A common dilema, this convincing our ladies that we should have "one more". Maybe its a good thing, or a few of as would have all the Belletts, and there would be none left for anyone else!
Some of us are lucky enough to have wives with the attitude, "what makes you happy makes me happy".
But I still need the cash.........
Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
My wife is pretty understanding, luckily for me! but when space is an issue, somethings gotta give! might have to sell my 53 ford zephyr before i get another car!
I am "that" Florian guy.
never buy a car you cant push.
i'd take it if i had more undercover parking. my partner said that now ive sold one of my excess gemini coupes, that i could get a bellett. but i dont have the heart to keep it in the sun/rain, so no can do.
antus wrote:i'd take it if i had more undercover parking. my partner said that now ive sold one of my excess gemini coupes, that i could get a bellett. but i dont have the heart to keep it in the sun/rain, so no can do.
You DO have a shed... just one that needs to have some stuff taken out of it! Less hammond organs, more Isuzus!
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Funnily enough, my missus peered over my shoulder and saw it, and asked me if we could buy it!!! It's even just up the road from my house.
Always dangerous to give me an excuse to buy another car - especially when we were in the market for a small 4-door. Unfortunately, safety for her and mini-degruch necessitated something newer and we purchased a Ford Fiesta yesterday. I must be getting old and sensible.
- spear you through the heart with it's steering column
- snap into a wild, positive-rear-camber-induced tail slide and plant you upside down in the bushes on the side of the road
- have spare parts guys look at you like you've asked for a part for a Bolivian artichoke-de-hearting machine when you ask for parts
Both will get you there, but only the Bellett will get you there with the sense of rakish style and possible self-flagellistic tenancies that only Bellett ownership can bring!
I wouldn't mind a Fiesta XR4, but I'm going to look a hell of a lot cooler rolling up in my Bellett! Well, I think so...
My Mum says I'm cool....
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- spear you through the heart with it's steering column
- snap into a wild, positive-rear-camber-induced tail slide and plant you upside down in the bushes on the side of the road
- have spare parts guys look at you like you've asked for a part for a Bolivian artichoke-de-hearting machine when you ask for parts
Both will get you there, but only the Bellett will get you there with the sense of rakish style and possible self-flagellant tenancies that only Bellett ownership can bring!
I wouldn't mind a Fiesta XR4, but I'm going to look a hell of a lot cooler rolling up in my Bellett! Well, I think so...
My Mum says I'm cool....
Dave,
If I ever get a bellet, I can design and fabricate a collapsing steering column for you.. but that would take some of the fun out of it
I'm no suspension expert, but it sounds like you need more rear sway bar.. did these cars come with bars stock? if so how puny are they?
I can only imagine the kinds of looks / replies you get when you ask the typical moron behind an auto parts desk.
Ok, I'm caving and am going to get a shipping quote.. if only for academics.. but with the world economy the way it is right now it might be significantly cheaper than what I expect (one can only hope:)
Some interesting non Belletts are turning up in Canada and trying to woo me.. one's an NSU TT with the mechanics all done and just needs a bit of body work, but doesn't look like anything too crazy and the price is sounding pretty good.
My 17 yo son Lachlan's mate Alex bought this car
He's currently got a pretty nice Datto 1200 which I think the Blet will replace
It's a real minter, I offered to buy it for a decent profit, but he's keen to keep it which is great
I was amazed that Dave didn't snaffle it , but he's still up to his ears in Blets, think he'll be buried with em
I'll encourage Alex to join here ,I think he'll be good value
Happy Bletting, pete
ps I'm always in the market for a minter low mileage Blet,Florian or Prince Skyline
emu wrote:My 17 yo son Lachlan's mate Alex bought this car
He's currently got a pretty nice Datto 1200 which I think the Blet will replace
It's a real minter, I offered to buy it for a decent profit, but he's keen to keep it which is great
I was amazed that Dave didn't snaffle it , but he's still up to his ears in Blets, think he'll be buried with em
I'll encourage Alex to join here ,I think he'll be good value
Happy Bletting, pete
ps I'm always in the market for a minter low mileage Blet,Florian or Prince Skyline
Ah, good thing I didn't put out any shipping quotes yet then!
Looks like it's a wicked solid car (like almost every car in Au)
Hi, I'm new to this game and that bloody $1500 '67 I've missed out on is the reason I've joined up. It is the object of great anguish right now. Is there anyone out there who is selling one or knows of someone selling one (that's driveable)?
All the best to you all. Looking fwd to chatting. Bellets are truly impressive on paper. I just need to drive one now!
Dear Pete & Alex, welcome to the family! I got my first Bellett at 17 (now pushing 50) and they are good. I am compelled, though, to issue my standard caution; the camber change oversteer rollover (mentioned above) is a possibility, if pushed too hard in corners. There are suspension mods which reduce this tendancy, but they also effect ride & suspension travel. I reckon the best mod is the lightened right foot. I just missed-out on a 1-owner, deceased estate mint '65 sedan 2 years ago (at $1500). It sold on ebay about a year ago for about $150 after being inverted - the P-plate still attached. Sad. (No reflection on P-platers,- I was one!)
You will love it - they've got character!
Zalan, sorry Alex's joy is your anguish! Stay tuned,- 1 will turn up. I can only offer a restorer, at present.
Matt.
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Hi Matt. Thanks for your insite into Bellett ballet. Lighter right feet can address many handling ills. I'm so new to this forum thing I only just realized that you were addressing me.
as well.
Could've been me. She said she'll call me when she got back from Melbourne. Won't do that again.
Good luck Alex...
It's even just up the road from my house.