I was in need of a classic runaround, so i can take the Diplomat off the road and sort the engine problem/arches/front arms - generally sort out lots of bits, maybe try and save it for a bit longer, and it had to be over 20 years old for my rather complicated Multi classic car policy, or that would have had to have ended.
So been looking for a pre 92 astra/nova/cav etc, really wanted an auto for commuting as I have never owned one and after a bit of hunting about, bought this today!
![Image](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/pitstoppete/misc/newcav.jpg)
pre facelift 1.6L auto hatch, J plate 91 so piece of p1ss for me to insure.
62k,
20 dealer stamps right through its life,
electric windows for some reason,
central locking that I wasnt expecting,
demo car at my local dealer, then a local couple for 9 months, then another local couple till now,
no cat to worry about,
tiny 165/80 13's
new tiny! battery,
needs a thermostat clearly,
everything works as it should bar the heater controls/boot and underbonnet bulbs as usual.
bodywork is great, just a tidy on the rear arches to do, few touch ins with a paint stick, bit of waxoyl and run it to work!
just what I've always wanted. pov spec soft wallowyness, with lazytronic pedals.
I'm sure this is going to be the start of some great times. a standard car for once!
will edit this when i have some daylight and some better pics when we start mincing about with it.