New Purchase

[KeithRobinson]

Some people will already have seen this from other forums or the WIP threads. - Its such a class little car, it deserves its own thread before I strip it.


Here we have my Latest purchase. A 1990, 1.4 L Vauxhall Nova. It’s done under 500 miles between every MOT, Just 9 miles a week since new. Totalling 8418 genuine miles.

The Elderly male first owner gave it to his sister in 1992, and from then until 2006, she wrote down the miles upon every fill of petrol, the price of the petrol and the date when filled. It’s shocking that 20.1 litres of fuel cost her £10 in 1992!! Wish it was that cheap now.

The pictures below detail just how genuine and clean the car is. It’s absolutely shocking that a Nova can last 16 years and remains in such good condition.

However I bought the car for a purpose, and that’s to build a new Nova Turbo. I’ve sold the shell from NDZ 1331, and kept all the good parts. (this wasn’t planned, but it makes more sence using this shell than using my existing one with the smoothed bay etc)

The 1.4 Engine from this is for sale – See for sale section.

Keith

 

[Lyons]

Certainly looks crisp!

Whats the craic with the other one, was it all stripped and sold? Is this the start of a new project?

 

[Boydie]

very clean but why write down the miles between fill ups??

 

[KeithRobinson]

very clean but why write down the miles between fill ups??

No idea - but i do know she cryed when the last owner rang her to congradulate her on such a fantastic car. I guess she just loved the car? She was too old to drive, hence it was sold on.

Keith

 

[KeithRobinson]

Certainly looks crisp!

Whats the craic with the other one, was it all stripped and sold? Is this the start of a new project?

Just the shell is sold, new owner pics it up next week. The plan is to build a concourse 16v turbo from this. I didnt plan to reshell the other, but when something like this comes along you cant turn it down (well if you love novas like i do)

Keith

 

[2fast4u]

Wow! Couldnt be too many Novas left like that.

 

[KeithRobinson]

Wow! Couldnt be too many Novas left like that.

Spread the word to any Nova owners - This engine would be the buy of the century!

Keith

 

[2fast4u]

A guy I work with has a few novas, including a orginal Mk1 SR with not too many miles and a looky looky sport. Ill let him know.

 

[Smick]

Very nice ,seems a shame to strip it though

 

[wingnut]

Absolutely unreal. Defo will be a shame to strip it, but I suppose theres nothing else cut out for the job in your eyes.

 

[KeithRobinson]

Absolutely unreal. Defo will be a shame to strip it, but I suppose theres nothing else cut out for the job in your eyes.

Its a tough decision. but i have another one in the same condition.

I'd only end up buying a half decent one full of rust and spend a fortune trying to fix it.

Keith

 

[Rover Repair]

Excellent, love that blue tack blue mk1!!!

Cant wait too see it, are you just transfering the majority of the minty parts from ur mk2 over?

 

[ossy2004]

holy god that thing looks as if its only out of the factory!!

good find and good luck keith, cant wait to see the finish result

 

[ZS]

Where the heck do you find them Keith? I Would love a wee Nova like that, just to keep totally mint.

On one hand it's a shame to strip it, but on the other at least everyone nows you'll do one hell of a job.

 

[marcusplowman]

Your not wise! What colour you goin to do it???

 

[KeithRobinson]

Your not wise! What colour you goin to do it???

Pink

Actually i've no idea, but i'm not going to try and decide until the shells ready for paint.

Keith

 

[marcusplowman]

Cool! I see youve a factory sunroof too!!!

 

[wingnut]

Are you keeping the mk1 front on it?

 

[Arouser]

Are you keeping the mk1 front on it?

mk2 front looks alot cleaner in my eyes, but it might be interestin to c wat u do tot he mk1

 

[KeithRobinson]

Are you keeping the mk1 front on it?

No - Thought long and hard about it. Its being used to reshell the old car so will look the same. Maybe a few tiny bespoke parts..

Keith