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I've considered the reimport thing, US cars will be worth it once the exchange rate is back up to strength. I have a mate in Arizona who recently bought himself a second Discovery with about 100k on the clock for $1500. Lived its life in the desert conditions of Arizona so totally rust free.
I'm wondering how much a RR Classic would be to reimport it, i only want a rolling chassis & bodyshell.
I'm wondering how much a RR Classic would be to reimport it, i only want a rolling chassis & bodyshell.
A shame but I suppose they must come up occasionally. I think I saw an Overfinch on Autotrader recently in excess of £15k!!
I don't think I love them enough to import from a hot place - surely that's going to cost megabucks?
It's the fact that they're cheap, look great, have class and style that's appealing. I was offered a lovely black 3.9 Vogue with tan seats about 6 years ago for £3,000 with 60,000 miles...should have snapped it up!
I don't think I love them enough to import from a hot place - surely that's going to cost megabucks?
It's the fact that they're cheap, look great, have class and style that's appealing. I was offered a lovely black 3.9 Vogue with tan seats about 6 years ago for £3,000 with 60,000 miles...should have snapped it up!
task said:
Surely we're talking less hassle to buy a galvanised chassis and weld new panels in to a bodyshell?
I have just spent around 700 hours doing a complete rebuild on a Range Rover CSK though, so am perhaps a little bias
Jealous am I! I'd love a CSK and 700hrs would be worth it too. The thing is i need a cheap and readily available supply of good panels etc as my RRC is a rally car. It'll probably be easier for me to start with a good rolling shell and transfer my engine and gearbox, fuel system, axles etc over rather than strip out the current shell and repair whats corroded (the bulkhead and top piece above the screen will need attention in the next year or so).I have just spent around 700 hours doing a complete rebuild on a Range Rover CSK though, so am perhaps a little bias
task said:
Surely we're talking less hassle to buy a galvanised chassis and weld new panels in to a bodyshell?
I have just spent around 700 hours doing a complete rebuild on a Range Rover CSK though, so am perhaps a little bias
Depends whether you have the time, tools & ability to do so.I have just spent around 700 hours doing a complete rebuild on a Range Rover CSK though, so am perhaps a little bias
Mine is 25 years old - but I have all the tools to do it incl mig welder & I SMART repair for a living. Its had a LOT of welding over the past few years in the usual places - sills, parts of floor, parts of rear cross member, pillars, rear seat belt mounts, front footwells, rear inner wings. Chassis is fine.
The good news is that many of the panels are available & the way the car is constructed you've basically got a big meccano kit so the outer panels are easily removed.
You may also find issues with the air suspension on the late ones that were fitted with it - its a mistake to convert to coils as you WILL miss the ride quality!
When looking at one bear in mind the external painted panels usually look fine (tailgates & bonnets excepted), its the under panels you need to look carfully at. If you don't know what you are looking at try & find someone who is familiar with them.
The Stiglet said:
Oooh, found one > http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3079191.htm
Looks very nice assuming there is no rot under the sills and rear arches.
Had my LSE in London for over a year now and have to say the size has never been an issue at all. Even with the original steering rack I can fit myself into spaces that lesser drivers are scared to even attempt!
Don't be fooled by the length. Modern estates aren't much different in general.
Only thing I'd say is be considerate when parking on the road. The rear overhang is quite large. So if at the end I'll always chuck her in face first and just squeeze the rear tyres on the line leaving the overhang hanging out.
Don't be fooled by the length. Modern estates aren't much different in general.
Only thing I'd say is be considerate when parking on the road. The rear overhang is quite large. So if at the end I'll always chuck her in face first and just squeeze the rear tyres on the line leaving the overhang hanging out.
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