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20 years ago we picked up our Nova SR !!
Cost £5,995 !! plus alarm with 13 K on clock
now (1)12K on the clock after 99,000 miles
.......... and still going !http://www.pngclub.com/forum/images/icons/icon7.gif
Southie
16-02-11, 01:38 PM
Piccccies :d
Piccccies :d
see link to NW http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=163026 :)
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b476/kenna008/car/23012011605.jpg
I take it this is it?
blue_peg_16v
16-02-11, 05:12 PM
mice motor 112k is nothing on a 1.3 if its looked after also first refusal please if you ever decide to sell !!!!
Brodie_Sri
16-02-11, 05:33 PM
that looks a nice standard example:thumb:
fair play to you for keeping it like that for 20 years:)
nova-taken
16-02-11, 05:36 PM
looks a minter, hope it lasts another 20 dude
mk1nova_rich
16-02-11, 06:01 PM
you deserve some rep :d looks lovely!
Royston
16-02-11, 06:20 PM
I wish I could have have kept my 1.3SR that clean for 20 years, you have done well!!
I have owned mine @24 years now, but needed full restoration!!
I wish I could have have kept my 1.3SR that clean for 20 years, you have done well!!
I have owned mine @24 years now, but needed full restoration!!
it was used daily until 2009 - a lot of work done in 2010 with a lot more required regretably ! photos sometimes lie
https://s19.postimg.org/6hnxbwf2b/1_DSC00079_16_02_11_1.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Nova%202010/~original (http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Nova%202010/DSC00090.jpg)DSC00072.jpg
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Nova%202010/DSC00072.jpg
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Nova%202010/~originalDSC00090.jpg (http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Nova%202010/DSC00090.jpg)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Nova%202010/DSC00090.jpg
peester
16-02-11, 07:20 PM
one day soon might be worth £6K again lol
Decision time required re Nova !!
to Scrap or major repairs
https://s19.postimg.org/5eq9pqjwj/DSCF3830_30_10_11_1.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
repair it. OR sell to someone who would repair it.
why? what's it need? i'd say repair!
NOV4_SPORT
30-10-11, 04:42 PM
Repair it, like john said what is needing doing to it ?
AndyGTE95
30-10-11, 05:14 PM
Dont dare scrap that beauty :eek:
repair it or sell it on:thumb:
Was this at the Nationals this year?
Calamity Josh
30-10-11, 05:33 PM
What needs reparing on it, it looks minter than most novas!
Royston
30-10-11, 05:40 PM
Was this at the Nationals this year?
Yes
rust / corrosion from 20 years of daily use
What needs reparing on it, it looks minter than most novas!
TeddyThom
01-11-11, 12:53 PM
I'd say repair it.
Having said that... My Mk1 (just a standard one nothing special) is getting broke and scrapped because the rust/corrosion was epicly bad. I'll get some pictures done later.
rust / corrosion from 20 years of daily use
Whereabouts is the rot? Post some pics? Anything can be repaired :)
scott.parker
01-11-11, 02:19 PM
Whereabouts is the rot? Post some pics? Anything can be repaired :)
ditto Repair it mate, look at the silly price rotten SR's are selling for...
As a warning to others attempting to repair rot boxes I will post recent MOT failure list and estimate to deal with (which i am expecting later this week)
ditto Repair it mate, look at the silly price rotten SR's are selling for...
scott.parker
02-11-11, 09:24 AM
Thats where it gets expensive< you need to either do the work your self< or a close friend will for mates rates etc..
self - not a chance of that
mates rates - has been tried - work out badly
the intention is the garage will do only as surplus staff available to keep costs to a minimum.. but at least i know it will be done right if car is repaired
Thats where it gets expensive< you need to either do the work your self< or a close friend will for mates rates etc..
Update 02/12/2011 - Major repairs commenced - estimated date of completion February 2012 !
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/DSCF3881.jpg
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/DSCF3882.jpg
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/DSCF3883.jpg
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/DSCF3880.jpg
photos of progress to 14 January 2012 as below
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Nova%202012/Nova%20project%2014%2001%2012/DSCF4119.jpg
still on target for completion by end of February 2012 ....
Looks like they're doing a thorough job and not just putting some plates over the rot, nice one for saving it.
Looks good Pal, there can't be many genuine 1.4 Sr left in white either.
excellent work mate nice to see people actually paying for their novas instead of DIY.
NOV4_SPORT
05-02-12, 12:56 PM
Good bit of progress and well please you have decided to save the car and have it fixed
A major update
Car is back on the road today with MOT. otherwise looks much the same as before
Within budget but just a few weeks late
Royston
14-04-12, 11:53 AM
Nice to here it's out the other side, are you coming to NATS again this year?
Only just came out the other side
Almost certainly spent more than car is worth
Nats - Yes (just the Sunday)
I will try to get the roof lining sorted by then which you so kindly sent me and here ready to fit
Incidently informed by the wife that drives great !
