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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 05:13 AM
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hi every one i joined up years ago and never really posted well im back now in the ford scene im 24 years old from brighton west sussex , the other day i got offered this from a friend of mine bought it for £500 its a b reg orion in black with genuine ford motersport kit fitted bbs alloys lowwered the worlds most comfy seats ive ever sat in and a 1.8 zetec moted for 3 months no tax ,i only have the one photo ill take more in the light but what do you all think is £500 cheap ?
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 05:28 AM
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I like that!
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 06:03 AM
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With different wheels that could be very cool!
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 06:04 AM
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Not a bad price at all
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 06:18 AM
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Thats a steal. Think it looks proper retro.
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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Very cheap! I'm local to you, sure I saw it up for a grand! Keep an eye out for my faded red Zetec Onion too,,,
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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yep it was up for a grand its amazing where you can get with a bit of haggling the bloke seemed desprate for the money and said £500 its yours !
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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Hi and welcome mate... Cracking car mate.
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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Hello and welcome. I like it, and it was a total bargain.
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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Hi.We need more pics.
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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as promised more photos , i will give it a wash and get some better photos next week but for the momment.......
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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Its a tidy motor, got any plans for it?
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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That's brilliant. Dirt cheap too!! Looks soo retro!
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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Outside looks pretty smart, but i couldnt live with that interior
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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love orions. that has alot of potential mate
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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Like that alot - done well there fella
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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Bargain, I had one of these in the early 90's
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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thanks guy , iv loved this since i laid eyes on it as for plans ive wanted a new project for years so ideas will be keeping the outside the same but either run a mk1 focus rs engine and running gear or go with a siera floor pan and go rwd cossy as this will be a long term project
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 11:02 PM
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Mk1 orion ghia,ace !!.Better motor in it even more ace.Love it
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 11:02 PM
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Good base for a project!
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 06:31 AM
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Like that a lot.
Bargain, defo worth that
Will keep eyes open for it
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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defo a bargain mate - i would put a mint set of 3dr cossie wheels on it - would love awesome
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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Looks great that does . Should be good on fuel too.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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Ran thats a cracking shout mate! They would look awesome!

Someone photoshop it for the crack?
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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Looks so cool, would make a lovely sleeper
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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Yeah,for me just a de-chrome and more standard rear lights but otherwise ace!!!
There's (I think) some 3dr wheels on retrorides for £150.
I say I think as I've asked the guy to post his photos but not been back since!!!
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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just checked there sold
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