My Tickford saloon
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My Tickford saloon
Well it's with a very heavy heart that I'm doing this but my Tickford saloon project is up for grabs. I probably should've said no when I first saw it on ebay, it was a nice idea but recently i've taken stock of my life and decided that I really would like to focus some of my efforts (and monies) on some of my other hobbies after years of forking out ££££££'s on cars including a disastrous Audi 200 restoration (I'll say no more). Taking on another big project is not what I need right now and realistically, it's going to be a long while before I'm in a position to make a start on it. So from now on, I'll only be buying running cars. I've already got my 820E which really does deserve some money spent on it too.
So here it is, one epically rare 820 16v Turbo saloon in Nightfire. Last on the road in 2011, be under no illusion, this car is a project. Since I got it the car went straight into the garage and has stayed there since. It's a non-runner, the clutch slave cylinder has gone and the brake pads were taken off. If I'm honest, I don't know what the car needs to get it going again or what it needs to make it roadworthy, presume it needs everything! the good thing is its complete, comes with a stack of spares including a few new and used body panels I believe, light units, a reconditioned turbo, a later Vitesse gearbox with Torsen diff, bits of trim etc etc. The car is packed full of bits. It comes with a nice folder full of paperwork too. Generally I was pleasantly surprised by the condition of it, it does have quite a bit of lacquer peel and patchy bits but didn't look as bad as I was expecting. With the spare bits, i'm looking for around the £500 mark. It's currently located in Crawley, near Gatwick and obviously will need trailering to it's new home. So pass the word around, if there's no interest I'll ebay it shortly. If you're interested or know someone who is, then give me a shout! send me a message on here or email me - campbell360@hotmail.com
So here it is, one epically rare 820 16v Turbo saloon in Nightfire. Last on the road in 2011, be under no illusion, this car is a project. Since I got it the car went straight into the garage and has stayed there since. It's a non-runner, the clutch slave cylinder has gone and the brake pads were taken off. If I'm honest, I don't know what the car needs to get it going again or what it needs to make it roadworthy, presume it needs everything! the good thing is its complete, comes with a stack of spares including a few new and used body panels I believe, light units, a reconditioned turbo, a later Vitesse gearbox with Torsen diff, bits of trim etc etc. The car is packed full of bits. It comes with a nice folder full of paperwork too. Generally I was pleasantly surprised by the condition of it, it does have quite a bit of lacquer peel and patchy bits but didn't look as bad as I was expecting. With the spare bits, i'm looking for around the £500 mark. It's currently located in Crawley, near Gatwick and obviously will need trailering to it's new home. So pass the word around, if there's no interest I'll ebay it shortly. If you're interested or know someone who is, then give me a shout! send me a message on here or email me - campbell360@hotmail.com
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Re: My Tickford saloon
I do like my turbo'd cars and have thought about a mk1 many times but as usual these things always become available at the wrong time.
Was going to say now my Vitesse is just about sorted would make a good next project (back to standard of course)
I hope it goes to someone who'll keep it one piece.
Was going to say now my Vitesse is just about sorted would make a good next project (back to standard of course)
I hope it goes to someone who'll keep it one piece.
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Re: My Tickford saloon
So do I. I will do everything I can to make sure it does
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Re: My Tickford saloon
Me too. I really need to buy a double garage.
Gordon:-
Only two 800's now,white 1991 820i with TWR and full special order leather (been stood for 15 years) and now a Nightfire red Tickford with 135k on the clock
Only two 800's now,white 1991 820i with TWR and full special order leather (been stood for 15 years) and now a Nightfire red Tickford with 135k on the clock
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Re: My Tickford saloon
Don't, it'll only end up full of crap. Been there.
I hope someone saves it but I fear it will go the way of all the others that have gone.
How many still survive these days? Must be less than 20 by now?
I hope someone saves it but I fear it will go the way of all the others that have gone.
How many still survive these days? Must be less than 20 by now?
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I really hope this rare car doesn't get broken for its engine and other "performance" parts. It really deserves to be saved.
Just make sure whoever you sell it to doesn't have a shabby MG ZR and a rovertech.net login.
Just make sure whoever you sell it to doesn't have a shabby MG ZR and a rovertech.net login.
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I think there are only 4 currently on the road with another dozen or so SORNed.CHR15E wrote:Don't, it'll only end up full of crap. Been there.
I hope someone saves it but I fear it will go the way of all the others that have gone.
How many still survive these days? Must be less than 20 by now?
Gordon:-
Only two 800's now,white 1991 820i with TWR and full special order leather (been stood for 15 years) and now a Nightfire red Tickford with 135k on the clock
Only two 800's now,white 1991 820i with TWR and full special order leather (been stood for 15 years) and now a Nightfire red Tickford with 135k on the clock
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Re: My Tickford saloon
Who is this bloke called Tickford ?
whats so special about him , I don't see the buzz
whats so special about him , I don't see the buzz
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I hope it goes to someone who will restore it to its former glory - i remember seeing a pre-production car when they were developing the turbo system for Tickfords, went like stink.
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Second thoughts or a buyer who will save it ?
Gordon:-
Only two 800's now,white 1991 820i with TWR and full special order leather (been stood for 15 years) and now a Nightfire red Tickford with 135k on the clock
Only two 800's now,white 1991 820i with TWR and full special order leather (been stood for 15 years) and now a Nightfire red Tickford with 135k on the clock
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I noticed earlier the listing has ended already - did someone snap it up?
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Re: My Tickford saloon
i think ryan found a buyer, good job it wasn't me, i thought about it, my fave colour and a mk1 saloon
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89 827 sterling auto saloon grey dead and gone
90 827 sli auto saloon pulsar silver
91 820 i special edition flaming hell red
99 820 vitesse turbo sport manual nightfire rust sold to a better owner than i
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You'd be singing soprano by now Matt if you had bought it! Not that it would make any difference as you'd probably be single too!
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Re: My Tickford saloon
I wanted to wait until I had the cash in my hand and the car was on a flatbed (you know what people are like) but yes it's gone to a new home and straight to a restoration company so in a while we'll hopefully see it back on the road!
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