heavily modified Greyhound for sale

[French Frie]

in the US : http://www.ebay.com/itm/381039204427?item=381039204427&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
   
   Rover V8 engined, etc ...

[dkp_cobra]

where is the "buy it now" button? [;)]

[nikbj68]

Fantastic photos, but yet another poor, lazy description lifted from Wiki, just how many parts are shared with an Ace, Aceca or Cobra? Headlights, front indicators, and maybe a dial or 2(And of course, engine & g/box), that`s about it!!!!
   AND there were at least 14 LHD Greyhounds....[edit] 15 LHD according to the register!
   Is this the first Greyhound ever with a CD player?
   That aside, it should be an interesting drive with the anti-roll bar and adjustable coilovers, and the V8 would have been such a great engine option back in the day.
   
   And I love that colour...[:D]

[nikbj68]

Your buy it now button is located on the MOTEXOTICA WEBSITE where the Greyhound has an asking price of $89,000(approx £56,000), so factoring in import costs, maybe not the car to bring back to the UK?
   
   
   
   Great little video HERE, especially the last 15 seconds!!!
   
   I wonder what the bumpers came from?

[nikbj68]

There`s another highly informative video walkaround HERE, "...It`s kinda like a hatchback, almost..." [:I][:D]

[rsk289]

You know what?  I really quite fancy that...
   
   Roger

[nikbj68]

Yeah... me too, but it`s just waaay too much money, for the amount of things that I would want to put right.

[BBK]

It is a great looking car and the Rover V8 conversion probably not only sounds great but gives it some great get up and go.  BUT, it isn't the car for a purist and the value is harmed by the conversion IMO.  Any thoughts on a fair price for the car considering its non stock specification?  I like the fact that it is LHD as I live in the States and really like Greyhounds, but the fact that it is not true to its origins is a negative in my book.

[dkp_cobra]

I think the bonnet would benefit from some more air vents [8D]

[nikbj68]

I`d say at the current $32k bid, it`s around halfway to a realistic value, but I`ll bet the reserve is significantly more than that.
   I still haven`t found out how much THIS ONE sold for at the US Grand Prix, that would help gauge this car.

[nikbj68]

Well, it only reached $36,000, I thought it might get to 50, but nowhere near their asking price. Can't see it finding a home anytime soon around that figure.

[ivs]

The one in Austin sold for $115 hammer price. Car was not present. The auctioneer said transport to anywhere was included. Weird that someone will bid that high without the car present....

[nikbj68]

Thanks for that, Ignacio! OMG! Crazy money.

[nikbj68]

quote:Originally posted by nikbj68: Well, it only reached $36,000, I thought it might get to 50, but nowhere near their asking price. Can't see it finding a home anytime soon around that figure.
   

Only reached $33,000(£21,000) on the second time of offering on eBay...

quote:Originally posted by ivs: The one in Austin sold for $115 hammer price... Weird that someone will bid that high without the car present...

Makes the Austin sale price seem even more crazy, doesn`t it?