Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work

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Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work #849662 14/06/2009 21:45 14/06/2009 21:45
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,833 Brisbane, Australia Boosted7 OP My life on the forum
Boosted7 OP My life on the forum Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,833 Brisbane, Australia	Just spotted this black LE on Pistonheads here Obviously it needs some work doing to it (hmmm I'm a bit suspicious about the fuel pump failure), but surely at £600 it is a bargain! The interior alone would fetch £500 surely? Anyone tempted? 1998 Steel Grey 20V Turbo

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: Boosted7] #849665 14/06/2009 21:48 14/06/2009 21:48
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coupedave Unregistered C	very!!

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: ] #849666 14/06/2009 21:52 14/06/2009 21:52
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,833 Brisbane, Australia Boosted7 OP My life on the forum
Boosted7 OP My life on the forum Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,833 Brisbane, Australia	If I was sure the engine was Ok, I'd be seriously thinking of snapping this up. Get a respray and fix the other bits and you could have a mint LE for around £3.5K I reckon 1998 Steel Grey 20V Turbo

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: Boosted7] #849668 14/06/2009 21:54 14/06/2009 21:54
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,632 Northern Ireland D daithi28 My life on the forum
daithi28 My life on the forum D Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,632 Northern Ireland	That's a bargain. Even if the engine was shot, it needed a new turbo, new disks and pads, tyres and a good clean, you'd end up with a lovely LE for about £3k. If I lived in the UK I'd have it for £600

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: daithi28] #849672 14/06/2009 22:00 14/06/2009 22:00
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coupedave Unregistered C	i have emailed the seller asking for more details

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: daithi28] #849673 14/06/2009 22:02 14/06/2009 22:02
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 12,643 Watford MarioCirillo Ex El Presidente
MarioCirillo Ex El Presidente I AM a Coop Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 12,643 Watford	i think it will need a bit more than a respray to b honest. it would probably make you a bit if you break it - but i think to get it to mint you looking at spending at least 3k. Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: MarioCirillo] #849674 14/06/2009 22:05 14/06/2009 22:05
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,833 Brisbane, Australia Boosted7 OP My life on the forum
Boosted7 OP My life on the forum Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,833 Brisbane, Australia	Problem is, without being able to drive it you have no idea what it is like mechanically so it would be a bit of a gamble... but at that price, it's worth it if you've got the time, effort and money available to make it into a minter. 1998 Steel Grey 20V Turbo

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: Boosted7] #849688 14/06/2009 22:24 14/06/2009 22:24
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,706 Gone J Jimbo Je suis un Coupé
Jimbo Je suis un Coupé J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,706 Gone	Who cares about the condition Quote: When this was last running, it was a seriously quick car. Thats all you need to know about it and it's owner. It would make a great restoration project if you've got a spare £4K but I doubt it will be a cheap fix up.

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: Jimbo] #849695 14/06/2009 22:30 14/06/2009 22:30
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Spee Unregistered S	I thought mine was a bit rough! Well worth that though, you'd get most of that back from the interior alone. I must resist, the better half would kill me! G

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: ] #849702 14/06/2009 22:38 14/06/2009 22:38
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,241 Sevenoaks mrc Club member 25
mrc Club member 25 Competition Level Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,241 Sevenoaks	If I hadn't taken this new contract I would be picking it up in the morning!

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: mrc] #849753 15/06/2009 01:04 15/06/2009 01:04
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 19,937 North wales pinin_prestatyn Forum veteran
pinin_prestatyn Forum veteran Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 19,937 North wales	Interior's worth at least £500, Red Brembo's £150, Then you've got everything else. Bargain! Coopless!

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: pinin_prestatyn] #849754 15/06/2009 01:09 15/06/2009 01:09
S Sean Unregistered
Sean Unregistered S	Hi Everybody... I have just bought the car being mentioned.. I have paid £500 for it .. It needs some work but ive taken a gamble as at that price i couldnt resist.. When it arrives i will let you all know how good or bad it is.. The aim is to chuck around £2500 at it, A relitive runs a bodyshop so paintwork will be fairly cheap I am new to the forum but hope to get to know you all .. Last edited by Sean; 15/06/2009 01:10.

