My V8 Astra is going up for sale

[Peter123]

As title, not advertised it yet, as I`d like it to go to a fellow enthusiast.

There are several reasons why I`m looking to sell.

1. My neighbour (whose garage it`s parked in) is putting her house up for sale, so I`ll have no-where closeby to keep it.
2. As some of you may know, my wife isn`t in the best of health, and I feel I need to focus my attention more towards her needs.
3. My house needs decorating from top to bottom.
4. It was a massive project that I managed to achieve, I now feel it`s time to move on, and let someone else get more enjoyment from it than I will.
5. I`m too old now

As for what its worth .......... pass, it`s unique, how can I put a value on
it ?

The V8 conversion has cost approx £18500 in parts, I cannot add my time into the equation, but if I did, it would be around + 40k.

I`m not looking for a fortune, although it would be nice to retrieve 25k, but I`m open to offers.

[baz7175]

Sorry to hear about your wife and having to let the car go, best of luck with both especially the other half.

[Mr POD]

Sorry, did you say V8 astra ? Please tell me it drives the FRONT wheels only.

[900T-R]

Mr POD said:

Sorry, did you say V8 astra ? Please tell me it drives the FRONT wheels only.

I seem to remember the conversion is the real deal - V8 up front, drive to the rear wheels.

[Podie]

Mr POD said:

Sorry, did you say V8 astra ? Please tell me it drives the FRONT wheels only.

http://www.pistonheads.com/members/showcar.asp?carId=67146

It's the real deal.

[Peter123]

Podie said:

Mr POD said:

Sorry, did you say V8 astra ? Please tell me it drives the FRONT wheels only.

http://www.pistonheads.com/members/showcar.asp?carId=67146

It's the real deal.

Yep, it`s real deal.

LS1 coupled to a Tremec 6 speed box and Omega rear axle with LSD.
420 bhp and 430 ft/lbs, but no power steering, ABS or servo, just dual cicuit brakes and no traction control

[willisit]

Bad timing Peter. You'll be lucky to get anything anywhere near what any of us would think to be "worth" it selling for.

VXR Monaros are selling for sub-£15k now. I would assume someone that wanted something as unique as your car would pay a reasonable amount but it might take a long time to get the money you want.

A massive shame.

[Peter123]

Got offered 12k today, I`m deliberating

[willisit]

£12k? Far less than it's worth but given the current climate, probably not bad.

[S600VXR]

12k seems a bit low TBH, even in the current climate but its up to you. Im sure you could get more but you will have to wait around a bit for the right person.

[Peter123]

I declined the offer saturday, but have another better one now

I`ll keep ya informed.

[matc]

Have you sold it yet?

[Peter123]

matc said:

Have you sold it yet?

No mate, the guy has 3 cars in storage and needs ro sell one to make room for mine

So, it`s sitting in the garage SORN, til further notice.

[Chr1sch]

Hi Pete,

I swear your old number plate is on a Porsche 959 in the porsche forum!!!??
i am not a stalker, just remember it from my old AOC days.......

[davidspooner]

Awsome car - started reading about it ages ago. I believe you're mad... I wouldn't know where to begin even thinking about this sort of thing....

[Peter123]

Chr1sch said:

Hi Pete,

I swear your old number plate is on a Porsche 959 in the porsche forum!!!??
i am not a stalker, just remember it from my old AOC days.......

Hi Chris,

A15M a guy on AOC bought it, and it`s now on his coupe.