Savvi Posted September 2, 2008 Report Posted September 2, 2008 Was chatting to a guy today who has a 1973 M reg Viva S in a garage and wondered if i knew anyone who would be interested ? His Sister bought it new and parked it up in 1989 as it failed Mot on seat belt anchorage, it's done about 40,000 miles. I was wondering what they are like and would it will be worth ? He has no pics at present as it's in the garage with the normal boxes and junk piled on it. He might also know of a Mk2 Escort which is in daily use.
Mr Sam Posted September 2, 2008 Report Posted September 2, 2008 i know of a SLEEPER V8'd one in pensioner gold
Retro-gone. Posted September 2, 2008 Report Posted September 2, 2008 my 1st car was a viva, i had a blue sunstrip with 'SATURDAY NIGHT VIVA' across it
fairlane500 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Posted September 2, 2008 I have a real soft spot for Viva's.Had loads over the Years. The good ones are starting to pick up a bit in value now but unless it's in decent nick they are not worth much at all Loads of fun with a 2.3 slant four up front and I've seen a few with pintos in. Loads of room to stuff a V8 in too of course
mk3cokebottle Posted September 2, 2008 Report Posted September 2, 2008 viva's are scrap price mate in un roadworthy condition......... £100 tops if they are mint they fetch around the grand mark depending on the model
Admin Vista Posted September 2, 2008 Admin Report Posted September 2, 2008 Loads of room to stuff a V8 in too of course Oh yeah, not really a Viva but a close relation and I think it's cool as a penguins testicles! If this comes up for sale I'll be digging through the penny jar for cash!
caprinerd Posted September 2, 2008 Report Posted September 2, 2008 thats strange i was at the police gala and was talking to fiarlane 500 about cars we`d owned and this car came up i had a viva but mine was the magnum version reall soft spot for them and the frenza droop snoop
fairlane500 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Posted September 2, 2008 Gotta love the Firenza.So cool and still a fraction of Escort prices. Here's a pic of my last one.Only had a little 1159 under the bonnet but cool all the same
Savvi Posted September 2, 2008 Author Report Posted September 2, 2008 He did say it was a 2 door and in a blue metallic which was rare and she paid extra for, so will it look like the one above ?
mk2estate Posted September 2, 2008 Report Posted September 2, 2008 my first car was a viva, 1256 hc. it was dark green on the bottom & lime green on the top. the engine was held together with garden twine
zetecmk2 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Posted September 2, 2008 also love a magnum, sold my last one to pay for the pinto conversion in my escort........£75...3.o essex 4 speed manual, 5 linked only 8 yrs ago! god....how i regret that i think it ended up on the banger track oh well, live and learn!!
X-pack-Glyn Posted September 2, 2008 Report Posted September 2, 2008 He did say it was a 2 door and in a blue metallic which was rare and she paid extra for, so will it look like the one above ? not exactly, they did a viva coupe which is what that one above is, then they did a 2 door saloon, 4 door saloon, and a 2 door wagon, you had the viva front square light, magnum front (twin round) and the rare snoot models (2.3 slant 4). if its a coupe rip his arms off and hit him with the sloppy ends.
Mrs O/H/C Posted September 3, 2008 Report Posted September 3, 2008 my dad had a silver viva for many years .. and then i owned a pea-green one
over_head_cam Posted September 3, 2008 Report Posted September 3, 2008 I think a '73 would be an HB model. Either way I reckon they've got a bit of OSV cool
fairlane500 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Posted September 3, 2008 '73 will be an HC they started from '71. I'm not totally sure but I think the S was just a limited edition Viva with a few sporty extra's.Probably interior and stickers. Don't quote me but I'm sure that's what I remember from my Viva day's. I still know a few people who are into their Viva's so if you do need to shift it give me a shout.I may be able to find a home for it.But as already stated the sad thing is if it's in need of work it's probably virtually worthless You can still buy a really nice 2 door for less than grand if you look about
Savvi Posted September 3, 2008 Author Report Posted September 3, 2008 He's looking for £3-400 to sell it ? He said the rear arches have a little surface rust on them but the bodywork in general seems ok.
keithcdb Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 They dont hold a lot of money at the mo, seen a nice restored hatch go for 800! If it looks good.... Go for it
caprinerd Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 sorry mate what engine size is it as they done 1300, 1800 slant 4, 2300 slant 4, and i think they did a 1600 but dont hold me to that
Contract Man Posted September 5, 2008 Report Posted September 5, 2008 Gotta love the Firenza.So cool and still a fraction of Escort prices.Here's a pic of my last one.Only had a little 1159 under the bonnet but cool all the same Is it me or is that shape ALL WRONG
ZetecVan 2.0 Posted September 6, 2008 Report Posted September 6, 2008 Theres a two door blue barn find viva on ebay at the mo. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1979-VAUXHALL-VIV ... 286.c0.m14 £155 with a day to go.
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