mk1

Considering getting another mk1,not really sure what i want to start with. Condition is the most important, unrestored mint shell would be nice but probably unrealistic, im very wary of restored cars because have seen some very dodgy welding on forums and a coat of shiny paint or underseal can hide a lot. I am looking to end up with a 20vt powered mk1, maybe a finished project, not looking for a mint standard gti really because the price they command and i would be throwing half of it away. Not looking to buy of ebay as not time for a proper viewing really. My ideal is mars red, no sunroof, 3 door but not fixed in stone.  Also will probably be funded by a loan which i do not have in place so not looking for a quick deal next week. I always buy the first car i look at and often regret it so need to get it right this time, so any body got anything suitable?  Sorry for the long winded story.

Forgot to say not interested in anything that needs weding unless its very minor like the spare wheel well for instance.

What sort of money you looking to spend mate?

You're a lucky fella to be in a position to have more than one MK1  

No mate, dont have a mk1 at the moment, sold everything of but i feel i need another,it would be my only car as i dont need one for work (at the mo) budget is uncertain , depends whats available and if i can sell my current hot hatch, but im realistic, i aso meant to say late model  y or a reg

Oh right didn't realise you had got rid sorry mate. What current hot hatch you driving?

Only a 12 year old clio sport 172, its quite nice but a pain to work on.  for instance have to remove the dash to fit a replacement bulb in the speedo, I just know mk1,s, i like how you can see all 4 corners from the driving seat, i could go on.

Know what you mean matey. Have driven one of those 172's and they're revvy engines and handle really well.

Used to fair well against my old type-r many moons ago now  

Right will take that as nothing suitable then,and probably for the best at the moment.

I have a straight cabby shell you can have for £200 no engine just the shell

Thanks mate, its certainly the correct colour, and i like the price but only interested in tin tops.

The red one in the sig is mine and my project I've bought a grey one and that shell is for sale not my red one.
good luck with your search
dave

Whoops, thats still a nice colour, think i will leave it for a while till i have some cash behind me and some nicer weather for laying on the ground while checking the underneath, cheers.