I Bought my DREAM car from Copart...And It Looks More Like a NIGHTMARE!😱 Vauxhall VX220/Speedster

[@matthewlilley574]

This should be a really good series to watch, looking forward to future VX220 episodes. Good luck with the rebuild!

[@andythomas969]

Brave or foolish not sure which best of luck

[@DavidB-rx3km]

I don't envy you - I bought an intact, running one a few days ago and I'm in constant fear when driving it. It's not going to be cheap, but good luck, they are amazing cars to drive.

[@The_Car_Stalker]

Brilliant work - you are very brave

[@its_cyfa]

Will be watching this one, remember when these came outv

[@neildee9834]

Good luck with the project! Make sure you join the Facebook group See you at a meet

[@pollatso]

Bit more on cost including Copart fees & and ending including profit would be good 👍 Still gutted there was no ending to the spitfire..👍👍🙏🇬🇧 interesting all the same you definitely have the gift for getting a car running 👍

[@shaneblacklord3313]

VCery cool car. Looking forward to see ghow you get on with the repairs. Cant wait for the next episode. Pick a panel and do the repairs, then on to the next panel. Crack on!

[@cashmachinecars]

Thank you!! I've had a bit of experience rebuilding lotus clamshells in the past so I will film the repairs the best I know how 🤣

[@CortinasAndClassics]

Excellent, such a cool car. I hope you get it fixed up.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Nice one follow those dreams! All the best with it 👍

[@AK88onCars]

Best of luck with you're restoration Harry (fellow VX'er here!) well done for putting a Turbo back on the road!

[@Marcj86]

Great upload,would love a vx220 turbo,can't wait to see the way this ends up 👍👍

[@julianowens4071]

Very enjoyable video,looking forward to the next one

[@cashmachinecars]

Thanks Julian 👍

[@PaulBurns-q5v]

Same, had one and had go sell. Still dream about going sideways and driving in the counrty and I wake-up and for a second I think I still have it ,😢

[@mikenewman137]

Wow that looks a great project but difficult to find parts should make it extra fun !

[@cashmachinecars]

They have been a huge headache to source Mike! But I luckily found a guy that was stripping a whole car and have got most of the bits now! Unfortunately he had just sold the headlights before I contacted him 🤦

[@mikenewman137]

@@cashmachinecars Good luck with the headlights, sounds like they may hurt your cash machine ! i will be looking forward to the next episode.

[@robertdonohue1507]

I owned a 2004 Turbo and had it for 5 years but i had to sell it ....quite simply the best car i've ever owned and driven ! !

[@cashmachinecars]

Thats a shame do you think you will ever get another one?

[@robertdonohue1507]

@@cashmachinecars ... I would love to have another one ...your going to be surprised how quick the Turbo is ! !

[@cashmachinecars]

I hope you do get another one! Have a feeling they will be hard to get hold of one day! I've heard great things about the turbo! I can't wait

[@robertdonohue1507]

@@cashmachinecars 0-60 4.7 secs is amazing ...155 mph is scary ...if you've got the balls to try ...anything over 120 gets a bit twitchy when the front end wants to start floating ...those louvre vents are a very good idea ....I need to stop now i'm getting broody lol ! !

[@chrismeakings9007]

That will all buff out? Can’t wait for this build. If it goes well I think a track day needs to be done to celebrate.

[@cashmachinecars]

Thanks Chris! Cant wait to take it on the track if it ever makes it 🤞

[@GPH2474]

Fire brigade poss ripped front off to isolate the battery. Incase of fire.

[@peteredwards9147]

It will be a nice looking car again

[@cashmachinecars]

🤞

[@freddythefrog70]

My dream car also matey! Subscribed today 👍👍

[@jody1skinobe314]

Nice purchase dude 👍 sad the Spitty is gone tho 🥺

[@cashmachinecars]

Thanks. I know I was sad to see it go but I think in the long run I will enjoy driving this car a little bit more 👍

[@bargibargibargi]

The lights you are screwed. You've got to go second hand. There aren't any aftermarket replacements either.