Nice to here it's out the other side, are you coming to NATS again this year?
Gaz1300SR
14-04-12, 12:57 PM
Glad it's sorted, get some pics up so I can have a look see!
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Insurance%20April%202012/Drivers.jpg
Glad it's sorted, get some pics up so I can have a look see!
The final work now completed for now - paintwork touched up on the two rear wings (initially dealt with in 2005) to make more presentable.
Any pics from when you first had it 20 years ago? :)
Plenty of photos but none of the Nova.
After all it was hardly rare at the time - it was used to get from A to B
Any pics from when you first had it 20 years ago? :)
Asa-James
22-07-12, 05:14 PM
Spotted you on the M56 today, apologies for my driving but I knew I'd seen this car on here :)
Looking brilliant on the road
well spotted
Oh No ! - I was overtaken by a cavalier
Spotted you on the M56 today, apologies for my driving but I knew I'd seen this car on here :)
Looking brilliant on the road
out and about in 2012 in the Nova
Cholmondeley 13 05 12
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Nova%202012/2012%20shows%20-our%20Nova%20only/Cholmondley130512-1.jpg
PNG national 20 05 12
https://s19.postimg.org/hxpqw73ur/2012_05_20_2_loaded.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
Bodelwyddan 22 07 12
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Nova%202012/2012%20shows%20-our%20Nova%20only/Boddewydadn220712-1.jpg
Southport 29 07 12
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Nova%202012/2012%20shows%20-our%20Nova%20only/woodvale290712-1.jpg
tatton 18 08 12
https://s19.postimg.org/k9fdatmwz/2012_07_22_DSCF6001.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
Hoghton tower 9 09 12
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Nova%202012/2012%20shows%20-our%20Nova%20only/HoghtonTower090912.jpg
Arley 23 09 12
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Nova%202012/2012%20shows%20-our%20Nova%20only/ArleyHall230912.jpg
uttoxeter 11 11 12
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Nova%202012/2012%20shows%20-our%20Nova%20only/Uttoxeter111112.jpg
Southie
07-12-12, 07:12 PM
Love how your showing off your Nova at all these shows, I can't believe the Nationals was 7 months ago :eek:
Novasport
07-12-12, 07:36 PM
Just shows that the club could do with more presence at these shows. I didnt know about the Uttoxeter one til after the event, be nice to do that next year.
Tatton used to be a good show and been there with PNG many years ago
Southie
07-12-12, 07:46 PM
I'll be honest I wouldn't know where to look for most of these events tbh, I take it they're known if you've been going for a while.
A thread which shows that there's others to go to than the usual pvs, billing and such what would be an idea... It would be worth starting IMO, I'd enjoy some of these I think ;)
Sounds a good idea. When I have put up details there has been zero response on PNG
Andrew Greenwood organised 5 of the 8 shows we went to.
There were 6 other novas at the the shows this year. 4 are on PNG. 2 were not
Photo of the Nova even apperared on various retro clubs of facebook!
I'll be honest I wouldn't know where to look for most of these events tbh, I take it they're known if you've been going for a while.
A thread which shows that there's others to go to than the usual pvs, billing and such what would be an idea... It would be worth starting IMO, I'd enjoy some of these I think ;)
Southie
07-12-12, 10:30 PM
I don't have Facebook so that's maybe why I miss event if you post them lol
Maybe a good idea for club chat in starting a up and coming meet section for the real enthusiasts ;)
chrisd1986
07-12-12, 10:50 PM
I dont think that there is anyone on here who has had there nova aslong as you
Royston has - as per posting earlier
There are also several cars family cars passed down.
I dont think that there is anyone on here who has had there nova aslong as you
Photos of our car (and other Novas) but I did not take or post photos on facebook - other fanatics have taken at shows posted to retro clubs sites - usually ex owners who want another
also there is a site on facebook for novas - many PNG members have posted there.
I don't have Facebook so that's maybe why I miss event if you post them lol
Maybe a good idea for club chat in starting a up and coming meet section for the real enthusiasts ;)
A good run out in the nova today to a NW vauxhall meet.
Hope that's better for you, didn't mean any offense at all
I don't think the club is about spending shed loads of cash for the record
All I was doing was saying how nice it was that you've had your SR so long, and made a comment based on opinion what would make it better
Tomorrow it will be 22 years of ownership. When I started this thread 2 years ago I really did not expect the car still to on the road. As in 2012 a full schedule of local shows is planned for 2013.
