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Old 28th August 2021, 19:49   #1
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Another car came to live with me today, and quite a rare one it is too.
It is a launch car but not the all singing and dancing Wedgwood one this is the 1.8 club that has a few additional toys such as headlamp wash, heated cloth seats, electric rear blind, front fog lamps and volumetric alarm.
I want to post a huge thank you to Dave lincs for allowing me to take this car on, it is a car that has a very personal history for Dave and I have assured him it is in good hands and will get the care and attention it requires.
There are some cosmetic issues that I will deal with over the next few months and one or two other minor issues to deal with but I have to say, having never owned a 1.8 before, i was really surprised how well it drives, not overly powerful but more than capable of holding its own and barely a rattle or creak from the trim or suspension.
The cambelt is due for changing but having researched on the forum I probably won't have to bother as it looks alright to me so maybe I'll just leave it, NOT!!! 😂😂

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Old 28th August 2021, 20:39   #2
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what a beautiful colour !!! ...
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Old 28th August 2021, 20:57   #3
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what a beautiful colour !!! ...
It is a nice colour, Atlantic blue.

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Old 28th August 2021, 21:25   #4
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Ahaaa welcome to the dark side You just can't keep away Steve
Stunning looking car mate I do like the early colours
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Old 28th August 2021, 23:57   #5
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The 1.8 is the perfect engine for the 75, the lightweight lump makes the driving experience so much nicer.

(And its easier to work on when the head gasket goes )
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Old 29th August 2021, 06:25   #6
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It is a superb car Steve and I know it has gone to a great home where it will be looked after as I said to you the 1.8 cars are so much lighter to drive
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Old 29th August 2021, 07:24   #7
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The inside looks in great condition

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Old 29th August 2021, 07:32   #8
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That's lovely.

Enjoy her.
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Old 29th August 2021, 07:45   #9
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Lovely car & lovely colour @ssizefive!
Same as mine: Atlantic blue.
When did your 1.8 come out of the lines at Cowley?
Likely before mine which was issued on the 1st of July 1999 I guess...
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Old 29th August 2021, 18:54   #10
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Lovely car & lovely colour @ssizefive!
Same as mine: Atlantic blue.
When did your 1.8 come out of the lines at Cowley?
Likely before mine which was issued on the 1st of July 1999 I guess...
It was registered 11th June, not looked into production dates yet.

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