I nearly could be convinced that the dashboard styling was a prototype for the Mk 2 based on the elements of the SD1
Brad's Vel Satis number 4
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Re: Brad's Vel Satis number 4
Dusan's Dad - it's MY Rover son!
And it's my 40 too, or what's left of it.
And it's my 40 too, or what's left of it.
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If you ever have a pair of those seats with their integral belts going spare............
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There are plenty of VS cars being broken as they just aren't worth repairing in most people's opinion.
You'll get a set of leather seats - possibly the finest seats in any vehicle ever to have my arse grace them - for a couple of hundred.
You'll get a set of leather seats - possibly the finest seats in any vehicle ever to have my arse grace them - for a couple of hundred.
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more than I expected frankly as no-one seems to want to restore these cars.Very Tall Brad wrote:for a couple of hundred.
i'll set up a search on eBay, unless you know of a specialist breaker?
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I don't know anyone who specialises in these cars, sorry. However, I was thinking about buying a whole vehicle as a parts car so I'll bear you in mind. I missed one last Wednesday at BCA in Nottingham which went for peanuts. Do you just need the front pair? Leather? If so, they came in many colours.TheOldMan wrote:more than I expected frankly as no-one seems to want to restore these cars.Very Tall Brad wrote:for a couple of hundred.
i'll set up a search on eBay, unless you know of a specialist breaker?
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Just found this thread. On the subject of the supporting actor, I've loved Avantimes for ages, there's one near here which I deliberately detour to admire when I have the chance; had I the space I'd acquire one like a shot. I have probably missed the alternatives, but every Avantime I see is the blue and silver variety. The one to knock me out would be that deep lustrous red. Such a pretty car.
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I had my 2 litre Avantime out today so I could get another car out. Even after owning these for over 11 years they still make me smile. Recommended for anyone with a sense of humour.
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Collecting another VS tomorrow for £300 as a parts donor car. 2004, low miles, electrical issues hence price. Also looking at a 4th tomorrow afternoon!
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Very Tall Brad wrote:I had my 2 litre Avantime out today so I could get another car out. Even after owning these for over 11 years they still make me smile. Recommended for anyone with a sense of humour.
Spotted this Red and beige leather beauty at Acadulce Marina yesterday VTB, had a quick look down the half a dozen tapas and cocktail bars for for a tall chap with a couple of slinky vixens on his arms but only spotted short chubby Spaniards so took a couple of piccies for your delectation instead
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Oh how the mighty live, Vito.
By the way, all the "slinky vixens" live in Redditch and drive Corsas and go to the shops in their nighties.
By the way, all the "slinky vixens" live in Redditch and drive Corsas and go to the shops in their nighties.
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Here's another Vel Satis (3.5 V6 Initiale) that I bought this week.
MoT til Sept, full service history, sat nav, leather, parking sensors etc. Bought from Luton as a non starter for £190 without bothering to see it first. Bought it blind (again) and had it collected and delivered last night. Took me 45 minutes to fix it this morning at a cost of zero pounds - dirty battery connections and a dirty MAF sensor together with a blown brake bulb (see below). The OBD scanner showed 13 faults. All now cleared and it drives like a dream. Just needs a deep clean.
The blown brake bulb can cause all sorts of electrical issues in terms of warning lights and ABS failure. I am not competent enough to understand why but, as it's a Frenchie, I guess things like this are to be expected.
MoT til Sept, full service history, sat nav, leather, parking sensors etc. Bought from Luton as a non starter for £190 without bothering to see it first. Bought it blind (again) and had it collected and delivered last night. Took me 45 minutes to fix it this morning at a cost of zero pounds - dirty battery connections and a dirty MAF sensor together with a blown brake bulb (see below). The OBD scanner showed 13 faults. All now cleared and it drives like a dream. Just needs a deep clean.
The blown brake bulb can cause all sorts of electrical issues in terms of warning lights and ABS failure. I am not competent enough to understand why but, as it's a Frenchie, I guess things like this are to be expected.
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On the scent of another VS on Monday. Of the 15 or so on Autotrader, most have been on the market and remain unsold after many months. Making an offer to a desperate seller is the key to getting one cheap as chips.
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Wonderful, well done ...........
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Thanks.
I now have 5. Got another for spares. 2005 Initiale with a Seized engine (3 litre diesel) but everything else lovely. Just need to get it transported. Cost me almost nothing.
I now have 5. Got another for spares. 2005 Initiale with a Seized engine (3 litre diesel) but everything else lovely. Just need to get it transported. Cost me almost nothing.
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