Skoda Rally Blog

I’ve always known that this was a bit of a laugh and nothing more. People have been saying “get something quicker”, but I can’t see the point, ‘cos I can’t drive the wheels off what I’ve got already, so having a fast, expensive car to have bigger accidents in doesn’t really add up to me.

But, I did want a newer car. The Fav is a great, great car, and I’m really glad I bought it, but I have some plans that really mean I need a homologated car, and that horse has long bolted for the Favorit. So, I did the maths on how much it would cost to build a new Fav or Felicia. And the sum was ?4000. That was basically to build a new version of the car I already have – nothing fancy, just with an MPi engine, new suspension, cage, seats, harnesses, sump guard, etc. ?4000!

And then I saw a nice ex-challenge Felicia on eBay. It wasn’t too far away (Andover, about 60 miles), so I went to have a look. And I managed to get it and a trailer at the right price. It’s Group N, so it’s still got carpets, door cards, back seat, headlining, etc., and it’s mechanically standard. This means it’s heavy, and therefore slower than the Fav. But I’ll have to live with that, for reasons that may be revealed in good time.

Anyway, just thought you might like to see my new car. Here are some pictures.

And if anyone is interested, the Fav will be up for sale in the next couple of weeks. It comes with a massive amount of spares – doors, boot, bonnet, bumpers, lights, loads of wheels and tyres (tarmac and forest), new brake discs and pads, a gearbox (good), and a whole bunch of other stuff. It’s got a 1.3 MPi engine in it, and a Megasquirt, and is a perfect first rally car as you’ll spend your time driving and enjoying yourself, not playing mechanic. It’s MSA logbooked (obviously), and a well sorted little car. It’s MOTd to February and even has some tax on it. ?1500. If you’re interested, mail me – darren (at) darrenjones (dot) com.