Looking for any Lada classic (1200 / 1300) (LHD / RHD)

[DrSebWilkes]

Hello everyone!

I'm looking for any working Lada classic (VMZ 2101) that is below £1600, where I can push up higher if I must, but my budget really is tight because I'll need some money left over for repairs ... and well life! (Sorry!) EDIT: 18/04/2016 LOOK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION

Situations where I could pay more: Small milage; little rust; YELLOW!


I am not looking to make money off this: this is purely me being obsessed with Lada and really wanting it for my first car. I'll do my best to take care of it so don't fear neglect!  

[PandaSelecta]

Won't find any RHD 2101 for that price, but you should be able to find a LHD version, have a look here...

www.facebook.com/groups/1640900452821036/?fref=ts

[DrSebWilkes]

Apr 16, 2016 11:23:24 GMT PandaSelecta said:

Won't find any RHD 2101 for that price, but you should be able to find a LHD version, have a look here...

www.facebook.com/groups/1640900452821036/?fref=ts

*sigh* Made my first every FB account just to ask. I can't wait to burn that up!!



It's worth it, though. Thanks for the advice.

[DrSebWilkes]

UPDATE 18/04/2016

Basically, I have widened my search to include any SOVIET ERA Lada, the Fiat 124, Tofaş (Murat 124) and the SEAT 124.

Thanks for looking!!

[retrotoe]

check for rust here one am stripping,wouldent bother with fiat most desolved,

[MonzaPhil]

Don't forget Murat made them too.

[DrSebWilkes]

Apr 19, 2016 7:21:44 GMT MonzaPhil said:

Don't forget Murat made them too.

Not a case of forgetting, but more of  

you learn something new everyday!

[eternaloptimist]

There are loads of them on Auto Scout 24 - Google it. Look for Fiat 124 coupe, they have saloons and coupes together, and a few 125's as well.

[DrSebWilkes]

Apr 19, 2016 19:14:04 GMT eternaloptimist said:

There are loads of them on Auto Scout 24 - Google it. Look for Fiat 124 coupe, they have saloons and coupes together, and a few 125's as well.

None in the UK though. That's the killer really.

[eternaloptimist]

Why?

[DrSebWilkes]

Apr 19, 2016 19:58:01 GMT eternaloptimist said:

Why?

Import costs can be higher than the car I want to buy; no chance to see what I have bought.  Knowing my luck the engine will be supported by 1 atom of iron, while everything has has oxidised to iron III. I've tried friending people on facebook (don't use social media but this had to be an exception) that could help but ultimately it doesn't help that me: a complete stranger who can't even legally drive yet is asking someone in Bulgaria to drive 1 hour to see if a 40 year old car is rusty or not.

See? It's so much easier here in the UK.

[retrotoe]

supply and demand rember when ladas were peanuts now worth few quid,good cars someone in my home town taxi one for years,keep looking on ebay join owners club ect might get lucky

[DrSebWilkes]

I hate having to rely on luck. I just wish there was 'fool proof' plan to getting one.

Thanks for the advice.

[retrotoe]

speaking to polish bloke wants fews parts he says still few in Poland might be good place look

[DrSebWilkes]

Apr 23, 2016 7:43:20 GMT retrotoe said:

speaking to polish bloke wants fews parts he says still few in Poland might be good place look

Thanks! From what I can feel, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Bulgaria seem to be the last places in the EU to have them, really.