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Old 15-10-2011, 04:00 PM
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Smile does anyone know F868 RSF ?

Hi everyone im relatively new to this site. i recently purchased a 2wd saph reg F868 RSF jsut wondered if anyone on here knew much about it ? Any info would be great thanks
Old 16-10-2011, 02:58 PM
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might be better to post some pics and spec as it might jog peoples memories

where are u and what area did u buy it from?
Old 16-10-2011, 03:33 PM
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Hi mate im from birmingham, this was the first time i have posted tbh and i have no clue how to attach a picture to the thread, the car is a white 2wd running stage 3, stripped out with a cage, ap 6 pots, white comps, bought from a guy up in manchester unfortunately he hadnt owned it long and knew nothing about its history, just trying to gather any information on it that i can, thanks dave
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Originally Posted by dodge8283
Hi mate im from birmingham, this was the first time i have posted tbh and i have no clue how to attach a picture to the thread, the car is a white 2wd running stage 3, stripped out with a cage, ap 6 pots, white comps, bought from a guy up in manchester unfortunately he hadnt owned it long and knew nothing about its history, just trying to gather any information on it that i can, thanks dave
I saw this advertised, i spoke to the guy and he knew nothing about the car or its hsitory so i left it, said he was to fat to drive it ?
Old 17-10-2011, 04:47 PM
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Yeah thats right, it came with all mots and some nice bits tbh, shell isnt the best but for the price it was ok, a guy on here owned it several years back running a big spec but its a little different now. Was hoping to find out engine spec etc
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Coswurv is it your magenta shell advertised on here for sale ? was hoping to buy that if it is lol
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Originally Posted by dodge8283
Coswurv is it your magenta shell advertised on here for sale ? was hoping to buy that if it is lol
it is, but he's rebuilding it now i think
Old 18-10-2011, 10:41 AM
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Yeah long story that one but no its not for sale now im piecing it back together.
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fair enough mate, if you do decide to sell at a later date i will definitely be interested, thanks dave
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My old well loved saff.!!

Here is a couple of pics for you pal when it was in its prime!!!!













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was looking nice mate, maybe breaking the car now as i suspect head gasket has gone, and found a fair bit of rot, shame its not still how it looked in the pics
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Originally Posted by dodge8283
was looking nice mate, maybe breaking the car now as i suspect head gasket has gone, and found a fair bit of rot, shame its not still how it looked in the pics

how much complete????
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well the good news is the engine is fine, but the floor does require some welding, i am removing 1 or 2 bits then it will be up for sale, feel free to pm me with an offer or your number and il give you a call thanks dave
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What was actually wrong with it then?
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Originally Posted by coswurv
What was actually wrong with it then?
Hi I owned this car before the guy in Manchester I know this is an old thread but wondering if this car is still on road or for sale ect be nice to see it ta
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