Southie
16-02-13, 07:45 AM
Wow that's some ownership, I was 14 when you bought it lol
Novasport
16-02-13, 06:19 PM
I was 12 and a half :). I may have taken delivery of a new car then, from Tamiya ;)
whats the facebook page for novas i want to get to some shows with my novavan and hopefully get some parts and advise/inspiration at the same time. yours is looking very tidy good to see that there are still people who look after their cars
novalovingned
17-02-13, 02:18 AM
Wow that's some ownership, I was 14 when you bought it lol
I was 3 lol
Great job sorting it out. Cant believe you've owned the car for 22 years, thats nuts lol
jimbob-mcgrew
17-02-13, 03:14 AM
Dont dare scrap that beauty
lol
I was 12 and a half :). I may have taken delivery of a new car then, from Tamiya ;)
heheh, tamiya toys from beatties, and batteries from tandy's
There has certainly been many changes over the 22 years of ownership both good and bad. When we bought the car, as a two door sporty hatchback, it certainly ticked the right boxes for daily use. The irony we bought it without even driving it as we bought it from a garage which basically cleared out ex leased cars (it was 6 months old). When we bought it in February 1991 we had no kids and in December 2011 our eldest arrived and now both the kids are at university and again the car meets our requirements for very different reasons - ie going to shows, after having been an impractical car for many years for car seats, pushchairs etc. Only survived being replaced because it was a second car. There is a history of our cars being kept until good only for scrap but this exceptional car has lasted longer than most. I would probably always have bought a classic car to have gone to shows but was never expecting that the car that we drove all those years would meet most of the requirements. As long as condition of car remains acceptable (far from top show condition) and mechanics hold up then there could be a few more years of use yet.
Some more bodywork being done (well beyond by abilities/ patience)
Mainly work required from passage of time but some to correct previous work
Rear arches patched/filled in 2005 - now with repair panels
Bumpers done in 2011 but paint damaged since
Sills sorting out
New rubsticks
etc etc
The photos of the good, The bad and the ugly
THE PARTS
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2013/DSC_0035_zps8faf69a5.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2013/DSC_0035_zps8faf69a5.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2013/DSC_0028_zps683ea178.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2013/DSC_0028_zps683ea178.jpg.html)
THE BAD
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2013/DSCF7184_zps44861632.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2013/DSCF7184_zps44861632.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2013/DSCF7185_zps2e596787.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2013/DSCF7185_zps2e596787.jpg.html)
THE WIP
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2013/DSCF7183_zps6e6d5e69.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2013/DSCF7183_zps6e6d5e69.jpg.html)
nice work. it'll look brilliant very soon.
The bumpers
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2013/DSCF7196_zpsbf9f1602.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2013/DSCF7196_zpsbf9f1602.jpg.html)
and ready for the paint
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2013/DSCF7188_zpsa576e7f8.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2013/DSCF7188_zpsa576e7f8.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2013/DSCF7188_zpsa576e7f8.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2013/DSCF7188_zpsa576e7f8.jpg.html)
Looking really good, once those arches are paainted, paint and then rust proof the insides so that they last another 20 years.
mk1nova_rich
07-06-13, 08:59 PM
Looking good :) glad to see it is being treated and looked after
screens looks great again! keep up the good work!
and a couple of the car with the arches etc painted
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2013/DSC_0194_zpscd356b66.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2013/DSC_0194_zpscd356b66.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2013/DSC_0186_zps5dafcb6f.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2013/DSC_0186_zps5dafcb6f.jpg.html)
Novasport
08-07-13, 10:39 PM
Are you coming to Billing?
Looks fantastic! My only slight critcism would be the lower colour is a little too light. Glad you found a full set of bumpstrips!
Are you coming to Billing? ..............no........ as i have several shows already planned for August
My only slight critcism would be the lower colour is a little too light - I will agree but colour is OK with me for now.
As a celebration of over 100,000 miles of use I purchased a banner ! to go with other Nova bits
Certainly some things in common with our use of the nova but certainly not the warranty as there was only a one year warranty at the time and even if it had existed at the time it would no longer be honoured. Even the speedo and service book did not allow for this period of use. Perhaps a credit to the German/UK engineering that was assembled in Spain, that it does.
Network Q started in 1990 (year the Nova was registered) but the banner is much later (2010?)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2013/DSC_0006_zps036bfb1f.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2013/DSC_0006_zps036bfb1f.jpg.html)
Novasport
02-08-13, 07:20 AM
Are you coming to Billing? ..............no........ as i have several shows already planned for August
My only slight critcism would be the lower colour is a little too light - I will agree but colour is OK with me for now.
Are you going to Uttoxeter next weekend?
No - I had missed this one - if it is the retro show it sounds interesting
We are booked in at the Ellesmere Port Vauxhall plant carpark show next week !
Are you going to Uttoxeter next weekend?
LittleMissNova
01-09-13, 09:57 PM
Lovely to meet you at ripon today and also look back at the work you've had done on this lovely motor! I'll pop the photos up on here that i took soon :)
Pleased to meet you also (and the welshman). Sounds like a sound Nova you have there.
