UK e21 hunt.

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:00 am

In the run up to this years shows I have been trying to trace as many UK cars as I can. I've posted ''wanted'' signs on some UK forums and Classic Car Weekly are running an article next week.

Anyway, I thought you might like to see John & Margaret's 316 which they've had since it was new. The paid extra for the twin headlights! Never had ANY restoration of any kind. 100% original.

Hopefully, I'll post more pictures of cars as I find them.

This is a newly restored 323 Baur I spotted a mile up the road on a driveway.

This 1978 car was spotted last week in Camden.

Pho21_girl · Post by **Pho21_girl** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:31 am

Darn, I spotted a brown one in stevenage a month ago in tesco car park...didn't take a pic but if i see it again i'll do it and leave the owner a note or something...

Reck · Post by **Reck** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:32 pm

There's a black one parked up in a driveway in Bowker Vale, Manchester. Looks in reasonable condition, I'll investigate further next time I walk up there.

murran · Post by **murran** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:43 pm

more interestingly..... look at that renault 4 parked in front of that bm!!!!!!

i'll get my coat.

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:47 pm

I used to know someone who had one of those with a Gordini turbo lump in it. Freakin' death trap!

--ALPINA-- · Post by **--ALPINA--** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:30 pm

Mark, i think that is the Mk1 renault5 its the one after that, the noise is unbareable.. loud.. ive driven one at santapod and smoked alot of cars with that.. it belonged to my mate but rust got the best part of it...

http://www.renault5gtturbo.com/history.htm

J

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:45 pm

I had the LHD version of the Gordini turbo at the same time. Torque steered like a MoFo but quick for a 1400 with no intercooler or anything. Just tinny French crap though really.

E21meister · Post by **E21meister** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 11:27 pm

I drove my brothers old Gordini, love it but the rear arches slowly turned to powder. Got me used to dealing with dog-leg first gearboxes though...

drjim · Post by **drjim** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 11:29 pm

Back to e21's there's two parked on Middleton road in Crumpsall near my work. Do you want to do a flyer of some sort that we can stick on the windscreen of cars we spot??

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:31 am

I reckon that's a good move.

E21meister · Post by **E21meister** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:45 am

E21meister wrote:Might not be a bad idea if we make up a little calling card (with just the web link), to put under the wipers of 'unknown' E21s.

Told ya.

Reck · Post by **Reck** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:14 am

small world drjim! where do you work? i live on blackley new rd (neaer heaton park).. you might have seen my red 316 pottering about.

drjim · Post by **drjim** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:35 am

You are very near to the hospital - I work in the A&E department - but I tend to do a rat run down Vic ave and tweedle hill/chapel lane. I'm indoors all the time at work so rarely see cars outside!

Will have to come round one day and have a look, problem being that when at work I have two kids in the nursery, maybe next time I'm on at the weekend I'll view your motor!

Pho21_girl · Post by **Pho21_girl** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 5:55 pm

Haha i was driving home to see parents today and swore I saw an e21 turn a corner...only saw the back end as she went, so was like ooooh follow it! Did a rather fast turn and bombed down the windy lanes trying to catch it...and alas it was an e30...

was still very nice though and the detour was a scenic route home with windows down and music loud...got myself a nice truck drivers sunburn (right arm only)!

dannyboy · Post by **dannyboy** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 5:57 pm

hannah you of all people should be able to spot an e21 with a blind fold on!!! tut tut...