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Having had this for 5 years now I thought it was time to put it back on the road. Had the rear wheel arches done and painted down the sides only. Nova SR/Sport interior fitted and also a set of Compomotive wheels, I think it turned out ok! Sport engine with twin Webbers is waiting to be fitted as well. I am the third owner and it has only covered 54k from new.
Lee
For sale by any chance?
stunning condition and lovely colour!
Brings back memories - my mum had a regular 1.0 Opel version.... Bright yellow ex hire car - the pedals and the steering were alfa-style and not aligned to the seat
burnt oil faster than diesel and took ages to cold start when it had rained a bit
went everywhere in it as dad didn't let me use his car in the evenings... a mate of mine had the GSI with the three spoke alloys
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Like the colour scheme.
I rather like this:
http://borderreivers.co/portfolio/op...rlinetta-1-8s/
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Jim.
I had one of those, mine was silver but same interior - seats were made of a sort of towelling material.Originally Posted by jwg663
Unfortunately I was only 20 and wrought it off shortly after buying it, had to catch the bus for the next 3 years until I paid the loan off
I've had a few..... and a couple of magazine features from 10-17 years ago!
I still own one albeit in pieces. It's Reg number is RJM25R.....
Guys, the Nova was totally shit. I get the nostalgia thing, but this takes it to a whole new level. Next, we will be admiring the MG Metro!
Try me!!
For the reasons stated above, I fear not. But good luck on the nostalgia train.
Love it! My first car was a Nova SRi in Jamaican yellow. Actually it was an Opel Corsa GT Spanish import
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You stick to your crap and I'll stick to mine.
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Awesome and would be worth a pretty penny now!!
Indeed well put. Did ok in 1300 class rallying and in the BTCC as well, so not that shit!
Sounds like a deal.
But as a road car of the era, fail.
Didn't sell well in Spain as Nova essentially means doesn't go!!
That is awesome. Perfect wheels for it too.
Yes I remember the translation when the car was launched!! Bad move by GM.
This eBay seller always has some amazing cars from that period including a £13k Cavalier: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/1kgfclass...p2047675.l2562
That's why it was called a Corsa in Spain
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What a load of tat.
There are quite a few 'unfortunate' car names. Pajero is one, too
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
This seller is a bit of a phony IME. I enquired about a MK1 XR2 he had listed but they stated it had sold. They continually ran the listing for months and months after my enquiry and I can only think that they do it to attract inquiries and try and convert you to vehicles they actually do have.
Lovely car OP, good work.
Your soul wears Crocs
Another constructive post!!
Oh god nova! That's a blast from the past.
They were totally the cool kids car when I first started driving.
Love the colour OP.
No, my sole does. These cars are crap. They never competed with their piers of the time. Why do we now extol their virtues? Much better vintages out there.
My first car. A B reg Nova swing. Happy days :)
Then C, you were from the wrong side of the street. Nova. Really?
Great car OP. Love the colour and the interior is minty.
I remember back in the mid to late 90s as a teenager the Nova SR was the car lots of my mates owned/dreamed of as you could actually insure one compared with the likes of the SRI or GTE premiums!
Again only YOUR opinion!!
And what's wrong with them ?
Now't wrong with that!And what's wrong with them ?
Go to the Lizard Lounge, do not pass GO, do not collect £200.
But not a Nova, nor under the skin a Metro either.
Stop being so pedantic man
Nice try. But no cigar.
Wow good job you posted that as I would never have guessed!!
Lee, it is a Nova. Once you accept that, the desirability plummets.
Blackpool, Brighton, Southsea south parade, or some other???
Foggy
Have you got any more pics Lee?
Doing a similar think with cars i thought were nice in my early working life, all barges but remind me of a time long gone, so far Mercedes w124, three piece suite on wheels ran this for 4 years, painfully slow and boring but cost pennies to run, Volvo 960 estate, very thirsty and shortlived and currently an e39 Bmw, we are spoilt today, cars have come a long way.
Exactly. Chavtastic.
I remember when I were a lad, the Nova fetched a little more than the other hatches. Only one of our mates could afford one. I had a few XR's but always fancied one of these.
Is that an original colour Lee?
What are you after?
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Yes it is, believe it or not!!!!
Did you hear the whoosh ?
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