I expect to be ripped a new one on this, but here we go anyway.
I'm not sure whether I want to sell this, but I am losing my storage and wanted to see if there was any interest. If not, I'll get a tarp to cover it in its new home in an Alderley Edge farm yard
Long story short - the Amazon is back and needs lots of work, I have bills and we've been stitched on our storage. And I may have bought a certain Colt Celeste off Shaun which is rare and lovely and random.
It's an '87, so pre Handling By Lotus.
The good bits:
Engine (1994cc OHC Turbo - 4CZ1), is strong and willing, and has recently had a minor service comprising an oil, filter and plug change. Semi synthetic 10W 40 was used along with the correct NGK plugs as recommended by the IPTOC. A K&N air filter is fitted in the standard Hitachi airbox. The king and plug leads were recently changed for a set of Champion polyurethane set.
Standard boost, holds and pulls hard.
Clutch and gearbox strong. PAS drivebelt replaced and fluid topped up.
G80 spec, so that means a limited slip. Please note, I will not break the car for this alone. LSD is working but would benefit from an oil change.
Nutjob eyebrow covers all working and correct.
Toad immobiliser and plip.
Aska HBL leather steering wheel fitted, original two spoke supplied along with a Bighorn HBL boss cover.
Supplied spares to fix the problems for the MOT.
2 x Oil Filter
Speedo drive cable
Brake pads
Superflex Polyurethane drop link bushes
Correctly turned Mk2 Astra drop links
New rocker cover gasket.
3 x dizzy caps.
4 X 100 PCD with +24 offset, so lots of wheel possibilities, will take up to 17" wheels without a problem.
The often troublesome electric windows work properly, having recently been overhauled by the IPTOC with a recon regulator and mech.
OEM spare that has never been used and Isuzu dealer wheelchocks.
The bad bits (there's a few)
Car has been declared SORN and has run out of MOT. V5 in my name.
Exhaust is a right lash up, is blowing and will need replacing. IPTOC will be able to help with this.
Speedo drive is broken (cable supplied).
Brake pads down to the metal (pads supplied).
Horn doesn't work.
Throttle cable needs adjustment / replacement.
Leak from rocker cover gasket (new gasket supplied).
Interior is filthy but would respond to a wax vacuuming.
Rear subframe bushes are, to be honest, shagged and will need replacing.
ARB bushes knackered, will need replacing.
Rear wiper doesn't work, heated window inop, this will be the satellites rather than the unit itself.
Arches (except NSF) are crusty and will need rubbing down. Driver's door has surface rust. Evidence of strut top welding for last MOT. Rest of shell solid enough. Bumper mounts rusted, surface rust on bonnet edge.
Rear spoiler is loose.
OS rear number plate light is buggered and the screws holding the lense in are seized solid.
Tyres are scabby, only Toyo and Falken do decent replacements. Rears are currently 205 \ 60 Federals, fronts are Dunlop \ Pirelli 195 \ 60s.
I am still in two minds on whether to sell it, but let me know what you think.
I will say this again - I WILL NOT BREAK THE CAR FOR THE REAR AXLE, LSD OR ENGINE. I NO LONGER HAVE THE SPACE OR TIME TO DO SO. THE CAR GOES COMPLETE.
Car will have to be trailered away but will happily drive on or off it.
Is currently in Eccles but will soon be in Alderley Edge, inspections by appointment, but will take some arranging.
Sold as seen.
OIRO £300, Cash on Collection
I gave Hirst first refusal on this because he mentioned an interest way back on the first post I made for it on NSJC.
I would prefer it to be kept running because of dwindling numbers, or at the least to be used to keep another Piazza going rather than another bloody Chevette \ Gemini \ Kadett.
Alpine stereo and speakers not included. I need these for my dad's new boat.
I don't ever think it'll be mint again - you'd have to spend WAY more money than it's worth to do that. However, it may well suit as an unusual track or drift car (yeah, I did mention the dreaded 'D' word....)
I reserve the right to end this listing at any point in light of my storage situation.
