P38A Car history

Grrrrrr · Apr 16, 2019

Hi all,

Just having a browse on the Bay and saw this, R8 KGM:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264277288234?ul_noapp=true

Seems to have been off the road for 4 years from the break in MoT history. And again in 2012. Seems to suffer from headlamp alignment too - possible accident damage? Can anyone tell if cat C/D?

Ideally I'd take a look but running out of time. Thoughts? Anyone know the seller?

Henry_b · Apr 16, 2019

According to Carzana it's been for sale in 2k16 and it looked the exact same..

Mileage is low for the age, however who piles miles onto a v8 that does 16mpg

It likes it's Mirrors

I'd say it looks ok

The Gap in the MOT's could of been, she was laid up for whatever reason and after a set time was sold, that happened with a "friend" he passed on and left his Rover 827 sat for 5 years before his wife sold it on, with a fresh MOT of course.

Accident damage would be easy to spot, from the underside, the front chassic legs, crossmember and rear would give an indication of a bump

A HPI check is a few Quid and would give any bump history..

Oh and it has the Proper RR engine in it

Grrrrrr · Apr 16, 2019

Says Hitchin but sellers postcode is an obselete code from SW London?

Henry_b · Apr 16, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
Says Hitchin but sellers postcode is an obselete code from SW London?

Never thought of postcodes.

Perhaps you can shoot him a quick Email?

Just for some clarification?

Grrrrrr · Apr 16, 2019

Henry_b said:
Never thought of postcodes.

Perhaps you can shoot him a quick Email?

Just for some clarification?

No response. Could be busy or avoiding inspection.

Seems to sell over 6 cars a year so presumably registered as a trader. Therefore has duty to HPI and engine and gearbox covered for 6 months?

Henry_b · Apr 16, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
No response. Could be busy or avoiding inspection.

Seems to sell over 6 cars a year so presumably registered as a trader. Therefore has duty to HPI and engine and gearbox covered for 6 months?

'Tis possible with the warranty, Maybe he is just pre-occupied at the moment to answer your queries.

The Guy that sold mine was not one for computerised conversation..

'Twas a bit sheepish too..

Anyway! i digress.

Give him some time and maybe he'll get back to you..
Have you given him a ring?

Henry_b · Apr 16, 2019

Don't think he'd advertise without a possibility of the car and him getting an inspection

Looks to be a decent example..

Grrrrrr · Apr 16, 2019

Henry_b said:
'Tis possible with the warranty, Maybe he is just pre-occupied at the moment to answer your queries.

The Guy that sold mine was not one for computerised conversation..

'Twas a bit sheepish too..

Anyway! i digress.

Give him some time and maybe he'll get back to you..
Have you given him a ring?

Couldn't see a number?

Too late now. Working in London tomorrow so up early and back late... And probably back very ****ed if after work drinks go the usual way.

Grrrrrr · Apr 16, 2019

Ideally I'd have a drive and get the Nanocom on it. And a good crawl over it in the light.

Henry_b · Apr 16, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
Couldn't see a number?

Too late now. Working in London tomorrow so up early and back late... And probably back very ****ed if after work drinks go the usual way.

Being completely ****ed is how i ususally buy cars!

That how i end up with such great examples "cough" ahem

Its possible it'll be up for a while, mine was on ebay for 2 months before i snapped it up

Grrrrrr · Apr 16, 2019

Yes, don't know if it has a reserve. Seemed to start at 99p.

Well, if it doesn't go maybe he'll respond. On the other hand, colour isn't my first choice. Ideally I'd have another rioja red one!

Henry_b · Apr 16, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
Ideally I'd have a drive and get the Nanocom on it. And a good crawl over it in the light.

Nano and a good drive..

Bury the pedal a few times

Oh and test the brakes, my Left rear pads flew out on the way home from the seller and the NSR were down to the metal on one side, try driving a P38 with only the front brake and 1/2 of a rear caliper.
so 1 1/2 brakes, damn car.

apparently people don't like 20mph crawl down hills with an odd burning smell

Henry_b · Apr 16, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
Yes, don't know if it has a reserve. Seemed to start at 99p.

Well, if it doesn't go maybe he'll respond. On the other hand, colour isn't my first choice. Ideally I'd have another rioja red one!

It'll be there a while..

Colour is eh

Not my first choice either, but it would grow on ya!!

RangeRoller dt · Apr 17, 2019

It doesn't look too bad, the colour isn't you, there are lots of red ones about on EBay depends what you want it for?
Interior is nice but headlining is worse the mine - TBexpected.

I think they will want too much for it. Contact after auction with cash offer (cheap) is my opinion as they say it has to go you may get it for bargain, if not then there are plenty more about. Bargain or nothing is my tactic - only way to enjoy these vehicles.

Grrrrrr · Apr 18, 2019

Went for £1700 in the end. Seller never did respond to me so I couldn't see it. Bit suspicious of that too.

Grrrrrr · Apr 18, 2019

An interesting one here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392276748494?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&fromMakeTrack=true

Mileage is up and down like a bride's nighty.

RangeRoller dt · Apr 18, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
Went for £1700 in the end. Seller never did respond to me so I couldn't see it. Bit suspicious of that too.

£1700 for that I would prefer to be ignored TBH. Not worth that to you for a few seats n spares. Still have same warnings flashing/beeping as all the others being sold rather than rebuilt and kept

RangeRoller dt · Apr 18, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
An interesting one here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392276748494?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&fromMakeTrack=true

I do like the look of it. Very you but,

not as nice an example as yours (would you ask £3G for yours?) bit of a Frankenstein if you ask me, I would not buy that particular one without assessing damage myself in person first. Unless I could have it cheap then it’s worth the risk

I notice you are looking at a lot of V8s lately....
is there something you want to tell us?

Henry_b · Apr 18, 2019

Ha that red one, not worth it..

I

Henry_b · Apr 18, 2019

RangeRoller dt said:
I do like the look of it. Very you but,

not as nice an example as yours (would you ask £3G for yours?) bit of a Frankenstein if you ask me, I would not buy that particular one without assessing damage myself in person first. Unless I could have it cheap then it’s worth the risk

I notice you are looking at a lot of V8s lately....
is there something you want to tell us?

Yes he is after a RR with the proper engine

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