Price ?

VN04TVE · 24th January 2017, 01:14

Coming back to the fold after some time away from 75 ownership,
after finding myself falling in love with a 260 V8 in my native Nottingham when on a visit some months ago...
..as I've very recently stumbled, and by that I mean this morning -on a 260 V8 that was parked right next to me as I stopped to fill my little works van with petrol..I recognised the car straight away as a V8 by the Wing-badge, not seeing it from the rear or from the front..

My hopeful questioning of " ..don't fancy selling that do you?" Expecting the usual response, rare car, had it forever, would never sell etc..the chap straight away says" ...well, yes, Im thinking about it.." ..and went on to tell me a little of the cars history -ex.fast response vehicle, ambulance, 2nd owner I assumed..but the good part, well-I thought it was- was the next bit.." ..Ive no idea what to put it up for.."

Now, my question to the forum is this: I love this car, it is JUST what Im looking for, and it would be a very long-term keeper -what would be a fair price to both parties?

The car: reasonable condition, obviously used as an everyday car, judging by stone chips and the fading of the Mustang emblem, but also obviously enjoyed, and as such -judging by the owner, who was fastidiously dressed in tweed cap, would, I assume, be just as fastidious with the servicing of his car...some chaps of the older generation believe a car should be driven first and washed second- (my father was one of them, very rarely washed his cars, but by goodness they were impeccably maintained!)

Interior perfect, if a little scuffed, in blue leather wth cream/poss. Stone piping..serpents were not perfect, and it started and pulled away with minimum of fuss..

By using the internet and trying to findan average price is a needle, haystack etc..these cars so rarely come up for sale that all I can see is anything between 5-10,000...that is a little vague is it not? Time to turn over to the guardians of the marque..

What do YOU guys think?

Thanks for any help and guidence - Im going off to read the full buyers guide in the hope of a phone call this week...

Coups · 24th January 2017, 07:44

Just pass him my number and I'll offer £5 more than you😉. They are hard to price, really depends on condition and history of course with, as you say, anything from £5-10k and beyond!

Not much help I'm afraid but the Rover variant are the rarer, Tourer even more so. If you've the reg number pop it in an mot checker. It'll give you the cars mot history and mileage at last test. Gives you a place to start formulating a price in your head.

Good luck!

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stevestrat · 24th January 2017, 07:55

Try dropping Tim a PM with the reg number. He runs the 260 owner's club and may have info about the car, may be able to give some guidance as to price.

peterv6 · 24th January 2017, 09:37

You could start by asking what he wants. :-)
As the price ranges between 5-10k you have to decide what you think it's worth. I'd say for 5k you get one with a little work but for 10k you get a immaculate car.

Phill_190 · 24th January 2017, 11:14

I was looking last night at V8 75s and one is going for just shy of £30,000!! It is immaculate tho by looks of it

basil · 24th January 2017, 16:47

Looked at that in Summer 2010? The Guy who runs that place is in "CUCKOO LAND".Tried to P/EX a Honda Jazz AUTO,But we were World's Apart & it's STILL THERE?

3disco · 24th January 2017, 17:56

Sounds like an unusual spec if it had serpents,I take it that it was a rover V8 and if it had a mustang on the badge must have been a two sixties member at some stage!

Ozjensen · 26th January 2017, 16:20

Also what mileage has it done? Good advice from earlier posts to get the MOT records. Hope you get one soon - took mine on a family holiday to Ireland over Christmas - really comfortable car for four adults and so easy to drive with all the spare horses under the bonnet. Cheers Tony

mh007 · 27th January 2017, 20:39

Surely can't be a V8 on 17" Serpents?
I don't think they'll fit over the brake calipers will they?
Also, Blue leather with cream piping (that'll be Neptune Blue & Sandstone).
Didn't think they fitted personal line in the V8's?

RichB · 28th January 2017, 08:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by VN04TVE

-ex.fast response vehicle, ambulance,

Was a 75 Tourer? And what colour?

