Red GSi

[Terry]

Hi guys, Thought i'd start a progress thread for my new pride and joy.
I had a white phase 1 GSi from 2000-2005 until I scrapped it due to rust. I loved that car and spent thousands on it including a respray in pearl white.

Here is my old GSi.

I missed it so much I kept my eyes out for another. After waiting for over 1 year I found this shell advertised and stuck a deposit on it and collected it yesterday.
Here she is.

Being collected

How she sits in my garage

I have big plans for the car including a 500bhp let, Buckets seats up front, GAZ coilovers and 4 pots all round.
Due to my plans I reckon this will probably take me 18 months or more as funds dictate.

 

[kevseymour]

Looks like it's already had some decent money sent on it, good luck with it.

 

[Terry]

The lad I bought it off has spent a fortune on it including a full respray 3-4 years ago. It's sat in his garage for the last 2 years after he blew the engine.

 

[rc]

was this some from scotland, cory? only going by the wheels

 

[Terry]

No mate, It's from Skelmersdale. I bought it from a guy called Graham. I wasn't aware another mk3 had those wheels on. Any pics of it?

 

[rc]

Yep if its not the same one your car has a double same wheels bumpers colour and cage

 

[Vauxhall jim]

I've seen this car at pod fair play I'l be watching this

 

[savage16v]

I will be watching this!

I almost bought them wheels off the guy.
Very nice base mate!

 

[Terry]

I will be watching this!

I almost bought them wheels off the guy.
Very nice base mate!

I remember him wanting £800 for the wheels as they're pretty rare in this fitment. I can't wait to start cracking in it now. Will probably be after Christmas now.

 

[reno]

think i seen this on migweb. cracking shell, will be watching this progress to, nice buy

 

[JimGSi]

Seen this in the flesh I think, quite possibly at trax.

 

[Terry]

think i seen this on migweb. cracking shell, will be watching this progress to, nice buy

It really is one of the best mk3 shells I've seen, Luckily he let me put a deposit on it a few month back until I had the rest of the cash. Now to save for the epic let build.

 

[Kev_mk3]

gorgeous wheels and shell from not far from me

 

[big e]

Nice purchase, great base to work from..

 

[MurrayM_]

Looks like a very clean shell, will be watching this!!

 

[Terry]

I've had a good look round it and can't find any rust Even underneath has been painted black. Definitely going to be a fair weather car this.

 

[Mr Skint]

drop a derv in it

 

[Terry]

Drive them for a living mate. Not a chance I'd stick one in this

 

[Mr Skint]

Lol

 

[d4ve]

nice car i saw this on MIG and was tempted with the wheels but not the £800 tag