ED XR8 Sprint at Auctions in Melbourne 28/3

FoRdChIc · 27-03-2007, 12:01 PM

In need of some love.

http://www.manheimfowles.com.au/find...rm=view_detail

Stevo · 27-03-2007, 07:08 PM

Yeah. Looks fixable though. Wonder if all the good stuff is still on the engine.
And whats the go with the centre console? looks like its still there, but ripped up maybe?

gthofan · 27-03-2007, 07:11 PM

if the engine is still good after the fire??, id pay 6,800

Psycho Chicken · 27-03-2007, 07:14 PM

I'd pay $2500.

Allen · 27-03-2007, 07:14 PM

If I had the money I'd buy that and strip all the good mechanicals from it... with v8 5 speed conversions commanding 2-2.5K it'd be good value for what you could salvage from it...

If only i had the time and money for it :(

Dezza · 27-03-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevo

Yeah. Looks fixable though. Wonder if all the good stuff is still on the engine.
And whats the go with the centre console? looks like its still there, but ripped up maybe?

It looks like the console is gone, but all the soundproofing, carpet, etc. is still there, which makes it look messy

nos_james · 27-03-2007, 07:28 PM

i would have a crack at fixing it up if i had the time and space why do i have to work dammit

snypereb · 27-03-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gthofan

if the engine is still good after the fire??, id pay 6,800

Thats a close price to what you paid for your car aint it scotty?

XR Martin · 27-03-2007, 08:12 PM

Fire does a hell of thing to cars. You would have to make sure the frame rails and inner guards havnt warped, or you'll spend a fortune replacing them.

FoRdChIc · 27-03-2007, 08:41 PM

If I lived in Melbourne I'd try and get it for sure. Needs a fair bit of work though. I reckon it'd be worth it in the end.

LTDHO · 27-03-2007, 11:23 PM

Looked into this today, the motor is gone, anything Sprint is gone, except the lip spoiler but thats the same as XR.

I called Fowels and they are thinking of puting into the classic auction instead!

Oh well

Allen · 27-03-2007, 11:25 PM

That'd be right...:P if thats the case it isn't worth anything, even if it is a sprint...

May as well make a dedicated track car out of it.

LTDHO · 27-03-2007, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fairlane_ghia

That'd be right...:P if thats the case it isn't worth anything, even if it is a sprint...

May as well make a dedicated track car out of it.

Not even track car, what's left wouldn't even be Futura spec

bdennis · 28-03-2007, 08:41 AM

LTDHO,
Looks like the sprint trim is still there? (Condition unknown) Also looks like the gearbox is still installed. The sprint box is different to std. The Diff would be ok (Different to standard). When you say the engine is gone. I assume gone beyond repair as the heat probably would have mealted the intake manifold, wiring, maf etc. Probably would be a good parts car for a sprint owner that is a bit tired..?

Be interesting to see what Darren from FTG Salvage thinks...

NZ XD · 28-03-2007, 09:38 AM

That steering wheel isn't a sprint one? My old sprint had a 4 spoke with cruise controls etc, im sure it did? I should never had sold it....

ilsautomotive · 28-03-2007, 11:24 AM

Some fool has chucked an EA Ghia (etc) steering wheel on there, I think cruise may have been optional anyway though.

Hopefully someone can restore it (like that EL GT restoration in the workshop forum), we couldn't tell by the pics if it's realistic or not.