Potential New Elite Owner

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Condor369
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Model: Elite
Year: 1974
Location: Cambridgeshire

Re: Potential New Elite Owner

Post by Condor369 »

Have my eye on a two cars, one of which need a fair amount of work.
The rear cross member on one has corrosion, this is evident beneath. Aim is to go into any with an idea of required direction/starting point, will be doing an engine rebuild as part of the plan but not 100% if the chassis can be repaired or would require replacement. (Or more simple for longevity to fit galv)

TAR
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Model: Elite Type 75
Colour: blue
Location: Buckinghamshire

Re: Potential New Elite Owner

Post by TAR »

Have you seen the chassis on ebay? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/297735766665 :)

Condor369
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Model: Elite
Year: 1974
Location: Cambridgeshire

Re: Potential New Elite Owner

Post by Condor369 »

Hi,

Have got an eye on that one, however would only want the Chassis at this point, not saying that things would not going to change once i make a jump on a car.
Would not want to deprive someone the engine etc. by jumping on it now, also not sure what the reserve is set at.

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MetBlue
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Model: Elite 74 & Excel 92 (SEish))
Colour: Metalic Blue
Year: 1974
Location: Northampton

Re: Potential New Elite Owner

Post by MetBlue »

Probably need a group buy. I wouldn't say no to the gearbox.
What goes together.... Must come apart.

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