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Has anyone on png bought the 1.4sr off ebay? It was low miles and looked kind of clean in the photos. It had obviously been in a crash on the front with the bump in the front bumper,wing had been replaced or painted and wing mirror broken. Also I did notice the back bumper was mega faded with no pinstripe so had been replaced and the rear towing eye painted red. That would suggest the back end had been painted,repaired or both. What is the power difference between a 1.3 and 1.4sr and 0-60 times? Just interested.
1.3 was faster! and i wouldnt buy any nova blind!
Saw this Nova, it looked good in the photos but as Alex says, you need to see and inspect it. According to Vauxhall the 1.4 has 2 hp extra and 7 Nm, but many folk say the 1.3 is faster although I wouldn't have thought there'd be much in it either way.
44000 miles is high compared to this one - only 11000 miles !!
ttp://www.nicarfinder.co.uk/used-cars/Vauxhall-Nova/1988/CF237-3840290573/
iive seen that, anyone know a price??, but again, back bumper and grill aint standard
It looks fantastic but is it just me or is the drivers side vinyl glossy?
The boot lock etc looks totally mint so the car is either genuine or rebuilt, but whichever it is, it is probably one of the cleansest white Novas anywhere lol
iive seen that, anyone know a price??, but again, back bumper and grill aint standard
Iwould expect between 2 and 3K, be interesting to see but the prices for good ones are scarey
Are we talking about the white one? It has been for sale a couple of times over two years or so i think. I remember seeing it and on the first advert on ebay it had rust. I cant remember if it was on the arch or lower half. So I do know it has had body repair. Also it was for sale for 4K.
Iwould expect between 2 and 3K, be interesting to see but the prices for good ones are scarey
I payed way more than 3k for mine lol
It looks fantastic but is it just me or is the drivers side vinyl glossy?
The boot lock etc looks totally mint so the car is either genuine or rebuilt, but whichever it is, it is probably one of the cleansest white Novas anywhere lol
My boot lock looks the same :)
I payed way more than 3k for mine lolgive ya 3k for it lol
that one in n ireland guy asking 9k lol, swear, il copy the email he send to a guy , that was posted on another site
This is the email
Hi Robert, Matthew from Hollybrook. Thanks for your email response.
We are asking £9k for the Nova, and it really is a special example.
The car has one family owner from new, and was originally an English example owned by an elderly couple, who after they had enjoyed the car in the latter stages of their life gave the car to their middle aged Nephew who is an an active Vauxhall enthusiast and classic collector. Thankfully whenever the elderly couple owned the Nova, despite the low mileage completed they still maintained a comprehensive Vauxhall service history which boasts no fewer than 21 stamps within it's original booklet, serviced every July.
Whenever we took the vehicle into our fold, we knew we had something special and a guaranteed future investment, and wanted to bring the car as close to showroom standard as possible. Looking at the car's exterior, it can only be described as close to immaculate as you would hope to find. The bright white paintwork is spotless throughout, with the vinyl trim in spectacular health. Standing just a couple of feet away it looks like it has gently rolled out of the Vauxhall showroom, it's that good.
Lightly pop the driver's latch and peer within and you are greeted to that wonderful 80's striped Nova trim. The seats are immaculate, being fresh and spotless, the carpets still have that all familiar factory sparkle and are stunning, with all the interior trimmings untouched and excellent in health throughout. It's literally like a new example. The Nova still manages to rest on it's original steel wheels with plastic trims, which is quite rare, and was the only year that the Nova came specified like this. If you had wanted a set of original 'Y' wheels instead, these can be supplied.
This is a special car, and one for the collector or active enthusiast. They really don't come about like this that often, and with time will become an increasingly rare sight on our public roads. If you would like to arrange a viewing appointment, please don't hesitate to be in touch and I will be more than happy to help you,
With kindest regards,
Matthew Cruickshank
Sales Manager
07763141996
028 9445 9446
--
HOLLYBROOK SPORTS CARS LTD
run by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.
Matt: 077 63141 996
Office: 028 9445 9446 (Glenavy)
Trevor: 077 92677719
Office: 028 92677719 (Lisburn)
E: info@hollybrooksportscars.com
W: http://www.hollybrooksportscars.com (http://www.hollybrooksportscars.com/)
DAFTJOHN
01-03-13, 08:02 PM
I got pics on the 1.4 inner wings, bat tray and boot floors were very good! Going by them I'd say it was a straight car....luckily it was sold just before the pics were sent to me.
I payed way more than 3k for mine lol
Really?
Go on, tell us how much? (your car is mint though)
Mine is almost mint and I insured it last time for 1500! This will now really bug you then.....I bought mine 6 years ago just before Nova prices went up, for...£650.
Drove it home from England with one small running problem, carb vacuum. The only rust was a tiny hole at the bottom of a front wing, gt it repaired and tidied for 50. I can't believe an SR is worth that much, although I'm not complaining!