24th January 2017, 01:14	#1
VN04TVE Regular poster MG ZT Le mans Green Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: WORKSOP Posts: 81 Thanks: 33 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Price ? Coming back to the fold after some time away from 75 ownership, after finding myself falling in love with a 260 V8 in my native Nottingham when on a visit some months ago... ..as I've very recently stumbled, and by that I mean this morning -on a 260 V8 that was parked right next to me as I stopped to fill my little works van with petrol..I recognised the car straight away as a V8 by the Wing-badge, not seeing it from the rear or from the front.. My hopeful questioning of " ..don't fancy selling that do you?" Expecting the usual response, rare car, had it forever, would never sell etc..the chap straight away says" ...well, yes, Im thinking about it.." ..and went on to tell me a little of the cars history -ex.fast response vehicle, ambulance, 2nd owner I assumed..but the good part, well-I thought it was- was the next bit.." ..Ive no idea what to put it up for.." Now, my question to the forum is this: I love this car, it is JUST what Im looking for, and it would be a very long-term keeper -what would be a fair price to both parties? The car: reasonable condition, obviously used as an everyday car, judging by stone chips and the fading of the Mustang emblem, but also obviously enjoyed, and as such -judging by the owner, who was fastidiously dressed in tweed cap, would, I assume, be just as fastidious with the servicing of his car...some chaps of the older generation believe a car should be driven first and washed second- (my father was one of them, very rarely washed his cars, but by goodness they were impeccably maintained!) Interior perfect, if a little scuffed, in blue leather wth cream/poss. Stone piping..serpents were not perfect, and it started and pulled away with minimum of fuss.. By using the internet and trying to findan average price is a needle, haystack etc..these cars so rarely come up for sale that all I can see is anything between 5-10,000...that is a little vague is it not? Time to turn over to the guardians of the marque.. What do YOU guys think? Thanks for any help and guidence - Im going off to read the full buyers guide in the hope of a phone call this week... __________________ Rover-less at the moment..possibly the new owner of a 260 V8..we shall see..

24th January 2017, 07:55	#3
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,464 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Try dropping Tim a PM with the reg number. He runs the 260 owner's club and may have info about the car, may be able to give some guidance as to price. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

24th January 2017, 09:37	#4
peterv6 Avid contributor Mg ZT260 # 217 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Södra Sandby, Sweden Posts: 152 Thanks: 8 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	You could start by asking what he wants. :-) As the price ranges between 5-10k you have to decide what you think it's worth. I'd say for 5k you get one with a little work but for 10k you get a immaculate car. __________________ There is no substitute for cubic inches!

24th January 2017, 16:47	#6
basil Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: stotfold Posts: 121 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	V8 at Hursley Hill Looked at that in Summer 2010? The Guy who runs that place is in "CUCKOO LAND".Tried to P/EX a Honda Jazz AUTO,But we were World's Apart & it's STILL THERE?

24th January 2017, 07:44	#2
Coups Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Contemporary SE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,941 Thanks: 545 Thanked 520 Times in 402 Posts	Just pass him my number and I'll offer £5 more than you😉. They are hard to price, really depends on condition and history of course with, as you say, anything from £5-10k and beyond! Not much help I'm afraid but the Rover variant are the rarer, Tourer even more so. If you've the reg number pop it in an mot checker. It'll give you the cars mot history and mileage at last test. Gives you a place to start formulating a price in your head. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24th January 2017, 11:14	#5
Phill_190 Gets stuck in MG ZT Saloon Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 653 Thanks: 36 Thanked 97 Times in 74 Posts	I was looking last night at V8 75s and one is going for just shy of £30,000!! It is immaculate tho by looks of it

24th January 2017, 17:56	#7
3disco 3disco ROVER 75 CONN TOURER CDTI and ZTT V8 SE LPG Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: chardstock.axminster,devon Posts: 1,493 Thanks: 361 Thanked 94 Times in 85 Posts	Sounds like an unusual spec if it had serpents,I take it that it was a rover V8 and if it had a mustang on the badge must have been a two sixties member at some stage!

26th January 2017, 16:20	#8
Ozjensen Regular poster Rover 75 V8 Saloon #755 now sold Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: London Posts: 79 Thanks: 28 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	Also what mileage has it done? Good advice from earlier posts to get the MOT records. Hope you get one soon - took mine on a family holiday to Ireland over Christmas - really comfortable car for four adults and so easy to drive with all the spare horses under the bonnet. Cheers Tony

27th January 2017, 20:39	#9
mh007 This is my second home MG ZT260 SE, MG ZT190+, MG ZTT 160, R75 Conn SE 2.0, R75 Conn SE 2.5 X 3, R75 Club SE 1.8, P5B Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keynsham, Bristol Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 65 Thanked 635 Times in 499 Posts	Surely can't be a V8 on 17" Serpents? I don't think they'll fit over the brake calipers will they? Also, Blue leather with cream piping (that'll be Neptune Blue & Sandstone). Didn't think they fitted personal line in the V8's?