Swanny
17-09-2014, 02:30 PM
Due to a change in circumstances I am regrettably having to sell my beloved 260 #51 She has covered 69,000 but this will go up gradually as its being used daily.
This car was previously owned by Tony Bubble on here. At the time I was told, 'If you are buying it from Tony it will be a good un'.... and they were right! (Phew!)
This has increasingly become my everyday driver over the past year and it has never failed to make me smile on the journey to work. If you are thinking about buying one of these cars (whether its mine or any other) JUST DO IT! They are amazing life affirming things. You will not regret it. Unless you have to sell it :-(
Whilst in Tony's ownership, amongst other work it had a complete rear stuff up, so no rear subframe corrosion to worry about.
So it was mechanically sound when I bought it, and I have spent a bit of money on upgrades etc. since I got it.
The first thing I did with it was take her to Austins and get Nick to crawl all over her sorting any minor issues. We also did a major service at this time. I then booked her back into Austins to have a new set of MSD blaster coils (£400 from the states) In June she went back to Austins to have a pre Le Mans service and paid me back buy ferrying four of us to La Sarthe and back in style. I've also had a variety of minor things done, to future proof her a bit. I got Nick to re gas the aircon, so it actually blows cold air, rare for a 260 I know! Its also been to a bodyshop to have a full machine polish and wax to remove some minor blemishes she'd picked up over the years. And shes had a double din radio fitted, which is a fantastic bit of kit. (Watching a Youtube videos of Le Mans whilst waiting in the ferry queue was a highlight!)
I think I've probably spent over £1000 on her in the last year, but am listing her here for less than I bought it for as I would like it go to someone who will look after her properly. if anyone has a low mileage ZTT/ROV diesel, or other large diesel estate I might be interested in a P/EX too.
Paul
6731
This car was previously owned by Tony Bubble on here. At the time I was told, 'If you are buying it from Tony it will be a good un'.... and they were right! (Phew!)
This has increasingly become my everyday driver over the past year and it has never failed to make me smile on the journey to work. If you are thinking about buying one of these cars (whether its mine or any other) JUST DO IT! They are amazing life affirming things. You will not regret it. Unless you have to sell it :-(
Whilst in Tony's ownership, amongst other work it had a complete rear stuff up, so no rear subframe corrosion to worry about.
So it was mechanically sound when I bought it, and I have spent a bit of money on upgrades etc. since I got it.
The first thing I did with it was take her to Austins and get Nick to crawl all over her sorting any minor issues. We also did a major service at this time. I then booked her back into Austins to have a new set of MSD blaster coils (£400 from the states) In June she went back to Austins to have a pre Le Mans service and paid me back buy ferrying four of us to La Sarthe and back in style. I've also had a variety of minor things done, to future proof her a bit. I got Nick to re gas the aircon, so it actually blows cold air, rare for a 260 I know! Its also been to a bodyshop to have a full machine polish and wax to remove some minor blemishes she'd picked up over the years. And shes had a double din radio fitted, which is a fantastic bit of kit. (Watching a Youtube videos of Le Mans whilst waiting in the ferry queue was a highlight!)
I think I've probably spent over £1000 on her in the last year, but am listing her here for less than I bought it for as I would like it go to someone who will look after her properly. if anyone has a low mileage ZTT/ROV diesel, or other large diesel estate I might be interested in a P/EX too.
Paul
6731