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Tempest1961



Joined: 10 Feb 2014
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:03 am    Post subject: NSU Ro80 - new member Reply with quote

Hello There.

Im Gary, i live in North Wales and am restoring a 1974 NSU Ro80. Wanted one for years.

The car i have is a tired runner. It requires a full body and mechanical restoration having been dry stored for 20 years. The car is rusty in most of the usual areas - but not too far gone.

I am gobsmacked by how easily this car disassembles... its as tho the car is designed to be taken to bits. The engine seems to scare people off, but its actually a very simple design, and by rebuilding it with Mazda tech - i should finish up with a reliable car..... tho the fuel consumption will still be poor....so maybe LPG it too.
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ukdave2002



Joined: 23 Nov 2007
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Location: South Cheshire

PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Gary

welcome Smile , certainly something different, i'll look forward to your updates.

Cheers

Dave
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D4B



Joined: 28 Dec 2010
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Location: Hampshire UK

PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 8:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Gary,

Welcome here, very interesting project, look forward to lots of pics
along the way hopefully Smile

Steve
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Rick
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good to have you on board!! Smile

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bob2



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 7:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice car, I've only ever seen one over here, always parked on the street and in everyday use. Its looking a bit sad these days though. Its in a very 70s shade of mustardy yellow!
I think it suits it!
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JC T ONE



Joined: 30 Oct 2008
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 4:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi & welcome Smile

Love the Ro80, such a nice car, and so futuristic in design Cool



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vitesse



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Welcome Gary. As Jens stated a very futuristic car for their time. Didn't they eventually get swallowed up VAG?

Tony
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RotaryBri



Joined: 20 Dec 2007
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Location: Warwick

PostPosted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

As a Ro80 owner myself it is nice to see another one appearing here. You are very welcome.

Now we have a rule on this site - photographs. Please post some up of the work that you are doing.
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JC T ONE



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

vitesse wrote:
Welcome Gary. As Jens stated a very futuristic car for their time. Didn't they eventually get swallowed up VAG?

Tony


Yes Tony, NSU was bought by VW just after they had developed the K70

This was given VW badges, and sold as a VW product.


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