Rapid 136 on ebay

[czech120]

If anyone likes Rapids, well I found one here for sale on ebay. Looks good, but could be a problem with the MOT though.

1989 Skoda 136 Rapid Coupe - Rare - original condition on eBay, also, Skoda, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 06-Jan-08 15:16:01 GMT)


(I would never sell my rapid though... don't know what has befallen this poor soul to make him sell his!)

[CarMac]

That's nice!

[Dr Zoidberg]

I bet you it's rotten underneath , or he'd MOT it himself before selling

[Reece_1]

Originally Posted by Dr Zoidberg

I bet you it's rotten underneath , or he'd MOT it himself before selling

Im thinking that too especially so close the expiry date, there are photos, but as always with items on eBay like this - it is what is not seen or said, and of course you always get bidders that havent actually looked at the car itself

[Richard Black]

OOooooh that's tempting! I always fancied a Rapid after years of regular Estelles. It actually looks very tidy to me - one problem none of my Estelles had was corrosion underneath, they were all pretty well coated and went to the scrappie for crash damage and/or multiple mechanical failures.

[Reece_1]

Originally Posted by Richard Black

OOooooh that's tempting! I always fancied a Rapid after years of regular Estelles. It actually looks very tidy to me - one problem none of my Estelles had was corrosion underneath, they were all pretty well coated and went to the scrappie for crash damage and/or multiple mechanical failures.

Before you do yield to temptation make sure you actually see and inspect the car before popping a bid in - go on you know you want too

[Richard Black]

make sure you actually see and inspect the car before popping a bid in - go on you know you want to

Funnily enough I may be driving by that way tomorrow evening - if I do get to see the car I'll report here! Trouble is, I'd have to get rid of the Favorit on which I've just spent more money than I'll get back: I live in a flat with only onstreet parking and keeping multiple cars is just not practical - they've all got to be taxed etc. and it's a headache I can live without.

[daverapid]

If any S.O.C.G.B. or BriSkoda member buys this and wants it given the once over F.O.C. on a ramp then feel free to call in at the garage I run in Royston, Herts if you're passing. I realise you'll have already paid for the car by then, but I do have a fair bit of experience with these cars and am happy to offer any advise on anything that may need attending to.

These cars used to go for peanuts, I'm glad they are beginning to be recognised for the great cars they are.

[czech120]

wish you would czech my car out Dave but she's around 900 miles away...


(missing her badly)

:o(

[Tailhappy]

Hi,

It's my Skoda on eBay right now.

I would keep it, but I am trying to save money and as I already have my 105 Lux and live so near work, I cannot justify the running cost of 2 cars.

Yes, it does have some corrosion, but as I garaged the car it is not as bad as it could have been. The O/S wing has rusted along where it bolts to the body (in the rain channel), the N/S sill may need doing and the rear arches are a bit crumbly (one side worse than the other). I even imported a pair of repair sections to do the job myself, but not being able to work on the car by my house makes it tricky.

I don't really want to sell it, but I tell myself that a 105 Estelle is enough for now.

My Rapid would make a good project - what rust there is is 'contained' as it were and can be cut out and replaced.

Any questions - just ask - no BS from me on these forums.

Ian

[Tailhappy]

Originally Posted by Dr Zoidberg

I bet you it's rotten underneath , or he'd MOT it himself before selling

Nothing being hidden by me not MOT'ing it. I am just making a clean break from it. I have a close relative who is coming out of hospital today and free time is not on my side. It passed last Jan with no provisos - it may well pass again (been garaged all the time and only 2000 odd miles since) but I know the back inner sill is a bit tired so a pass is not guaranteed. The sill repair I had done on the O/S was under £100 and incliuded the outer sill, inner and around 1 ft of box section.

Any questions just ask.

Ian

[ambrose89]

Originally Posted by Dr Zoidberg

I bet you it's rotten underneath , or he'd MOT it himself before selling

she went for mot today,
a new tyre and a small bit of welding required.


and i,ve a couple of bits to sort out, but overall a good condition car.
bottom of the car is fine

[Tailhappy]

Glad it is working out well for you - I do miss the car, but I know it is in good hands, so I am not worried. Keep us posted - photos too if poss would be great!

Ian

[ambrose89]

Originally Posted by Tailhappy

Glad it is working out well for you - I do miss the car, but I know it is in good hands, so I am not worried. Keep us posted - photos too if poss would be great!

Ian

Ian,
dont worry i'll look after her. I had fun starting her this morning because i need to charge the battery up, and finding the balance between choke and throttle can be an art form.
ive got a weber on the way so that should sort those problems out.
i have some 15" empi's to put on her and have decided to keep her the same colour. the battleship grey is growing on me. i have a few mods on the horizon.
clear coolant piping,
75deg thermostat,
foam rubber on the bonnet underside
avo springs
electric fuel pump.

now the days are getting longer and hopefully drier i should be able to give her the attention she deserves. once i start getting her together(not that she isnt already) i will take pics of her.
i am taking her to the south coast skoda meet at marwell zoo so will get a few pictures of her there no doubt.

starting to learn how to double declutch and find my way around the box.
i hope the estelle is running ok