FabSwingers.com forum: First cars

By *ackformore100 OP Man
2 weeks ago

Tin town

What was your first car?

I had a capri 1600 gt auto with a load of miles and a load of rust

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By *ustAnotherMan
2 weeks ago

Mids

Rover 416

Yeah, I know. But it was free

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By *ue and robCouple
2 weeks ago

ware

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By *ue and robCouple
2 weeks ago

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MANTA SR RALLY

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By *TRAY-CATMan
2 weeks ago

dundee

At 18 had a Ford es.cort mk1 (yellow). Raised at the back. Thought I was cool. lol. ..

Forum won't allow the name E S.C.O.R.T

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By *rAitchMan
2 weeks ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

Triumph Herald 13/60.

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By *evotee101Woman
2 weeks ago

Houghton le Spring

Mini Metro, loved that car 🚗

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By *amon.dMan
2 weeks ago

antrim

Blue SR nova. I thought I was the boy.

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By *ripfillMan
2 weeks ago

Paris, New York, Hong Kong and Havant

£80 bought me my first car a split screen morris 1000 reg WHU76

A mate airbrushed a broken heart on the boot and letter painted her name …Angina

Great car … loved it

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By *exyScientistsCouple
2 weeks ago

Castlebar

"What was your first car?

I had a capri 1600 gt auto with a load of miles and a load of rust"

Ah my Dad had a metallic green capri in the 70s. I loved that car 🥰

My first was a Peugeot 106 and it was great. Never a problem with it apart from me driving into things.

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By *he MinionMan
2 weeks ago

Vauxhall Nova 1.3SR. Bright yellow with brown check interior.

Loved it

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By *9 kisses.Man
2 weeks ago

clacton on sea

1972 vw beetle,

Which i still have,

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By *inkygentkentMan
2 weeks ago

Maidstone

1984 Ford Es.cort Ghia - replaced with a 1987 Toyota Supra that blew up about 3 months after I got it

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By *ugehandsMan
2 weeks ago

Fife/ Newcastle

Apparently we're not allowed to post the car I had but it was a ford "person who may accompany you out" Mark 2.

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By *mmaleiaWoman
2 weeks ago

Trowbridge

Hillman avenger, was orange, roller painted it Matt black

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By *heekydomdanMan
2 weeks ago

Eastbourne

I was spoilt little brat I was handed down my Dads ‘72 Lotus Elan .. still got it to this day all be it in the garage under a cover for 15ish years

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By * Mrs ShyButNotShyCouple
2 weeks ago

Stafford

Only passed my test a couple of months ago. I have. Astra gtc

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
2 weeks ago

East Sussex

Scirocco

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By *ue and robCouple
2 weeks ago

ware

But what's the fastest car you've owned mine is a Toyota supra twin turbo bpu to 450hp at the wheels

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By *ustAnotherMan
2 weeks ago

Mids

Fastest was probably the focus RS120

But my bikes would blitz and car I've ever owned, speed triple RS mostly

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By *heekydomdanMan
2 weeks ago

Eastbourne

"But what's the fastest car you've owned mine is a Toyota supra twin turbo bpu to 450hp at the wheels "

TVR T350 .. only 300hp light, every time I drive it I’m sure it’s trying to kill me.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
2 weeks ago

North West

What was your mother's maiden name?

First school?

Any other security questions we should answer?!

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By *yeham808Man
2 weeks ago

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

2000 reg Golf mk4 - it was a bag of hammers. If you painted yellow it’s be a skip. Slow as fuck probably quicker if you pushed it off a cliff

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By *uri00620Woman
2 weeks ago

Croydon

Renault Clio.

It's the reason I'd never by a French car again!

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By *lynJMan
2 weeks ago

Morden

A Mini 1000.

Loved that car. Got stopped by the police twice. Once for too much wheel squeal going round a corner, once for "driving too carefully" 🤨

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By *icecouple561Couple
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2 weeks ago

East Sussex

"What was your mother's maiden name?

First school?

Any other security questions we should answer?!

Name of your first pet?

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By *hunky GentMan
2 weeks ago

Maldon and Peterborough

I don't think it had a name, but it was made by Lego (technic).

😆 🤣

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By *_2025_uniWoman
2 weeks ago

cambridge

1.0l Nissan micra in cherry red. Loved that car, it was like a go kart! I ran it into the ground RIP

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By *ynamicnatureMan
2 weeks ago

Doncaster

1976 combi van,😊

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By *adagastMan
2 weeks ago

Rotherham

A bright red Vauxhall Nova that was brand new.

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By *vonne5exMan
2 weeks ago

Doncaster

Hillman Minx

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By *B69Woman
2 weeks ago

Wiltshire

1275 mini, blue with white wheels, loved it

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By *usman 199Man
2 weeks ago

Stockport

Austin 1300. Cost me £60. Lasted me 18 months me being green not knowing what warning lights on the dash meant. Oil warning light didn't realise . Engine seized. Learnt a lot in 40 years driving havnt made that mistake again.

