Mel D Posted April 14, 2002 Share Posted April 14, 2002 1996 N7 CHH Vauxhall Vx injection engined car for reluctant sale. 8600 miles from new. % speed gear box,finished in Ford Java Blue metallic with Slver stripe and Nose band, 16'' HPC wheels, flared wings, Momo QR steering wheel, Weather gear, Tonneau cover,new battery, 12 months MOT, 6 months tax, all original documentation from Factoy and all MOT certificates. In immaculate condition. £16750 ONO Telephone 07714 663000 or e-mail I'd rather be driving my Caterham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkprincess Posted April 14, 2002 Share Posted April 14, 2002 Mel, where abouts are you/the car? R992RJM biggrin.gif59! teeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel D Posted April 15, 2002 Author Share Posted April 15, 2002 Rich, I live in County Durham, where are you, we could compromise on a meeting place???? if you are seriously interestedbiggrin.gif I'd rather be driving my Caterham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkprincess Posted April 15, 2002 Share Posted April 15, 2002 Kent, unfortunately. If the car is as described it might still be worth the trip! R992RJM biggrin.gif58! teeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel D Posted April 15, 2002 Author Share Posted April 15, 2002 Rich, quite simply, the car is as described,that's why I bought it two years ago. I have had two people say they want to buy it, and neither have the money until end of May. If you are serious and have the cash, we can arrange to meet half way, say near Birmingham or Coventry. Please give me a ring on. Mobile:07714 663000 Work: 0191 5167079 8am. to 6 pm. Home: 01388 815195 It's a shame I no longer live in East Sussex and work in Kent, it would have been made more simple Mel I'd rather be driving my Caterham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkprincess Posted April 15, 2002 Share Posted April 15, 2002 Don't have cash yet either - would have to sell my own 7 first! R992RJM biggrin.gif58! teeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel D Posted April 22, 2002 Author Share Posted April 22, 2002 Still for sale!!!! any bidders or even sarchastic comments!!!!!!!biggrin.gifbiggrin.gif I'd rather be driving my Caterham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Tony Posted April 22, 2002 Share Posted April 22, 2002 Is it an HPC? wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted April 22, 2002 Share Posted April 22, 2002 Tony, Having an HPC is like making love to a beautiful woman. Paul Edited by - Paul McKenzie on 22 Apr 2002 18:45:06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricol Posted April 22, 2002 Share Posted April 22, 2002 wot, so damn fast its all over in seconds? Bri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel D Posted April 22, 2002 Author Share Posted April 22, 2002 Swiss Tony, I am not sure if it would be described as an HPC, in the Caterham sales brochure of the 96 models, it was described as VXi, maybe Arnie will keep me right. It's the 165 bhp model with standard Vauxhall fuel injection I'd rather be driving my Caterham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 As Tony I guess plans to take this back to Switzerland I think its probably pretty important to determine that it is a factory spec car/engine as this is probably key to import legistlation. A fax of the original invoice and a call to Caterham should confirm this. I think the car is the same as an HPC but has the injection engine in order to remain emissions compliant (where carbs on an HPC could not) Caterham seemed to blow like the wind on the HPC/VXi naming on these models, and the HPC name may alos hyave been dropped whne the "High Performance Car" was no longer associated with John Lyons "High Performance Course" It is marginly less urgent at the top end than a carburetted HPC, but this is all down to the induction system - it'll still go pretty quick, and you can fit throttle bodies to this derivative pretty easily as Mr Aves will vouch..... My only concern is that it doesn't have cycle wings - so mind Chris Clark doesn't beat you to it Tony.... Fat Arn Visit the K2 RUM siteid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Tony Posted April 23, 2002 Share Posted April 23, 2002 Actually my connections with Switzerland are tenuous - otherwise I'd be going for the Swiss import with the turbo. Mr Aves tells me that he knows more than me about making love to beautiful women so I'd take everything he says with a pinch of salt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel D Posted April 23, 2002 Author Share Posted April 23, 2002 Thanks for your help Arnie, I was not aware of all the mail about the other Vauxhall car that you commented on. All I can say is that I have all of the original Caterham sales invoices from the guy who built the car when new. Reluctantly, I am selling the car because I am facing redundancy and my oldest daughter is going to University in October and I need the cash or a new job ( I would prefer to keep the car) Thanks Mel I'd rather be driving my Caterham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel D Posted May 1, 2002 Author Share Posted May 1, 2002 Still for sale guy's, I was hoping to be at Stoneleigh to try and sell it, I may yet make it on Monday, but if not I am prepared to haggle Mel I'd rather be driving my Caterham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7upp Posted May 11, 2002 Share Posted May 11, 2002 I'm still looking, only have £14000 cash ,any good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel D Posted May 12, 2002 Author Share Posted May 12, 2002 Cecile, Well, I am Redundant now and may be moving to Hong Kong for a new job, so reluctantly I will consider sensible offers. Where are you?, maybe you could call me on mobile 07714 663000 Mel I'd rather be driving my Caterham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel D Posted May 17, 2002 Author Share Posted May 17, 2002 Still available, a mint condition car, haggle?????? Mel I'd rather be driving my Caterham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 Mel, Hopefully if Arnie puts on a good show tomorrow, punters will realise just what good cars the Vx's are and we might get some more interest in our cars for sale! Good luck. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 This thread is beginning to sound like "Son of Pie Boy", I hope it sells soon to prove me wrong.wink.gif Deeps smile.gif Deep down you know it makes sense.idea.gif Edited by - deeps on 17 May 2002 18:40:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-R Posted May 26, 2002 Share Posted May 26, 2002 Did this car ever sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel D Posted May 26, 2002 Author Share Posted May 26, 2002 Yes, thank God it has gone to someone who made me a sensible offer. I have had so many time wasters, sarchasm from more time wasters, so called 'committed' buyers, none of whom had any money, or wanted the car for nothing. Those who were not able to venture North of Watford, well, contrary to popular belief the World is not flat, and you won't fall of the edge at Watford gap services. Mel I'd rather be driving my Caterham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted May 26, 2002 Share Posted May 26, 2002 Those must be the same people who believe VX's do not handle, and my car has only 200bhp! Fat Arn Visit the K2 RUM siteid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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