my new daily runner :)

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my new daily runner :)

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well ive finally got it , well chuffed to be honest runs like silk and rather comfy i must say :D

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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 :thumb
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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.
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some more pics with a few mods thrown in

wheels cleaned up

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painted rocker cover and plug cover

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funny sticker

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awsome diggie dash

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tidy interior

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imscher rear lights also detangoed

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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... :mrgreen:
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Old skool cool mate... :thumb
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Awesome motor mate, love Carltons. Your's is a magnificent example on the roads. :thumb
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Now then... about that tow bar...
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That is one clean beast! Lucky you! :D
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minted mate its funny seing a standard carlton the same colour as my standard cavalier GSi old school rules :thumb
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see a few poping up on swapz the now :thumb
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Any more progress Dave?
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I'm not jealous - lucky sod...

nice find - lovely colour as well :thumb
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Looks excellent mate.
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Sure looks smart, all the best with your Carlton. :D
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What a beast you lucky sod very nice motor! :cool
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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?! :lol:
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I want one :cry

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 :wave
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cavboy180 wrote:I will be doing the same if i win - That's one of my dream cars :wave
My "Fleet" will definatly consist of a Lotus Carlton, a Sierra RS500 Cosworth and a Subaru Impreza 22b/P1
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