I Bought my DREAM car from Copart...And It Looks More Like a NIGHTMARE!😱 Vauxhall VX220/Speedster

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The Vauxhall VX220/Opel Speedster is probably one of the most forgotten sports cars from the early 2000s. and must be the best car probably every produced by Vauxhall! its based on the chassis of a series 2 Lotus Elise, but with Vauxhalls 2.0 turbo engine pushing out just over 200bhp in a car that weighs around 900kg.
I have been after one of these cars for the las 10 years and I an soo excited to be restoring this on my channel!
if you like these sort of builds and restorations please subscribe. thank you 🙏

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@The_Car_Stalker Год назад

Brilliant work - you are very brave

@andythomas969 Год назад

Brave or foolish not sure which best of luck

@matthewlilley574 Год назад

This should be a really good series to watch, looking forward to future VX220 episodes. Good luck with the rebuild!

@SimpsonsClassics Год назад

Nice one follow those dreams! All the best with it 👍

@ConquerDriving Год назад

Looking forward to seeing this get fixed up! I sold mine but here is my review: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gOR-MVrRQqQ.html

@cashmachinecars Год назад

Thanks! I watched that last night! looked like a great car why did you sell it!

@ConquerDriving Год назад

@@cashmachinecars it was a great car, I had it 4 years and wanted something that was better at skidding, easier to take around the country but still fun. So I got an MX5.

@CortinasAndClassics Год назад

Excellent, such a cool car. I hope you get it fixed up.

@chrismadge7292 Год назад

Interesting project, time to crack open and epoxy and fibreglass matting!

@PaulBurns-q5v Год назад

Same, had one and had go sell. Still dream about going sideways and driving in the counrty and I wake-up and for a second I think I still have it ,😢

@N911GT2 Год назад

You’re better off buying a prober one than restore this one. In the end you’ll have paid this one twice.

@cashmachinecars Год назад

I've got almost all the bits and I think the numbers are still in my favour... Just, I'll reveal the price I paid for it in the next video 👍

@blakerawlings7068 Год назад

Yh but if you rebuild it you feel more attached to it

@julianowens4071 Год назад

Very enjoyable video,looking forward to the next one

@cashmachinecars Год назад

Thanks Julian 👍

@GPH2474 Год назад

Fire brigade poss ripped front off to isolate the battery. Incase of fire.

@Marcj140286 Год назад

Great upload,would love a vx220 turbo,can't wait to see the way this ends up 👍👍

@its_cyfa Год назад

Will be watching this one, remember when these came outv

@classlessbozo317 Год назад

Just needs a new front end and a wash.

@cashmachinecars Год назад

Hahaha if only!! 🤦

@shaneblacklord3313 Год назад

VCery cool car. Looking forward to see ghow you get on with the repairs. Cant wait for the next episode. Pick a panel and do the repairs, then on to the next panel. Crack on!

@cashmachinecars Год назад

Thank you!! I've had a bit of experience rebuilding lotus clamshells in the past so I will film the repairs the best I know how 🤣

@DavidB-rx3km Год назад

I don't envy you - I bought an intact, running one a few days ago and I'm in constant fear when driving it. It's not going to be cheap, but good luck, they are amazing cars to drive.

@chrismeakings9007 Год назад

That will all buff out? Can’t wait for this build. If it goes well I think a track day needs to be done to celebrate.

@cashmachinecars Год назад

Thanks Chris! Cant wait to take it on the track if it ever makes it 🤞

@jody1skinobe314 Год назад

Nice purchase dude 👍 sad the Spitty is gone tho 🥺

@cashmachinecars Год назад

Thanks. I know I was sad to see it go but I think in the long run I will enjoy driving this car a little bit more 👍

@AK88onCars Год назад

Best of luck with you're restoration Harry (fellow VX'er here!) well done for putting a Turbo back on the road!

@bargibargibargi Год назад

The lights you are screwed. You've got to go second hand. There aren't any aftermarket replacements either.

@cashmachinecars Год назад

I know!! I'm very surprised no one has made and aftermarket set as they are so expensive! But then I guess there aren't that many of them about any more

@mantgirdasjuozapaitis3556 Год назад

There are aftermarket solution with LEDs. Check Eltech-Italia. I think they were 1400 euros per set, but not sure if they make RHD version. Fkin quick car on track, probably the quickest I haver ever owned. But hated driving it in town. Good luck with the build!