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By *lik and PaulCouple
2 weeks ago

cahoots

Triumph Spitfire

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By *ophie_GTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Gainsborough

Mk 2 Ford Cortina 1.3l

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By *alm_one4Man
2 weeks ago

RM16

1971 Vauxhall Viva.

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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
2 weeks ago

wonderland.

A Mk1 Ford Fiesta Supersport, absolutely mega car but it got pinched sadly.

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By *h3rry Bomb80Man
2 weeks ago

the moon

Vauxhall calibra back in 98

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By *eyond PurityCouple
2 weeks ago

Lincolnshire

1.6 GTI turbo

Went like stink. I doubt I'd be able to afford the insurance if I were 17 now haha

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By *meliaeWoman
2 weeks ago

Chester

"1.0l Nissan micra in cherry red. Loved that car, it was like a go kart! I ran it into the ground RIP"

Me too! Except mines just about hanging in there still 😅

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By *cflirtyMan
2 weeks ago

Hampshire

First car.. Vauxhall magnum, a beast for a 17yo,

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By *ittleMissCali_MrDJCouple
1 week ago

wonderland.

1.1c metro for me

Cali

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By *orthern StarsCouple
1 week ago

Durham

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By *orthern StarsCouple
1 week ago

Durham

My first car I owned was a corsa that I bought off my Dad.

Been looking at a new vehicle today and it costs more than my first house did!!

Ruby

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By *olds CoupleCouple
1 week ago

Louth

Pontiac Trans-Am

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By *oryhouse69Man
1 week ago

Colchester

Mazda RX8, amazing car. Took it to the track and everything, unfortunately it blew an oil seal and was costing too much in fuel so it got replaced by an MX5

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By *oralltherightreasonsCouple
1 week ago

WELLINGBOROUGH

Ford Fiesta 1988 Mk2 1.1 Ghia White.

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By *llblueMan
1 week ago

Irvine

Toyota Carina.

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By *antam AvershiresMan
1 week ago

Falme

My totally first car that had no financial input from a parent?

2002 Polo, she's still sitting on the driveway 23 years later still giving it the business

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By *ir KinkMan
1 week ago

Cardross

Black SRI Vauxhall nova. Done the body kit , amplifier , bass cannons the lot. Definitely thought I was jack the lad.

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By *h3rry Bomb80Man
1 week ago

the moon

"Black SRI Vauxhall nova. Done the body kit , amplifier , bass cannons the lot. Definitely thought I was jack the lad."

No alpine ?

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By *entleman.kMan
1 week ago

bilston, wolves,walsall, dudley

1971 white fiat 500 with the canvas roof open it above 15 mile an hour and it would just flip open, and the best bit was when you closed it you just stretch back in the drivers seat to pull it closed.

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By *ice and PeasCouple
1 week ago

West Midlands

1.3s Opel Kadett

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By *rX2024123Man
1 week ago

Rotherfield

I had two mini 850s, great fun!

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By *muffdiver.Man
1 week ago

Preston

Mk1 Ford Escooty got nicked in Southport

had to spell like that can't post with correct name

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By (user no longer on site)
1 week ago

Golf MK4 v5 2.3

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By *ruegent1981Man
1 week ago

basingstoke

Peugeot 106 rallye 1.6 s3,best car I've ever had,wish I never sold it,worth double now from what I paid for it 23 years ago 😭

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By *rudiesCouple
1 week ago

here

"What was your first car?

I had a capri 1600 gt auto with a load of miles and a load of rust"

Still with all that rust dam sight better than that poor excuse of a new version hey. Ps mk1 Astra for me

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By *hief_Of_AlwaysMan
1 week ago

The last house on the left…

As a Londoner, I never learnt to drive

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By *tephanjMan
1 week ago

Kettering

I had a 1964 hillman imp and when we went metric it's was 33p for a litre of petrol

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By *itSurreyCoupleCouple
1 week ago

Reigate

Citroen Saxo 1.1

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By *atinaChica54Woman
1 week ago

Marlborough

Hillman Avenger. Peach with a black vinyl roof. Hideous thing, but it was free & got me from A to B

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By *ppydayzzMan
1 week ago

Leighton Buzzard

Vauxhall Cavalier, pea green, happy memories of a lot of miles in that car

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By *ickeyblueeyes7Man
1 week ago

newport

A beige Ford es cort mk2

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By *cott14Man
1 week ago

Essex & SW Exeter/Taunton

Audi 80 gte

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By *an8iMan
1 week ago

Bilston

My first car was a green mini metro, not the best car but the freedom it gave me at 17 means it's one of my favourite cars I've owned

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By *urves and MischiefWoman
1 week ago

Northerner

I had a navy blue Peugeot 106 whim I named Percy. Was a diesel engine so sounded like a tank … love that little runaround 🚙

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By *ilva69Man
1 week ago

stockport

Toyota MR2

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By *uriousgeorge46Man
1 week ago

Liverpool

A white Ford Es cort mk2

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By *ristol100Man
1 week ago

Bristol

Austin 1300 but the suspension was damaged so never drove it on the road legally as bought before test. So Datsun 120Y super de lux coupe! In green.

