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Classifieds => Cars for sale => Topic started by: Boris on March 21, 2012, 10:22:45 pm

Title: White G40 project ** SOLD **
Post by: Boris on March 21, 2012, 10:22:45 pm: Previously marked as sold, but the sale fell through.

Mileage: 145232
MOT: Dec 2nd 2011
Tax:Aug 2012
Location: Falkirk, Scotland,
Description:

I'm reluctantly selling my G40 project as I've run out of time and money to spend on it and I've bought a VR instead. All that's needed to get it back on the road is a bottom end changeover. I have a spare bottom end (the original one) which is included in the sale, which will need to have the piston rings replaced before being refitted.

This is an ideal project for someone with a bit of time and money to spend. I have already replaced the spark plugs (£15 each), the ht leads for double silicon ones, the dizzy cap, rotor arm and ignition coil. The head has also been skimmed.

Anyone that know's G40's will appreciate just how quick they are, I would love to keep this to finish at a later date, but just don't have the means. I would like it to go to someone who can carry on the work I've already put in.

LOADS of history with the car. Previous owners have not been shy to spend money on it, which is why it's still in such great condition after twenty years.

See my thread here: http://www.polog40.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,6693.0.html

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Bad bits (surface only as far as I can tell)

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Rest of the bodywork is fine apart from the small patch on the boot next to the left light cluster you can see in the pic above and some really tiny patches of rust from stone chips, age, etc..

If you have any further questions, please PM me. Many thanks

Currently listed on ebay, so if you're interested in the car, please place your bid - click here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290687522733)
Title: Re: White G40 project
Post by: Boris on April 14, 2012, 06:03:44 pm: Well, been let down by a potential buyer YET AGAIN, so it's going back up on ebay tomorrow. Just thought I'd post up on the forums first in case anyone's interested. Looking for £800 ono.
Title: Re: White G40 project
Post by: Boris on April 15, 2012, 11:10:52 am: Provisionally sold. Again.
Title: Re: White G40 project
Post by: Boris on April 20, 2012, 09:55:17 pm: New owner picked her up tonight

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/544646_3561280104032_1033688202_33386157_1641711339_n.jpg)

He has another G40 engine he's going to fit in it and make it a track car.
Title: Re: White G40 project ** SOLD **
Post by: Alex on April 20, 2012, 10:29:46 pm: Interesting way to lash a car down - over the roof and around the wing mirror.
Title: Re: White G40 project ** SOLD **
Post by: Boris on April 20, 2012, 10:45:44 pm: Yeah, not the best. He said he was going to drive slow.
Title: Re: White G40 project ** SOLD **
Post by: Justin14100 on April 21, 2012, 11:46:13 am: I suppose if the handbrake is on it wouldn't be too bad.... still a bad idea though. Pleased its found a home! SaveTheGs
Title: Re: White G40 project
Post by: Yoof on April 21, 2012, 05:05:04 pm: Quote from: Boris on April 20, 2012, 09:55:17 pm
New owner picked her up tonight

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/544646_3561280104032_1033688202_33386157_1641711339_n.jpg)

He has another G40 engine he's going to fit in it and make it a track car.

Bye bye paint!

Given only 2 straps, I'd go round the rear axle, and around the front chassis leg (OSF) that seems quite dangerous, and really not very safe!
Title: Re: White G40 project ** SOLD **
Post by: Boris on April 21, 2012, 06:00:44 pm: He's respraying it anyway and he only had one strap. I suggested the cross hitch over both front wheels, but he was having none of it. Anyway, just happy its gone to someone who's gonna resurrect her and get her back on the road. :)
Title: Re: White G40 project ** SOLD **
Post by: vwnut on April 21, 2012, 10:45:57 pm: Be gentle I'm a newbie!

I am the new happy owner. Thanks to Boris for a smooth transaction. Don't be to hard on my brother in law - it was his trailer and his car that towed it! We got back safe and sound and work on the engine transplant should start in next couple of weeks. I'll keep you posted.
I know it's grredy, but we have 4 mk2F Coupes now (2 GT's and 2 G40's) - aren't they great!
Title: Re: White G40 project ** SOLD **
Post by: Justin14100 on April 22, 2012, 03:32:55 am: Nice to have another member of the community, I hope the engine transplant goes great. This car is a beaut!
Title: Re: White G40 project ** SOLD **
Post by: Boris on April 22, 2012, 03:20:28 pm: Nice one Peter, does this mean we're going to get a build thread. Look forward to seeing the progress. :)
Title: Re: White G40 project ** SOLD **
Post by: Yoof on April 22, 2012, 05:31:26 pm: Quote from: vwnut on April 21, 2012, 10:45:57 pm
Be gentle I'm a newbie!

I am the new happy owner. Thanks to Boris for a smooth transaction. Don't be to hard on my brother in law - it was his trailer and his car that towed it! We got back safe and sound and work on the engine transplant should start in next couple of weeks. I'll keep you posted.
I know it's grredy, but we have 4 mk2F Coupes now (2 GT's and 2 G40's) - aren't they great!

Fair play! Last thing I'd want is a G40 in the boot of my new X3 though :D

Nice trailer, I have dreams of inbuilt ramps...
Title: Re: White G40 project ** SOLD **
Post by: djtez on April 22, 2012, 09:21:28 pm: your special yoof...
Title: Re: White G40 project ** SOLD **
Post by: Yoof on April 22, 2012, 10:25:41 pm: The Mrs keeps telling me so... ???
Title: Re: White G40 project ** SOLD **
Post by: djtez on April 22, 2012, 10:31:07 pm: its ok !

you are surrounded by friends ..

you are in a safe place :-)
Title: Re: White G40 project ** SOLD **
Post by: vwnut on April 24, 2012, 01:21:17 pm: In answer to Boris's question - yes, I will keep you updated on progress. Photos and details to follow (probably from mid May).