I'm not sure whether I want to sell this, but I am losing my storage and wanted to see if there was any interest. If not, I'll get a tarp to cover it in its new home in an Alderley Edge farm yard
Long story short - the Amazon is back and needs lots of work, I have bills and we've been stitched on our storage. And I may have bought a certain Colt Celeste off Shaun which is rare and lovely and random.
It's an '87, so pre Handling By Lotus.
The good bits:
Engine (1994cc OHC Turbo - 4CZ1), is strong and willing, and has recently had a minor service comprising an oil, filter and plug change. Semi synthetic 10W 40 was used along with the correct NGK plugs as recommended by the IPTOC. A K&N air filter is fitted in the standard Hitachi airbox. The king and plug leads were recently changed for a set of Champion polyurethane set.
Standard boost, holds and pulls hard.
Clutch and gearbox strong. PAS drivebelt replaced and fluid topped up.
G80 spec, so that means a limited slip. Please note, I will not break the car for this alone. LSD is working but would benefit from an oil change.
Nutjob eyebrow covers all working and correct.
Toad immobiliser and plip.
Aska HBL leather steering wheel fitted, original two spoke supplied along with a Bighorn HBL boss cover.
Supplied spares to fix the problems for the MOT.
2 x Oil Filter
Speedo drive cable
Brake pads
Superflex Polyurethane drop link bushes
Correctly turned Mk2 Astra drop links
New rocker cover gasket.
3 x dizzy caps.
4 X 100 PCD with +24 offset, so lots of wheel possibilities, will take up to 17" wheels without a problem.
The often troublesome electric windows work properly, having recently been overhauled by the IPTOC with a recon regulator and mech.
OEM spare that has never been used and Isuzu dealer wheelchocks.
The bad bits (there's a few)
Car has been declared SORN and has run out of MOT. V5 in my name.
Exhaust is a right lash up, is blowing and will need replacing. IPTOC will be able to help with this.
Speedo drive is broken (cable supplied).
Brake pads down to the metal (pads supplied).
Horn doesn't work.
Throttle cable needs adjustment / replacement.
Leak from rocker cover gasket (new gasket supplied).
Interior is filthy but would respond to a wax vacuuming.
Rear subframe bushes are, to be honest, shagged and will need replacing.
ARB bushes knackered, will need replacing.
Rear wiper doesn't work, heated window inop, this will be the satellites rather than the unit itself.
Arches (except NSF) are crusty and will need rubbing down. Driver's door has surface rust. Evidence of strut top welding for last MOT. Rest of shell solid enough. Bumper mounts rusted, surface rust on bonnet edge.
Rear spoiler is loose.
OS rear number plate light is buggered and the screws holding the lense in are seized solid.
Tyres are scabby, only Toyo and Falken do decent replacements. Rears are currently 205 \ 60 Federals, fronts are Dunlop \ Pirelli 195 \ 60s.
I am still in two minds on whether to sell it, but let me know what you think.
I will say this again - I WILL NOT BREAK THE CAR FOR THE REAR AXLE, LSD OR ENGINE. I NO LONGER HAVE THE SPACE OR TIME TO DO SO. THE CAR GOES COMPLETE.
Car will have to be trailered away but will happily drive on or off it.
Is currently in Eccles but will soon be in Alderley Edge, inspections by appointment, but will take some arranging.
Sold as seen.
OIRO £300, Cash on Collection
I gave Hirst first refusal on this because he mentioned an interest way back on the first post I made for it on NSJC.
I would prefer it to be kept running because of dwindling numbers, or at the least to be used to keep another Piazza going rather than another bloody Chevette \ Gemini \ Kadett.
Alpine stereo and speakers not included. I need these for my dad's new boat.
I don't ever think it'll be mint again - you'd have to spend WAY more money than it's worth to do that. However, it may well suit as an unusual track or drift car (yeah, I did mention the dreaded 'D' word....)
I reserve the right to end this listing at any point in light of my storage situation.