Out and about in the Nova 2013
St Asaph 21/04/2013
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2013/St%20Asaph%2021%2004%2013/DSCF7035_zps64b42773.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2013/St%20Asaph%2021%2004%2013/DSCF7035_zps64b42773.jpg.html)
Arley 12/05/2013
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Arley%2012%2005%202013/DSCF7122_zpsbe2aa193.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/Arley%2012%2005%202013/DSCF7122_zpsbe2aa193.jpg.html)
Tatton 01/06/13
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/DSC_0037_zpsfb6e6dbc.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/DSC_0037_zpsfb6e6dbc.jpg.html)
Bodelwyddan 21/07/13
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/DSC_0039_zpsb21ec25a.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/DSC_0039_zpsb21ec25a.jpg.html)
Ellesmere Port Vauxhall factory 11/08/2013
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2013/50d51632-6aaa-40b0-a3d9-7d20c10be39e_zps8124e441.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2013/50d51632-6aaa-40b0-a3d9-7d20c10be39e_zps8124e441.jpg.html)
Tatton 17 and 18 August 2013
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2013/tatton%20170813/DSCF7394_zps853b4bc9.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2013/tatton%20170813/DSCF7394_zps853b4bc9.jpg.html)
Ripon 1 September 2013
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2013/Ripon%20010913/DSC_0020_zps71f16a7a.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2013/Ripon%20010913/DSC_0020_zps71f16a7a.jpg.html)
2014 update .............now 23 years of ownership. When I started this thread 3 years ago I really did not expect the car still to on the road. As in 2012 and 2013 a schedule of shows is planned for 2014 (subject to MOT etc) starting off with a longer trip to Holland all booked.
Tomorrow it will be 22 years of ownership. When I started this thread 2 years ago I really did not expect the car still to on the road. As in 2012 a full schedule of local shows is planned for 2013.
Vlietje
16-02-14, 12:25 PM
When are you coming over to our fine country?!
April
When are you coming over to our fine country?!
:):) just a little update to say that the Nova passed MOT today, taxed and serviced and all ready for 2014. lets hope for a trouble free (and cheaper) year
mk1nova_rich
18-03-14, 07:30 PM
Congratulations and good luck for the year ahead :)
nova_niek
18-03-14, 09:28 PM
:):) just a little update to say that the Nova passed MOT today, taxed and serviced and all ready for 2014. lets hope for a trouble free (and cheaper) year
Good job! :thumb:
cossienova
20-03-14, 03:52 PM
Great job you have done there keeping it on the road all them years. My grandfather purchased my nova 21 years ago and iv managed to keep it going this long but mot out end of month so will be off the road for the first time, but will be back.
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2014%20shows/DSCF7704_zps3ac9b87e.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2014%20shows/DSCF7704_zps3ac9b87e.jpg.html)
The car made it to Holland
A photo on the CorsaA stand
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2014%20shows/picture012_zpsf27b82af.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2014%20shows/picture012_zpsf27b82af.jpg.html)
more photos when we get back
nova_niek
14-04-14, 08:35 AM
Cool! Got to enjoy the show a bit?
yes, it was good show with plenty of opels new and old with plenty of autojumble
etc. definitely worth the trip
QUOTE=nova_niek;2222518]Cool! Got to enjoy the show a bit?[/QUOTE]
dgbnova#1
14-04-14, 10:03 AM
That trailer looks bonkers plus prob a sod to seal up lol
your cars holding it's own there hope you've washed that engine bay lol
re trailer it had the full dash including a fully working radio
Re engine it will stay as it is as enough spent already. needs more than a clean- perhaps one day engine out and bay re-sprayed it I can find someone competent to do it
That trailer looks bonkers plus prob a sod to seal up lol
your cars holding it's own there hope you've washed that engine bay lol
dgbnova#1
14-04-14, 10:33 AM
It's even more bonkers then !!!!
i think if you cleaned it you would be surprised how well it came up from what I seen but if it does need work you know what it's like if you leave it to long
Out and about in the Nova in 2014
Kendal Retro show 18 May
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2014%20shows/DSC_0024_zps2350e6c4.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2014%20shows/DSC_0024_zps2350e6c4.jpg.html)
Capesthorne show 25 May
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2014%20shows/Capesthorne%2025%2005%202014/DSC_0117_zps6e5f11fe.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2014%20shows/Capesthorne%2025%2005%202014/DSC_0117_zps6e5f11fe.jpg.html)
Tatton 31 May
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2014%20shows/DSC_0115_zps75ac69ee.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2014%20shows/DSC_0115_zps75ac69ee.jpg.html)
Southport 22 June
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2014%20shows/Southport%202014/DSC_0210_zps82187853.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2014%20shows/Southport%202014/DSC_0210_zps82187853.jpg.html)
Hebden Bridge vintage show
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2014%20shows/DSC_0048_zps27003391.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2014%20shows/DSC_0048_zps27003391.jpg.html)
Tatton Park weekend Show
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2014%20shows/DSC_0051_zps42ca5b23.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2014%20shows/DSC_0051_zps42ca5b23.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2014%20shows/DSC_0073_zps2ba27d49.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2014%20shows/DSC_0073_zps2ba27d49.jpg.html)
Ripon
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2014%20shows/DSC_0094_zpse7d7194e.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2014%20shows/DSC_0094_zpse7d7194e.jpg.html)
Manchester Event City (indoors !)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2014%20shows/DSC_0199_zps47800693.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2014%20shows/DSC_0199_zps47800693.jpg.html)
Nova meet (Wakefield)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2014%20shows/DSCF7895_zps55d9ad19.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2014%20shows/DSCF7895_zps55d9ad19.jpg.html)
Our nova will shortly be reaching another anniversary of ownership (24 years)
MOT is due next month, so fingers are crossed that all will be OK.
A show a month is planned for 2015, including a repeat trip to Holland in May, which is already booked.
Mileage now 118308 so a few miles driven since this thread was started in 2011.
nova_niek
14-02-15, 12:58 PM
Loving this :thumb:
now with tax and MOT until April 2016. Photo from last weekend.
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/DSC_0071_zpsm3ovqqgu.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/DSC_0071_zpsm3ovqqgu.jpg.html)
Southie
17-03-15, 08:34 PM
Love the fact you've had this so long now :thumb:
novadave24
18-03-15, 01:30 AM
I love this its a twin of my old one wish I still had it keep it forever mate :)
Lots of shows/ events attended this year. Probably the last one for 2015 finished today and was indoor !
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/DSC_0739_zpsyzlbjgu5.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/DSC_0739_zpsyzlbjgu5.jpg.html)
nova_niek
20-09-15, 09:24 PM
Sweet as ever :thumb:
Just a lovely original car.
Lovely example.
Did I see you on the A1/M1 southbound, north of Leeds etc a few Fridays back, mate?
I was the one in the black MR2 that overtook and gave you a thumbs up. :thumb:
Not me, not if it was a Friday.
Lovely example.
Did I see you on the A1/M1 southbound, north of Leeds etc a few Fridays back, mate?
I was the one in the black MR2 that overtook and gave you a thumbs up. :thumb:
Ian_Gsi16v
21-09-15, 09:52 AM
Car looks awesome, would love to see this crusing passed me :)
Gutted I didn't know about the indoor show, was that the Footman James show? Cheeky buggers could send an email out....especially as my car is insured with them on a classic policy lol
Yes it was Footman James. Should have been a stand of mainly novas but others withdrew and not all show passes were not used.
Car looks awesome, would love to see this crusing passed me :)
Gutted I didn't know about the indoor show, was that the Footman James show? Cheeky buggers could send an email out....especially as my car is insured with them on a classic policy lol
Out and about in the Nova in 2015
Humber Bridge March
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/DSC_0064_zpso2ypb3vs.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/DSC_0064_zpso2ypb3vs.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/DSC_0071_zpsm3ovqqgu.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/DSC_0071_zpsm3ovqqgu.jpg.html)
Holland May
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/AERIAL_zpsa8smzkxo.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/AERIAL_zpsa8smzkxo.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Holland%202015/DSC_0220_zpsnxuxeu4g.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/Holland%202015/DSC_0220_zpsnxuxeu4g.jpg.html)
Tatton May 2015
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2015/tatton%20novas_zpsqwwgtf74.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2015/tatton%20novas_zpsqwwgtf74.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2015/twins_zps4vmatbnv.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2015/twins_zps4vmatbnv.jpg.html)
Hebden Bridge August
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2015/DSC_0013_zpsjgvcstnp.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2015/DSC_0013_zpsjgvcstnp.jpg.html)
Event City Manchester September
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/DSC_0739_zpsyzlbjgu5.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/DSC_0739_zpsyzlbjgu5.jpg.html)
Manchester
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/manchester%20novas_zpsoovuopqi.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/manchester%20novas_zpsoovuopqi.jpg.html)
Liverpool October 2015
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2015/liverpool_zpsfbbgsw3s.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2015/liverpool_zpsfbbgsw3s.jpg.html)
Derbyshire November 2015
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/DSC_0022_zpsxtajvn92.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/DSC_0022_zpsxtajvn92.jpg.html)
Almost 25 years and somehow it survives. Invoice from when we purchased in 1991 (A typed invoice - computers were rare)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/Nova%20purchase%20001_zps7ojyb6n0.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/Nova%20purchase%20001_zps7ojyb6n0.jpg.html)
nova_niek
13-02-16, 04:27 PM
Got to love a fully documented history, right down to the purchase invoice. Excellent. :d
Ian_Gsi16v
29-02-16, 10:01 AM
Spotted this at Cars and Coffee yesterday, very clean original car. Love it :thumb:
Some amazing cars there yesterday- top of the range of many models. Some one estimated value total £30 million +, I would not disagree.