@mantgirdasjuozapaitis3556 Год назад

Oh and Delage speedster makes headlights as well, you can order housing, lens, etc separately or just buy a full set. Not sure on RHD as well, but check them out

@victor58010 9 месяцев назад

Keep your hands on the steering wheel,young man! 🙂

@mikenewman137 Год назад

Wow that looks a great project but difficult to find parts should make it extra fun !

@cashmachinecars Год назад

They have been a huge headache to source Mike! But I luckily found a guy that was stripping a whole car and have got most of the bits now! Unfortunately he had just sold the headlights before I contacted him 🤦

@mikenewman137 Год назад

@@cashmachinecars Good luck with the headlights, sounds like they may hurt your cash machine ! i will be looking forward to the next episode.

@VX220Bits.co.ukVX-EliseParts 10 месяцев назад

Your car is No. 6940 , mine is 6930 . Almost Sisters 😀 Great job

@peteredwards9147 Год назад

It will be a nice looking car again

@cashmachinecars Год назад

🤞

@robertdonohue1507 Год назад

I owned a 2004 Turbo and had it for 5 years but i had to sell it ....quite simply the best car i've ever owned and driven ! !

@cashmachinecars Год назад

Thats a shame do you think you will ever get another one?

@robertdonohue1507 Год назад

@@cashmachinecars ... I would love to have another one ...your going to be surprised how quick the Turbo is ! !

@cashmachinecars Год назад

I hope you do get another one! Have a feeling they will be hard to get hold of one day! I've heard great things about the turbo! I can't wait

@robertdonohue1507 Год назад

@@cashmachinecars 0-60 4.7 secs is amazing ...155 mph is scary ...if you've got the balls to try ...anything over 120 gets a bit twitchy when the front end wants to start floating ...those louvre vents are a very good idea ....I need to stop now i'm getting broody lol ! !

@Haslam333 Год назад

Awesome vid

@neildee9834 Год назад

Good luck with the project! Make sure you join the Facebook group See you at a meet

@Lot76CARS Год назад

Looking forward to this resurrection.. it’s far more left field tan the Elise and they look a fair bit cheaper. Hope you can secure the parts..is it worth trying other markets where these were sold (for non RHD/LHD specific) salvage parts? On the plus side it will have less cutting and welding😂

@cashmachinecars Год назад

Thank you!! Luckily I've got almost all the bits now the only thing I'm struggling to source(pay for) are the headlights but they are the last thing to go in. True I think they made more Opel speedsters than vx220s might be a good idea to look for parts elsewhere in Europe! Hahah thank god!!

@robertdonohue1507 Год назад

@@cashmachinecars there was less than 950 Turbos built ...i think it was actually 943

@cashmachinecars Год назад

Really I wonder how many are left! A lot must have been written off 🤣

@Lot76CARS Год назад

@@cashmachinecars looking at how many left a surprising 737 appear to be around, turbo and non turbo combined

@Seanaldinho90 Год назад

That front clam going to be £££. Best car I’ve ever owned.

@cashmachinecars Год назад

It wasn't cheap!!! And it wasn't in great shape either!! 🤦 You'll see it in the next video

@Seanaldinho90 Год назад

@@cashmachinecars type 116 motorsport is good for replacement bits for the windows, electronics etc but yeah the OG bits are mega expensive. All my lenses are hammered/yellow but these are meant to be driven and enjoyed so it doesn’t matter. I need my front/rear and sills all patched so I’m following to see how the fibreglass work goes…

@cashmachinecars Год назад

Thanks I'll look them up! Haha yea I've done a bit of fiberglass work in the past but I am definitely no expert so I might not be the best at it 😂

@AudiosAmigos Год назад

Tons of resources within the VX220 community that can get you back on the road. Jon Seal sells new front clams and JoeFB (Max88 performance) can get ANYTHING you need

@cashmachinecars Год назад

Thank you very much I have heard good things about max88 performance!! I got all the part from mmg performance he was luckily stripping one for parts!