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4 hours ago, Marko R1 said:

Photos now up..... Looks stunning. I saw it at the GT-R Festival this year.

I've heard they are negotiable for a quick sale.....

Bob.

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1 minute ago, Marko R1 said:

By the looks of it the car sat in the sun for quite some time judging by the faded side indicators and faded triple gauge needles on the centre console...lovely car though :)

Correct, last service was 20 years ago when it had 48,000 kms.

Just needs a good front to back overhaul.

According to someone on Facebook the cars had a respray and thats why he didn't pay 70-75k 2-3 months ago for it. Don't remember it being listed anywhere?

also typical facebook analysts stating that the numbers don't line up perfectly on the gauge

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2 hours ago, 21PC said:

According to someone on Facebook the cars had a respray and thats why he didn't pay 70-75k 2-3 months ago for it. Don't remember it being listed anywhere?

also typical facebook analysts stating that the numbers don't line up perfectly on the gauge

Yes this car has had paint, apart from the boot which is original paint.  Still a nice car.

16 hours ago, Marko R1 said:

20 yrs ago wow...has the engine been started in that period? If not, the engine will more than likely require a rebuild. Rings will be dry, valve stem seals dry and deteriorated etc.

This would throw me off as a buyer 100%

If the car has full service history the kms wouldn't be an issue. However, the car hasn't been serviced for 20yrs so it's hard to track or document.

The only way is to look at the car in the flesh...it is nice :)

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