robvirgo

Have been considering selling my Harvey Gibbs engined 1992 4x4 sapphire for a while but nows the time.
The cars in Ireland and on UK reg but I bought it from an RSOC member in the UK,it's a K reg and shortly before I bought it Harvey built and dynoed a fresh engine for it,wry hg/lowered comp/pocketed Pistons/long studded/new turbo /Alcon six paddle/big wing sump etc.

Interiors late cloth and in very good nick,no tears,got an secs and a pillar fordmoco 30psi ,17" Oz Super Ts and Pirelli 215s

Breakdown below and a few random pics off the pad, I'll take more when weather breaks







Std exterior body wise bar morettes body color
6k Hids fitted to morretes
Almost new fnt fogs
71/2x17 super Ts
Very good Pirelli pzeros 215/40/17
Lacquers lifting on passenger rear qtr c pillar
Rear arches bubbling slightly
Paint peel on bumper below fuel filler due to 99 Ron spillage
As new org cloth interior , no bolster wear, very very
4 spoke Rs s wheel
Secs gauge in dash, no dead pixels
Full Koni adj kit inc Ahmed updated std height springs
Brand new diff hanger,poly bush
Elec sunroof,no rust
Two box s/s exhaust,quiet @3"
Imm & alarm
Lower rad stat and kenlowe adjustable cut point
Bailey S/s rad tank
Bailey S/s 3 port oil breather
Bailey power steering tank
T34 turbo,new when rebuilt
Red rousse hoses
500 size ic S/s
New rad recent
Starter and alt rebuilt recently
Recent water pump tensioner and belts
200 block
Wrc hg
Long studied block
Head work
Lowered comp slightly I think
Blues
0044 fuel pump
Hi.low boost switch
Ford racing boost gauge in a pillar pod, 30psi
Air box with kn
Cosworth etched cam belt cover
S/s strut brace

Looking for £8,500



























new pics

Just to be perfectly open and honest ive taken pics of the worst bits of the car as people may be traveling a fair distance to view and not going to lead anyone on, this is a nice fresh engine d powerful car which is mechanically sound but needs a little paint and attention to the rear arches like they all do.Car wasn't tarted up as id rather buy a car and paint myself rather than someone do a cheap job and hide stuff.Hope my honesty doesn't go against anyone interested but that's what it is.Was washed prior to these pics and not fully valets which it will if sold.

rob v




































































Was asked for Dyno info, these are Harvey's printouts of the dyno and mapping run and figures, think it's a 55 trim on the turbo so spools up nice and early ....

BIL N KEL

Can't see no pics?

robvirgo

Photo bucket app is fluting me about, still trying to sort

cossiestu

Sounds nice!?

BIL N KEL

That looks gorgeous bud I'll be in touch if my escos sells in time

robvirgo

Escos is nice lad

Caddyshack

The engine alone must be worth £5-6k, that sounds like a bargain to me!

Jay,

iTrader: (4)

Way to cheap that

cossiestu

Makes me even more sure I want to put my Recaro front seats back in, love the later trim!

robvirgo

Have priced it to sell and it needs a little paint, will be a bargain for someone tho....

scottyrs

iTrader: (1)

Can you put some more pics on mate of the bits that's need paint ect cheers

robvirgo

As soon as weather clears

3doorcozmess

What's the mileage please how many miles ago was the engine rebuilt

Cheers

Si

robvirgo

147k , and about 10k on the engine I'd say

j.hammond1

Where about in Ireland is the car?

robvirgo

Cork city

j.hammond1

I'm quite interested in this car I'm just trying to work out the logistics of bringing it back into the UK.

I've had a look at how to register the car back in England and read that you don't have to pay import duty if you have the paperwork for the car when it was exported.

Have you got the following:

1. Original bill of sale showing VAT paid if any.
2. Original V5 (logbook).
3. Carnet de Passage. Make sure this is stamped by Customs before leaving the UK. They will stamp the top right hand (exit) box and the left hand (entry) box will be cancelled.
4. Bill of Lading or Waybill for outward voyage if vehicle is shipped by sea (but not by ferry).

robvirgo

To be honest I'm not sure if it was ever deregistered as I did a plate search today and the cars still listed .
A friend of mine sold his escos back to the UK recently and I believe it cost a few hundred only, I'm waiting for him to get back to me with details . I'll pm my messenger details if you want more info .

robvirgo

spoke with my friend and importing an original uk car back into the uk attracts no duty what so ever....

robvirgo

Have had good Intrest but distance seems to put some people off, car can be brought to ferry port for collection if needed.....

robvirgo

Cost of paintwork needed seems to be a concern, ill cover it with a £500 reduction, now £7,995 ovno

rob v

robvirgo

.......bttt

robvirgo

Have been onto dvla to confirm import questions as requested, car is still reged in UK so just needs v5 filling in as normal and sending back.same as if buying it in the UK....

Rob

cossiestu

Even with paint issues, surprised this hasn't sold!?

Love the 1st of the new pics, side on rear qtr, highlighting the used Saff post washing issue; Wash, leather dry, then the C oiler trim pisses water down the rear qtr!? Lol

robvirgo

Wonder would new technique of using leaf blower to dry cars help...

coosy1

How many previous owners does it have ?

uk-doctor

is this still for sale?? very interested

robvirgo

Still for sale

robvirgo

Don't know as something I've never been to interested in as I buy on condition etc but I'll check the V5 , I have it about 5 years

cossiestu

Good idea that! I normally give it a couple of blows, or slide the corner of a chamois under the trim to draw the water out...

robvirgo

Can't find the previous owners on the V5 , can you tell me where it should be

andrewmctiernan

think its 4 mate

robvirgo

cheers Andrew,

if you know the car or history feel free to add any info that may benefit a buyer.....

andrewmctiernan

Not a lot to be honest, im motor trade so just HPI'd and it shows keepers

robvirgo

cheers for the help. thought you knew previous owner

robvirgo

Ok, after a few requests from lads wanting to know about the condition of the underside and me not having a pit or access to a ramp I booked the car in for an Nct ( Irish national car test). I didn't prep it as all I wanted checking was the floor integrity but was surprise when it flew through bar a tca bush and front driveshaft coupling.

So the car is ready now for viewing for anyone that's serious

robvirgo

Gone in for repairs as discovered above

robvirgo

collecting car tomorrow, cant wait to drive it.Car now a1

robvirgo

collested the completed Nct cert today, Pms sent to all

cheers
rob

robvirgo

Sold Sold Sold to the first viewer

Good luck with the car Chris