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kerosene · SD1 Regular Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 266 Location: IRL

Hey there, im looking to buy a Twin Plenum(If possible one of the homologation specials) SD1.

There is a few things i want to make crystal clear(Don't fret Laughing

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1.The car would have to be Targa Red.But depending on the colour i might change my mind.

2.I would prefer a manual.

3.I am not ready to come to England for another month(Due to work and commitments)around June.But once i agree i WILL buy it.

4.The car should be structually sound, and not be a pup.

And finally It has to be MOT'ed and taxed

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Thanks

Chris P · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: SD1 Wanted

kerosene wrote:

Hey there, im looking to buy a Twin Plenum(If possible one of the homologation specials) SD1.

All twin-throttle plenums are 'homologation' cars, you just need to
get a genuine TP. I don't think anyone knows exactly how many
TPs were made and there is no way of telling from the VIN. However,
from data collated you'll find 1986 build Vitesses (VIN will tell you if
it's a Vitesse) were TPs from new - late 'C' British registrations, all
'D' and 'E' plate.

kerosene wrote:

1.The car would have to be Targa Red.But depending on the colour i might change my mind.

Targa red seems the most well represented colour - there were SIX
targa red cars at the recent spares day! This should give you the
best chance of finding a good one - but Vitesse suits any colour.

kerosene wrote:

2.I would prefer a manual.

All TPs are manual - auto option on Vitesses was deleted when the
(auto only) VDP EFi became available in 1984.

kerosene wrote:

4.The car should be structually sound, and not be a pup.

And finally It has to be MOT'ed and taxed

You should be able to find a decent TP, there are enough around.
Expect to pay at least £3k for a good one, and even then you may
have bodywork and/or mechanicals to sort out.

What about the black car in Northern Ireland? That looked OK??

Good luck!

kerosene · SD1 Regular Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 266 Location: IRL

Thanks Chris for correcting my mistakes and the info hate-hail

.Im still a newbie! Laughing

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EDIT:If you know anyone who may be selling soon give me a shout.Thanks

jrv8 · SD1 User Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 27 Location: Ballymena

Hi Keresone,
Black TP now running ......starter motor was the culprit , as suspected.
Once the car was driven, clutch was slipping........this has now been replaced and the car runs very well, and stops well to boot.
I have now decided to MOT the car , before it will be SOLD, so it look like this one will be spared. It would have been a shame to break this particular car.
Jim

kerosene · SD1 Regular Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 266 Location: IRL

Its kerOsEne not keresone!

Anyway have you sold it?

EDIT:If not i'm prepared to make you an offer.Considering the amount of work that has to be done.

JayDeeVDP · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 9:15 pm Post subject: Why red?

1.The car would have to be Targa Red.But depending on the colour i might change my mind.

Don't mean to be controversial but I've always favoured the silver Vitesses and especially the twin plenums (which is why I was keen to get my hands on C306 HRO, now in the hands of a merciless SD1 breaker...)

The silver gives the car a sporty look, but not so aggressively in your face as red, although my first Vitesse A103 RCR was red in special order automatic.

The blue is nice too, very classy, oh and black and white.....

I'd take a Vitesse/Vanden Plas Efi in any colour if the car was good x

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jrv8 · SD1 User Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 27 Location: Ballymena

Hi Kerosene,
Car not sold, we only changed the clutch a couple of days ago, and haven't advertised anywhere else. Plan was to MOT it before offering it for sale locally.
But I'm open to offers for the car as it is.
Jim

kerosene · SD1 Regular Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 266 Location: IRL

jrv8 · SD1 User Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 27 Location: Ballymena

Kerosene,
You have a PM.
Jim