Few pics of my new Nova 'Ski'

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31-10-08, 02:50 PM
Matt

Few pics of my new Nova 'Ski'

Picked this up last weekend, genuine 15K miles...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/IMG_1031.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/IMG_1035.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/IMG_1034.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/IMG_1037.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/IMG_1005.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/IMG_1009.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/IMG_1011.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/IMG_1006.jpg

Engine bay is mint...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/IMG_1014.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/IMG_1018.jpg

Interior is like new...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/IMG_1023.jpg

Sorted the garage and gave it much needed sweep out for it stay in!

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/IMG_1028.jpg

Plans are to tidy up a couple of little bits on the bodywork and just keep it clean. Thinking of doing a Sport rep with it so may start collecting parts for that soon.

Never seen a Ski model before so it would be cool to see a few pics of other Ski's if anyones got any??? I'm tempted just to leave it as a Ski! :tard:

Let me know what you think...

Cheers,
Matt
:thumb:
31-10-08, 02:52 PM
Ben

never seen a Ski before.

Engine bay looks nice and clean.
31-10-08, 02:52 PM
Shaun_O'Donnell

That's nice that is, I used to have a Ski brochure, but sold it to Duick.

Nice clean early Nova example you got there.
31-10-08, 02:53 PM
Tidy Max

minter! ive never heard of a ski before! nice decals on the back :)
31-10-08, 02:54 PM
Ben

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun_O'Donnell

That's nice that is, I used to have a Ski brochure, but sold it to Duick.

Any gen on the reson for the SKi?
31-10-08, 02:55 PM
1.6 8v turbo nova

Omg, that's an minter! Never heard of a 'ski' model either. You should raise suspension at the back, lower the front.. Then when driving, you'd look like the guy on the back lol!

Am i right in thinking that engine in the garage will soon be going in?
31-10-08, 02:56 PM
Shaun_O'Donnell

All I can remember is you got an Astra & Nova Ski, the reason for the name is unknown to me, but they were higher spec'd models, although looking at this it's only got a rear wrap around spolier, other than that, looks just like a Merit or GL.
31-10-08, 02:56 PM
Shaun_O'Donnell

PM Duick to see if he'll scan the brochure for you.
31-10-08, 03:00 PM
Mint FRST

Nice mate.. Fair play, needs a plough and lowering on some image split rims...

Or some nice Mo's lol
31-10-08, 03:00 PM
Emmy

Looking good Matt :thumb:
31-10-08, 03:01 PM
turbojolt

that's one of the cleanest i have ever seen mate do you mind if i ask how much it set you back
31-10-08, 03:04 PM
areofall

Was this the one on piston heads, looks nice have to post pic's of mine soon.
31-10-08, 03:11 PM
Mazz

wow, thats really clean - nice find..

As for the SKI model, imo it just looks like a normal merit, with the the addition of SR wrap-around spoiler and those funky stickers!
31-10-08, 03:13 PM
Matt

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1.6 8v turbo nova

Am i right in thinking that engine in the garage will soon be going in?

No, that's for my brothers GSi project.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mint FRST

Nice mate.. Fair play, needs a plough and lowering on some image split rims...

Or some nice Mo's lol

Yer think some white MO's a some nice suspension and brakes is all it needs

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbojolt

that's one of the cleanest i have ever seen mate do you mind if i ask how much it set you back

£875.

Cheers for the comments guys! :)
31-10-08, 03:24 PM
Mint FRST

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt.

No, that's for my brothers GSi project.

Yer think some anthracite MO's a some nice suspension and brakes is all it needs

£875.

Cheers for the comments guys! :)

^^ got some Anthracite MO's mate lol

Thats a good price for a un molested example:thumb:
31-10-08, 03:26 PM
AlexW

Similar to mine, But mine was a later sting. Base with wrap around, top tint, and a few other small items.

