Factory V8 prices

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cappers

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Apologies for the long post.....

I have always loved V8s and have owned a 3.5/3.9 efi 90, 3.5/3.9 refi 110 and a 3.9 efi RRC (the 90 came with a 3.5 carb which I 'helped' a friend swap for a 3.9 efi which then replaced the 3.5 carb when I got the 110).

Although some folk might say that the 3.5/3.9 RV8s are underpowered, thirsty, old technology I happen to like them and think that they are ideal for a Landy. Note that I don't want to be the fastest off the lights or zoom around like it's a hot-hatch; at my age and inclination I'd just pootle along in that lazy, effortless V8 way, with of course that lovely soundtrack.

Despite having bought a very nice 2.5 petrol 90 a few months ago (I needed a fix for my habit and had been going cold-turkey for too long) I have seen an ad for a local factory V8 90 which is said to be in vgc; private seller not dealer. Details:

D reg (86) 90 CSW, 109543 miles. Top end rebuilt with new high compression pistons, rings and small end pins, new oil pump, dizzy drive gear, big end bearings, 3.5 high comp cam and US made followers, 4.2 flowed big port heads. The chassis is said to be solid unpatched/welded and treated with Rust Converter and Dinitrol. B/H, floor and door pillars are solid, floors removed, treated & repainted. Other stuffs includes replacement drive shafts, drive members with heavy duty Terrafirma screw on cap, wide angle prop shafts, extended s/steel brake lines, Delphi +1.5 inch gas shocks, longer and softer springs, front brake disks +pads, rear drums and shoes, & transfer gearbox input gear replaced with later oil hole on shaft and thrower. Professional B/H reduction, twin Kenlowes, original doors replaced with new LuH ones, long travel runners fitted to drivers seat, and a Mountney steering wheel. All in good condition Baby-Poo Beige a.k.a Arizona Tan.

I've done DLVC reg and MoT checks, Cazana etc and it all matches up. I hope to inspect it this weekend but I'm interested what your thoughts might be on V8 90 prices in general and this on in particular. It was on the market in the summer when I was first looking but at 13,995 I ignored it. It is now down to ~11.5 and we have chatted by email and he is prepared to negotiate further as he needs to get rid of it after a change in circumstance and the cost of keeping his 'toy' on the road. Although a lot, given their rarity and the supposed condition of this one I'd be prepared to go to 10/10.5 for a running keeper.

Any comments much appreciated. When I informed MrsC she didn't bat an eyelid and said that she knew I'd not be satisfied with the 2.5 and would end up with a V8!
 
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