Considering selling up.....

Obviously if its running 45s then thats a big no-no for a daily driver due to running costs.

I use my Nova as an everyday driver, I just tend to leave it where everybody can see it (less chance of theft/vandalism).

Mines not mint like yours, but I do take a lot of pride in it.

I've no concerns about rain/rust. Dodging the rain in a Nova can't be good fun. Hell I'd drive mine through 3 foot of snow and then just clean it after!

My input: Change the engine/carbs to something more economical, make it secure, then drive the hell out of it.

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Originally Posted by Jeff16v

Nick, honestly, if i worked in your game i wouldn't mind restoring it every couple of years. You know that once you've sold it that you'll regret it. Even if it goes to a worthy owner things on it will change like Ricks.

I'd say drive it and enjoy it, thats what its been built to do.

I'll be 60 and still playing with mine and its a worthwhile hobby.

Even if you sold it for good money 5-6K won't go far in a house.

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Thanks Jeff, tbh though again its having the time to do just that, Ive had novas on and off since I was 17 which was 11 years ago! The money wouldnt go into the house It would buy me something which I could use everyday and just keep tidy and maintained. I think Id get much more enjoyment this way.... who knows! I definatly need something to have a little fun in!

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Originally Posted by Nick J

Thanks Jeff, tbh though again its having the time to do just that, Ive had novas on and off since I was 17 which was 11 years ago! The money wouldnt go into the house It would buy me something which I could use everyday and just keep tidy and maintained. I think Id get much more enjoyment this way.... who knows!

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I hear what your saying, i've owned a nova for 18 years (makes me sound old) I did consider buying Ricks to boot around day to day.

You could easily build a street legal track car for a small amount and have a lot of fun.

I know how you feel but selling i dont think is the right thing.
I dont really use mine enough, but today i got it out of garage and went to Shakesphere County Raceway.
Stood away from car at burger van and alot of people were looking at it and taking pictures and that fealt good.
On way back had a 'dapple' with a Saphire Cosworth who had to conceed, followed me most of way home and stuck hand up when exited motorway. Days like this make it worth while.
And now its plastered in dust and got rained on..............

Keep it mate.
Enjoy tinkering in garage and use it as Keith says in evenings etc.

Martin

Just go out and start enjoying it again chap, dont worry abotu stone chips and waxyoil takes away the worry of rust!

Sell it and start all over again with a mk2 escort lol

Nah its a loverly car Nick but youve kinda gone off track with it imo. Its a track prep'd stripped out, big engined nova that doesnt get used as it maybe should

This might be due to money or lack of time, but i think its more of show car and yes youve spent hours on just painting a plug cover etc but now youve built a car you no longer wanter to use :confused:

Sell the shiny stuff half the £4k your spending on it and enjoy it

Much like RICH does with his base blue nova LET

u gotta keep it terry, i dont use mine and never realy have but **** it once u sell it its gone for good!

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Originally Posted by hybridturbo

Sell it and start all over again with a mk2 escort lol

Nah its a loverly car Nick but youve kinda gone off track with it imo. Its a track prep'd stripped out, big engined nova that doesnt get used as it maybe should

This might be due to money or lack of time, but i think its more of show car and yes youve spent hours on just painting a plug cover etc but now youve built a car you no longer wanter to use :confused:

Sell the shiny stuff half the £4k your spending on it and enjoy it

Much like RICH does with his base blue nova LET

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Very true there fella! It is more show car than it should be really but If I do keep it Im going to possibly change that a little! I think R1ch is having similar feelings at the moment after reading his wip thread!

Martin.... Thanks, I guess you've possibly considered this many times yourself after the amount of years you've owned your own and £££'s you have spent. I'll certainly have a long hard think before I make that decision. Im sure using it more would make me feel better about it.

Fred... Your probably right I would live to regret it... be over your way shortly as soon as I get the missus a new motor. Will bring your shiny bits etc :)

I've only read your first post so if its been said sorry,

But why dont you just use the car, get some miles on it and enjoy it?

I've started thinking a little recently how much I'm putting into the car and other things it would be better spent on (like more savings for a deposit on a house) but I haven't even got mine finished yet so I'm trying not to think about it lol The end product I'm after is something similar to yours Nick in terms of I want it to be show quality but just at home on track too.

Its a cracking car and I'd be very concious leaving it in carparks and driving it through crap weather but Martin's comments ring so true with me. Its those occasions where you suprise more prestigous cars and have people showing interest and taking photos of it that make the whole build so rewarding, but you will have to start driving it more mate.

I personally wouldn't sell it, just try and use it a bit more and go from there, Keith's idea sounds excellent.