Brad's red 827 Coupe

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Brad's red 827 Coupe

Post by Very Tall Brad » Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:15 pm

The most recent of my 4 827 Coupes to be purchased. It's in really fantastic order and drives with no faults.

The previous owner had the cambelts changed and four new tyres just before I bought it in May this year. It's also had a new exhaust and four new wheels last year. Cost me £325 plus something for the remaining road tax. Mot'd til Christmas, too.

I have changed number plates and front grille.

Still to do...basic service, a touch up on one bumper corner and a good blast down the M5.

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Post by hoody » Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:17 pm

That is absolutely stunning :shock:

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Post by Very Tall Brad » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:04 pm

Took car out today for a run and a really good clean.

It's now got brand new wheels to replace the brand new wheels it had last year (easier than cleaning!). New black vaned grille, new headlamps, new indicators, new taillamps and new number plates. Hope you like it. My daughter does:

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Post by Stephen G » Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:27 pm

Thats stunning Brad.

Love the number plate too.

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Post by hoody » Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:30 am

is it just me or is that number plate enormous. :lol:

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Post by Very Tall Brad » Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:41 am

hoody wrote:is it just me or is that number plate enormous. :lol:
Very enormous. Custom made for me...but wrong. It should say VDF not VDP. Doh!
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Post by Lord Sterling » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:14 am

Stunning Brad, the rear numberplate suits it well and brings it up to date.

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Post by Vard66 » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:19 am

I, on the other hand, don't feel quite so amicably about the plate.
Just curious, what was the drive to get that huge plate, Brad?
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Post by Richard Moss » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:30 am

I can't say I like the lorry plate either.
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Post by Very Tall Brad » Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:18 am

The big plate fills the space better. like on a P5. I like it. Got them on a number of cars:

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Post by Vard66 » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:43 pm

I'll say it looks better on the Lexus than on the 827. Mostly because it completely fills the space. Or, well, closely enough to make little odds.
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brads coupe

Post by vitessesport7 » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:03 pm

love this coupe .love the colour combo.and i like the plate brad ,its different .and i like different. :lol: . a smashing looking car.
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Re: brads coupe

Post by Very Tall Brad » Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:05 pm

vitessesport7 wrote:love this coupe .love the colour combo.and i like the plate brad ,its different .and i like different. :lol: . a smashing looking car.
Thanks. I agree else I wouldn't have done it.

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Post by Nomad » Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:35 pm

What a fantastic looking car !!
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Post by Very Tall Brad » Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:15 pm

Car dragged out from the back of one of my garages today and taken for an MoT. Passed, no issues. :lol:

I forgot how lovely these Coupes are. I might razz about in this one for a few days - if it stays sunny.

It now has a slightly smaller rear number plate as I kind of thought the original was a bit too tall. It's now an inch and a half shorter in height and looks much better.
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