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GAjon
Original Poster
1,413 posts
82 months
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stainless_steve
5,680 posts
127 months
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An LS won't fit,and if it did why would you it should be a ford v8 
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GadgeS3C
1,951 posts
33 months
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You've used too much T-cut on that one 
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RCK974X
937 posts
18 months
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Actually from the looks of that particular project, you could fit any engine you like, up to and including a Rolls Royce Merlin V12, although I don't think it will match up to the gearbox very well.......
And I really like the 'invisible chassis' look....
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mad4amanda
1,069 posts
33 months
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The next Classic Car Rescue project?
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heightswitch
3,411 posts
119 months
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been on a couple of days. Best offers considered..I have now also found a corroded holed servo and verdigris covered master cylinder I can throw in N.
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Adrian@
2,162 posts
151 months
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I've studied those pictures for a least a minute and I cannot see any barn, part of a barn, is it just me!
Adrian@
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DarkMatter
956 posts
100 months
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The specification says it has 2 doors. Are they still on the barn?
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pridaux
649 posts
18 months
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No Adrian not just you no barn in sight what a great project for you bet your really tempted maybe converted into a Vixen Verbo  a bet its worth 50p to you at least
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gizzer
668 posts
75 months
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RCK974X said: Actually from the looks of that particular project, you could fit any engine you like, up to and including a Rolls Royce Merlin V12, although I don't think it will match up to the gearbox very well.......
And I really like the 'invisible chassis' look.... No rust though 
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Roy C
3,019 posts
153 months
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"Part exchange Possible" ...with the emperor's new clothes?
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Moto
389 posts
122 months
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I could be mistaken but I think there is more work involved in getting this one sorted than is apparent at first sight. There could even be some parts missing
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Electron
365 posts
88 months
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Neil
I've studied the photos and believe you have a very rare works prototype - driven by Carlos Fandango in the 1978 Le Mans. The car fell off a lorry on it's way back to race HQ with many parts lost ..
The remaining parts as shown in your photo were stored in a barn with two doors substantiating my research.
I would hate for you to loose out financially on such an important and historical find ......
I will send you a substantial amount of Greek currency when it becomes available later this year if you would hold the car on reserve for me ...
Will it be exhibited at the NEC in November ??
Chris
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hedgefinder
1,398 posts
39 months
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looks like a factory "lightweight" model, wouldnt be surprised if it has substantial race history.
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GAjon
Original Poster
1,413 posts
82 months
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hedgefinder said: looks like a factory "lightweight" model, wouldnt be surprised if it has substantial race history. No, the lightweights didn't have the adjustable, rake & height, steering columns as the one in the picture.
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FlipFlopGriff
4,879 posts
116 months
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Should be "some parts" rather than "some parts missing".
FFG
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tuscanturner
239 posts
31 months
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 Im thinking of putting a bid in for this engine to put into the "car" would the prop shaft need to be modified?
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thegamekeeper
1,990 posts
151 months
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Why can people NEVER tell the TRUTH???? There is no way is that a 6J wheel, its only 5.5J!!!!!. I realise the other 4 wheels are missing but was the original air from them still in the barn? It will be obvious if it is, it will smell fishy , just like you ad and be approximately 24psi. Come on Neilswitch, less of the bully plops.
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pridaux
649 posts
18 months
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I presume the wheel and tyre is ZZZZ peed rated and complies with all European regulations and the wonderful roll Bar fully conforms and is approved by FIA AA RAC BBC CNN NBC and of course the GAMEKEEPER and would DG have any matching quality parts that would complete the project. By any chance does the log book (barn records) have someone living at Toad Hall as a previous owner as that might explain a lot.  Andrew
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RCK974X
937 posts
18 months
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and I know good fibreglass is supposed to be translucent, so that body must be fantastic quality.... 
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