This needs some TLC

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:32 pm

If I had the money I'd seriously love to bring this back to it's former glory as a magazine feature car.

Mate payed a mere £1200 for it. Needs a fair bit of work and the engine hasn't been turned over in 10 years...hmmm

But what an engine for it's time:

Seats still look good if just a little dusty:

shadrack · Post by **shadrack** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 6:58 am

thats going to be nice if he puts in the time/money and that lump......lovely, always loved the 8 series

Sanj · Post by **Sanj** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 10:39 am

Windscreens gonna cost a few quid!

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:46 am

[quote="Sanj"]
Windscreens gonna cost a few quid!

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Lol true along with quite a bit of other stuff lol

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:36 pm

That's a nice project for someone with the time, and a few quid spare. Change out the oil (warm if necessary with a little electric fan heater. Large socket an bar on the crank pulley, take all the plugs out and GENTLY see if it will turn......if it does then happy days and then check all the other engine bits.

I'm another fan of the 8 series. It's even in one of the 'better' colours of the time too.

Richard

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:24 pm

Agreed Richard.

I look forward to hopefully seeing this returned to it's former glory.

They were talking about the 850 on Fifth Gear last night. Bargain buys compared to the new Vanquish...lol

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:52 pm

The wheels look in reasonable nick too.

The 8 was just amazing when it came out, what a great project.

I'll look forward to seeing how this progresses

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Raj · Post by **Raj** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:56 am

[quote="Rusty"]
The wheels look in reasonable nick too.

The 8 was just amazing when it came out, what a great project.

I'll look forward to seeing how this progresses

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Wheels aren't the originals. God knows where they went...lol.

It's been sat like that since the beginning of the year when he got it in this state and hasn't really started on it....lol.

AW8 · Post by **AW8** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 12:57 pm

If its what I think it is as in b12 then it is a rare thing

Lee4.8is · Post by **Lee4.8is** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 3:20 pm

Love the 8 series it's a lovely shape, I have always wanted a 850 CSi complete with a manual gearbox.

Imy · Post by **Imy** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:27 pm

[quote="Raj"]
[quote="Rusty"]
The wheels look in reasonable nick too.

The 8 was just amazing when it came out, what a great project.

I'll look forward to seeing how this progresses

Sent from my iPad using TapatalkyThingy
[/quote]

Wheels aren't the originals. God knows where they went...lol.

It's been sat like that since the beginning of the year when he got it in this state and hasn't really started on it....lol.
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you should stick your alpinas on there!

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:47 pm

[quote="Raj"]
It's been sat like that since the beginning of the year when he got it in this state and hasn't really started on it....lol.
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Well if he's bored with it already......... :pokey:

sid10 · Post by **sid10** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:49 pm

Is your mate going to do it up ? I always liked the look of these !
I think one was on wheeler dealers a few years ago similar colour .
You will have to keep us posted with progress .

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:08 pm

[quote="AW8"]
If its what I think it is as in b12 then it is a rare thing
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Certainly is a B12.

Raj · Post by **Raj** » Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:08 pm

[quote="Imy"]
[quote="Raj"]
[quote="Rusty"]
The wheels look in reasonable nick too.

The 8 was just amazing when it came out, what a great project.

I'll look forward to seeing how this progresses

Sent from my iPad using TapatalkyThingy
[/quote]

Wheels aren't the originals. God knows where they went...lol.

It's been sat like that since the beginning of the year when he got it in this state and hasn't really started on it....lol.
[/quote]

you should stick your alpinas on there!
[/quote]

Lol now there's an idea.

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