My Calibra Turbo - minter, 24k

[SRi_m00k]

Again, shuda had this posted ages ago...

took a flight from belfast to glasgown then to Norwich to lift this.

1995, one elderly owner from new who sadly died at the start of the year, when he retired he treated himself to a brand spankin cali tubby and it was his 3rd car so only used on special occasions. Has all old mot's etc and the only mods are factory option cat 1 alarm and factory option sony HU wi 10disc changer. He lso had a tow bar fitted to allow him to transport his motability cart on a small trailer, which he used twice apparently.

All tires etc have been rotated as per vauxhalls instructions so 4x4 is grand and has brand new rubber too. It appears the car has wanted for nothing and drives 110% i absolutely love it.

by time i got it home from norwich the milage has just crept past 23k not bad for 1995

colour wudnt have been my choice but the condition is unreal, i cant find a parking dent or scratch on the car, and i guess the few stone chips i have found were more than likely by me on way to the boat!!!

1995 Calibra
4x4 2.0 Turbo (C20LET 205 BHP)
6 speed gearbox
full cream leather heated interior
23k
Air con and sun roof

0-60 6.5secs
top speed 159


pity sun wasnt out to show the colour better, but here's some pics...







































took few quick snaps when sun was out, hard colour to get on camera, seems to com out very dark and brit racing green like :S in the flesh it gives nice goldy shine in good light

put some metro plates on jus to freshen up the old tatty ones but some folk dont seem to like them, might seek out some dealer plates before next summer



















calibra's goin for storage got it washed underneath on monday so took the good weather and a mate gimme hand gettin it all wax oiled underneath altho its a good dry place its goin to be sitting but thought better do it anyhows











and the only pic i have of the cali and cav together, would have liked to got a few good snaps of the 2 of em together before cali goes but waiting on a coolant hose comin for the cav so its goin nowhere



not much exciting but few pics of her tucked up till nov for mot, then hibernation pretty much for winter bar a few starts and short runs, milage at the mo is just over 24k so in keeping with the average between mots pretty much as its due next month

[gra11]

wow man that is minted.

if you dont mind me asking how much did you pay for it bearing in mind the condition?

[davie_slim]

lovely what a really nice car, colours nice if i had to have one it would be in the green with tan leather

david

[elgan]

love it.

please build a concourse, std calibra turbo! you have an easy base to start off with.

def loose the plates for some dealer ones and ditch the tow bar

[Gaz86]

Concourse all the way!!!

[MSG]

Absolute amazing car!! Love the colour, you keep mentioning when it goes!!! what are you planning to selll it on? I will be highly intersted. You can PM me with anticipated price. 0-60 in 6.5sec, 159mph....need I say it leaves 95% of all other cars standing!!

[Dell Balallan]

wot a minter you have found there good work, take care of it!

[EY]

This was for sale in Norwich? I hate you.

Absolute minter! You're a lucky man.

[SRi_m00k]

Yeah it was for sale in Norwich, i was on the lookout for summat as a daily driver tbh and thought this would be it but its far too good to use for work etc, that would put around 100miles a day on it for me, so when i talked about it going away i was talking about some storage in the garage for the winter which would also allow me to get my cav t finished

yeah think dealer plates are gonna have to happen, have to see which local dealer can do a decent job wi a vaux logo involved perhaps

cars gonna stay pretty much as it is, would like to find an original standard spec cd player for it, missed one on ebay not long ago

[mikegray]

WOW Lovely example!! Really like the interior. Your a lucky man indeed!

[Melv]

wow. Not your average donor vehicle.

[DaveB]

Originally Posted by MSG

need I say it leaves 95% of all other cars standing!!

calibra blinkers

[*Adz*]

nicce one mate

[MSG]

Originally Posted by DaveB

calibra blinkers

I know! the truth hurts, you have to accept the facts, a standard car from the factory doors does it all for you without one requiring any mods to its engine, and lowering its suspension, and re-chipped ECU's, which is a load of bull**** as anyone can put a large powerfull engine in a small car and claim it to be a top performer, this is real bollocks so you need to get your blinkers out mate, be realistic and don't be a dreamer.

Get your blinkers out and check this: 0-60 in 6.5sec, Top speed 159mph. the rest is unimportant.

[Pete_58]

Just seen your CavT thread. Not only do you own 2 of Vauxhalls flagship models, i'd go as far to say you own 2 of the cleanest and standard examples!


When you breaking them then?! Joke!

Seriously, example you got there.

[Add_Gee]

very nice indeed

[Agent Kellerman]

Originally Posted by MSG

Get your blinkers out and check this: 0-60 in 6.5sec, Top speed 159mph. the rest is unimportant.

really? that is quick!!!!!!!!!

[SRi_m00k]

did i miss summat? lol

think there's a lot of different info quoted on figure but they were stats i found, lovely driving cars and plenty of power in standard trim, altho i did chip the cav and do some other bits and bobs, the cali will be stayin as it is!!

[Agent Kellerman]

i didn't know they were that quick mate but I just googled it and it seems to be right. thats quicker than most vaux's right?

certainly does look like a minter!

[SRi_m00k]

not insanely quick but tis a nice power level, deffo shocks a lot of more expensive motors...

but again i just really love the drive of the car, not intended for all out performance has enuff power to overtake in 6th

[Galahad]

So how much did you pay for it then? I'm guessing not top money.

[SRi_m00k]

i'd rather not post what i paid for it... don't think its relevant

[KeithRobinson]

BTW, for the record, I have first refusal when/if he ever sell's (he may not know this info)

[SRi_m00k]

lol... thats a big if/when keith lad... same wud apply to the cav lol

[donzo]

Lovely machine boss, the sun really brings out the best of the colour, One thing im going to keep on telling you tho... get rid of that dam tow bar!!!!!! lol