Ive never seen another Ski eather. Keep it standard. Keep it Ski! lol
31-10-08, 03:26 PM
burgo

thats gorgeous and a bargain imo
31-10-08, 03:29 PM
hendrix

stunning, leave as is??
31-10-08, 03:29 PM
turbojolt

you could not ask for a better example to build a nova sport replica im hoping to see this i the project thread soon
31-10-08, 03:33 PM
Mint FRST

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbojolt

you could not ask for a better example to build a nova sport replica im hoping to see this i the project thread soon

Disagree Im afraid, wrong year and more importantly the wrong colour...

Needs a snough plough (C'mon it is a Ski! lol) and rims - job done

Nice car, given me some incentive to do some on mine the weekend.
31-10-08, 03:38 PM
Matt

Hmm I like the snowplough idea.

Also it's Polar white :confused:
31-10-08, 03:39 PM
Dod

Its all very clean and Nice but someone please Photoshop that Decal on the boot. The possibilitys are endless.
31-10-08, 03:44 PM
Mint FRST

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt.

Hmm I like the snowplough idea.

Also it's Polar white :confused:

Sorry, may be wrong just didnt look it...
31-10-08, 03:50 PM
Southie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

Any gen on the reson for the SKi?

Maybe the mechanics at vauxhall when building it, knew they were all going to rust fast eventually, so it would be all downhill from then on. lol

Mint car you have there. Don't spoil it and keep it plain and simple imo :thumb:
31-10-08, 03:50 PM
Dod

lol I couldnt resist. I know a **** shop but meh. We were all thinking it.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92...ntitled-12.jpg
31-10-08, 03:51 PM
Southie

/\ /\ /\ lol lol lol
31-10-08, 03:53 PM
Pistol Pete

That looks mint!! lol at the "ski" badges! Anything related to water being on a Nova, surely is a bad thing?!
31-10-08, 03:57 PM
Breeny

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dod

lol I couldnt resist. I know a **** shop but meh. We were all thinking it.

lollol

Where do you lot pick these minters up from?! I want one!
31-10-08, 03:59 PM
Dod

In fairness, its so mint. Mate, you got a stunner. Please dont take offense to the pic, i just had to but, yeah stick a Snow Plough on it and slam it onto its **** and even keep the 13" wheels and trims. Maybe fit spacers and make them sit out a bit though.
31-10-08, 04:03 PM
Matt

Cheers Dod.

Your 'shop is rather amusing aswell btw. :D
31-10-08, 04:36 PM
Daz9124

Echo Breeny

Im on the hunt for one also but cant seem to find one :mad:
31-10-08, 04:38 PM
scott.parker

Wow one seriously dam clean nice car, i would love to buy a clean small block nova like this, really want this old ladies Jamaican yellow SR,but think she's still driving it about.
Good luck with it what ever you do.

Scott
31-10-08, 04:49 PM
Dec16v

Awesome find Mate.

It wouldn't take much to make a decent Sport Rep, a private 'C' registration wouldn't cost the earth and you have all the Mk1 bits including the right rear bumper :-)
31-10-08, 05:19 PM
DaveyLC

Immaculate!
31-10-08, 05:36 PM
Simon 1867

Leave it as it is.Stick a snowplough on and lower it. Just think, you could be the only one at a show with a ski. Nice clean car matey.
31-10-08, 05:41 PM
vaughanmc

Looks good man :) Never heard of a Nova Ski though - Dealership special ?

Sport rep sounds a good idea as well, crack on with that one!
31-10-08, 05:43 PM
Adam

Christ, the engine bay looks as clean as a freshly painted shell.
Great find
31-10-08, 05:44 PM
Graeme

I'll go against the grain and say sport rep it ftw
31-10-08, 05:45 PM
large_steve182

i would put my willy in it for sure.
i love it
31-10-08, 05:49 PM
lynd

looks smart pal, keep it standard worth more in the long run, hope to see it at Billing next summer

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