2savage
Rover Rookie
I spend all my money on wine, women and cars. The rest I just wasted.
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Post by 2savage on Jul 14, 2024 2:00:42 GMT
For those that are interested, here's the final spec:
Registered CFK 995L, manufacture date March 1973 Bare metal restoration with full panel realignment All wood removed and refurbished by specialists Engine and transmission removed for a refresh and engine bay cleaned up with new paint Cylinder heads upgraded for unleaded fuel All interior removed and send for re-dye and re-conolising. New furflex, headlining, kick panels, chrome work and all new badges. Wheels refinished in chrome and black New stainless steel bumpers front and rear Brake rotors and pads/shoes replaced and new brake lines installed Entire car repainted inside and out in Burgundy with silver birch roof. Pin stripes as per original
The suspension has also been refurbished with new bushings and shocks then the underside has been coated with sealer.
I'm told that upon collection in a matter of weeks I will in essence be getting a brand new car, albeit it's 51 years old!!
In my opinion it's money well spent. I believe the P5B Coupe is currently very undervalued but this may be due to its thirst for the amber juice!! I'm happy to say I really don't care because when I finally bring the car to my home in USA I buy fuel here for $3.25 a gallon, or, less than half of what I would pay in the EEC.
When I collect the car I'll take pics and get them posted for all to see.
Alan
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Post by Mike’S-a-loon on Jul 14, 2024 6:01:00 GMT
We're around $4.10 per Us gallon here in Oregon. My P5b is getting around 10.5 MPG! That really limits the range...
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