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    hiya all im just starting my search for wonderfull v8 260 . ive just given up my bikes as i had a not very nice accident and the wife said no no no lol so goodbye hayabusas . well in the past ive had a few rover sd1 v8s and always loved them and had a soft spot for them so here goes . midlife bike thing outta the way im on the search for a nice v8 . i would be gratfull of any help in finding one links to ads etc . this looks like a great forum and community and i cant wait to become involved and go to some of the meets and days out etc oh and now the wife can come as she would never get on the back of a bike . im loooking forward to ownership of one of these very special cars that make my hair stand on end . looking forward to meeting you all mark

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    Hello and wellcome, wish you luck with your quest, I have noticed there are a few for sale so your search might be a short one.

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    A real "Slydog" would have already bought one without telling the wife!!!

    Good luck in the search, there have been a few available lately.

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    Good luck with your search, there is often one or two for sale and you will enjoy these V8's and hope to see you at some meets in your new car.

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    Quiet a few about at the moment, where do you live? as someone may be near enough to you to offer advice etc, if you find one close to you.
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    #242 V8 on tour colintf's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by slydog View Post
    hiya all im just starting my search for wonderfull v8 260 . ive just given up my bikes as i had a not very nice accident and the wife said no no no lol so goodbye hayabusas . well in the past ive had a few rover sd1 v8s and always loved them and had a soft spot for them so here goes . midlife bike thing outta the way im on the search for a nice v8 . i would be gratfull of any help in finding one links to ads etc . this looks like a great forum and community and i cant wait to become involved and go to some of the meets and days out etc oh and now the wife can come as she would never get on the back of a bike . im loooking forward to ownership of one of these very special cars that make my hair stand on end . looking forward to meeting you all mark
    Hi and welcome here from over on teh Gentleman's site!!

    What 260 are you looking for? spec, colour, budget etc etc location?
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    im looking for a mg 260se . not to bothered about the colour as long as it isnt that flip colour . budget max of 7000 but would like to pay a bit less lol . im off to the essex meet tomorrow to have a good look and meet a few off the gentlemans forum. location not that important as for the right car il travel

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