Love the first gen Nissan Primera. If you were a keen driver and a User Chooser in the early 90s, this is what you hung your suit jacket in the back of whilst you thumbed through your file-a-fax for your next appointment. Very underrated car, and a brilliant drive. That 16v twin cam motor was an absolute peach.
Great to see the Ford Sierra 1.6 L which was one that early owners and fleets actually bought. I was a rear seat passenger in a red 1983 Austin MiniMetro 1.0 and enjoyed it immensely. It felt more roomy inside than my Mother's 1981 Ford Fiesta. Another beautiful VW Beetle. I always wondered how 8 Normal sized adults would fit in a Nissan Serena.
Oh yes, a relatively basic but popular specification for the Sierra back in the day. The Nissan Serena was only really known for one thing back in the day, and unfortunately we are unable to discuss it.
@@lloydvehicleconsultingThe 2 litre petrol Serena was actually quite nippy but still quite narrow for three abreast in comfort, even though there were three seat belts on both rear seats.
A beautifal 2000e Sierra. Yes I beleive the N16 Almera is a nice car to drive, from memory i think it was built at Sunderland, my dad had one a few years ago, he also had a N15 Almera as well which i think i preferred over the N16. A excellent shuffle as always Sir.
I know we're not allowed to discuss the Nissan Serena with the forbidden fuel, but talking about the petrol version - I remember years ago Quentin Willson writing that he bought one, and it being so very bad, by the time he got home he had to have a lie down and contemplate what on earth he'd just done!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Dad had the Mk2 facelift Ghia X as well, I'm sure it was on a B plate. Packed with goodies (for the time) and the leather seats were the most comfortable car seats I've sat in. They were lovely cars. I preferred the cleaner lines look of the pre facelift Mk2. I remember hearing that the Mk2 auto gearbox would often become troubling on higher mileage examples, 80k miles was mentioned. Can't confirm this but that's what I was told by a mechanic friend.
Yes, with a leather interior, that would be the Ghia X Executive. It was only available on a saloon during 1984 and 1985, so B registration would be exactly right. I have seen an Executive interior, and they are very, very nice. The one I drove had a Type 9 five speed manual, which is a rare option. They are apparently much better than the automatics.
The Sierra 2000e should have a Ghia emblem actually sir, confusingly so. But it was unfortunately adorned with the incorrect alloys but still a fine steed. Would have been nice if they had come with the V6 but alas not.
7:37 That was a gorgeous thing.
Sir, you are absolutely correct about that...
Love the first gen Nissan Primera. If you were a keen driver and a User Chooser in the early 90s, this is what you hung your suit jacket in the back of whilst you thumbed through your file-a-fax for your next appointment. Very underrated car, and a brilliant drive. That 16v twin cam motor was an absolute peach.
Yes, I have driven three different P10 Primeras on the channel and I liked all of these (I am particularly partial to the 1.6 petrols)...
So many good looking, interesting cars we took for granted back in the day....
Eight parts down, and the last one was released this morning! Indeed, a great deal of nostalgia for us all, I think.
Great to see the Ford Sierra 1.6 L which was one that early owners and fleets actually bought.
I was a rear seat passenger in a red 1983 Austin MiniMetro 1.0 and enjoyed it immensely. It felt more roomy inside than my Mother's 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Another beautiful VW Beetle.
I always wondered how 8 Normal sized adults would fit in a Nissan Serena.
Oh yes, a relatively basic but popular specification for the Sierra back in the day. The Nissan Serena was only really known for one thing back in the day, and unfortunately we are unable to discuss it.
@@lloydvehicleconsultingThe 2 litre petrol Serena was actually quite nippy but still quite narrow for three abreast in comfort, even though there were three seat belts on both rear seats.
Sir, we probably won't be able to find one, sadly.
A beautifal 2000e Sierra.
Yes I beleive the N16 Almera is a nice car to drive, from memory i think it was built at Sunderland, my dad had one a few years ago, he also had a N15 Almera as well which i think i preferred over the N16.
A excellent shuffle as always Sir.
Yes, that is absolutely right, some of the N16s were made at Sunderland. Glad you enjoyed the Sierra 2000E!
I know we're not allowed to discuss the Nissan Serena with the forbidden fuel, but talking about the petrol version - I remember years ago Quentin Willson writing that he bought one, and it being so very bad, by the time he got home he had to have a lie down and contemplate what on earth he'd just done!
Sir, we will not be discussing said forbidden Nissan Serena on the channel. I would be very happy to try a petrol one, though!
The 1979 Mk2 Granada was my favourite. Dad had a 1978 (S plate) Mk2 2.8 Ghia.
I have driven a 1982 Granada 2.8 Ghia X Estate a couple of times, and they are absolutely epic.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Dad had the Mk2 facelift Ghia X as well, I'm sure it was on a B plate. Packed with goodies (for the time) and the leather seats were the most comfortable car seats I've sat in. They were lovely cars. I preferred the cleaner lines look of the pre facelift Mk2. I remember hearing that the Mk2 auto gearbox would often become troubling on higher mileage examples, 80k miles was mentioned. Can't confirm this but that's what I was told by a mechanic friend.
Yes, with a leather interior, that would be the Ghia X Executive. It was only available on a saloon during 1984 and 1985, so B registration would be exactly right. I have seen an Executive interior, and they are very, very nice. The one I drove had a Type 9 five speed manual, which is a rare option. They are apparently much better than the automatics.
Great uploads, keep em coming. What is the beef with diesel cars? I had to google it, and I'm not looking for a fight, only answers
I am going to leave you to think about it.
The Sierra 2000e should have a Ghia emblem actually sir, confusingly so. But it was unfortunately adorned with the incorrect alloys but still a fine steed. Would have been nice if they had come with the V6 but alas not.
I have seen them without Ghia badges as well, so I was a bit confused. Yes, not the correct alloys, but we still want one, sir!
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Well done again, sir!