I'll look for abetter pic llater.
http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af5/69marc/IMAG0016.jpg
that one in n ireland guy asking 9k lol, swear, il copy the email he send to a guy , that was posted on another site
this is the email
hi robert, matthew from hollybrook. Thanks for your email response.
We are asking £9k for the nova, and it really is a special example.
The car has one family owner from new, and was originally an english example owned by an elderly couple, who after they had enjoyed the car in the latter stages of their life gave the car to their middle aged nephew who is an an active vauxhall enthusiast and classic collector. Thankfully whenever the elderly couple owned the nova, despite the low mileage completed they still maintained a comprehensive vauxhall service history which boasts no fewer than 21 stamps within it's original booklet, serviced every july.
Whenever we took the vehicle into our fold, we knew we had something special and a guaranteed future investment, and wanted to bring the car as close to showroom standard as possible. Looking at the car's exterior, it can only be described as close to immaculate as you would hope to find. The bright white paintwork is spotless throughout, with the vinyl trim in spectacular health. Standing just a couple of feet away it looks like it has gently rolled out of the vauxhall showroom, it's that good.
Lightly pop the driver's latch and peer within and you are greeted to that wonderful 80's striped nova trim. The seats are immaculate, being fresh and spotless, the carpets still have that all familiar factory sparkle and are stunning, with all the interior trimmings untouched and excellent in health throughout. It's literally like a new example. The nova still manages to rest on it's original steel wheels with plastic trims, which is quite rare, and was the only year that the nova came specified like this. If you had wanted a set of original 'y' wheels instead, these can be supplied.
This is a special car, and one for the collector or active enthusiast. They really don't come about like this that often, and with time will become an increasingly rare sight on our public roads. If you would like to arrange a viewing appointment, please don't hesitate to be in touch and i will be more than happy to help you,
with kindest regards,
matthew cruickshank
sales manager
07763141996
028 9445 9446
--
hollybrook sports cars ltd
run by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.
Matt: 077 63141 996
office: 028 9445 9446 (glenavy)
trevor: 077 92677719
office: 028 92677719 (lisburn)
e: info@hollybrooksportscars.com
w: http://www.hollybrooksportscars.com (http://www.hollybrooksportscars.com/)
wow
I will not say. But to me worth every penny as my intensions are to keep it for life. The car is rust free,runs superb,all complete and should never need any major work while its in my hands.:)
I will not say. But to me worth every penny as my intensions are to keep it for life. The car is rust free,runs superb,all complete and should never need any major work while its in my hands.:)
Very true, and although it's just a 1.3, if the carb actually works, they are amazingly nippy motors, I think they are worth the money.
Better pic
http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af5/69marc/sr/CIMG0125.jpg
give ya 3k for it lol
Yeh! Then burn it! lol
If they are getting this sort of money (9K!!!!!, perhaps not), it's worthwhile buying rough ones and rebuilding them, despite doing it out of lurve, it would even be possible to make a profit.
DAFTJOHN
01-03-13, 08:42 PM
I can't see 9k in one but in saying that mk1 fiesta supersport a are getting well over 5k now and there are less and less Novas (original) around
Yeh! Then burn it out! loledited for truth lol
monty_trials
06-03-13, 12:06 AM
Has anyone on png bought the 1.4sr off ebay? It was low miles and looked kind of clean in the photos. It had obviously been in a crash on the front with the bump in the front bumper,wing had been replaced or painted and wing mirror broken. Also I did notice the back bumper was mega faded with no pinstripe so had been replaced and the rear towing eye painted red. That would suggest the back end had been painted,repaired or both. What is the power difference between a 1.3 and 1.4sr and 0-60 times? Just interested.
Hi....Ye it was me. Ive not picked it up yet as its quite far from me, i gave the asking price as ive not seen any thats a SR standard at that price! I think they are dealers, as ive not had much response when asking questions etc. So does it look like it been in a smash before? Anyone thing that its worth having? As many opinions as possible would really help ta :)
monty_trials
06-03-13, 12:16 AM
http://s1288.beta.photobucket.com/user/monty_trials/media/mynewbuy_zps086f61c6.jpg.html
Pic and bit of spec is...
12 months MOT
2 owners
44k
needs a wing mirror cover, and passenger side wing needs polish/mopping "what ever mopping means"
Apparently it runs ok
Opinions please :)
congratulations on your purchase
Hi....Ye it was me. Ive not picked it up yet as its quite far from me, i gave the asking price as ive not seen any thats a SR standard at that price! I think they are dealers, as ive not had much response when asking questions etc. So does it look like it been in a smash before? Anyone thing that its worth having? As many opinions as possible would really help ta :)
Get all the cavities waxed (not black waxoil). Inside of arches, sills etc, also the behind lip of the rear wheel arches, again waxed or grease. A lot of rust proofing. I have mint 1984 car that had a gorgeous engine bay....I covered it with wax. The reason being , hopefully in 10 years or so time, if I want to see a mint engine bay, clean the wax off and I still will.
monty_trials
06-03-13, 08:21 PM
thanks, ye i will try keep it rust free :)
Does anyone know if the car is genuine or not, or does anyone know anything about it?
just inspect everything, you'll soon see what's been done. If it has been repaired well, then just accept it. How many Novas do you think have never had a body repair?
monty_trials
07-03-13, 12:39 AM
just inspect everything, you'll soon see what's been done. If it has been repaired well, then just accept it. How many Novas do you think have never had a body repair?
Probably none!!! Ie back in the day when they were classed as chav cars boy racers used to bend them round trees lol.
I made an offer on that car before you pressed buy it now. You should've made a cheeky offer like I did! He counter-offered at £1400.
If it had been closer to North Wales, I'd probably have accepted the offer. However, he was pretty quick at replying to my emails until I asked him if there was history to back up the mileage- then he didn't respond. The extra photos he sent me also show bits of grey primer on the boot floor. Probably nothing to worry about but I've bought blind on ebay before and I'm not doing it again lol
Looks like a good solid car from the photos though, battery tray and what I have seen of the boot floor looks very solid.
If you decide against it, let me know :)
DAFTJOHN
07-03-13, 07:59 AM
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DAFTJOHN
07-03-13, 08:01 AM
I would say the pics support the mileage. It may have been off the road for a while after a bump? Inner wings look good and boot floor looks like its had a paint
DAFTJOHN
09-03-13, 09:08 AM
Hi....Ye it was me. Ive not picked it up yet as its quite far from me, i gave the asking price as ive not seen any thats a SR standard at that price! I think they are dealers, as ive not had much response when asking questions etc. So does it look like it been in a smash before? Anyone thing that its worth having? As many opinions as possible would really help ta :)
Did you not buy? It's back up for sale
kent14sr
09-03-13, 09:25 AM
Its up the road from me - looks tidy.
Its a scrapyard that are selling it (Aldershot Car Spares)
DAFTJOHN
09-03-13, 10:58 AM
Its up the road from me - looks tidy.
Its a scrapyard that are selling it (Aldershot Car Spares)
Any chance if you get 10 mins you could look over it? It's a 850 mile round trip for me! He says its never been welded so prob will be a few soft bits of metal unless its been undercover
kent14sr
09-03-13, 01:51 PM
John - yes I could do. Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday would be most likely.
Do you want to check with him thats ok?
DAFTJOHN
09-03-13, 03:06 PM
John - yes I could do. Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday would be most likely.
Do you want to check with him thats ok?
Cheers for that. He's knocked back my offer though
kent14sr
09-03-13, 05:17 PM
I emailed about it 1st time it was on and he was adamant he wanted £1500.
I am not sure why a scrapyard is selling it though if its as good as stated, unless of course someone forget about it their heated garage then wanted rid so got it collected!
DAFTJOHN
09-03-13, 06:44 PM
I'm tempered but I'm even further away from him this week. Up in Aberdeen. It does look okay in the pics but that doesn't really let you know what it's really like haha
monty_trials
10-03-13, 01:17 AM
Did you not buy? It's back up for sale
No.....i wasn't getting much response out of them....As in not getting straight answers etc
Ye ive done a bit of research on them, and from what ive found out they buy cat rite offs and do em up.....so its probably been in a smash at some point, not a problem if it has, but i think there is too many ???????? about it so have not bothered. But ye if anyone is local to it then be worth having a look just to see :)
DAFTJOHN
10-03-13, 09:57 AM
No.....i wasn't getting much response out of them....As in not getting straight answers etc
Ye ive done a bit of research on them, and from what ive found out they buy cat rite offs and do em up.....so its probably been in a smash at some point, not a problem if it has, but i think there is too many ???????? about it so have not bothered. But ye if anyone is local to it then be worth having a look just to see :) yeah the fact he's said it's never been welded I'd be pissed right off if I went down to find it has.
the ??????? are a big worry. sounds like a right decision to walk away. plenty still around
No.....i wasn't getting much response out of them....As in not getting straight answers etc
Ye ive done a bit of research on them, and from what ive found out they buy cat rite offs and do em up.....so its probably been in a smash at some point, not a problem if it has, but i think there is too many ???????? about it so have not bothered. But ye if anyone is local to it then be worth having a look just to see :)
kent14sr
10-03-13, 11:52 AM
There is a reason the wing needs a mop and polish - probably because its just been painted. The question is why - rot, rust or damage!
In my opinion, for £1500 it needs to be immaculate and original because realistically its top money for a facelift mk1 SR.
dannymcc
10-03-13, 12:54 PM
yeah the fact he's said it's never been welded I'd be pissed right off if I went down to find it has.
Id be more worried if it needed welded as opposed to it already having a patch or 2. lol
DAFTJOHN
10-03-13, 04:04 PM
Id be more worried if it needed welded as opposed to it already having a patch or 2. lol
Haha true, was meaning repair to crash damage tho
monty_trials
10-03-13, 10:14 PM
i wonder whos bought it? As its no longer on ebay??
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