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By *uxurycollectionCouple
1 week ago

Port Talbot

Mr: VW Scirocco GT2.

Mrs: Toyota Corolla GTI 16v

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By *illiam101000Man
1 week ago

Melton Mowbray

Vw beatle. Fabulous times. Until I bent it. Lol

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By *ools and the brainCouple
1 week ago

couple, us we him her.

Went through car's like water back then, you could buy a drivable car for £50 drive it for a week or two then scrap it, no internet or camera's so you could get away with not registering it.

Most insurance was 3rd party for new drivers ,very few did monthly payment plans so you had to stump up the cash in advance for the year so you had lot's of uninsured drivers on the road,but as people actually learned to drive properly probably fewer accidents.

My first first car legal and that was a monster of a thing.

1.3l mk11 cortina slow and heavy built like a tank.

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By *uri00620Woman
1 week ago

Croydon

"Toyota MR2"

My second and I loved it

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By *ools and the brainCouple
1 week ago

couple, us we him her.

There's clearly a lot of people who were spoilt as fuck.

I started driving in in the middle 80's

and the general rule most new drivers couldn't afford anything over a 1.3 engine size and a basic model, apart from the odd mate who was a spoilt brat who's mummy and daddy paid if for them like my mate who had a 2.0 ltr cortina Ghia, flash git

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By *inkywife1981Couple
1 week ago

A town near you

1990 toyota corolla 1.8 diesel

Best car I've ever owned, and so light on fuel. It had over 200k miles on the clock when I bought it and had for about 5 years until head gasket went with about 400k on the clock.

Until then it only ever needed standard service, brakes etc

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By *eo_72Man
1 week ago

Mansfield

Ford Fiesta - red

Best car series 1 RS turbo

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By *ack1971Man
1 week ago

Cork

Orange 4 gear D Kadett. It could have been red and faded though lol. Car with a mind of it's own and went from 0-60 over a long weekend.

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By *zChiefWoman
1 week ago

middle of somewhere

Mini checkmate...old style ..black and white . Wide wheels .

Shocking brakes

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By *ifeleftMan
1 week ago

Lincoln

"MANTA SR RALLY"
was it wrong to check your profile out just because of this?

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By *ools and the brainCouple
1 week ago

couple, us we him her.

"MANTA SR RALLY was it wrong to check your profile out just because of this?"

With the checked brown recaro seat's?

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By *enisorousMan
1 week ago

sunderland

Im gonna show my age here..it was a 1968 austin cambridge..proper car..i wish i still had it

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By *endalshaggersCouple
1 week ago

Lake District

2002? I think, silver Ford Fiesta finest or ghia. Plenty of miles on it. Had been used as a first car for about 4 people so was on its last legs. Did great to be fair to it.

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By *ommy GentMan
1 week ago

Howden

Well confession time I did used to TWOC any Ford back in the day before I I saw the error of my ways . 2.8 Granadas was always nice to drive . First car I owned legit 2000 E Mk3 cortina.

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By *luebell888Woman
1 week ago

Glasgowish

Red Vauxhall Nova called Tom.

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By *enelope2UWoman
1 week ago

Fife

USA Chevrolet Corsica

UK Hyundai Atoz

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By *Bqwerty69Man
1 week ago

Stourport

Mk II golf GTi 16v.

Probably still my favourite car I've owned.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
1 week ago

BRIDPORT

"2002? I think, silver Ford Fiesta finest or ghia. Plenty of miles on it. Had been used as a first car for about 4 people so was on its last legs. Did great to be fair to it."

Along with the old Jags they were a favourite down at the banger racing ovals. Built like tanks and probably weighed as much.

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By *ifeleftMan
1 week ago

Lincoln

"MANTA SR RALLY was it wrong to check your profile out just because of this?

With the checked brown recaro seat's?"

Checked Recaros would be a GTE. God I'm sad, no wonder I'm not getting any

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By *night in armourMan
1 week ago

stafford

I had a manta gte exclusive recaro seats twin round headlamps white .

Had to sell it due to buying first house

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By *hongmanMan
1 week ago

Thorne & Milton Keynes

Vauxhall Chevette 1.3

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By *oblincs70Man
1 week ago

Peterborough

Ford Es. cort Mk 3 1.3GL

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By *aveman 77Man
1 week ago

Rotherham

"Apparently we're not allowed to post the car I had but it was a ford "person who may accompany you out" Mark 2. "
I still have mine still in the garage

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