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[seadog7039]

hi to everyone, a new member, my car is a N reg Cavalier Hatchback 1.8ls nautilus blue, bought it on ebay recently for £320. 69000 miles, passed MOT with no advisories, have fitted new cam belt as no service history, no rust , wheel arches perfect, had 2 vectras befor, but got fed up with engine management electronics going wrong and expensive to fix, so back to old faithful, my 4th mark 3, car is in very good condition , original except for new radio, has one fault, passenger front door has a dent, so looking for another door same colour with electric window, ? i would like to show this car, a new venture for me, so have to get door first, if anyone can help that would be great, am 70 years old but like a kid with a new toy ! i live in essex, am an ex merchant seaman , did 22 years, hobbies are cavaliers, model merchant ships and merchant navy history. did 6 months exploring india last year, saw a few cavaliers out there. but badged opel. regards. tony.

[Colorado]

Hi welcome to Cav mk3 oc.

[Cavalier342]

Hello mate Interesting story you have there. I like marine vessels myself, but mainly on the warship side.
Welcome to CavMk3oc
Andrei

[branny361]

shiver me timbers , a big hello , you ol' seadog good story and await the pics of your cav with anitcipation

I worked on a few ships as a welder at cammell lairds years ago , the last one i remember was the rfa boat Argus doing the elephants feet under the flight deck .

(awaits sarcy comments from the less informed )

[marcia]

Welcome to the site.Good to see another sailor on board,i was a marine engineer in the Royal Navy till not that long ago.Hope you enjoy the forum.
William

[Greig Sri]

Hi mate and welcome. Sounds like you have got yourself a good cav there.

Greig

[damien roe]

welcome to the club

[FoxyCav]

Hello and welcome to Cav MK3

[CarriesGirl]

Hello and welcome, it is nice to see another avid admirer of the MK3!! You current one sounds great and well cared for.

[humbucker]

hello good evening and welcome! sounds good, nice low miles for the money too! top job!

[cavalierclaire]

Hi and welcome to the site.

[Squig]

Welcome the forums fella

[Alfie]

Hi
Welcoe, hope you enjoy your stay.