Chrysler/talbot alpine car?

[Austin Maxi]

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The first car I drove was a 1976 Austin Allegro 1.3 Estate when I was 15. Not on the road (natch), I used to drive around a field in it. My first road car was a Fiat Panda - not the coolest of cars, but it was free and as a student at the time that was important. I've owned a couple of Escort Mk3s, Sierra Mk1 1.6, and some Rovers. I currently drive a Ford. Being a big fan of 'The Sweeney' I too would love to own a Consul 3.0 GT or Mk1 Granada. Mk1 Escorts, especially the performance versions such as the Mexico and RS models fetch mega money now. I don't know anyone who owned a Talbot Alpine, but I remember them being all over the roads in the early '80s.

I suppose I should add that although it's my forum name, I've never actually owned a Maxi, but being something of a petrolhead with a keen interest in '70s and '80s cars I usually go under the name of a car when I join a forum, and I must admit to liking the Austin Maxi.........and in case you're wandering, it's a Dodge Charger in my avatar. I drew it myself.

[frame]

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I've always had unusual cars because they were not needed for work as I had a company vehical (discovery with snorkel pack) If the car section comes up I shall post pictures of them.
Regards Frame.

[FLYING SAUCER]

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Still there? Must be a family owned car. I used to be mad for a Talbot Samba Cabriolet when you could pick em up for £300 but now they are quite desireable, in fact what other people practically laughed at me in, are now going up in price, so ..........

[memoman]

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But far more environmentaly friendly than building a new one! Well thats the way I see it! I dont go far in my stuff either, just enough to keep em turning to and from MOT etc.

A garage in my locality had a escort mk1 mexico and an e type jag as window displays.The mexico had done 10,000 miles from new.They were in the showroom from when i was a child.The e type jag is still there but i have not seen the mexico there for months?The e type is still in excellent condition.

[FLYING SAUCER]

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But far more environmentaly friendly than building a new one! Well thats the way I see it! I dont go far in my stuff either, just enough to keep em turning to and from MOT etc.

[frame]

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Thank's people,it has the usual rust spots arriving so a visit to the bodyshop is due.It has the added bonus of worn valve seals so if anyone is driving too close I can produce a fair smoke cloud when needed. I know its not enviromently friendly but it does less than 1000 miles every year.
Cheers Frame.

[memoman]

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Here she is,needs some paint work this year though,expensive!:cry:

Regards,Frame.

Looks "mint" in the photo?My uncle had one but it was an horrible grey.I think it had been brush painted at some point ?Not sure?I know they are arare sight on the roads don't see many about.

[FLYING SAUCER]

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FRAME - love the Cortina! what a viable classic!

[FLYING SAUCER]

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It is nice to know what people have driven in the past, wish we could keep everything, but we cant!

I have Scirocco MK2 also, but everyday vehicle is the faithfull old Ford Escort Van!

[sixtyten]

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Nice Cortina!

[frame]

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Picture came out rather large.
Frame.

[frame]

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Intriqued to know what you're currently driving

Here she is,needs some paint work this year though,expensive!:cry:

Regards,Frame.

[memoman]

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It will come as no surprise that the only modern car I'd consider buying, would be the Nissan Figaro
Beautiful little car

We have 2 cars both fairly modern.But if i could get a mint mk1 granada 3ltr i would consider it.Just beacause of the nostalga.But i don't have a garage to store one and i would hate to leave it outside.

[sixtyten]

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I still drive old cars,my current one is the same age as me.
Frame.

Intriqued to know what you're currently driving

[sixtyten]

Re: Chrysler/talbot alpine car?

It will come as no surprise that the only modern car I'd consider buying, would be the Nissan Figaro
Beautiful little car