Are there any collectors on here?
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- randomspeedfreak
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I think i may have inherited it from my old man, but im not good at losing cars
once a car is just how i want it i find it very difficult to get rid
I think the name of this disease is 'collecting'
is anyone else a sufferer and if so what is in the shed?
once a car is just how i want it i find it very difficult to get rid
I think the name of this disease is 'collecting'
is anyone else a sufferer and if so what is in the shed?
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im by no means saying that i have anywhere near enough or anything great!
e30 m52
fiat uno turbo x2
pug 205 mi16
pug 306 gti
wasnt a post to brag just wanted to see some collections!
e30 m52
fiat uno turbo x2
pug 205 mi16
pug 306 gti
wasnt a post to brag just wanted to see some collections!
I don't exactly collect, I just struggle to get rid of anything
We bought a new shed last year to put the bikes and lawnmower in to clear space in the main shed so I could use it more like a workshop. Unfortunately more space means more room for 'stuff'
The current collection totals ten vehicles, two lock ups, a large shed and at least 12 sets of wheels.

We bought a new shed last year to put the bikes and lawnmower in to clear space in the main shed so I could use it more like a workshop. Unfortunately more space means more room for 'stuff'
The current collection totals ten vehicles, two lock ups, a large shed and at least 12 sets of wheels.
cheers,
harry
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Im not allowed to "collect" anymore, my worst was,
Mg Maestro turbo
sierra xr4x4
orion rs turbo
735i
granada ghia
and a mini 850
they were all at my mums about 7 years ago and she kept telling me i need to move them to which i ignored for a year then they were gone as my mum had them collected on the back of a truck, i was gutted
I have three cars there now Mg zr, alfa 75 and a vw camper.
Mg Maestro turbo
sierra xr4x4
orion rs turbo
735i
granada ghia
and a mini 850
they were all at my mums about 7 years ago and she kept telling me i need to move them to which i ignored for a year then they were gone as my mum had them collected on the back of a truck, i was gutted

I have three cars there now Mg zr, alfa 75 and a vw camper.
I regularly run with 3 cars, my toy, my daily, and something run about and sell on.
Worst at one point was 5 cars though,
R32 Skyline
E46 316i
Calibra
MX5
307 diseasel
Now I just have my E36 daily and E30, always on the lookout for something else though
Worst at one point was 5 cars though,
R32 Skyline
E46 316i
Calibra
MX5
307 diseasel
Now I just have my E36 daily and E30, always on the lookout for something else though

1990 E30 325i Sport Sterling Silber
1999 E36 323i Sport Touring Techno Violet
what are your ie turbos like ? a few mates used to have them back in the day, looked terrible really but were great fun and did shift somerandomspeedfreak wrote:im by no means saying that i have anywhere near enough or anything great!
e30 m52
fiat uno turbo x2
pug 205 mi16
pug 306 gti
wasnt a post to brag just wanted to see some collections!
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Lol great thread my best was six, although when I took this picture it was 5 1/2......
Not to forget my Benly and FS1E in the shed.

Under the car cover in the left of the picture is the other half of a renault
Oh, the 5 series wasn't mine.
Proper scrap, 5 1/2 cars with a giddy high value of about £25
Though, the green Corsa I paid £30 quid for, MOT'd it and sold it for a smidge under £500 and paid for a weeks holiday rental in Cornwall
Then I called the scrap man when I was a bit skint after my son was born.....



5 minutes later £360 better off

I was sad to see E259JAB go though, I ran that for 5 years, paid £30 for it and well, it has some great memories.
Not to forget my Benly and FS1E in the shed.

Under the car cover in the left of the picture is the other half of a renault

Oh, the 5 series wasn't mine.
Proper scrap, 5 1/2 cars with a giddy high value of about £25

Though, the green Corsa I paid £30 quid for, MOT'd it and sold it for a smidge under £500 and paid for a weeks holiday rental in Cornwall

Then I called the scrap man when I was a bit skint after my son was born.....



5 minutes later £360 better off

I was sad to see E259JAB go though, I ran that for 5 years, paid £30 for it and well, it has some great memories.

X5 V8 for thrills, CRV for chills, Range Rover P38 V8 for sooooo much aggravation...
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spill the beans!harry_p wrote:'
The current collection totals ten vehicles, two lock ups, a large shed and at least 12 sets of wheels.
that is brutal! your own mother!Smellit wrote: my mum had them collected on the back of a truck, i was gutted![]()
I think they look the tits!polsta wrote: what are your ie turbos like ? a few mates used to have them back in the day, looked terrible really but were great fun and did shift some
One was the old mans OEM minter- he got scammed by an engine builder that nicked about £50K he was paid for work from various clients and vanished. the uno was left out the back of the warehouse in a field every pannel dented. started as this
http://sfconline.org.uk/forum/fetch.asp?imgId=205
dragged back from here:

