I paid 4k for this four years ago with a fresh SVA.
On top of that i've spent well over £4,000 on major parts, professional re-furbs, and professional fitting for all major components as you can see below. The car has also been professionally maintained by a Rover specialist.
I think the price is therefore fair for a car that is just run in, professionally converted with lazy, reliable V8 power.
Spec
V8 Vindicator MK2
Running 3.5 Rover V8 from 1979 SD1 V8-S
160 est BHP, with plenty of scope for additional power.
JWR Racing low profile Manifold
Edelbrock Performer Series four barrel carb.
Low profile Mr Gasket Filter
RPI A&R ignition Amplifier module
Magnecor leads etc etc
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Just under 1,000 miles from new.
Correctly registered with V8 engine.
Stripped and re-built by Vindicator at the factory.
SVA by Vindicator
New Brakes Fitted
Spend to date
Brand new custom loom fitted by Vindicator £130 (plus labour)
Professionally rebuilt V8 engine (sourced from a rare 1979 SD1 V8-Sport) Rebuilt cost almost £1,200 at Speedway Garage Services, Dudley
LT77 Five speed box purchased. £200
LT77 Five speed box overhauled by Bayliss Transmissions, Birmingham at a cost of £150
Engine and box fitted by the factory at a cost of £1,000 with brand new exhausts, collectors etc.
Brand new ‘mini van’ tank professionally fitted by Aries motorsport £75 plus fitting
A&R Voltage Amplifier fitted by Austin Garages (Rover Specialist) Giving better efficiency and more power output. £130 (plus fitting)
Magnecor leads £50
Rare JWR Racing Low profile Manifold with Edelbrock four barrel carbs (Total cost over £650)
RPI Four Barrel Conversion Kit £175
Triple Core Custom Radiator by Grantham Radiators (SD1 Size but more efficient, resulting in excellent cooling) £150
Cobra seats with three point harnesses.
All fibreglass work to bonnet done by Melton Fibreglass at a cost of over £300
Car has been maintained by Austin Garages in Burton on Trent, a Rover specialist and Aries Motorsport Ilkeston
Selling due to car just not being driven (1,000 miles in four years) This was suppsoed to be the car i kept for ages (hence the money i spent on new stuff) to ensure its 100% reliable.
Paul
this does now have a number plate and front grill, this was just after it had come back from paintshop. Unable to get new pics in last five weeks due to busted elbow and metal plates.
[Edited on 21/11/11 by swanny]