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Allvaux Astra Newbie
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 1:06 pm Post subject: What month/year was the Astra Mk1 released please? |
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Just (finally!) collected the V5 for my Mk1 and it was first re'd on 24.04.1981. What month/year was the Astra Mk1 first released please, I'm guessing middle/end of 1980 as I seem to recall having seen some 'V' reg ones about in the past?
Thanks, regards and all the best for new year. _________________ Mk1 Astra 1300S 'L', (use of) Merc recovery truck, Corsa TD, Nova TD and all kinds of other things! |
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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as far as I thought they came out in 79 ![smile](images/smiles/smile.gif) _________________
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Allvaux Astra Newbie
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Matt. _________________ Mk1 Astra 1300S 'L', (use of) Merc recovery truck, Corsa TD, Nova TD and all kinds of other things! |
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Nrj Astra Expert
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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vauxhall released in april 1980
opel was 1979 think august motor show ready for 1st sept plates _________________ WANTED - Big Block Legs, GTE Engine Mounts |
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Mark1GTE wee mark
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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the mk1 astra was launched on nov 9th 1979 at the scottish motor show in the kelvin hall,glasgow in 1300 5dr hatch and 5dr estate form only on show,production/general sale of the mk1 astra didn`t start until febuary 1980 so this is the date you want
the opel kadett D went on general sale on nov 9th 1979 as opel were one step ahead of vauxhall and were ready to produce before they even launched
british production of the mk1 astra didn`t start until nov 16th 1981 until then all mk1`s were built in germany by opel and badged vauxhall and opel depending on where they were destined to go both opel and vauxhall models were available in the uk until dealer merger in 1981
source all the sh1t up my loft relating to mk1`s
another thing i spotted is how cheap skate vauxhall was prise of a vauxhall horn push emblem to reveal an opel blitz badge as i have on a cpl of mk1`s ![big grin](images/smiles/biggrin.gif)
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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Mine was registered 15/04/81, didn't realise they were built in germany till late 81, i just assumed it was made in England. |
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Mark1GTE wee mark
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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Mike wrote: | Mine was registered 15/04/81, didn't realise they were built in germany till late 81, i just assumed it was made in England. |
deffo german then here`s the first one built here
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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With 2 front towing eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Weren't these built in Germany and shipped over to the UK for assembly???? _________________
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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bobs got 2 towing eyes and was made in germany... _________________
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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mines got twin eyehooks as well, both german made, both not rusty ![Wink](images/smiles/icon_wink.gif) _________________ WANTED - Big Block Legs, GTE Engine Mounts |
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Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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mines a lil rusty lol _________________
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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:25 am Post subject: |
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my estate is a V reg from dec 79 it HAD two towing eyes but lobbed one off to fit new front end lol,
and mine only has 8 or 10 digits on vin plate and floor too does anyone else only have 8-10? _________________ 1983 5dr project 1.4Ti in china blue
1983 SR in mat black rat on the road again
1980 5dr Opel estate (9 year ongoing project)
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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:38 am Post subject: |
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mine does looks odd eh _________________ [Click here to pay ransom to view photos] |
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Allvaux Astra Newbie
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Thanks for the info fellas. Anyone know how many saloons (as opposed to hatchbacks) were made? I only recall seeing two, both recently on another forum iirc and perhaps one really mint one that used to live locally. Also is there a way of telling whether German or English made?
Thanks and regards, sorry for all the questions. _________________ Mk1 Astra 1300S 'L', (use of) Merc recovery truck, Corsa TD, Nova TD and all kinds of other things! |
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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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theres loads of salloons on here, the ones that spring to mind a sy.l's 2dr which is stunning and sparkos 4dr called bob. _________________ [Click here to pay ransom to view photos] |
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