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Laird Scooby · Sep 22nd, 2021, 17:02

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Originally Posted by Othen

Surely this can't be the going rate - £295 for a 244/245 instrument cluster:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304155159...YAAOSwtHJhSdkd

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The sellers screen name/ebay ID is Pluto, something a bit Mickey Mouse or Disney fantasy type prices there! Looking at his other items for sale, he's definitely away with the fairies!

You'd probably get a cheaper one from the USA after paying the extra S&H as well!

I like how he's listed it for a 240 and a 260 - it will work in one but not the other so what was it from? The 240 was a 4 cylinder, the 260 a 6 cylinder so the tacho will be wrong in the wrong car!

PS - just to finish the saga of the unobtainium metal above, i found a solid piece of an old SD1 bonnet, 1.2mm thick and big enough to make the patches i need - the second patch isn't necessary for the pass but may as well do it as he queried it.

Othen · Sep 22nd, 2021, 17:05

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Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

PS - just to finish the saga of the unobtainium metal above, i found a solid piece of an old SD1 bonnet, 1.2mm thick and big enough to make the patches i need - the second patch isn't necessary for the pass but may as well do it as he queried it.

That is good news Dave - it just proves that one should hardly ever throw things away :-)

Laird Scooby · Sep 22nd, 2021, 22:28

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Originally Posted by Othen

That is good news Dave - it just proves that one should hardly ever throw things away :-)

You're not wrong Alan! Funny thing was it was right at the top of a pile of stuff buried in the corner of my little shed but easily reached. Luke has seen the inside of the little shed and if i said standing room only, that's being genrous and Luke would probably be laughing as standing room is a bit of an exaggeration!
It was almost as if it deliberately found its own way up to that point knowing i'd need it........................

Othen · Sep 23rd, 2021, 14:32

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Originally Posted by Moomoo

Hi folks, new on here. Sold my last Volvo, aV70 in Feb because a smaller car is needed now I'm retired . 20k odd for a good used one to do 4000 miles a year is a an extravagant luxury now.
BUT, having had 121s, 240s, 740s, 940s and V70s there is a void. Been looking for a 240 saloon for awhile as a toy/hobby. It will have to be a very good one because I can no longer do any major stuff. That's why I ridded both my old Land Rovers.
This thread dealing with prices is very interesting. I've seen a 61k 87,
GL in Wimbledon for £7995 and also a very similar offering in Wellingborough for the same money.
These aren't selling so I guess they are way too dear! Correct?

Isn't this just what you are looking for:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194384085....c101110.m1982

... 1987 (so only 7 years to becoming an historic vehicle if that interests you), GLT, 126,000 miles, has been recommissioned (quite well according to the write up), a couple of small jobs to do (you will need something to do on a 30-odd year old motor car), well under 5 grand. It looks really nice... I can't see much not to like.

Alan

Stephen Edwin · Sep 23rd, 2021, 15:37

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Originally Posted by Stephen Edwin

It is my long held opinion that larger, expensive, cars tend to fall in to the care of people who don't maintain them, probably can't afford to maintain them.

And I would be cautious about buying a car that is exempt from MOT. I would not necessarily pay more, or as much, for such a car. An independent ... objective ... test inspection is a good thing. An enthusiast seller would not give me the same hope as independent testing. Better in my opinion to buy a car with regular MOT history, and continue independent testing. My generation remember when vehicle safety depended on the responsibility of owners, It is so easy for a good careful even a trained mechanic fitter engineer owner, to overlook a basic point to be checked.

My two farthings worth.

P.S. I predict historic vehicle status will be withdrawn or modified.

Because of the economy, covid, care provision, electric vehicles &c. Tax has to be found including from motorists.

And. There will be some tragic incidents due to inadequate maintenance. Which newspaper or broadcaster will campaign ..... ?

My groats worth.

Stephen

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Buyers, MOT and prices

Straight talking comments by for example members in this thread, illustrate the importance to buyers of a searchable record of MOTs. The importance to buyers of independent objective testing. Let owners with exempt vehicles consider having their cars regularly tested in case they come to sell. Historic status might become increasingly a problem when selling, and a price reduction issue if there is no good MOT history. Folding money and walk away.

Safety and MOT

Posts in the forum illustrate the approach to maintenance and inspection by even some expert members. Independent objective inspection is a good thing.

The requirement for self certification of historic status cars underline the owners responsibility as to road worthiness. Not one iota less.

Prices and Historic Status

What view will buyers in future take of MOT exempt cars that have not been tested or otherwise independently inspected? What will their loved ones say about buying an old car on that basis? Will insurers begin to ask questions re this issue? I wonder if claims data has begun to raise concerns?

Tax

Tax of cars must be under review generally. Especially as electric car numbers increase with their favourable tax status. Price as to usage is one possibility. Number plate recognition already raises money for tolls and other charges.

These points must surely be food for thought.

Stephen

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Moomoo · Sep 23rd, 2021, 16:05

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Originally Posted by Othen

Isn't this just what you are looking for:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194384085....c101110.m1982

... 1987 (so only 7 years to becoming an historic vehicle if that interests you), GLT, 126,000 miles, has been recommissioned (quite well according to the write up), a couple of small jobs to do (you will need something to do on a 30-odd year old motor car), well under 5 grand. It looks really nice... I can't see much not to like.

Alan

Yes and no bud! Those roof rails, no , don't like them and they are bolted through the headlining.
Nice enough motor, acceptable history and I don't mind the wrong wheels, I'm no rivet counter.

Good of you to draw my attention to it. Thanks for that!!!

Othen · Sep 23rd, 2021, 16:11

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Originally Posted by Moomoo

Yes and no bud! Those roof rails, no , don't like them and they are bolted through the headlining.
Nice enough motor, acceptable history and I don't mind the wrong wheels, I'm no rivet counter.

Good of you to draw my attention to it. Thanks for that!!!

I do see your point about the roof rails - they are very Skoda Superb estate (I know, I'm looking at mine on the drive, I wondered where I'd seen them previously).

Good fortune,

Alan

Moomoo · Sep 23rd, 2021, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Othen

I do see your point about the roof rails - they are very Skoda Superb estate (I know, I'm looking at mine on the drive, I wondered where I'd seen them previously).

Good fortune,

Alan

Hoot,