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Bogbrush82 7th October 2018 15:51

Couple of Cheap V8s
 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZT-260...4AAOSwBHJbuh9J

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mg-zt-v8/...AAAOSwKA5buLtN

I say cheap, because I don't know what the going rate for a decent one is, but these two are the cheapest I've seen for a while.

dbt01 7th October 2018 16:45

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Originally Posted by Bogbrush82 (Post 2675273)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZT-260...4AAOSwBHJbuh9J

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mg-zt-v8/...AAAOSwKA5buLtN

I say cheap, because I don't know what the going rate for a decent one is, but these two are the cheapest I've seen for a while.

Somehow missed the XPG one. Thanks for the tip; appreciated!
I try to keep the list of ZT260's / Rover 75 V8's up to date over on the Two-Sixties forum. There are currently about 25 over there, although about 30% are abroad and/or LHD. That will give you a better idea of the market if you are interested. Open to none Two-Sixties members, of course. You may find it interesting.
https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...-260s-FOR-SALE

(Members only get to view stats on cars sold and auctioned over the past months, mostly with the actual sales price achieved. That's there for insurance valuation guidance too.)

David Bytheway

Edit: Looking back over my records, I see it, the Xpower grey one #391, was advertised for a grand less with the same mileage, in the same area, again via eBay in early May this year, but only briefly listed. David.

Outlaw 41 7th October 2018 17:09

Both are very nice but i think that i would go for the blue one . One day i will have an American V8 but will it be a ZT or a full American car only time and cash will tell and thanks for giving us all the heads up . :}

marinabrian 8th October 2018 19:41

The disappointing grey one is less than 15 miles from me, and the blue one about 45 miles.

So if anyone wants a completely unbiased viewing of either, don't call me ;)

I would be tempted by the blue one if I could be tempted, simply as it isn't fitted with half old mans suit/plastic seats and keep fit windows, and is an actual colour, rather than Monogram Tarmacadam.

So on the face of it, the blue one is a winner based on better spec, colour, lower mileage, and even price, plus all of the expensive gremlins have been paid for.

I have to wonder whether both of these cars originated from a local chap who had a couple of doggie V8's, one which was a base spec in Monogram Tarmac with mushrooms growing in the boot, and the other in Royal Blue with a noisy clutch bearing that I made a key for..........seems a bit coincidental :rolleyes:

Brian :D

75c 9th October 2018 12:09

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Originally Posted by DavidBytheway (Post 2675292)
Somehow missed the XPG one. Thanks for the tip; appreciated!
I try to keep the list of ZT260's / Rover 75 V8's up to date over on the Two-Sixties forum. There are currently about 25 over there, although about 30% are abroad and/or LHD. That will give you a better idea of the market if you are interested. Open to none Two-Sixties members, of course. You may find it interesting.
https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...-260s-FOR-SALE

(Members only get to view stats on cars sold and auctioned over the past months, mostly with the actual sales price achieved. That's there for insurance valuation guidance too.)

David Bytheway

Edit: Looking back over my records, I see it, the Xpower grey one #391, was advertised for a grand less with the same mileage, in the same area, again via eBay in early May this year, but only briefly listed. David.

I wonder if you had mine when it was up for sale?

If I send you the reg could you let me know?

marinabrian 9th October 2018 13:05

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Originally Posted by 75c (Post 2675749)
I wonder if you had mine when it was up for sale?

If I send you the reg could you let me know?

Did that car not belong to your cousin Sasha??????

Brian :D

marinabrian 9th October 2018 13:52

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Originally Posted by Dbt
Not au-fait with that one! What's the 3-letter code?
Seriously some colours are a bit boring, I agree, and often get rudely described as 'Gloss Primer', 'Duct-Tape Grey' or some such. I partly agree, except that my Starlight V6 looks really top notch when treated to a full clay, polish and wax ... for a short while.

I'm sure you'll have a whole plethora of 'nice' alternatives to describe my Chatsworth V8 ... Second thoughts, don't bother. I can survive without !

David

Starlight Primertallic (MBB) Monogram Tarmacadam (LEF) Chatsworth "Dirty Old Man's Gold" (IAE) or it could be worse, how about can't make up it's mind up if it's silver or gold, over Poo Brown Supertallic (YAI) :drool4:

Brian :D

clf 9th October 2018 14:58

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Originally Posted by marinabrian (Post 2675767)
Starlight Primertallic (MBB) Monogram Tarmacadam (LEF) Chatsworth "Dirty Old Man's Gold" (IAE) or it could be worse, how about can't make up it's mind up if it's silver or gold, over Poo Brown Supertallic (YAI) :drool4:

Brian :D

Stop calling it primertallic, that's offensive. It is duct tape silver ;)

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marinabrian 9th October 2018 15:09

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Originally Posted by clf (Post 2675771)
Stop calling it primertallic, that's offensive. It is duct tape silver ;)

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No Alan, it's a MG v Rover thing ;)

For example LEF is either Disappointing Grey or Monogram Tarmacadam depending on the Marque it's applied to, in much the same way MBB is Starlight Primertallic, or Duct Tape Silver.

JFM Royal Blue, is also Oslo Blue, and HES is Monogram Snot Supertallic :drool4:

The possibilities are endless :cool:

Brian :D

75c 9th October 2018 15:50

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Originally Posted by marinabrian (Post 2675757)
Did that car not belong to your cousin Sasha??????

Brian :D

No lovely, mine was a black MK 1


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