My actual uno is fairly famous as far as fiats go


Nigh on 200 Bhp in an 800kg car does shift!
(and no i dont like the blue bits)
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good spread that isChris_B86 wrote:I regularly run with 3 cars, my toy, my daily, and something run about and sell on.
Worst at one point was 5 cars though,
R32 Skyline
E46 316i
Calibra
MX5
307 diseasel
Now I just have my E36 daily and E30, always on the lookout for something else though
e30 m3randomspeedfreak wrote:spill the beans!harry_p wrote:'
The current collection totals ten vehicles, two lock ups, a large shed and at least 12 sets of wheels.
e36 m3 evo saloon
e36 316i compact
rover 200 brm
rover metro gti 1.8 on throttlebodies
rover metro 1.1c, immaculate, never welded non sunroof shell, the one above will eventually be reshelled into it
rover metro gti spares car, originally bought for the 1.8 engine used above...
the remains of my lancia delta integrale, to be disposed of asap now as it's in the way
the mrs' mk2 golf gti 8v small bumper
the mrs' 1972 vw t2 dormobile camper long term restoration project.
wheels, too many to list, and probably several i've forgotten

just too much crap really. need to have a long overdue massive clearout

a pic before the brm and compact arrived, the metros are all locked away elsewhere.

cheers,
harry
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I currently have 6
mk1 escort which i my baby
mk6 escort 3 door half track car half dead at the minute
mk6 escort estate that is a learn to weld project
focus daily driver
focus bought cheap to sell on
e30 bought cos i always wanted one and it needs a bit of work
mk1 escort which i my baby
mk6 escort 3 door half track car half dead at the minute
mk6 escort estate that is a learn to weld project
focus daily driver
focus bought cheap to sell on
e30 bought cos i always wanted one and it needs a bit of work
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this thread is making me feel much better about hoarding my fleet..i also have problem letting go of cars!
im now down to two (three inc the daily) but up to a few months ago had
E30 320i Cabby
190 Merc
924 Porsche
MGB GT
Plus a large shed full of spare parts.

im now down to two (three inc the daily) but up to a few months ago had
E30 320i Cabby
190 Merc
924 Porsche
MGB GT
Plus a large shed full of spare parts.

E30 320i Convertible (1989)
190 Mercedes (1988)
"there is nothing more expensive than a cheap E30"
190 Mercedes (1988)
"there is nothing more expensive than a cheap E30"
Mine is the smallest it has ever been currently:
E30 M30 moredoor
E36 318 auto daily for the wife
Holden EH wagon 63
Plus a pool car from work, Mitsubishi Lancer.
I dont have a garage or a garden to park in. So it is only a two car car port and the road.
Next door neighbours love me.
E30 M30 moredoor
E36 318 auto daily for the wife
Holden EH wagon 63
Plus a pool car from work, Mitsubishi Lancer.
I dont have a garage or a garden to park in. So it is only a two car car port and the road.
Next door neighbours love me.
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I used to have quite a few too but had to get rid of some due to space
E30 325i sport
E30 320i se
E30 316i touring
Subaru SVX
Mondeo ghia x tdci (awaiting my gf insurance to go down)
1.4 corsa
peugeot 206 hdi (daily and tip runs)
When i was 18 i had 5cars outside my first floor flat
3 mk2 golfs
mk1 golf gti
E30 320i se
E30 325i sport
E30 320i se
E30 316i touring
Subaru SVX
Mondeo ghia x tdci (awaiting my gf insurance to go down)
1.4 corsa
peugeot 206 hdi (daily and tip runs)
When i was 18 i had 5cars outside my first floor flat
3 mk2 golfs
mk1 golf gti
E30 320i se
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I currently own two Morris Minors, one a 1965 2-door saloon with 2-litre Fiat Twin-cam, the other a 1970 Traveller with 1275cc MG Midget engine.
Hardly a collection really - I just use them on an alternating basis, and if one breaks, I have another to use.
Now, vintage digital watches, that's another thing - I have in excess of 20 of the things, with another winging it's way from E-bay!
I once owned up to four cars at a time, but got fed up with the constant maintenance and expenses.
Hardly a collection really - I just use them on an alternating basis, and if one breaks, I have another to use.

Now, vintage digital watches, that's another thing - I have in excess of 20 of the things, with another winging it's way from E-bay!

I once owned up to four cars at a time, but got fed up with the constant maintenance and expenses.
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good effort!harry_p wrote:e30 m3randomspeedfreak wrote:spill the beans!harry_p wrote:'
The current collection totals ten vehicles, two lock ups, a large shed and at least 12 sets of wheels.
e36 m3 evo saloon
e36 316i compact
rover 200 brm
rover metro gti 1.8 on throttlebodies
rover metro 1.1c, immaculate, never welded non sunroof shell, the one above will eventually be reshelled into it
rover metro gti spares car, originally bought for the 1.8 engine used above...
the remains of my lancia delta integrale, to be disposed of asap now as it's in the way
the mrs' mk2 golf gti 8v small bumper
the mrs' 1972 vw t2 dormobile camper long term restoration project.
wheels, too many to list, and probably several i've forgottenincludes staggered m5 turbines, staggered m5 throwing stars, staggered e34 fit polished style 5s, staggered forged e36 m3 motorsport 5 spokes, plus various spare body panels, glass, mirrors.
just too much crap really. need to have a long overdue massive clearout
there is an old metro down a lane near me. looks abandoned. ill enquire around some of the nearby houses and see if soemone is looking to shift it if you would like to add another!
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You and me both, mind,it's the rules for the self employed to drive a ropey Transit isn't it?spook wrote: and a dodgy SWB Transit,
Ex Grey BT SWB Flat roof FTW

Is your similar to this.....