Spotted this at Cars and Coffee yesterday, very clean original car. Love it :thumb:
Ian_Gsi16v
01-03-16, 08:23 AM
Some amazing cars there yesterday- top of the range of many models. Some one estimated value total £30 million +, I would not disagree.
Neither would I, crazy amount of high end stuff there, never seen an F40 in my life and now I have seen two different ones in 6 months lol
MOT passed today. All ready for our trip to Germany in April.
nova_niek
08-03-16, 06:33 PM
Nice one on the MoT. Any chance of making a slight detour through the low lands?
Great news! What's the mileage on it now?
120k.
great news! What's the mileage on it now?
One night in Dordrecht, otherwise just passing through this time.
Nice one on the MoT. Any chance of making a slight detour through the low lands?
Photos from our trip to Holland and Germany for Youngtimers show. A round trip of almost 700 miles. There was a great display of Corsa A's and older Opels at the show as well as the other German/ European cars. We were the only UK registered car there.
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%20Germany/13055877_1039303059496971_5066643220285870982_o_zp suxzwjiqv.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%20Germany/13055877_1039303059496971_5066643220285870982_o_zp suxzwjiqv.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%20Germany/13048204_1038948266199117_5166431247598964089_o_zp swr1y5r1z.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%20Germany/13048204_1038948266199117_5166431247598964089_o_zp swr1y5r1z.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%20Germany/13043723_1040131282747482_1713966386171747339_n_zp sazjjdnro.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%20Germany/13043723_1040131282747482_1713966386171747339_n_zp sazjjdnro.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%20Germany/13043308_1040054022755208_3037340685902654369_n_zp sdkaum72c.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%20Germany/13043308_1040054022755208_3037340685902654369_n_zp sdkaum72c.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%20Germany/13092076_1040052346088709_2444060355997085336_n_zp smsn0m1wf.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%20Germany/13092076_1040052346088709_2444060355997085336_n_zp smsn0m1wf.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%20Germany/13076709_1040052316088712_3585134101590875261_n_zp sipmrks1w.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%20Germany/13076709_1040052316088712_3585134101590875261_n_zp sipmrks1w.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%20Germany/13092093_1040052292755381_3925871468566080652_n_zp s0npmwepw.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%20Germany/13092093_1040052292755381_3925871468566080652_n_zp s0npmwepw.jpg.html)
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That looks good, nice big road trip too!
Recently reached 123K on the clock.
Some photos out and about in the nova in 2016
Tatton 2016
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0519_zpsvs9z1nxa.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0519_zpsvs9z1nxa.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/H693DPP_zpse102u18y.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/H693DPP_zpse102u18y.jpg.html)
Kendal Retro
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0965_zpso7kp2yhi.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0965_zpso7kp2yhi.jpg.html)
Cars And coffee Liverpool
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_1031_zpsbdnwicli.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_1031_zpsbdnwicli.jpg.html)
Hebden Bridge
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0038_zpslptkuhzq.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0038_zpslptkuhzq.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0086_zpstbqrcd1j.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0086_zpstbqrcd1j.jpg.html)
3 sisters Wigan
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0117_zpsbfyip0gg.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0117_zpsbfyip0gg.jpg.html)
Capesthorne
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0217_zps5vuwgzya.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0217_zps5vuwgzya.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0256_zpsf8y2soqn.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0256_zpsf8y2soqn.jpg.html)
Pennines meet
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0664_zps9frimv8o.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0664_zps9frimv8o.jpg.html)
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0706_zpscbqmor4s.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_0706_zpscbqmor4s.jpg.html)
Publicity FOW
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_6398_zpsbxsiipqh.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2016%2020%20years%20PNG/DSC_6398_zpsbxsiipqh.jpg.html)
Similar plans for 2017 with overseas trip to a show Holland and/ or Germany in September 2017.
nova_niek
13-11-16, 07:19 PM
You do go places. If you're in the neighbourhood, drop me a line and I'll sort you a nice cup of tea.
sent from my Nokia 6310i using the keypad
Will do.
You do go places. If you're in the neighbourhood, drop me a line and I'll sort you a nice cup of tea.
sent from my Nokia 6310i using the keypad
Tomorrow it will be 26 years owned. It is going into the body shop this month for some paintwork and some welding. Hopefully sorted quickly for MOT and trip out on 9 April.
that's dedication for you
I cant believe how long your Sr has lasted with it being a daily car. Well done for keeping it on the road. Keep us updated with the bodywork. :thumb:
will do. Engines is coming out to get the bay painted so lets hope no horrors found
I cant believe how long your Sr has lasted with it being a daily car. Well done for keeping it on the road. Keep us updated with the bodywork. :thumb:
Engine out and delivered to bodyshop today.
Any pics of the engine bay? Are you doing any work on the engine?
