Being Old
- Sundayjumper
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Being Old
Another sure sign - cars that you think of as ordinary old bangers start turning up in classic auctions.
https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... 3-mk-i-wp/
My wife had one of these when we first met. It was shite, but it ferried me home from the pub on countless occasions so it did serve a purpose
https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... 3-mk-i-wp/
My wife had one of these when we first met. It was shite, but it ferried me home from the pub on countless occasions so it did serve a purpose
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Whaaaaat, my second car was a delightful gold and rust Maestro 1.3HL. Fetching brown interior, complimented by an aftermarket Goodmans Tape player.
It helped mates move house, belted up the A9 for visits to the parental units and seemed to rarely need filling with petrol.
It helped mates move house, belted up the A9 for visits to the parental units and seemed to rarely need filling with petrol.
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I mostly learned to drive in a 1.3 base spec Maestro (with a 4speed box which was ludicrous even at the time).
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Edited to add, the facelift version of my older brother's first car is in the museum of transport in Glasgow! How I enjoyed sending him a picture when I took the kids.Gavin wrote: βFri Mar 19, 2021 8:53 am Whaaaaat, my second car was a delightful gold and rust Maestro 1.3HL. Fetching brown interior, complimented by an aftermarket Goodmans Tape player.
It helped mates move house, belted up the A9 for visits to the parental units and seemed to rarely need filling with petrol.
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That listing seems like itβs actively trying to hide the Union Jack roof
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Not gonna lie, I keep getting tempted when I see nice condition Mk1 and 2 Fiestas for sale. Not even XR ones, just like 1.1l spec
An absolute unit
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Yep, my first proper learner drive at 17 was with my dad in my mums 1989 BRG 1.3L Maestro, then I drove it for a year or so when I got my license.
I understeered it off the road onto a pavement the day I passed my test! Awful cars.
I understeered it off the road onto a pavement the day I passed my test! Awful cars.
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"When he purchased the car in 2013, the centre of the roof had dull paintwork so a Union Jack was applied. This does not detract from the overall appearance"
Oh yes it does, if you're tall enough to see it
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I learnt to drive in one - I would say they arent that bad, could loo even on the weird suspension. Maestros were the first talking car I went in - awaiting to be corrected on what was the first mainstream uk car to do that
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I'd pay that just to take it to the scrappie and watch it get crushed. Hateful shitheap!!!!
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'old out yer 'andSwervin_Mervin wrote: βFri Mar 19, 2021 11:00 pmYeah Same. Go halves?
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My mate had one as his 2nd car when we were 17. It was a total shit heap that everyone would do their best to avoid getting a lift in. Just like his 1st car (Metro).
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I feel a short but pathetic career in banger racing would be a worthy end.Swervin_Mervin wrote: βFri Mar 19, 2021 11:00 pmYeah Same. Go halves?
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I've told this story before but I'll say it again.
When a new Y/A reg one arrived for Dad at work as his company car back in the early 80's, before he left the delivery driver noted that 'Dad's' Maestro had been incorrectly fitted with a rear wiper. He commented that was incorrect for that trim level, so he took out an adjustable spanner from his satchel and removed the wiper right there in the office car park. Absolutely incredible.
When a new Y/A reg one arrived for Dad at work as his company car back in the early 80's, before he left the delivery driver noted that 'Dad's' Maestro had been incorrectly fitted with a rear wiper. He commented that was incorrect for that trim level, so he took out an adjustable spanner from his satchel and removed the wiper right there in the office car park. Absolutely incredible.
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Iβd have told him to get off my fucking car! Heβs there to deliver it.
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I ran a 1986 Maestro 1.6 Mayfair (posh spec, central locking and electric windows) from 1989 to 1994 and did over 100K in it. I serviced it myself regularly and aside from a vacuum switch that failed (Β£20 part that just popped on) it was utterly reliable. It handled and rode much better than the Mk3/4 Escort company cars I was driving beforehand.
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