IanMc Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Dear All, The time has come to sell my beloved 1977 Cavalier GLS Coupe. I am offering the car here first as I would dearly love for this car to go to a trusted member of the OMOC. However, if I have not had any interest in a week or so then it will most likely get listed on the dreaded four letter word that starts with an ‘E’- but that is by far my least preferred option. The car passed its MOT today – that now expires on June 18th 2011 as I put it in early (one advisory this time though) = “Nearside (steering rack) steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2A.1b)” The car is taxed until end of September 2010 Mileage (original) = a few miles over 82,000 Dealer service history up to 64,000 miles Number of previous owners (then add me of course) = 3 All original features – except the carb has been changed to a Weber 32/36 with manual choke. I also have a service kit for this carb. Also the original radio has been removed (see below spares list) and an LG (face off) single CD radio fitted (without Manta adaptor) and Pioneer front foot well speakers. Note! The rear parcel shelf, front doors and rear quarter panel have never had speakers fitted to/into them. I do have an original Zenith carb in the garage though if the purists want to put it back to totally original spec. Note! The car has NOT been converted to run on Unleaded fuel so an additive is required. Only known problems are: 1) The driver’s seat is thread bare on the bolster and the top corner nearest the door where a previous owner (old guy) struggled to get in and out of the car in his narrow garage. 2) The battery goes flat after a week of standing. I keep the car on a trickle charger anyway so that never catches me out, but a new battery is probably a good investment. The best description I can give this car is ‘honest’. I would not hesitate to set off in this car and drive anywhere. It is not a show prize winner, but it is definitely VERY presentable especially for a ’77 Vauxhall. The car will be sold with all of the following parts/spares as I have no intention of splitting the package up: Engine rebuild gasket set plus some extras, rocker cover gasket, selection of headlamp bits and bobs including glass, 6 x new spark plugs, 2/3 spare sets of points, new air filter, spare clock, spare rear window and blower switches, 2 x period radios – one of which I believe to be the cars original (in the boot when I bought the car), indicator lens, new thermostat, new set of rear shoes, spare front coil springs, spare pair of Monroe gas shocks, rotor arm, dizzy cap, ignition barrel with key, couple of relays, heater matrix, flexi brake hose, master cylinder rebuild kit, new speedo cable, new clutch cable, door handle escutcheon thingy!, headlamp rubber, set of core plugs – oh yeah and a spare wheel nut……… Loads of book/manuals – please refer to the photos. Original Vauxhall Cavalier owner’s manual with the service stamps inside. My owner service history notebook to show everything done to the car, at what mileage and on which date. A couple of tins of colour matched Halfords spray paint The car is located in Braintree, Essex – viewings are most welcome. Price: £1,750 This is going to be a very difficult sale for me , so please don’t make any daft offers. In my humble opinion the car is worth that much with all of the bits and bobs thrown in. If there is no serious interest I might even decide to just keep her wrapped up. Feel free to ask any questions. Thanks everyone, Ian Ps – these photos were ALL taken this evening. Photos HERE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Seriously! you are selling up? Don't believe it GL with sale Ian All the best, Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) Thanks Keith. It's still all a bit raw at the moment - head ruling heart kind of thing. Edited June 7, 2010 by IanMc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 Gentle bump! Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Lovely example of a Cav coupe, good luck with the sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 Getting pressure to sell now Am I asking too much? Anyone care to make an offer in the region of, say £1,550 ............? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Modifier Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Worth taking it to Billing? Big target audience there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 Worth taking it to Billing? Big target audience there Unfortunately I can't - I will be away on business........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I don't think your asking to much for the Cav but if you have to sell then put it on E/bay & set a reserve of say £1500. Unfortunately it does seem to be a buyers market at the moment. You will have to pay fees & some people don't like selling on E/bay but at least you'd have a big audience. Alternatively you could try www.carandclassic.co.uk or www.cavalierandchevetteclub.co.uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shonky opels Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Hi, is the car still for sale? If so can I have a contact number to arrange a viewing? cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Hi, is the car still for sale? If so can I have a contact number to arrange a viewing? cheers. Hi, pm sent Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted July 4, 2010 Author Share Posted July 4, 2010 SOLD!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astramax Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Lovely car - I missed it. Can anyone help - there was another similar manta here for sale last week but I can't find it now. I have only just joined up so maybe it's somewhere else. It was green and in the north west I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Congrats on the sale Ian. Astramax if it was the Lime green coupe then it sold and the ad has prbably been deleted. Just keep an eye on the foresale section and hopefully one will come up for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astramax Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Yes it was the lime green one thanks for reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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