Or a sex offenders special......

X5 V8 for thrills, CRV for chills, Range Rover P38 V8 for sooooo much aggravation...
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I spend so much time trying to convince my friends and family that there are other weirdos like me out there! I'm doing well at the moment, I've cut down a lot!
Currently:
E30 325i
E36 sport touring
Mk2 jetta VR (soon to be 20vt
)
'62 Volvo 121 amazon estate
My garage consists of staggered 16" RS's, staggered 16" Mercedes rials, 16" OZ rally raids, staggered 17" style 5's, style 22 mk1 sunflowers, staggered 17" Bridgestone DTM aeros, OZ mk1 super T's, countless loose tyres, countless mk2 golf arches, slam panels, lights, wiring looms, an e36 touring interior, e30 comfort interior, Alfa 75 Milano recaro interior, various other morsels. Getting stuff out the freezer is a ball ache!
I fairly recent sold my sapphire cosworth and weighed my e32 735i
so I have freed up a couple of spaces!
Currently:
E30 325i
E36 sport touring
Mk2 jetta VR (soon to be 20vt

'62 Volvo 121 amazon estate
My garage consists of staggered 16" RS's, staggered 16" Mercedes rials, 16" OZ rally raids, staggered 17" style 5's, style 22 mk1 sunflowers, staggered 17" Bridgestone DTM aeros, OZ mk1 super T's, countless loose tyres, countless mk2 golf arches, slam panels, lights, wiring looms, an e36 touring interior, e30 comfort interior, Alfa 75 Milano recaro interior, various other morsels. Getting stuff out the freezer is a ball ache!
I fairly recent sold my sapphire cosworth and weighed my e32 735i


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pics of the all of the above!MattTheHat325 wrote: '62 Volvo 121 amazon estate
My garage consists of staggered 16" RS's, staggered 16" Mercedes rials, 16" OZ rally raids, staggered 17" style 5's, style 22 mk1 sunflowers, staggered 17" Bridgestone DTM aeros, OZ mk1 super T's,
shame, youve lost hoarding points there haMattTheHat325 wrote: I fairly recent sold my sapphire cosworth
i think we have a winner for wheels!
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initial_g wrote:Diahatsu copen (showroom cond)
thats a weird one, whats the story?
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im starting to think we should have a poll/ competition for best collection ( most infected hoarder?!)
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Awaiting Pacer petes current back passage ive heard soo much about !
Also i beleive Rav has wheel porn ??
I just have scrap at the mo lol .
E30 m50 drift .
Mk3 golf 8v gti
Had plenty of cars/bikes in the years including an 89 Jaguar 3.6 sovereign when i was 13 , nearly 22 now .
Also i beleive Rav has wheel porn ??
I just have scrap at the mo lol .
E30 m50 drift .
Mk3 golf 8v gti
Had plenty of cars/bikes in the years including an 89 Jaguar 3.6 sovereign when i was 13 , nearly 22 now .
Haha nah the copens acctully my wifes, we searched high and low for for a minter as buying one new from diahatsu at the exchange rate would cost 22k hence why theyve stopped building them for the uk market, we picked it up froma club member 18 months old and kept it in a heated and carpeted garage, she loves it to bits but only uses it on sunny days... her dream car... easyly pleased 

Haha nah the copens acctully my wifes, we searched high and low for for a minter as buying one new from diahatsu at the exchange rate would cost 22k hence why theyve stopped building them for the uk market, we picked it up froma club member 18 months old and kept it in a heated and carpeted garage, she loves it to bits but only uses it on sunny days... her dream car... easyly pleased 

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I actually forgot a couple, I've got a staggered set of e36 alpinas and some 17x8 tsw hockenheims which I unfortunately bent one out of any repairable shape a few weeks backrandomspeedfreak wrote:pics of the all of the above!MattTheHat325 wrote: '62 Volvo 121 amazon estate
My garage consists of staggered 16" RS's, staggered 16" Mercedes rials, 16" OZ rally raids, staggered 17" style 5's, style 22 mk1 sunflowers, staggered 17" Bridgestone DTM aeros, OZ mk1 super T's,
shame, youve lost hoarding points there haMattTheHat325 wrote: I fairly recent sold my sapphire cosworth
i think we have a winner for wheels!

I'll try get some pics together! By the way the amazon is in an extremely sorry state right now!
