my new daily runner :)
my new daily runner :)
well ive finally got it , well chuffed to be honest runs like silk and rather comfy i must say
she's been of the road for 7 years so im slowly going around her and cleaning her up but all in all shes very tidy . so what do you think ? mods already started some more pics coming soon
she's been of the road for 7 years so im slowly going around her and cleaning her up but all in all shes very tidy . so what do you think ? mods already started some more pics coming soon
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awesome. is it a gsi3000? great cars, look great. you need some new wheels on that though
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yes mate gsi3000 24v , im loving it , already fitted a lc rear spoiler and imscher smoked rear lights , also want exhaust,filter, suspention and wheels
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Looks very clean dave is this the one that was on piston heads? What they like to drive any good looks the same colour as my cavy
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Tis a lovely looking motor I have a soft spot for Carltons.
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Nice dude! 24v is a great engine, I loved driving these. An estate would be good for me with the dog but they are rare.
"No the temperature gauge doesn't work........
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
we've driven 150 miles today........
the heater went cold last Thursday........
they check the level when it's serviced don't they?"
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some more pics with a few mods thrown in
wheels cleaned up
painted rocker cover and plug cover
funny sticker
awsome diggie dash
tidy interior
imscher rear lights also detangoed
lc rear spoiler
wheels cleaned up
painted rocker cover and plug cover
funny sticker
awsome diggie dash
tidy interior
imscher rear lights also detangoed
lc rear spoiler
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Looks excellent
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as gary says, you've picked up a good one there, the interior is fab.
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Love it... want it...
Elwood Blues: "Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail me now!"
Gaz loses sleep for my car and helps me with parts at ungodly hours of the day. Awesome
Gaz loses sleep for my car and helps me with parts at ungodly hours of the day. Awesome
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Old skool cool mate...
Free Parking is a bonus, leaving my Cav in a carbon dust filled carpark is not.....
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Awesome motor mate, love Carltons. Your's is a magnificent example on the roads.
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Now then... about that tow bar...
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minted mate its funny seing a standard carlton the same colour as my standard cavalier GSi old school rules
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Any more progress Dave?
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I'm not jealous - lucky sod...
nice find - lovely colour as well
nice find - lovely colour as well
" LS was MORE!! "
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Looks excellent mate.
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Sure looks smart, all the best with your Carlton.
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apparently the car is with a new owner already and is on page 62 of the current issue of top gear magazine?!
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I want one
If I won the lottery I have told the Mrs that we would get a Lotus Carlton though lol
If I won the lottery I have told the Mrs that we would get a Lotus Carlton though lol
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I will be doing the same if i win - That's one of my dream cars
" LS was MORE!! "
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My "Fleet" will definatly consist of a Lotus Carlton, a Sierra RS500 Cosworth and a Subaru Impreza 22b/P1cavboy180 wrote:I will be doing the same if i win - That's one of my dream cars