Stage 1 V8

There are some nice pics of Giorgio Delfino's Java Green pickup with the V8 script on the side in the Photo Gallery section on the main page. His is in the bottom left corner of the page. Click it and it will take you a a few pics of it. One particularly nice side profile showing the V8 script. His ...

How did you find yours?

lol Firemanshort! Nice try but I think I will have to pass on that one. Ideal for you too I suppose as it's already nearly fire engine red!

I bet they must be a super rare sight in the US then if only ever imported privately?

Thanks guys for the warm welcome. Will keep you all posted as it all progresses.

Yep, been watching that one. This was my benchmark to the one I recently paid £1500 for. Glad to say that I think I did ok!!!

Welcome along! I am new here too having satisfied an age old itch, however mine unfortunately is nowhere near the condition of yours!! I have to say that is one lovely Stage 1! Can't believe how clean that is under the bonnet. That Limestone does look fantastic. What a find!!

Thanks for the link disco2, what a fook about to get rid of that lot!! Very informative! I feel a lot happier about what now sits on top of my engine!!

Got the Log Book back from DVLA. Looking through a few things. Engine number is 11G 021**. According to Glencoyne Engineering, 11G is a 'detoxed' engine?? Does anyone know what this is and does it sap HP? Is it good or bad? I know the inlet manifold and strombergs are sitting in the footwell and a R...

Evening guys. My name is Adie, I am based in Oxfordshire and already have a '79 88" diesel that I drive daily. I belong to the Series 3 and 90/110 club/forum and already know Geoff via the forum who kindly pointed me in this direction. I have wanted a Stage 1 for some time but have been happy t...