1985 Carlton 2.2CD Sensible offers around £600 Dumfries

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This Carlton has been around a bit on this forum, and was partly restored by a fellow forumite. I bought it when the project lost its way and dragged it from South Wales to South Scotland. Basically, it is an exceptionally clean car which has had a pair of NOS front wings and a full glass out / panels off resparay in the original gold, which was when the project stalled and I stepped in.

The paint isn't concours perfect, but it polishes up well and the car looks mint. The interior is unworn brown velour. The front bumper has a bit of whiteness to it from the aged plastic and the rear is grey, not brown, but it took me a couple of days to notice - and I fitted it! The car came to me pretty much as it rolled out of the spraybooth, still masked in places and absolutely rammed with all the removed trim. Even the seats and dash are in bits because the car has been fitted with Dynamat front to back. I have got as far as fitting the brand new headlights and tail lights, and refitting the bumpers, door strips and sill covers. The rest of the car remains in pieces, though I will endeavour to at least get the door glass refitted so it is waterproof when being towed.

Mechanically, I am assured the suspension (including monroe ride levellers on the rear complete with inflation valve in the boot) is OK, but I would check it and rebuild the brakes before going on the road. The original 35,000 mile engine was smokey so a rebuilt unit has been fitted and was running, but by the time I got the car the distributor and PAS pump were removed and in the boot so I haven't even tried to start it.

Despite my original enthusiasm, the car hasn't grown on me and it has been left in the workshop, unloved. Again.

It really needs a GM nut to spend a long weekend reassembling it - I really don't think there is anything missing, everything seems to be there including all the rare trim. After that either rock the 2.2 automatic thing, or slip in a cheeky v8 for some sleeper fun - your choice, but it will be a clean eighties luxo-barge whatever route you take.

Give me a call on 07717163232 if you want to take a look - I am in Dumfries, SW Scotland. £750 firm in folding cash and it's all yours, every glorious, golden inch of it.

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Weekend Bump

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Midweek bump, might be flexible on price - call me on 07717163232.

You know you want it.

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Sunday bump.

The only contact I have had for this has been a local banger racer who heard it was for sale. He's a decent bloke, so I'm not worried about it disappearing in the night or anything, but I don't really want to see it go for racing.

Somebody must want this. I might even take a part-ex, but it would need to be OLD (mid-eighties at the newest) and with cash my way.

Go on, tempt me....

[FOAD]

I'm surprised there's been no interest in this.

Here's mine which is also in Scotland.

DSC_0660 by srblythe, on Flickr

I hope it doesn't go for racing.

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I'm surprised too FOAD. I don't think I'm asking a lot for it bearing in mind it has fresh paint, low miles and no rot. I know they don't have a huge following, but they are a nice old barge as you know! I just haven't 'clicked' with it, and I have no idea why - if it had been on the road things might have been different. It's at the stage where it just needs everything screwed back together and a mechanical going-over, and though I have too many projects already I have even offered to take a part-ex, but still no joy.

Are you sure you don't need a pair?

[pSyCoSiS]

My Dad had one of these back in 1990.  It was only the 1.8 GL model in metallic black.  A802 RFL was the reg.  I remember it having an air of luxury about it and also had a bit of presence. He replaced it with the next shape model, same colour and another 1.8 GL.

Have a soft spot for these, and hardly any left now. GLWS.

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Mar 28, 2017 10:32:32 GMT airspeed said:

Are you sure you don't need a pair?

I'm actually considering selling mine too...

[rick84gtx]

How much for the pair? Yours is A484 RCK?

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Mar 30, 2017 21:34:09 GMT rick84gtx said:

How much for the pair? Yours is A484 RCK?

He wants £750 for his and I want £750 for mine so lets make that an even £1500 for both.

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An interesting situation - don't remember seeing a for sale thread go this way before!!

Like your style though Rick, you sound like a man with a plan. PM me (and FOAD!) and we can talk.

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Midweek bump and a price drop - £650 ovno.

You know you want to....

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Final bump?

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So this is still festering in the workshop taking up space. It needs to go, sensible offers invited. Cash and a part/ex project might tempt me, but it needs to be eighties or older to tickle my pickle. If you are stockpiling Volvo Amazon, Maestro van, Fiat 127, Merc W123 or BMC Farina parts I'd be interested in a deal as well. In fact, it's fairly difficult to hold a conversation with me without some kind of deal being mentioned so give me a try! 07717163232

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This is still here, and has just been moved into the 'Shed of broken dreams' where I keep all the things I don't want to keep. It desperately needs a new home - are you sure that isn't you? Call or message me, my willingness to do a deal has rarely been this strong.

[mrcarlos]

A484rck !! I saved that from scrap or banger racing a few years ago. Just txt you about the gold one if its still available