Should I, shouldn't I? Talbot

[Dotplus6]

I've been bitten once so twice shy.

A 1989 Talbot (Ford 1933cc) has come up for sale - 6K. Not sure of mileage yet but think it's under 60k. Does anyone know are these likely to give bother & if it's MOT'd (again waiting on the question being answered) do you think it would be a good buy?

Thanks in advance...

Dot

 

[TheBig1]

just be very careful to check the rust situation. If well looked after they were good vans, but prone to rot around the cab, especially the windscreen surround. It's a massive welding job to put one right. mechanically they are fairly solid but underpowered and usually no power steering

 

[TerryL]

Not an expert on older Talbots but I do recall mention in the past that rust can be a big big problem. Okay rust is (usually) repairable but frankly why would you want to saddle yourself with problems. Don't take too much notice of "current MoT", go have a good look/get professional inspection.

Ah, he beat me to it!

 

[Electraglide]

We bought a new Camelot Camper on a Talbot panel Van in 1987. Mechanically very good and the engine will go on forever. Sadly a different story with the body work. In and out of dealership for warranty work because of rust. Below windscreen, bottom of rear doors and bumper to name a few places. All easy to see though

 

[chaser]

I've been bitten once so twice shy.

A 1989 Talbot (Ford 1933cc) has come up for sale - 6K. Not sure of mileage yet but think it's under 60k. Does anyone know are these likely to give bother & if it's MOT'd (again waiting on the question being answered) do you think it would be a good buy?

Thanks in advance...

Dot

If you know the reg number you can check the mot on the DVLA site, as for anything else 30 years is a long time, and 6 grand does seem a bit steep.
But if everything checks out there's nowt wrong with old vans.

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[Dotplus6]

Thanks - I checked - It was out of MOT last August but I'm waiting on confirmation that he's putting it through the MOT before I'd buy - wouldn't touch it with a barge pole if it wasn't.

 

[Spriddler]

Thanks - I checked - It was out of MOT last August but I'm waiting on confirmation that he's putting it through the MOT before I'd buy - wouldn't touch it with a barge pole if it wasn't.

Have you looked at its MOT history and not just the current year?
It will show any historic rust/corrosion issues.

Check the MOT history of a vehicle

Check the MOT history of a vehicle from 2005 onwards, including if it passed or failed, its mileage and why it failed, download MOT test certificate

www.gov.uk

 

[7735]

The big problem with a motorhome of that age is availability of parts. The manufacturer and the converter would have stopped supporting it years ago.

spongy

 

[Conal]

We had a Talbot and it came with a very rusty area - about the size of a football from the front windscreen down. Luckily we found Simon, in Arclid, near Stoke, who specialises in Talbot bodywork.

 

[Nikki]

My son had one and it too had alot of rust around the windscreen, however after it was treated it was a cracking van that still goes on now

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[Landy Andy]

I assume you have seen this

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[Dotplus6]

Thanks - it does seem a sturdy van inside & out. I will take a more detailed look at it before I buy.

 

[Dotplus6]

Thanks Landy Andy - it looks good for the money. Only problem is we're in NI - MHs do seem to be cheaper on the mainland, don't they. I didn't see that Advert but someone private messaged me & I assume it's the same one.

 

[Dotplus6]

Hi - I didn't realise you could do that - I will definitely check it out. It looked pretty clean to me but I looked at several so further inspection needed. Thanks!