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Sept 8, 2009 11:41:58 GMT
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one owner before me. The quintessential old chap. 45k on the clock and never been out in the rain apparently. not sure I believe that though! ![](http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr70/borednow/IMG_5742-2.jpg) Came with some loverrrrrly period accessories ![](http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr70/borednow/IMG_5745-1.jpg) 30 yr old sheepskin seat covers. good job theres no smell in pictures! original stereo ![](http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr70/borednow/IMG_5821.jpg) and lots of green ![](http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr70/borednow/IMG_5746-1.jpg) Engine bay was a bit manky too ![](http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr70/borednow/IMG_5825-1.jpg) Still she's sound enough and passed the MOT so all good!
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Last Edit: Oct 16, 2015 0:40:00 GMT by borednow
1980 Derby GLS 1992 Rover 216 Gti - Sold 2006 Hilux - Sold (boo hoo) need a 2wd pickup. Anyone? 2009 Avensis Tourer - Gone 1993 Mk1 Golf Cabby 1983 mk1 golf. Project rust bucket 1998 Toyota Corolla. Project crash repair 2007 Volvo V70. Daily for sale!
Looking for a winter project - any suggestions?
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Sept 8, 2009 15:24:39 GMT
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wow!!! thats blooming nice... like a mk1 version of my first polo saloon, was minty mint like this , never been out in the rain either... looking at these pics id belive em ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Sept 8, 2009 15:30:19 GMT
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sweet find there mate, it needs to stay standard, but slammed with the origional wheels banded, and tyres stretched ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Sept 8, 2009 16:29:30 GMT
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please no aerosol paint jobs and roof racks
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91 golf g60, 89 golf 16v , 88 polo breadvan
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Sept 8, 2009 16:37:15 GMT
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Please ^^^ also.
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Sept 8, 2009 16:43:14 GMT
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Sept 8, 2009 17:08:06 GMT
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Instantly had a smile on my face.
what they said will gain you loads of brownie points and admiration.
That looks so good standard.
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Sept 8, 2009 17:12:46 GMT
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I would drop it on a set of alletcat rims with 50/13 tyres and leave the rest.
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Sept 8, 2009 18:38:18 GMT
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sweet find there mate, it needs to stay standard, but slammed with the origional wheels banded, and tyres stretched ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Seconded... this is my Mk1: ![](http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b235/askhamd/Betsy%20-%20Steel%20Wheels/Betsy210806001.jpg)
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Ich habe kein Geld!
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Sept 8, 2009 18:50:37 GMT
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sweet find there mate, it needs to stay standard, but slammed with the origional wheels banded, and tyres stretched ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Seconded... this is my Mk1: ![](http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b235/askhamd/Betsy%20-%20Steel%20Wheels/Betsy210806001.jpg) thats very very tasty ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) oh and btw borednow if your on polo3 website a mate of mine matt (series2) on there has one exactly the same as yours but slammed ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Sept 8, 2009 19:54:23 GMT
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you are not wrong! they are both awesome
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![](http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j183/lazzaman_uk/pictur10.gif) Retro VW Service, Restoration and Kustom Bodyworks
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Sept 8, 2009 22:16:57 GMT
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Cheers chaps. If thats the case I then have an original Desmo roof rack for sale ;D I have done a few minor things all reversible witha spanner! ![](http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr70/borednow/sept%2009/P1010171.jpg) ![](http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr70/borednow/sept%2009/P1010178.jpg) Hope you approve! And yes I know it needs dropping.
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1980 Derby GLS 1992 Rover 216 Gti - Sold 2006 Hilux - Sold (boo hoo) need a 2wd pickup. Anyone? 2009 Avensis Tourer - Gone 1993 Mk1 Golf Cabby 1983 mk1 golf. Project rust bucket 1998 Toyota Corolla. Project crash repair 2007 Volvo V70. Daily for sale!
Looking for a winter project - any suggestions?
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Sept 9, 2009 13:04:22 GMT
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cant say that i think its any better , needs older wheels
looks a bit strange with no ends on the bumpers too
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91 golf g60, 89 golf 16v , 88 polo breadvan
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Sept 9, 2009 13:18:19 GMT
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Deck it on steels! 185 15's out back, 145 15's front. Job done, go play!! You know you want to. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Sept 9, 2009 14:55:07 GMT
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i have to agree that it would look awesome on steels. But it is your car to do what you lik to it. Still a stunning car for its age.
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Sept 10, 2009 14:08:41 GMT
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When I was in my teens my stepmother had a '79 Derby LX on 14" Opel Rekord steelies with 195 lo-pro tyres... That was a combo that looked really fat indeed...
Nice Derby!
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May 20, 2010 19:22:35 GMT
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1980 Derby GLS 1992 Rover 216 Gti - Sold 2006 Hilux - Sold (boo hoo) need a 2wd pickup. Anyone? 2009 Avensis Tourer - Gone 1993 Mk1 Golf Cabby 1983 mk1 golf. Project rust bucket 1998 Toyota Corolla. Project crash repair 2007 Volvo V70. Daily for sale!
Looking for a winter project - any suggestions?
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May 20, 2010 21:38:07 GMT
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Looking good!
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EmDee
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May 21, 2010 18:22:18 GMT
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I love these, nice find.
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May 22, 2010 18:47:52 GMT
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looks better with the drop and on smaller wheels..
i think anything bigger than 13"s on these look too big
not sure on square plate out back tho
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