Hello from Germany

[brrm]

Yes, Heidelberg is not very far away. How long have you been there? And don't worry, the 260 will soon be a classic, too!

I was based there (except for university later on) between 1988 and 2001. Ages 9-22. I miss Germany, but Oxfordshire's not bad as a substitute. ;-)

[tomcat22]

@ PeterV8:
Yes, prices in Germany are a little bit different. The cheap black one is a RHD, the red one has a bad / unknown history and the other one is for sale already long time.
A LHD 260 in mint condition is about 12k€ here (realistic price).

@ brrm:
What do you miss from Germany? In holiday I am glad when I see no Germans

[Herman]

Germany is alright.

I used to work for a German company and the company I work for now has a plant in Heidelberg.
The one thing I miss is Thuringer Bratwurst (worked in Weida) und Eisbein mit Sauerkraut.

And possibly a bit more.................

[tonybubble]

@ PeterV8:
The red one has a bad / unknown history

Described as being No. 15 - Rover interior and hairpins.

[ksilver]

Described as being No. 15 - Rover interior and hairpins.

Interesting interior, looks like velour 75 seats, not seen that on a 260 before.

[2V8s]

thats intersting you starte with a 214si. I guess the "bubble" shape from '95?

I have a 214Si16v, a '94 so one of the last of the "wedge" shape. I have had it 16 years and it has never had HGF. However, I decided when the clutch started slipping at 110k miles (175,000km) rather than take the easy option to change clutch, for some stupid reason I bought a 1.6 k-series to swap in as I fancied a bit more power. But this has beena nightmare because the engine I bought I trusted to be good but was not! so currently rebuilding the head, and have my perfectly OK 1.4 engine sitting on the floor in the garage!

I wish i'd gone straight to the 1.8 like you did as they are all the same visually (except the vvc) but the 1.8s are more expensive, say around 300-400 to buy (more than a whole car most of the time!) whereas I got the 1.6 with gearbox etc for £80. Oh well, at least I am learning and can now comfortably say I know how to do a cambelt change, head gasket change, and strip and rebuild a 16v cylinder head!

Anyway, I digress.

Welcome and good luck with your search. There are a few other German owners on here who I'm sure will say Hi in due course!

[tomcat22]

Described as being No. 15 - Rover interior and hairpins.

Could you please tell more? The sandstone glovebox was no orderable extra, I guess

...
The one thing I miss is Thuringer Bratwurst (worked in Weida) und Eisbein mit Sauerkraut.
And possibly a bit more.................

The world is a village. My mom works in Weida, too! When I visit my parents, my dad always makes "Bratwurst" on the grille outside, even in winter.

thats intersting you starte with a 214si. I guess the "bubble" shape from '95?
...There are a few other German owners on here who I'm sure will say Hi in due course!

Yes it was the still nice looking bubble shape.
Other V8-owners from Germany here? The only two I know are not here

[Klaus]

Welcome along Thomas and congratulations purchasing Geoff´s 260!
You will have lots of fun with it;-))
I did the stunt in March 2010 and I´m happy with it everytime I hear the engine grumbling.
Maybe we can meet up for Longbridge 2012 together with Herbie (Eric) and his F (or was it a TF, Colin?)

Klaus

[colintf]

Welcome along Thomas and congratulations purchasing Geoff´s 260!
You will have lots of fun with it;-))
I did the stunt in March 2010 and I´m happy with it everytime I hear the engine grumbling.
Maybe we can meet up for Longbridge 2012 together with Herbie (Eric) and his F (or was it a TF, Colin?)

Klaus

Herbie (Stephan) has a red F Klaus.

It will be good to see you all at Pride of Longbridge or Brooklands next April.

Congratulations Thomas on buying Geoff's car

[tomcat22]

Thank you! Didn't thought of finding one that fast.
Its got almost everything I desired, except Apex wheels