
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
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