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Oct 19, 2006 10:19:19 GMT
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 Unfortunately I've lost my job of over 11 years, which has amongst other things given me a problem regarding the storage of my rather large collection of Skodas! All but one are now rehomed/stored, but I'm left with this Rapid, which I bought a few weeks ago to save it from being banger raced.....which was the previous owners intention. [No offence intended to any banger racers reading this BTW!] The official Skoda name for it's erm...."colour" is Mushroom!!  ;D Pogweasel has shown an interest, so I'll give him first offer...but if he decides it's not for him, then here are some pics,and a link to the thread I started after I'd bought it.    retrorides.proboards86.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=1157402943I bought it for £150 as a non runner. I got it to run yesterday...all that was wrong was the fuel pipe from tank to pump was perished, therefore the pump was sucking air rather than fuel from the tank. Obviously I've replaced that. It doesn't have the original engine..it's a 120 engine,that actually goes pretty well with it's Weber carb and sporty sounding Ashley exhaust! Otherwise it's just as I bought it. It has no MOT or tax...and being an old car will most likely need some thing or other to get an MOT, but it's not a total basket case. Basically I'd like to get my £150 back...but my priority as a very obsessive Skoda fan is to make sure this rare car is saved and not scrapped/bangered. This car is ideal for modifying,as it's already been played with a little.  
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Last Edit: Oct 20, 2006 17:29:27 GMT by daverapid
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Oct 19, 2006 10:31:31 GMT
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ohhh id like to buy those rear lightsn side repeters dave !!! ill give ya some cash n some replacement lenses andy ps if you decide to sell um ill be at curborough sat cheers
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Oct 19, 2006 11:23:41 GMT
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Wow looks like a bargain! bad luck  Whats the plan job wise, could you start a retro friendly garage? |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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Oct 19, 2006 11:57:27 GMT
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Sorry to hear about the job dave I'm 99% sure its going to Pog if he decides he doesnt want it then i'll have it and if he has it, let me know if you find any others that need homes in the future! |
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Oct 19, 2006 16:33:26 GMT
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notice everyone, the unique clear rear foglight. it also has the motorsport mirrors, painted brake calipers, and the bonnet scoop.
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Oct 19, 2006 20:48:04 GMT
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stunning mate, never really even noticed this fleet member! shocking how you forget isnt it! any chance it could gain an exit visa to NI?!
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Michael
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Sorry to hear about the job Dave, didn't realise mate. As for this Rapid... Its a lovely machine, seen and heard it a few times when the previous owner had it! Also as said on MSN few weeks ago I would have happily handed over some cash to you long ago if I had somewhere to actually put it. Hope it goes to a good home.
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Oct 20, 2006 16:57:50 GMT
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I want this car, but I've no-where to put it |
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Oct 20, 2006 17:28:50 GMT
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It's going to a very good home! Would the lucky new owner like to step forward and present his/herself. ;D
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davej
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Oct 20, 2006 17:32:55 GMT
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Cool car. Its too far away for me to get it though...
good luck with the sale, and the job situation!
Dave.
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 + 2007 Octavia Vrs estate, 1971 Beetle project, 2004 Shogun Sport |
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Oct 20, 2006 18:40:01 GMT
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Really sorry to hear about your job Dave  Do you have anything in the pipeline, if not I hope you get sorted soon. Pleased to hear the car is going to a good home though. |
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Oct 20, 2006 22:29:10 GMT
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oh c'mon i wanna know who!!!!
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hbpete
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Oct 21, 2006 22:16:45 GMT
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Well it isnt me, much to my disgust!!
Peter
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hbpete
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Oct 21, 2006 22:17:42 GMT
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How the hell can you see painted brake calipers from those pics?  Peter |
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Oct 21, 2006 22:29:06 GMT
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How the hell can you see painted brake calipers from those pics? Peter With his brake lights of course!! ;D |
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Unfortunately I've lost my job of over 11 years, which has amongst other things given me a problem regarding the storage of my rather large collection of Skodas! All but one are now rehomed/stored, but I'm left with this Rapid, which I bought a few weeks ago to save it from being banger raced.....which was the previous owners intention. [No offence intended to any banger racers reading this BTW!]
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