Right, it's 1985, & you've just won on Littlewoods Pools... - Page 6

Isimmo · 24-03-13, 10:00 PM

Or this...

Isimmo · 24-03-13, 10:06 PM

or indeed this...

yeti · 24-03-13, 10:25 PM

To be fair, that's probably the only sensible answer.

ZermattGT · 24-03-13, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeti

To be fair, that's probably the only sensible answer.

What was the cost new off the lot for that car, spec'd out in 1985?

quattro turbo 550bhp · 24-03-13, 11:19 PM

mine would have to be a tickford capri as they wer 15k standard with out additional xtras on them ie wilton carpets connely roof lining e,sunroof etc etc althou i would have been 13yrs old lol got 6 of them at the moment but i do like the monza,s & the celica supras had a few of both my uncle bought a brand new manta gte exclusive coupe in 86 was the bizz bck then

slacky · 24-03-13, 11:24 PM

Sorry ,couldn't resist

http://www.classicandperformancecar....s.php?see=3148

Isimmo · 24-03-13, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZermattGT

What was the cost new off the lot for that car, spec'd out in 1985?

Price at lauch was £15950, add bits and bobs to spec, mainly stereo cassette and mats really.... Call it £17k

Targus · 25-03-13, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isimmo

Price at lauch was £15950, add bits and bobs to spec, mainly stereo cassette and mats really.... Call it £17k

prices have not changed much for one now

rtz62 · 25-03-13, 07:12 AM

Strangely I had a moonstone 3dr Cosworth back then, and subsequently a low miles RS500; back in the day they were fast, but having driven one all these years later I wonder what all the fuss was about.

rtz62 · 25-03-13, 07:34 AM

On a different tack, Hooleys Of Worksop were TurboTechnics dealers back then; I had a twin-stage XR2 turbo from them, followed by an XR3i twin-stage turbo (both used).
I also had a black XR4x4 twin turbo they called 'The Beast' that had been ordered new by a 38yr old housewife which produced 280bhp from its 2.8 litres. A phenomenally quick car for the time, it had various boost issues plus problems with the wiring loom where the appointed TT mechanic at Hooleys had butchered it, so it was returned to them and after numerous attempts to sort it, and threats of legal action against them I got a full refund.
Ah, those were the days....

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24-03-13, 10:06 PM	#52
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24-03-13, 10:25 PM	#53
yeti Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Derby Posts: 1,166	To be fair, that's probably the only sensible answer. __________________ 1990 Coupe Quattro (WTF did I buy that for?) Half a 1983 Coupe FI (long term parts shelf) 2003 Cors-arrrgh More Polos that you'd ever believe No time, no money, all the wrong tools and a workshop that's too far away

24-03-13, 11:19 PM	#55
quattro turbo 550bhp Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: berkshire Posts: 180	1985 mine would have to be a tickford capri as they wer 15k standard with out additional xtras on them ie wilton carpets connely roof lining e,sunroof etc etc althou i would have been 13yrs old lol got 6 of them at the moment but i do like the monza,s & the celica supras had a few of both my uncle bought a brand new manta gte exclusive coupe in 86 was the bizz bck then

24-03-13, 11:24 PM	#56
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25-03-13, 07:12 AM	#59
rtz62 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,527	Strangely I had a moonstone 3dr Cosworth back then, and subsequently a low miles RS500; back in the day they were fast, but having driven one all these years later I wonder what all the fuss was about.

25-03-13, 07:34 AM	#60
rtz62 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,527	On a different tack, Hooleys Of Worksop were TurboTechnics dealers back then; I had a twin-stage XR2 turbo from them, followed by an XR3i twin-stage turbo (both used). I also had a black XR4x4 twin turbo they called 'The Beast' that had been ordered new by a 38yr old housewife which produced 280bhp from its 2.8 litres. A phenomenally quick car for the time, it had various boost issues plus problems with the wiring loom where the appointed TT mechanic at Hooleys had butchered it, so it was returned to them and after numerous attempts to sort it, and threats of legal action against them I got a full refund. Ah, those were the days....