New member looking for a 289 - advice needed!

[Migge]

David,

He has prepared the sill and added some GRP to get some nice round cockpit edges etc.

[catsx11]

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[David Large]

It is a very nice looking car but I don't think it is worth £29.5k. With a Rover engine I reckon £22k.

David

[David Large]

David,

He has prepared the sill and added some GRP to get some nice round cockpit edges etc.

I was coming to that conclusion. The door hinges are BRA pattern too.

David

[biz_fish]

Anyone seen this before?
£29.5k

http://vandpcars.smugmug.com/Cars/1966- ... a-FFJ947D/

The car was green, and the V5 says green, but obviously now blue.
Here's a reference to when it was for sale before...http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=h ... MygrMCs4ZA

Wow, that was a good spot. Well remembered. It's obviously a fairly recent paint job.

[Migge]

Yes David,

MGB hinges.

With all the modifications it's worth a bit more I think and it seems on the pics nearly flawless. I doubt you can find a BRA with that specification again. And if you find a just normal BRA between 15k and 22k you have to spend a lot of time and cash to replicate this one.

[biz_fish]

It is a very nice looking car but I don't think it is worth £29.5k. With a Rover engine I reckon £22k.

David

I agree with you David. It looks nice in its new livery but I was really struggling with the price I have to say. I spoke to the dealer and said that it felt more like £25k than £30k. His quote was something like "No deal on price. Call me if you can find the extra". Pretty arrogant really, since it is not a case of 'finding the extra'. It's simply what ot's worth

Patience is a virtue!

[allan horsfall]

Hi Guys,

Just out of interest, are the bottom half of the tail light lenses Amber??? If so, where are they available from?

Allan

[CobStang]

It is a BRA and it is superb !
I looked around this car and chatted to the owner but I am afraid I cannot remember at what event. He told me he re profiled the body at the sill line and rounded off the cockpit edges, it is a very nice job and something my car will be getting whenever it gets a repaint.

[CobStang]

Hi Guys,

Just out of interest, are the bottom half of the tail light lenses Amber??? If so, where are they available from?

Allan

I am afraid I may be responsible for that. I modified my rear lenses and he picked up on it.
I cut out the reflector portion with a dremmel and let in an amber portion from a lens with a matching pattern to the other half, then made a double bulb holder to fit behind.
I have two small round reflectors nearby.

Of course if you have deeeeeep pockets - http://www.europaspares.com/cobra-parts ... -pair.html