Private Sale - exceptional V8 Roadster Conversion


Snapdragon Yellow 4296
is a remarkable V8 Conversion that actually thinks it may be a re-born RV8. Finished in eye-catching Snapdragon Yellow with contrasting grey leather trim including grey carpets, that are also fitted in the boot and includes the spare wheel cover. The RV8 console and dash are also trimmed in grey and also incorporate new white faced "Smith tailor-made clocks" that are black lit blue, colour coded seat belts match the grey trim, and a Kenwood C/D player including a 4 speaker system. Car security is covered by an immobiliser/dead mains switch. Along with double duck hood there is also a grey ½ tonneau cover, full tonnau and also an MG windstop. The front suspension has a new RV8 coil-over cross-member including 4 pot callipers, vented discs, new brake pipe-work, new steering rack, ¾ anti-roll bar, all fitted at time of conversion. The rear suspension has an RV8 rear axle including a Quaife differential, single leaf springs, adjustable Koni Shockers, RV8 anti tramp bars fitted and also a ¾ anti roll bar has been fitted. A set of five Compomotive 15" wheels has been fitted along with Goodyear tyres. The car has a 3.9 litre (RV8) engine fitted including new water pump, alternator, twin cooling fans, remote oil filter and pipe-work, polished rocker covers, full size chrome pan air filter on top of twin choke Webber carburettor and an Offenhauser twin plane manifold, petrol regulator, and petrol pump and pipework also installed. Refurbished V8 radiator fitted including new pipework and hoses incorporating "in line" thermo switch to operate the fans. The exhaust system is a Clive Wheatley stainless steel straight through 3" exhaust, which is fed by RV8 stainless steel manifolds. A rebuilt 5 speed SD1 gearbox including new clutch and cylinders, and a new modified prop-shaft has been installed.To complete the package we also fitted a pair of Cosworth style bonnet vents, front air scoop and discreet V8 badging. The car has covered 7,000 trouble free miles since the conversion in 2003. Taxed with a current MOT and ready for the Summer. Price £8,750 (2.4.06)










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Contact Dave Powis 01902 682280 or by mobile on 07736336780 or at dsuepowis(at)blueyonder.co.uk
Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands