I Bought a 172 Cup...

[cstarby]

Hi Guys,

I have been on and off of here over the years and just can't seem to stay away. I originally had a Clio Trophy which I sold to Tony @ashtons99 because I needed extra money for a house move. Ever since I have missed it and been looking for over a year for a replacement car. Sadly I couldn't tempt Tony to sell me his 182 Cup which is stunning; and I just missed out on Paul's @mossyv6 Mint Racing Blue 182.

However it's not all doom and gloom as today I managed to purchase an immaculate 2 owner 172 Cup with 75k. The first owner owned since the beginning of 2003 until two years ago when he part-exchanged it for a Golf R. It then passed on to an ex Toyota Master Tech who spent a lot of time and money on it. The car has a few subtle modifications including coilovers, short shifter and Sabelt steering wheel. Other than that the car is completely standard and even still has a mint original front splitter plus brand new headlights and spotless Turini's including a spare!

I will be putting the car back to completely standard then trying to get everything to as good as new, before adding a couple of subtle modifications. I am also a keen detailer so the bodywork will be given a going over with a fine tooth comb. I will document all the work here for anybody who is interested to see.

Here is one picture of the car before it gets delivered tomorrow, and also a picture of my daily in case you are interested.

Thanks for looking,
Chris

 

[Stay Puft]

That looks gorgeous!

Edit apart from those strange wing mirror caps!

 

[Clio_fool]

That does look very tidy.

 

[cstarby]

Thanks Guys and don't worry they will be going!

 

[ashtons99]

Looks nice Chris. Any interior pics? I’ve got some lovely capsicum red mirror caps that would look a treat against the blue :smile:

 

[Kyle 86]

Looks a very nice example. I hope you enjoy it pal

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[20vKarlos]

Bloody lovely looking car!

I also like the Range... and the house... I might be a bit jealous 😂

 

[imprezaworks]

Looks really nice mate, what’s the spec?

Ignore the last part

 

[cstarby]

Looks nice Chris. Any interior pics? I’ve got some lovely capsicum red mirror caps that would look a treat against the blue :smile:

None yet mate will get some more pictures over the weekend when I compile my parts list!

 

[cstarby]

Looks a very nice example. I hope you enjoy it pal

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Bloody lovely looking car!

I also like the Range... and the house... I might be a bit jealous 😂

Looks really nice mate, what’s the spec?

Ignore the last part

Thanks everyone!

 

[mossyv6]

Does look lovely mate.

I spotted it on eBay also:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/112651188953

Looks like you managed to up your budget but very worth it I would say pal.

 

[leedsboy]

Looks a nice, clean base.

 

[imprezaworks]

Seems like a decent buy at a few grand.

 

[mintno1]

Looked good on the advert and looked like some money been spent, look forward to seeing what you do with it :up:

 

[cstarby]

Thanks guys it’s sat on the drive at home now so just looking forward to getting home from work!!

Does look lovely mate.

I spotted it on eBay also:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/112651188953

Looks like you managed to up your budget :wink: but very worth it I would say pal.

Thanks mate, ahhh I didn’t pay asking so was within budget luckily :grimacing:

 

[MrBlonde]

Looks nice and fresh mate,another cup owner :up:

I will be following your thread

 

[cstarby]

Looks nice and fresh mate,another cup owner :up:

I will be following your thread

Stevie It’s Chris btw, Nikki (from Bupa’s) husband, hope you are well mate?

 

[MrBlonde]

Stevie It’s Chris btw, Nikki (from Bupa’s) husband, hope you are well mate?

Ohh alright fella,im cool thanks & you mate?..what made you buy another?.im thinking of selling mine next year

 

[182_steve]

That looks a cracking example and a good base for a project, will look forward to seeing what's done with this :up:

Loose the tints, rear wiper back on and new number plates alone will make it look better, although does look really clean already!!

 

[Jamess182]

I paid a similar price for mine and yours seems much better spec'd, kicking myself!
Super clean car mate, keep this thread updated!

 

[Clio_fool]

Ohh alright fella,im cool thanks & you mate?..what made you buy another?.im thinking of selling mine next year

Just have a think how many times this year you've read "I've just bought another 1*2" or similar. Selling up seems like a bad idea to me mate!

