Z-monster

I'd have loved it to have been a V8 or a V6 - cant get those for less than £30-70k

It's a Ford Kent (crossflow) 1600 with 40 Webbers and fast-road cam.

Only about 28 of these TVRs left in the world...

It's amazing how quickly my car sold once it went to Trade Link!

Took it in on Friday. Thought I'd just have a look this evening, and boom "sold"!

Whoever got it has a total bargain! Hope it went to a good enthusiast home...

Onwards with the TVR!

My new whip - TVR Vixen S3 (1971)

Disclosure: This isn't my actual car (its currently in a couple of bits as its having a new suspension and wishbones) but its the same type and colour.

I'll miss the Zed, but I needed something new and a bit different...

Now sold. You'll soon see it appear at Trade Link.

On a side note Greg and Seb are good gents. Although they had to withdraw their original price (Greg thought it was a GT and it wasn't...but only discovered it 10 minutes before I arrived!!) But he was very apologetic and gave me an amicable offer which I accepted. Top blokes - recommended.

in fact... http://www.tradelinkcars.co.uk/used-cars/nissan-350-z-3-5-v6-313-3dr-primrose-hill-201404173406613

I flew to Holland to look at my TVR.

Flew back to pick it up...

Zed is now going to Trade Link tomorrow (Thursday 17 April) AM. Pending successful completion, the car is now "Under Offer".

Any feedback on why it's not selling?

Lowered the price significantly - I need a buyer who understands the value of an HR engine!

Any Traders interested in making me an offer?

1971 Vixen S3

Only got 4 cylinders, but it's about half the weight...!

Car is now located in Oxford.

I've just picked up my TVR so keen to move it out so I can play with my new toy - Mates rates for 350 UK Forum peeps - £8500 no offers. Currently advertised on Pistonhead and ebay for £9350

Grab a bargain with a UK, FNSH, 12 months MOT and 6 months Tax on an immaculate car.

Cars is now located in Essex.

I'd prefer to sell sooner rather than later (as I'm about to move to Oxford) so asking price is now £9000 and is avaliable to view on ebay.

Cheapest UK 313 HR, priced to sell

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-57-NISSAN-350Z-V6-313-BLACK-UK-Car-Full-Nissan-Service-History-/121248775295?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c3afd7c7f

Offers welcome.

Thanks,

J

This year I took part in an "eco" study for the University for which I work.

Averaged 27.9mpg over 9,000 miles between April and September this year. Which included three track days, visits to my friends across country and a driving holiday to Cornwall in Summer.

Considering I've owner the car for just under two years, done about 20,000 miles and never take it on short journeys (i.e. around town or less than 30mins drive) I don't think that's too bad!

It does help to have good tyres, nitro inflation, regular maintenance and the controversial "only shell v-power" fill ups.

So happy with the car's MPG. Really, really good GT car.

Car will be moved to Essex on 20 December for winter/dry storage, viewings available from 28 December.

NO ONE EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION!

My major worry with any car sale has always been the counting of the cash, and whether it's real.

I'm not gonna go out and buy a money counter or UV scanner - I'd much rather have a BACS or CHAPS payment into my account and save physical hassle for items under £2k.

How do the cash sellers check they're not fake notes, just out of interest?

Welcome!

Cardiff at the moment, but it's going into dry storage in South Essex on 20 December.

Having driving a '47 MG TC with a brand new 'box that makes loads of noises, but is apparently fine. I'd say if you don't like a noise from a gut feeling then steer away, but otherwise as long as the gears are engaging and not grinding and you're comfortable it's fine.

**Shameless plug**

Mine's for sale if you fancy a drive.

well to give the future a reference...

I'm actually looking at a custom (for me) built 240Z by one of the datsun specialists. It would have all the mod cons, plus be tax free and historic insurance...plus its a 240Z so its basically a sleeper trackday toy/GT car. 2.9L S30 engine, (250bhp at the wheels) LSD, half-cage, looking at a six-speed 'box, ... list goes on...

It's the bloody VED that kills the 350Z for me. That's a pair or rear tyres/fuel/service parts etc

Took a day off from work today to go to Beaulieu with my buddy. (I was going down from Cardiff and him across from Guilford in his Caterham)

The drive down and the drive back (244miles) was epic, not because of the scenery or the road, just the car. it made the trip effortless, even bumped into the BBC boys doing their shots for their new article on the removal of tax discs (http://www.bbc.co.uk...europe-25246378) they loved the Zed and showed interest...

When I told the presenter I was looking to sell, he perked up and asked how much. I said the asking price, to which he said "that's a hellofa lotta car for that price!"

Now, that reaction, plus my experience driving the car today just makes we want to keep the car, unresign from my current job, unlet my flat and tell my new employers I can't come and start work because "I love my car too much to care about advancing my career".

I also had some interest today via ebay and I almost emailed back and said "I DONT WANNA SELL!!"

This is madness.

Please tell me there's a cure for this!?

I also just realised this looks like a plug for my listing...and it isn't! I secretly hope it takes a little while longer to sell!

I've got something rather special in mind to replace her... and it would have to be something special.

Also this is the cheapest HR model going on ebay and other car sales websites... given its FNSH and its only ever been run on Shell V-Power someone is going to be the bargain of the year (or new year)...

The original Cusco one didn't fit the HR model.

I don't know if they changed the design later on though.

HR engines are taller - dare say that's why it fits very snuggly!

rev matching is good for the drivetrain - I have to do it with the '47 MG and its so satisfying to get right, plus it saves gear wear.

Brilliant article!

I'm clearly not on the forum enough!

When I first bought my Zed I had to have that section of piping replaced by Nissan (Lucky it was done on warranty).

It gets a lot of abuse through thermal expansion and contraction, combined with road filth, much, salt etc. The flange goes then the exhaust blows.

Most people that weld end up replacing within a year from what I have seen, if you dont have the cash handy, get it welded and save up for a decent aftermarket unit. Don't by the 'infinity' branded tat off ebay for 200 quid or whatever, if you want a budget unit spend the extra to get a scorpion or cobra back box.

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