New 827 Sterling Anyone?

Lord Sward · Post by **Lord Sward** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:46 pm

Well, not quite new, but as good as you're going to get. Salty pricing though.

http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/clas ... -2011.aspx

Incidently, I was offered the RR Silver Spirit the other week. Its a good 'un, but has doubled in price since I was offered it.........

Lord Sward · Post by **Lord Sward** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:04 pm

I'm sorry if this is a double post, this Sterling was on ebay some weeks ago considerable cheaper than the reserve is now showing.

I'm sorely tempted myself as I desperately need a Fastback or estate for the winter.

Alex SBY · Post by **Alex SBY** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:13 pm

That is a beautiful example. The price is dear, but then again this car is pretty unique.

I'd get it myself, but it would only be a barn ornament. TBH this deserves preservation.

That Mk2 Granada estate ticks the right boxes for me too...

BennyVitesse · Post by **BennyVitesse** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:27 pm

Lord Sward wrote:I'm sorry if this is a double post, this Sterling was on ebay some weeks ago considerable cheaper than the reserve is now showing.

I'm sorely tempted myself as I desperately need a Fastback or estate for the winter.

And who told you that?

Lord Sward · Post by **Lord Sward** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:28 pm

Benny!!! You've come back!!!

I'd have it, but its not worth more than a grand. Including the 'out'.

Alex SBY · Post by **Alex SBY** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:30 pm

It's definitely worth more than a grand IMO. One of the nicest colour combinations too, though not all will agree with that

BennyVitesse · Post by **BennyVitesse** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:31 pm

I can't go anywhere, what would you pass off as your info if I wasn't around

Lord Sward · Post by **Lord Sward** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:33 pm

I'd use it to transport a dirty, but very pretty durg, so for me, its not worth more than a grand. Low mileage is not to be overrated.

Alex SBY · Post by **Alex SBY** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:35 pm

It'll need a thorough service/recommission/cambelt that is for sure...

My 827Si XX would have sorted you, but alas that has sold.

Lord Sward · Post by **Lord Sward** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:39 pm

It didn't have air-con though Alex.

Alex SBY · Post by **Alex SBY** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:40 pm

Indeed it didn't, but I could have always fitted a climate panel...

Lord Sward · Post by **Lord Sward** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:45 pm

But would it illuminate?

dollysprint · Post by **dollysprint** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:45 pm

What year old (in mileage at least) executive car could you get for that kind of money, pure class and a 25K saving over any Beemer or Audi with the same yardage on the clock. All I can see is very slight dash lift and not a sraped bumper in sight. "Simply stunning" comes to mind.

Dave

Alex SBY · Post by **Alex SBY** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:47 pm

Lord Sward wrote:But would it illuminate?

I'd make it so

scoobyh123 · Post by **scoobyh123** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 5:48 am

Those that know me know i'm not keen on hatchbacks of any description but i would probably kill to get hold of that one!

As for the colour combo that some have said nice or not nice too, IMHO it is the best - not that i'm biased or anything :

Besides a gratuitous opportunity to sneak a pic of mine in there, could someone tell me if my eyes are deceiving me? Looks like the Fastback up for auction does not have moo-cow seats? Part of the reason i snuck a pic of mine in is for comparison as mine does have leather and i was under the impression it was standard issue on the Sterling? Perhaps cloth was a "no-cost" option in a similar way that a manual gearbox may have been instead of an auto on some cars.

Alex - that Granada estate looks the business too. Red Velvet always looks good on them but if the lacquer ever goes, so does the colour. It has the front bib from the injected version too, perhaps a retro-fit or maybe it is an injection - shame there's no underbonnet pic. There is another estate there that should go fairly cheap and would be cheap on tax (Â£130/year ish) too but i suspect street cred may take a back seat - the Lada Riva 1500. Looks to be in nice condition as well and having seen them on the banger track many years ago, i can confirm they are a thinly disguised Russian tank in terms of being solid! Doubt you'll get great economy from it though, even if it has a 5 speed box as the engine is the old Fiat design from yonks ago - reliable enough as long as it's serviced properly though.

If it wasn't for A) lack of funds and B) the manual box i'd have a punt on it for taking the hound out and other such estate type tasks.

Come to think of it, if i get a lottery win, i'll be making my way to Kings Lynn to have a few bids. If i don't get a win, i might go just to see it as it's not too far from me.

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