Kieran
04-04-2010, 07:53 PM
YEAR: 1976 (Suffix 'P' Plate)
COLOUR: Yellow
MILEAGE: 54000
R.F.L. EXPIRY DATE: N/A
M.O.T. EXPIRY DATE: N/A
PRICE: Open to offers from suitable prospective owners. See below for more details.
CONTACT DETAILS: PM me to discuss.
Description:
Sadly the Yellow Peril also has to go. I've no storage space at my new place and on top of that, I just don't have the spare cash and time any more in order to complete the car if I did have somewhere to put it. So with much regret, I've got to pass the baton on. :sad3:
So - What's this car all about then?
Well, first - Here's a brochure:
http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5047&d=1116343539
That's what they were like new.
As the name suggests, the Yellow Peril is a yellow 2 Hardtop in 'GL' specification. So you get velour/vinyl seats, a rear heater and a radio and pillar less doors. Ultra cool. Oh yes. :afro:
This is what it looked like when I bought it:
http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8864&page=2
And since then, it's been undergoing restoration. This thread has been tracking the progress:
http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34348
The current status is as shown in post #33, more or less. Essentially what it needs is the bodywork finishing off (including the last bit of welding of the rear lower 1/4), the bodywork rubbing down and painting, a set of sealed beam (or Halogen replacement) headlamps, tyres and an MOT. Everything else is pretty much done. And the few bits that aren't, I have the spares for.
As you may read, the engine isn't the original. It's the same engine, but from a donor - This donor, in fact:
http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12811&page=3
It drove very well actually, given the age and mileage and even seemed fairly good on petrol!
It's taken me a long time to reach this decision. It's not one I wanted to make, but my situation makes hanging onto this one untenable. If it were finished and roadworthy, that'd be one thing; in fact I'd probably use it as a 'Daily' for a bit. But I've just not got the time and cash to do that now, so it's got to go... And that's where the caveat comes into play...
As you have seen, a lot of CVR-4 Members have given a lot of their own time and help to me over the years with this project, and it's all been for nothing other than to help the project along and see it done. That's a debt I cannot repay - The least I can do is make sure their efforts were not in vain; A lot of people have said that they want to see this car displayed at shows and it would be an affront to everyone involved if that didn't happen. Therefore, whilst I do need to move this car along, sale shall be to a club member who will continue the effort to complete the restoration as intended. Please note that people thinking of banger racing/breaking for scrap/etc shall not be considered.
So - if you fancy the challenge, PM me and we can discuss. To the right member, you could have the whole package (the Peril, the spares, the lot!) for a VERY reasonable price.
COLOUR: Yellow
MILEAGE: 54000
R.F.L. EXPIRY DATE: N/A
M.O.T. EXPIRY DATE: N/A
PRICE: Open to offers from suitable prospective owners. See below for more details.
CONTACT DETAILS: PM me to discuss.
Description:
Sadly the Yellow Peril also has to go. I've no storage space at my new place and on top of that, I just don't have the spare cash and time any more in order to complete the car if I did have somewhere to put it. So with much regret, I've got to pass the baton on. :sad3:
So - What's this car all about then?
Well, first - Here's a brochure:
http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5047&d=1116343539
That's what they were like new.
As the name suggests, the Yellow Peril is a yellow 2 Hardtop in 'GL' specification. So you get velour/vinyl seats, a rear heater and a radio and pillar less doors. Ultra cool. Oh yes. :afro:
This is what it looked like when I bought it:
http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8864&page=2
And since then, it's been undergoing restoration. This thread has been tracking the progress:
http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34348
The current status is as shown in post #33, more or less. Essentially what it needs is the bodywork finishing off (including the last bit of welding of the rear lower 1/4), the bodywork rubbing down and painting, a set of sealed beam (or Halogen replacement) headlamps, tyres and an MOT. Everything else is pretty much done. And the few bits that aren't, I have the spares for.
As you may read, the engine isn't the original. It's the same engine, but from a donor - This donor, in fact:
http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12811&page=3
It drove very well actually, given the age and mileage and even seemed fairly good on petrol!
It's taken me a long time to reach this decision. It's not one I wanted to make, but my situation makes hanging onto this one untenable. If it were finished and roadworthy, that'd be one thing; in fact I'd probably use it as a 'Daily' for a bit. But I've just not got the time and cash to do that now, so it's got to go... And that's where the caveat comes into play...
As you have seen, a lot of CVR-4 Members have given a lot of their own time and help to me over the years with this project, and it's all been for nothing other than to help the project along and see it done. That's a debt I cannot repay - The least I can do is make sure their efforts were not in vain; A lot of people have said that they want to see this car displayed at shows and it would be an affront to everyone involved if that didn't happen. Therefore, whilst I do need to move this car along, sale shall be to a club member who will continue the effort to complete the restoration as intended. Please note that people thinking of banger racing/breaking for scrap/etc shall not be considered.
So - if you fancy the challenge, PM me and we can discuss. To the right member, you could have the whole package (the Peril, the spares, the lot!) for a VERY reasonable price.