Not by me ! All worn out parts in the engine bay are being replaced and engine stripped for oil leak and anything else that needs doing. A full 25 year service is being done.
Any pics of the engine bay? Are you doing any work on the engine?
Southie
25-02-17, 11:19 PM
Fantastic you've had this Nova so long, what's the insurance on this for you these days then?
it is actually the main car now so perhaps not the cheap as others get as classic car. Also live in high risk area. The policy does include european travel and also UK and European breakdown so it is right for us.
Fantastic you've had this Nova so long, what's the insurance on this for you these days then?
A few photos of the WIP yesterday. Inevitable bodywork and engine bay matters arising from continual use over 26 years. Nothing that cannot be sorted.
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2017%20bodyshop/DSC_0709_zpsbeqdklra.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2017%20bodyshop/DSC_0709_zpsbeqdklra.jpg.html)
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http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2017%20bodyshop/SR%20DSC_0747_zps71qcd1es.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2017%20bodyshop/SR%20DSC_0747_zps71qcd1es.jpg.html)
carls nova sri
26-02-17, 01:15 PM
Sweet little car this is carnt believe how long you've owned it for, bet you've had some good times/memories in it. Carnt wait to see it painted
totalnova
26-02-17, 04:17 PM
I definitely looks like the bay could do with a little refresh, just hope the rust on those inner wings isn't to bad.
Nick
all in hand. Will get sorted
I definitely looks like the bay could do with a little refresh, just hope the rust on those inner wings isn't to bad.
Nick
totalnova
26-02-17, 06:27 PM
I've no doubt it will get sorted, the car is a credit to you. :thumb:
nova_niek
28-02-17, 12:01 PM
Looking at the offside door, I can't remember it being this infested with tin worm. A refresh will do her good. Keep us posted please!
photos at bodyshop today. all going well
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd374/gmchess/2017%20bodyshop/1DSC_0792_zpswouzezu9.jpg (http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/gmchess/media/2017%20bodyshop/1DSC_0792_zpswouzezu9.jpg.html)
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Good progress! Is the driver door getting a new panel welded on the bottom? Is that rust treatment in the photos? I bet you are missing the car already :thumb:
Do the best with what we have. Panels will be welded on the door to sort out. There will be plenty of rust treatment of any areas that have not been cut out
nova_niek
05-03-17, 08:44 AM
Do the best with what we have. Panels will be welded on the door to sort out. There will be plenty of rust treatment of any areas that have not been cut out
You might want to read up on Mike Sander's Fett. This is a German cavity wax like product that has won a rigorous rust proofing test in a German oldtimer magazine several years ago.
sent from my Nokia 6310i using the keypad
and the mechanicals (not my efforts)
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Welding and preparation completed. Should have some more photos to put up tomorrow.
Bodyshop sorted white paint. looking good for engine back in week today.
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torquey
10-03-17, 05:39 PM
Looking nice pal.
totalnova
10-03-17, 06:16 PM
Looking really good, there is nothing better then fresh paint. :thumb:
carls nova sri
10-03-17, 06:45 PM
Nice mate bet your chuffed:thumb:
Thanks for positive comments
I am well pleased with work. Correcting many years of wear and tear.
Stripping down has allowed better access for welding etc
10/10 for the bodyshop from me.
Unfortunately I could not see the engine bay today due to wet paint but I believe that is up to the same high standard.
Next stage will be grey paint (not vinyl) and the parts back on (including new gutter trims)
Possibly the bodyshop got hold of the last available new windscreen for this model
Looking good! Have you thought about the underside? It would be good if it was possibly stripped and re coated to make it last longer.
Ian_Gsi16v
10-03-17, 09:21 PM
Ready for Cars and Coffee next Sunday? [emoji14]
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torquey
10-03-17, 09:25 PM
I got a new screen from a sr for £25 off a windscreen guy I know. Snapped it up lol.
We may go if he car mechanicals sorted on the Saturday. as a test drive.
I was going to call in briefly to the wirral version on 12/3/16 (but not in our nova)
Ready for Cars and Coffee next Sunday? [emoji14]
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I thought they were readily available but now believe otherwise
I got a new screen from a sr for £25 off a windscreen guy I know. Snapped it up lol.
Southie
10-03-17, 10:09 PM
Nice to see this has had a refurb after all the years you've had it, how are you updating your bumpers and wheels to suit then?
Will you be giving the interior a major once over as well?
Did you manage to take the side trims off okay?
Bumpers will be painted. Already done previously so no choice.
Wheels to stay as left factory - ie trims
Nice to see this has had a refurb after all the years you've had it, how are you updating your bumpers and wheels to suit then?
Interior is to stay standard and all oK. Nothing to change
Will you be giving the interior a major once over as well?
New trims used - readily available. Bit wiser as to what is available since started this thread
Did you manage to take the side trims off okay?
