Golf Rallye
Golf Rallye
A bit off topic but.....
I phoned to buy this at ten past nine this morning...........
http://www.appreciating-classics.com/ca ... rallye-se/
the guy told me it went on the market yesterday afternoon and sold within fifteen minutes !
I used to own one some years ago and want another ......... if anyone knows of one for sale please let me know
Thanks
Steve
I phoned to buy this at ten past nine this morning...........
http://www.appreciating-classics.com/ca ... rallye-se/
the guy told me it went on the market yesterday afternoon and sold within fifteen minutes !
I used to own one some years ago and want another ......... if anyone knows of one for sale please let me know
Thanks
Steve
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I too owned one in the late 90s, went over to Belgium to buy it. Sold it for £5k a few years later!
I've also thought about acquiring another but fear I would be disappointed with the driving experience now, rose tinted memories and all that....
I've also thought about acquiring another but fear I would be disappointed with the driving experience now, rose tinted memories and all that....
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..me too. Bought c95 -a Jersey car that had 14k on the clock. I loved it (at the time), but I think it's fair to say they're a bit flawed..
There were 4 or 5 of them at Stonor Park (VW show) a couple of weeks ago -nearly all the ones I see have been modified in some way.
..but good memories
There were 4 or 5 of them at Stonor Park (VW show) a couple of weeks ago -nearly all the ones I see have been modified in some way.
..but good memories
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As a ardent Mk2 Golf fan they always struck me as a lot of complexity for not a lot of gain. With a decent power output it could have been so much more.
It needed a very special engine to backup the arches and 4wd. Maybe a VR6 like I put in my MK2![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
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You guys are lucky. We NEVER got them in the States. We miss out on a lot of cool models, but that's another story.
I've had a lot of water-cooled VWs, and love the early, simple, light ones best. The Rallye was kind of the nee plus ultra Mk2, in my mind. However, if I had my choice, I think I'd build a Mk1 with a built 2.0 16V, sidedraft carbs, Berg Cup flares, etc. Nasty, raunchy, quick, loud and fun. =)
I've had a lot of water-cooled VWs, and love the early, simple, light ones best. The Rallye was kind of the nee plus ultra Mk2, in my mind. However, if I had my choice, I think I'd build a Mk1 with a built 2.0 16V, sidedraft carbs, Berg Cup flares, etc. Nasty, raunchy, quick, loud and fun. =)
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Steve, did you ever end up with a Rallye? Just interested as I had a couple in the 90s. Thought they were a hoot, not much more powerful than a regular GTI but that was academic as you didn't need to slow much in the bends due to the incredible cornering ability. I'd certainly entertain another...
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Unfortunately not - I enquired after a nice Rallye that was up for sale on the "Edition 38" website ( I want a "Tuned/modified" car ) and told the chap I'd buy it off the photos he'd posted - he ummed and arrd - and decided not to sell - I even offered him 25% more than he'd advertised it for and he still wouldn't sell it !veryporky wrote:Steve, did you ever end up with a Rallye? Just interested as I had a couple in the 90s. Thought they were a hoot, not much more powerful than a regular GTI but that was academic as you didn't need to slow much in the bends due to the incredible cornering ability. I'd certainly entertain another...
So still looking for one - I have a regular look at the "VW Rallye owners group" on facebook to see if anything comes up but so far nothing other than a metallic purple air bagged looker with chrome wheels which isn't my thing ! and also have the Rallye section of "mobile.de" saved. I've left some cash aside so I can move quickly when I see one and it regularly burns a hole in my pocket ! - just bought a bright orange Lotus Elise ( my sixth) which is being delivered in the morning - to add to my hot rod 240Z - Alfa SZ and Abarth 500 etc - I really like off the wall cars.
If you come across a Rallye for sale please drop me a line
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Steve, is that an Elise mk1 ?
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There are a couple here: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/classic_ ... 1&S=Searchsng45 wrote:veryporky wrote:If you come across a Rallye for sale please drop me a line
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Judging by those ads prices have rocketed like everything else. I have a friend who worked for VAG in the 90s, he drove a couple of modified ones and reckoned they were horrible in the handling department. He was blown away by my standard one. I have since discovered that when they were new VW issued specific instructions that the suspension should not be tampered with. I guess they are overly sensitive to setup. Nothing wrong with modifying the G lader for extra performance, the blower would probably need overhauling by now anyway. Jabba Sport were the go to for that.
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Closest I got was a G40, probably almost as rare now.
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No it's a Mk2 from a company which I'm guessing is close to you "Alexanders Prestige"hot66 wrote:Steve, is that an Elise mk1 ?
http://www.alexandersprestige.co.uk/sto ... lub-racer/ ( looks yellow in the photographs but is actually bright orange) I have the number E1ESE for it as well.
I must say they are the best car dealer I've ever bought from, absolutely excellent service - a world away from the norm !
The first Elise I had was a Mk1 some years ago although I must say I prefer the styling, looks ( and brakes ) of the Mk2. If you're looking for a Mk1 a friend of mine is just considering selling a blue one which has been in his family for almost 15 years, funnily enough he lives within three miles of Alexanders.
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Thanks for that - the red one has been for sale for around eighteen months and doesn't appear to be a very good example - and the black one was for sale at auction in France - I went on the auction house website some time ago to see if it had sold and how much for and couldn't find any information at all. My preference would be a dark colour ( not red)dragonfly wrote:There are a couple here: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/classic_ ... 1&S=Searchsng45 wrote:veryporky wrote:If you come across a Rallye for sale please drop me a line
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Looking like he's teeth now then! About 8 years ago I saw a green one parked in Ryde isle of Wight standard looking. Last year there was another this time a bit over modified 100 yds further up the hill in a drive. Must be same owner. Prior to that saw one in London around 2004, these are the only cars I've seen apart from the ones I owned in about 20 years!!!
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I could well be in the market for an s1 Elsie. Can you put me in touch?
Thanks
Graham
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