12 years ago!

God that makes me sound old! lol

I always wanted one when I passed my test, but Novas were just too expensive then so had to make do with a rusty mk3 fiesta!

I remember when I was an apprentice at a vx dealership and a blue antibes came in and I wanted it so much!!!

[kent14sr]

Update

1. Paint Cut and polished
2. Alloys fitted with awful red centrecaps - GTE alloys coming (teardrops!)
3. Lowered 50mm (Koni springs and shocks)
4. Clear indicators fitted
5. Sportex exhaust fitted
6. Radiator fan switch replaced
7. Clutch adjusted

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Oh and NS headlight replaced

Jobs to do;

Full service - oil and filters plus cambelt - last done at 33k now 35k
Engine bay polish
Got genuine mudflaps to fit in better condition than originals

[vaughanmc]

Will be really nice on the GTE wheels fella :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Looks cool, im doing a restore on my 86 44K 1.2L

[kent14sr]

Will be really nice on the GTE wheels fella :thumb:

Yes I agree

Not keen on 3 spokes but only wheels in garage except 13" steels!

Wont be long!!

Will be at shows next year for sure

[Steve]

Nice one, I still think it would look better with the orange indicators on but its your car. Should look loads better omve you get the gte alloys on :thumb:

[kieran jackson]

very very nice indeed:thumb:

[kent14sr]

Cheers guys

It will be at the meet in next couple of weeks

[MattBrown]

Looking well!

Cambelt after 2k miles?

[kent14sr]

Well with its low mileage I was going to change it for piece of mind, when I service it. But I will review when I get the cover off!

[kent14sr]

With the SR off road for winter for engine rebuild and bodywork it seemed sensible to utilise the wheels . .

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Suit the car me thinks??

[peester]

yeah those gte teardrops looks much better.
dead jealous of this, good find.

[DAFTJOHN]

There just a Nova Merit basically with a Spoiler, limited colours, a fancy interior

1.2 Carb engines in them

Fancy Interior:d

Car looks nice, I had a wee E Reg in Red and for the life of me I don't know what I done with it - that's the Antibes and a white SR now that've lost:confused:

[kent14sr]

Fancy Interior:d

Car looks nice, I had a wee E Reg in Red and for the life of me I don't know what I done with it - that's the Antibes and a white SR now that've lost:confused:

Aye I lost a few over the years - the f reg SR (F999XKF) and the mint mk1 shell I had (C555GNF) in china blue springs to mind!!!

This one is staying though - its totally mint except a poor repair to a parking ding on nsr arch! Typical insurance job!!

[kent14sr]

Well time for an update - been busy with the SR rebuild so not got a great deal done except;

Oil change to semi synthetic
Filters
Plugs
Leads
Cambelt
Waterpump due to old feeling a little tired

And some general cleaning. . .

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Comments welcome. . .

[Steve]

Looks ace! and please sell me the astra gte wheels!?

[muzzy]

That bay has some shine to it. The car looks really good.

[peester]

i do wish youre pics could be bigger.. lol

[kent14sr]

Looks ace! and please sell me the astra gte wheels!?

Cheers, but no Im keeping the wheels!!

[kent14sr]

That bay has some shine to it. The car looks really good.

Came up just with a rag and some polish!

Cant upload bigger pictures as my laptop is very poor!!