Car back from the bodyshop today. Engine etc in tomorrow. Trip out Sunday.
totalnova
17-03-17, 09:28 PM
Look forward to seeing pics of it looking fresh and mint.
All done. Give it a good drive out today (in the rain) Drove and looked better than it has for many years.
(https://postimg.org/image/g5tvufpdr/)
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nova_niek
14-04-17, 08:06 PM
Shiny!
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carls nova sri
15-04-17, 08:44 AM
Looks fresh as :thumb:
Photo of the nova at VBOA recently on the PNG stand
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millworm
29-07-17, 11:57 PM
Looked smart, didn't get a chance to come and say hi as I was too busy ruining the stand with my focus lol
Trip to cars and Coffee Liverpool. Sole Nova ... in fact just the one Manta representing the Opel/ vauxhall marque.
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Southie
30-07-17, 08:45 PM
Great to see that your nova is looking so well after all these years, hats off to you.
September 2017 - 4 Sr's at event city. Cars even a mention in Classic Car Weekly.
https://s19.postimg.org/6b3ur841f/4sr_event_city.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
you may recognise the yellow one as currently on Ebay
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7 years after i started the thread and 27 years after we bought the car it is still running well
No overseas trip in 2017/18 so less miles than previous years
Annual Mileage
MOT
Actual
Annual
2018
124,830
1,372
2017
April
123,458
2,601
2016
April
120,857
2,519
2015
April
118,338
2,358
2014
April
115,980
1,591
2013
April
114,389
1,771
2012
April
112,618
14
2011
July
112,604
1,042
2010
July
111,562
1,306
2009
July
110,256
4,619
2008
July
105,637
6,622
2007
July
99,015
8,624
2006
July
90,391
6,578
2005
July
83,813
4,410
2004
July
79,403
5,396
2003
July
74,007
3,421
2002
July
70,586
4,175
2001
July
66,411
3,936
2000
July
62,475
5,038
1999
July
57,437
6,390
1998
July
51,047
4,011
1997
July
47,036
4,548
1996
July
42,488
5,762
1995
July
36,726
5,145
1994
July
31,581
3,447
1993
July
28,134
The highest annual mileage when the car was 17 years old !
This thread always interests me. Do you keep it garaged when not in use?
yes .....since 2011
This thread always interests me. Do you keep it garaged when not in use?
Back from an Opel show in Holland. Another trouble free 800 miles on the clock in just over a week.
Southie
30-04-18, 09:29 PM
So I reckon that this to date is the most up to date used genuine Nova, Glenn I know you’ll never sell this but in your mind how much do you think this is worth.
Hats off to you for keeping this for its full road life, a bloody credit tbh ;)
Southie
30-04-18, 09:32 PM
Also how old were you when you bought it and why did you choose a Nova?
I have ever owned a nova.. or any vauxhall or in fact any GM car. The car was bought shortly after we had a corsa A as a hire car in Austria.
Also how old were you when you bought it and why did you choose a Nova?
Far too high a mileage to be worth much. I cannot take any credit for the work done to keep it on the road.
So I reckon that this to date is the most up to date used genuine Nova, Glenn I know you’ll never sell this but in your mind how much do you think this is worth.
Hats off to you for keeping this for its full road life, a bloody credit tbh ;)
Southie
01-05-18, 10:11 PM
Far too high a mileage to be worth much. I cannot take any credit for the work done to keep it on the road.
You’ve paid people though to keep the nova on the road, yes you probably would have saved money by doing it yourself but you’ve obviously found trusted people otherwise it wouldn’t have lasted so long... well done on that ;)
Trip to 35 year meet
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nova_niek
18-07-18, 06:31 PM
Trip to 35 year meet
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Nice! Wish I could have been there.
trip to wales .....
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Event City show Manchester in September
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torquey
10-11-18, 01:21 PM
Nice nova s and cav shame the escort is ruining the pic lol.
after many ££££££/ Euros the car is still here. 28 Years on Saturday ! !
Well done! Have you ever counted the receipts?
not really. Certainty spent more per mile last 8 years than the previous 20 years.
Well done! Have you ever counted the receipts?
nova_niek
14-02-19, 09:59 AM
Nice to see lots of love continuously being put into your Nova. :-)
the old nova still going. 29 years old tomorrow
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millworm
31-07-19, 10:23 PM
What a trooper! Testament your work!
Our nova currently on display in Vauxhall showroom as part of Corsa Launch..........
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49375524816_14fedc1ded_b.jpg
millworm
13-01-20, 05:45 PM
Looks good, never thought I'd say it about a nova but it's probably the best built car in there with all the psa crap lol
Yet another anniversary passed. 29 years owned and 9 years since started thread. Now almost 130K on clock so certainly had its use over the years. Dreaded MOT next month !
nova_niek
12-04-22, 04:38 AM
...and counting! [emoji16]
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