MK2 RS2000 DARK BLUE WANTED

[StonetheCrows]

Those rear arches, looks like it was destined to be a monster truck. Good luck, keep us posted with progress

[zeb]

very brave. Will watch this with interest though so all power to your elbow my friend

[quiraing]

Hey, wait a minute, the chassis' been modified.

[zeb]

True....and those wheels look distinctly tesco's to me.....

[aeropilot]

BOMBER123 said:

couple of empty big bake bean cans for arches hey !

I've seen worse


Mind you, that shell will need a LOT of work (money spent on it) if you intend returning it to a stock or as near stock condition as possible. Are pattern floor sections/inner arches etc available to enable you to remove the four link box outs, Atlas tunnel, shock turrets etc....??

[Skyedriver]

Purely out of interest
It is normally thought that its bette financially to buy the finished product rather than restore a wreck
With all due respect, I think this is closer to the latter.
I know RS2's are getting to be very expensive but would a better shell not have been a better starting point

[LordBretSinclair]

Good luck with this.

Having seen what Chad Speed has acheived with his Maser, anything is possible

[aeropilot]

Skyedriver said:

Purely out of interest
It is normally thought that its bette financially to buy the finished product rather than restore a wreck

Generally yes.

A mint to almost concours condition RS2 Mk2 will be £15k+ and a commercial shell restoration alnoe of something in the condition of the above will be £5-7k+, plus the cost of all the other bits etc that you may not have to start with.

Of course, that's not always the point, and IMHO if you've got the inclination, determination and time/resources, you can't beat the satisfaction of doing it from scratch and saving another one (whatever the make & model)

[Yertis]

Skyedriver said:

It is normally thought that its better financially to buy the finished product rather than restore a wreck

Where's the fun in that?

[Skyedriver]

Yertis said:

Skyedriver said:

It is normally thought that its better financially to buy the finished product rather than restore a wreck

Where's the fun in that?

Done my share, just sayin'

Mini Clubman
BMW 2002 Tii
Countless minis and metros in the 80's
Marina
Talbot
Lotus 7 Twin cam
MG Midget
etc etc
Only one that was "cost effective" was the Lotus 7

[gary3170]

http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/forumdisplay.p...

you REALLY nned to join this forum my mate ;-)

[neutral 3]

First owner of my old one was a Lady in Nth Wales. This car had many trick parts and was very quick.

[StonetheCrows]

[quote=Skyedriver]

Done my share, just sayin'

Mini Clubman
BMW 2002 Tii
Countless minis and metros in the 80's
Marina
Talbot
Lotus 7 Twin cam
MG Midget
etc etc
Only one that was "cost effective" was the Lotus 7[/quote

Sometimes its not all about end profit or basic economics. Want to share more about the Marina ?

[Skyedriver]

No
It was a 1300 saloon in the ubiquitous sandglow (as were about 3 of my minis)
the colour became a joke among friends
I'm over it now and drive an old Volvo Estate, wear slippers, walk the dog etc

[andymac47]

Hi Bomber dunno if your still after a dark blue RS 2000 if you are call my mate Neil on 07711777337 he has one he's had it probably 15 years its concourse & it won't be cheap.
Cheers Andy..

[final_edition]

final_edition said:

Good luck finding the one you're after.

Now up for sale ;-(

[M3John]

final_edition said:

final_edition said:

Good luck finding the one you're after.

Now up for sale ;-(

What on earth has made you want to sell Andy?
You still on the same number mate?

[final_edition]

No time for it John, into bikes now.

Needs a couple of things sorting out though.

Yes mate same number.

[Shotgunmark]

Hi ... Prompted buy watching ( for the love of cars ) Mexico episode I searched the reg of my RS on google only to find it had been mentioned on piston heads . I own ugo800w!!