[@cashmachinecars]

I know!! I'm very surprised no one has made and aftermarket set as they are so expensive! But then I guess there aren't that many of them about any more

[@mantgirdasjuozapaitis3556]

There are aftermarket solution with LEDs. Check Eltech-Italia. I think they were 1400 euros per set, but not sure if they make RHD version. Fkin quick car on track, probably the quickest I haver ever owned. But hated driving it in town. Good luck with the build!

[@mantgirdasjuozapaitis3556]

Oh and Delage speedster makes headlights as well, you can order housing, lens, etc separately or just buy a full set. Not sure on RHD as well, but check them out

[@Seanaldinho90]

That front clam going to be £££. Best car I’ve ever owned.

[@cashmachinecars]

It wasn't cheap!!! And it wasn't in great shape either!! 🤦 You'll see it in the next video

[@Seanaldinho90]

@@cashmachinecars type 116 motorsport is good for replacement bits for the windows, electronics etc but yeah the OG bits are mega expensive. All my lenses are hammered/yellow but these are meant to be driven and enjoyed so it doesn’t matter. I need my front/rear and sills all patched so I’m following to see how the fibreglass work goes…

[@cashmachinecars]

Thanks I'll look them up! Haha yea I've done a bit of fiberglass work in the past but I am definitely no expert so I might not be the best at it 😂

[@chrismadge7292]

Interesting project, time to crack open and epoxy and fibreglass matting!

[@Haslam333]

Awesome vid

[@Lot76CARS]

Looking forward to this resurrection.. it’s far more left field tan the Elise and they look a fair bit cheaper. Hope you can secure the parts..is it worth trying other markets where these were sold (for non RHD/LHD specific) salvage parts? On the plus side it will have less cutting and welding😂

[@cashmachinecars]

Thank you!! Luckily I've got almost all the bits now the only thing I'm struggling to source(pay for) are the headlights but they are the last thing to go in. True I think they made more Opel speedsters than vx220s might be a good idea to look for parts elsewhere in Europe! Hahah thank god!!

[@robertdonohue1507]

@@cashmachinecars there was less than 950 Turbos built ...i think it was actually 943

[@cashmachinecars]

Really I wonder how many are left! A lot must have been written off 🤣

[@Lot76CARS]

@@cashmachinecars looking at how many left a surprising 737 appear to be around, turbo and non turbo combined

[@ConquerDriving]

Looking forward to seeing this get fixed up! I sold mine but here is my review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYC1XoCMp7eEp7M

[@cashmachinecars]

Thanks! I watched that last night! looked like a great car why did you sell it!

[@ConquerDriving]

@@cashmachinecars it was a great car, I had it 4 years and wanted something that was better at skidding, easier to take around the country but still fun. So I got an MX5.

[@classlessbozo317]

Just needs a new front end and a wash.

[@cashmachinecars]

Hahaha if only!! 🤦

[@N911GT2]

You’re better off buying a prober one than restore this one. In the end you’ll have paid this one twice.

[@cashmachinecars]

I've got almost all the bits and I think the numbers are still in my favour... Just, I'll reveal the price I paid for it in the next video 👍

[@blakerawlings7068]

Yh but if you rebuild it you feel more attached to it

[@victor58010]

Keep your hands on the steering wheel,young man! 🙂

[@AudiosAmigos]

Tons of resources within the VX220 community that can get you back on the road. Jon Seal sells new front clams and JoeFB (Max88 performance) can get ANYTHING you need

[@cashmachinecars]

Thank you very much I have heard good things about max88 performance!! I got all the part from mmg performance he was luckily stripping one for parts!

[@bimsi100]

Wouldn’t buy a Jon Seal clam.

[@AudiosAmigos]

@@bimsi100 Why not? Jon has a great reputation

[@bimsi100]

@@AudiosAmigos is there a way to dm you? I don’t want to publicly talk about it, but it might change your view on the topic