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asam Part of things Posts: 15	asam @asam
	Sept 15, 2020 20:34:40 GMT
	Hi Guys. I bought this car recently and was planning on an RX7 engine conversion with a nice turbo. However, I have been let down regarding the engine as my mate owed me money and was going to give me the complete front end running gear and box with some cash his way. Since purchase I have had the door locks removed and repaired, new radiator built and fitted and fixed a few niggly bits. I am at odds now as what to do as I have another classic to finish, which has so far took me 8 years. Also, I have no storage for the car. The only thing on the car that will need repairing are the rear arches as they have a small amount of bubbling. The mot history online goes back to 2014 and the car has has only failed once, on the rear brakes. There have never even been any advisories and is currently mot'd till end of July 2021. There are no signs the car has had any welding done at all. Previous owner owned for 21 years. Only 2 owners from new with loads of previous mot's even the old type logbook. I have also purchased 2 big boxes of spares which are worth a fortune. I've also recently fitted a brand new old stock front windscreen, possibly the only one available anywhere. Paint wise, the nearside could do with a blow over as there is some fading. Anyway, I just want a rough idea on what to price it at when I advertise. Cheers


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mercdan68 Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 7,258	mercdan68 @forddan68
	Sept 16, 2020 7:56:55 GMT
	3500 to 4000???
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MkX Posted a lot Posts: 3,627	MkX @mkx
	Sept 18, 2020 19:16:33 GMT
	I flagged up this nice example for sale a month or two back at £3½K. If it's as nice as this one that's probably what you're looking at top end. Pretty rare, seems a shame to muck about with it; www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1051083


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asam Part of things Posts: 15	asam @asam
	Sept 19, 2020 22:34:06 GMT
	Its the same one. I bought it. Have been busy replacing/repairing and is now as good as. I was thinking of replacing the complete clutch with a heavy duty one as it judders now and then. I also have a load of genuine spares to go with it.
	Last Edit: Sept 19, 2020 22:35:08 GMT by asam

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MkX Posted a lot Posts: 3,627	MkX @mkx
	Sept 19, 2020 23:48:12 GMT
	Sept 19, 2020 22:34:06 GMT asam said: Its the same one. I bought it. I could see that! You paid a fair price, prices are probably on the descent, you've ironed out a few niggles so probably not much profit in this.


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asam Part of things Posts: 15	asam @asam
	Sept 21, 2020 22:08:28 GMT
	Truth be told,I've wanted a montrose since around 1986. I first saw one when I was on the top deck of a double decker, front seat and there was one right in front of the bus. Birds eye view and I wanted one. Anyway, turns out, first car I bought was a 1977 Triumph 2500 for £25.00 and I was hooked. I've owned about 20. I have been restoring one since 2012 and need to get it finished. Small fortune spent. The Triumph needs the garage and I just cant leave the Mazda outside through winter. On top of that, the engine transplant I wanted to do fell through. I'm not in it for profit.


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Ritchie Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 668	Ritchie @ritchie
	Sept 22, 2020 15:52:49 GMT
	Very cool car, I’ve always liked them. Purely because I live about 20mins from Montrose.😬
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MkX Posted a lot Posts: 3,627	MkX @mkx
	Sept 22, 2020 16:46:24 GMT
	Sept 21, 2020 22:08:28 GMT asam said: Truth be told,I've wanted a montrose since around 1986. I first saw one when I was on the top deck of a double decker, front seat and there was one right in front of the bus. Birds eye view and I wanted one. Anyway, turns out, first car I bought was a 1977 Triumph 2500 for £25.00 and I was hooked. I've owned about 20. I have been restoring one since 2012 and need to get it finished. Small fortune spent. The Triumph needs the garage and I just cant leave the Mazda outside through winter. On top of that, the engine transplant I wanted to do fell through. I'm not in it for profit. Most old cars are money pits, let's face it, most of us aren't in it to make money, (although when it happens it feels good). Very fond of Triumph 2000/2500 but bonkers about the estate version. This Mazda is pretty special, (the reason I flagged it up when it was for sale).


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asam Part of things Posts: 15	asam @asam
	Sept 24, 2020 21:33:05 GMT
	Sept 22, 2020 15:52:49 GMT Ritchie said: Very cool car, I’ve always liked them. Purely because I live about 20mins from Montrose.😬 The car was named after Montrose in Scotland. I have an articale somewhere of how the name was picked for the car. Found it on Google.


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asam Part of things Posts: 15	asam @asam
	Sept 24, 2020 21:35:04 GMT
	Sept 22, 2020 16:46:24 GMT MkX said: Sept 21, 2020 22:08:28 GMT asam said: Truth be told,I've wanted a montrose since around 1986. I first saw one when I was on the top deck of a double decker, front seat and there was one right in front of the bus. Birds eye view and I wanted one. Anyway, turns out, first car I bought was a 1977 Triumph 2500 for £25.00 and I was hooked. I've owned about 20. I have been restoring one since 2012 and need to get it finished. Small fortune spent. The Triumph needs the garage and I just cant leave the Mazda outside through winter. On top of that, the engine transplant I wanted to do fell through. I'm not in it for profit. Most old cars are money pits, let's face it, most of us aren't in it to make money, (although when it happens it feels good). Very fond of Triumph 2000/2500 but bonkers about the estate version. This Mazda is pretty special, (the reason I flagged it up when it was for sale). [email protected] spent around 20k restoring the Triumph, including a V8 transplant and candy apple with gold flakes paint job.


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MkX Posted a lot Posts: 3,627	MkX @mkx
	Sept 24, 2020 22:05:17 GMT
	Sept 24, 2020 21:35:04 GMT asam said: [email protected] spent around 20k restoring the Triumph, including a V8 transplant and candy apple with gold flakes paint job. Triumph or Rover V8? Get some pics up!


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d1gbethdave Part of things Posts: 110	d1gbethdave @d1gbethdave
	Oct 4, 2020 19:28:58 GMT
	Stash it. Drive it next summer, have some fun.


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