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This needs some TLC
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:32 pm
by Raj
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:
Re: This needs some TLC
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 6:58 am
by shadrack
thats going to be nice if he puts in the time/money and that lump......lovely, always loved the 8 series
Re: This needs some TLC
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 10:39 am
by Sanj
Windscreens gonna cost a few quid!
Re: This needs some TLC
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:46 am
by Raj
[quote="Sanj"]
Windscreens gonna cost a few quid!
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Lol true along with quite a bit of other stuff lol
Re: This needs some TLC
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:36 pm
by X5Sport
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
Re: This needs some TLC
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:24 pm
by Raj
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
Re: This needs some TLC
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:52 pm
by 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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Re: This needs some TLC
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:56 am
by 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
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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.
Re: This needs some TLC
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 12:57 pm
by AW8
If its what I think it is as in b12 then it is a rare thing
Re: This needs some TLC
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 3:20 pm
by Lee4.8is
Love the 8 series it's a lovely shape, I have always wanted a 850 CSi complete with a manual gearbox.
Re: This needs some TLC
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:27 pm
by 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!
Re: This needs some TLC
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:47 pm
by X5Sport
[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:
Re: This needs some TLC
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:49 pm
by sid10
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 .
Re: This needs some TLC
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:08 pm
by Raj
[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.
Re: This needs some TLC
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:08 pm
by Raj
[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.