 

[MrBlonde]

Just have a think how many times this year you've read "I've just bought another 1*2" or similar. Selling up seems like a bad idea to me mate!

Yeah that is true mate & from the other forums ive joined looking up other car info,this one is far the best one.

 

[Clio_fool]

Yeah that is true mate & from the other forums ive joined looking up other car info,this one is far the best one.

Yeah this is destiny the place to be. I wouldn't want to have to use the abarth forum that's for sure [emoji23].

 

[cstarby]

Ohh alright fella,im cool thanks & you mate?..what made you buy another?.im thinking of selling mine next year

I am very well thanks pal! Well after I sold the Trophy I hunted high and low for a Petrol Blue 182. I tracked down 12 of the supposed 19 or so remaining and have a log of the reasons they didn't suit my needs so I gave up. Now winter is here I wanted a project so turned to this. Simple as that really lol. I noticed on Insta you may sell. I don't think you should mate for the money they are worth and the amount of time you have put in to yours you should keep it forever.

 

[cstarby]

I had a late one with work today but when I got home the car was waiting for me on the drive! I had asked the courier to drop it and post the key through the letterbox which he was happy to do. This is it being loaded before coming to me.

The seller told me he would throw in some spares and I certainly had not realised the sale would include an entire car full what a bonus!!! And before anyone mentions it he was kind enough to put in some blankets to keep the cars interior protected from dirt. There are even a set of original mirror covers so the carbon dipped ones can go. As well as exhaust system and steering wheel plus a full set of front and rear headlights; the list goes on and on.... Haven't even got a clue what some parts are lol!

Sorry about the quality but its pitch black out and used an iPhone, however this is the first pictures of it in its new home before any work begins.

The interior was a huge surprise, I know the previous owner kept a blanket on his drivers seat to protect it but all the seats are as good as new, just the radio and steering to be switched with the original spares and a re-trim on the wheel also to follow.

I could not resist playing around with the car so decided to remove the tints so here here is a quick before and after.

That is just a quick update for now. There is a ton of history to go through but on quick glance its reassuring to see its had 3x belt etc changes so keen to go over everything.

Almost forgot one picture for those of you keen on detailing like myself. Considering the cars age, the fact that it had a journey on a transporter here and not a single cleaning product or cloth has touched it since arrival, the paint is in great nick.

Bonnet:

 

[imprezaworks]

Looking good.

 

[cstarby]

Looking good.

Cheers bud.

 

[Brett]

Looks good and take care of it in "cup killing season". Don't think I've heard anybody mention cup killing season since about 2010 on here mind.

 

[MrBlonde]

Looks wicked mate on the back of the loader!,yeah i know what you mean abouy what i have done to it & what there worth at the moment.
Have to come and have a look at it one day.

 

[yeecup]

Looks great, 100% better already without the tints.

 

[BREMBO]

Looks a great example and pleased your going back to original with it!

 

[Mr R.]

Looks great bud, if I had the room then I'd be tempted to buy a Cup.

 

[Stay Puft]

Lovely! Brave buying without viewing!

 

[cstarby]

Lovely! Brave buying without viewing!

I certainly do not advise it!!! Luckily this was as described.

 

[Stefan.]

Looks great bud, if I had the room then I'd be tempted to buy a Cup.

They always come back...

 

[AlfaDan]

O if I had that garage, I’d dig an inspection pit lol, well jealous

Nice car too

 

[Mr R.]

They always come back...

😂😂

Yeah because i can see myself selling the Impreza to buy one.....Not alot compares to the Spec C. (but id like one to keep in the garage as i think the prices are on the up)

 

[Stefan.]

😂😂

Yeah because i can see myself selling the Impreza to buy one.....Not alot compares to the Spec C. (but id like one to keep in the garage as i think the prices are on the up)

Well you dont have to sell your car for the phrase to not count.. So when you getting one?

 

[Mr R.]

Well you dont have to sell your car for the phrase to not count.. So when you getting one?

When i move, maybe........

 

[182_steve]

Looks great, 100% better already without the tints.

Agreed :up: