Buying a champion on sunday...... In Grey

[8valve-craig]

An old mate of mine just called offering his champ for a good price. Just looking for others views on it really.

Over the years its been debated wether its real or not. Certainly seems to be and has all the right marks, But its in grey, so many people call it a poor replica. (or a good re-shell)

Its got the leather stamp on the VIN. (636 i think) and definately hasnt been painted. The only explanation i can think is that it was bought by an english serviceman in europe and specified in RHD, as it still has the Height adjusting N/s front seat, while the O/s front seat is fixed height.

Any other way of knowing for sure?

[pie]

thought all champs were bergaundy buddy?

[BazW]

If its got the trim code then it is more than likely an import. They got 8v and 5 door champions over in Germany as well as different colours

[8valve-craig]

I havent seen it for a few years but im pretty sure its badged as an Opel Gsi. And definately 16v

[Astra Dan]

Sweet. Pics!

[8valve-craig]

Il take some pics when i see it again. Its about 80m from home and he's only free on evenings and weekends. I want to have a poke around in the day light so agreed to go round at noon on sunday.

From memory it wants arches and wings, But is in daily use and still T+T'd untill the end of this month so cant be too bad. Plus we have agreed a price which in my opinion is less than its worth in parts so either way it should be a winner.

Would be a shame to break it though.

[Violet]

Don't break it if it's a Champion then, you'll sell it off to a good home!

[Davey j]

It'll be an import. All the UK leather editions were bordeaux red. I've seen an Italian one in what looks like a metallic black. Was a left hooker and up for around £2.5K earlier this year. They also did a blueish colour abroad.

Worth a look though for certain! Be quite rare.

[GTE 16v]

Get it bought. As said before, European editions were grey. 'London' editions were burgundy.

[8valve-craig]

Don't break it if it's a Champion then, you'll sell it off to a good home!

He's a valued friend so it would be wrong to break it. I have been on at him for years to sell it to me.

It'll be an import. All the UK leather editions were bordeaux red. I've seen an Italian one in what looks like a metallic black. Was a left hooker and up for around £2.5K earlier this year. They also did a blueish colour abroad.

Worth a look though for certain! Be quite rare.

Its from around your way! Id be suprised if you hadnt seen it before. He's had it about 8 years and before that another friend had it for 3.

Get it bought. As said before, European editions were grey. 'London' editions were burgundy.

Its as good as Bought.... Good bit of input here. Thanks a lot. Il update the thread with decent pics on sunday night.

[scooby-KILLER]

roll on sunday

[corsakristian]

like this?

[DarrenH]

that isnt grey, or a champion

[scooby-KILLER]

that isnt grey, or a champion

still ****ing hot as!

[8valve-craig]

that isnt grey, or a champion

[corsakristian]

that isnt grey, or a champion

haha sorry mate thought i was on to sumut

[GTE 16v]

That is Laney's Astra, Awesome piece of kit.

[Dale]

I have always loved that Silver Astra

[Violet]

Opel Kadett 16v Champion models:







Looks Diamond Black to me? Don't know if I prefer Burgundy.

[8valve-craig]

I preffer grey. Just not looking forward to explaining how its not a replica to Everyone.

[Violet]

Just knock them out if they ask.

[scooby-KILLER]

Just knock them out if they ask.

just knock them out before they ask!

[DarrenH]

I preffer grey. Just not looking forward to explaining how its not a replica to Everyone.

first you would need to replicate someone who cares its not exactly 3 door cossie to RS500

[Davey j]

He's a valued friend so it would be wrong to break it. I have been on at him for years to sell it to me.



Its from around your way! Id be suprised if you hadnt seen it before. He's had it about 8 years and before that another friend had it for 3.



Its as good as Bought.... Good bit of input here. Thanks a lot. Il update the thread with decent pics on sunday night.

Not seen one around my area. GTEs are either at my yard or passing through.......................generally. LOL

[8valve-craig]

Guy just text me asking if i was still available tomorrow at noon so he's obviously keen to sell. Im like a kid at christmas and cant wait for morning to come!