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: ] #849755 15/06/2009 01:12 15/06/2009 01:12
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 19,937 North wales pinin_prestatyn Forum veteran
pinin_prestatyn Forum veteran Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 19,937 North wales	Welcome to the forum Got a bargain there! Coopless!

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: pinin_prestatyn] #849756 15/06/2009 01:18 15/06/2009 01:18
S Sean Unregistered
Sean Unregistered S	Thanks I refreshed the page on pistonheads and it popped up, i phoned the guy and transfered the cash in his bank within 15 mins of it going on .. I bet he couldnt believe his luck . But as i said an LE for £500 could not be missed

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: ] #849800 15/06/2009 09:26 15/06/2009 09:26
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proccy Unregistered P	well done sean, glad to see it's going to be a runner (hopefully) and not to the great breakers yard in the sky... no offence to CC or carlt...

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: ] #849844 15/06/2009 10:29 15/06/2009 10:29
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Nello Unregistered N	Nice one Sean - wlecome to the Club - good to see an LE saved.........Get it on the LE Register! What number is it?

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: ] #849845 15/06/2009 10:39 15/06/2009 10:39
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,704 Harpenden S sugerbear Je suis un Coupé
sugerbear Je suis un Coupé S Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,704 Harpenden	Seriously cheap even with problems. How to make a startrek widget cable >> http://tinyurl.com/dyje6fy

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: sugerbear] #849853 15/06/2009 10:53 15/06/2009 10:53
S Sean Unregistered
Sean Unregistered S	Thanks Guys... I just spoke to the guy and i think he regrets letting it go so cheap now as he said he had 6 calls after me and i can quite believe that .. It is number 0557 !! A quick question are the black and red handbrake grip and gearknob available from anywhere as they have some wear.. Also I need a new front bumper as one of the lips is damaged .. I understand how hard this will probably be to get .. But does anyone happen to know of one ?? I know you can get after market ones but i want to keep it original .. Last edited by Sean; 15/06/2009 11:00.

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: ] #849864 15/06/2009 11:13 15/06/2009 11:13
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sammiboo Unregistered S	well done on that fantastic buy!!! i hope you are going to do a "project thread" will full pictures of the restoration

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: ] #849865 15/06/2009 11:16 15/06/2009 11:16
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,564 Lincolnshire bridges My life on the forum
bridges My life on the forum Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,564 Lincolnshire	Originally Posted By: Sean Thanks Guys... I just spoke to the guy and i think he regrets letting it go so cheap now as he said he had 6 calls after me and i can quite believe that .. It is number 0557 !! A quick question are the black and red handbrake grip and gearknob available from anywhere as they have some wear.. Also I need a new front bumper as one of the lips is damaged .. I understand how hard this will probably be to get .. But does anyone happen to know of one ?? I know you can get after market ones but i want to keep it original .. Speak to this guy 1st, Countrycruising aka Joe here's his section but you can Private Message him. http://www.fiatcoupeclub.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=48&page=1

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: bridges] #849891 15/06/2009 12:05 15/06/2009 12:05
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,704 Harpenden S sugerbear Je suis un Coupé
sugerbear Je suis un Coupé S Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,704 Harpenden	If you want some red/black leather from an LE to make a gear knob etc then I have some available. PM me if you are interested. How to make a startrek widget cable >> http://tinyurl.com/dyje6fy

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: sugerbear] #849936 15/06/2009 13:08 15/06/2009 13:08
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,446 Essex evo_number_one My job on the forum
evo_number_one My job on the forum Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,446 Essex	Well done and welcome Sean! 105

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: ] #849940 15/06/2009 13:10 15/06/2009 13:10
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AlanW Unregistered A	Originally Posted By: Sean Thanks Guys... but i want to keep it original ..

Re: Cheap LE on Pistonheads needing some work [Re: sugerbear] #850000 15/06/2009 14:37 15/06/2009 14:37
S Sean Unregistered
Sean Unregistered S	Originally Posted By: sugerbear If you want some red/black leather from an LE to make a gear knob etc then I have some available. PM me if you are interested. Thanks Sugerbear.. I will have a think Im like a kid at christmas now ... Its being delivered about 8pm tonight and i CANT wait .... I just want to get it in the workshop and start tinkering ..

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