EYY
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So I've just purchased a VT senator. To be truthful I wasn't even looking for one, but the opportunity arose and was too good to pass up.
Last weekend at a car show I saw a VT senator which got me thinking. I've always liked these, but they've only really appealed to me with the 220i. I was actually sent a message from Gumtree suggesting a few cars for me on Monday- and this was one of them. Went to look at it on Monday night and first impressions were good. I didn't make an offer there and then, but I went on to look at it with the old man on Tuesday night (he's has a mechanical background and a keen eye for detail). Again, I didn't make an offer until later that night over the phone. He accepted and I grabbed it on Wednesday and it drove home without any problems.
About the car:
HSV Senator Signature no.495
Engine: Factory 220i stroker engine - totally unmodified
Transmission: Auto
Diff: Hydratrak 3.07
Suspension: Stock - original springs & shock absorbers with level ride (the compressor still works!)
Interior: Factory pewter interior - leather with senator embroidery and electric seats
Brakes: HSV 330mm brake upgrade
Other: HSV fitted sunroof
Sound system: Standard - CD stacker and steering wheel controls all work
Plans:
-Fix the crack in the passengers side skirt and respray the rear passengers 1/4 panel (has some paint fade)
-Have stitching fixed in passengers seat
-Refit passengers side foglight
-Fit tiebar lifters for peace of mind
-Sand & clearcoat headlights
Apart from that, plans are to keep it totally original.
Cheers
Last weekend at a car show I saw a VT senator which got me thinking. I've always liked these, but they've only really appealed to me with the 220i. I was actually sent a message from Gumtree suggesting a few cars for me on Monday- and this was one of them. Went to look at it on Monday night and first impressions were good. I didn't make an offer there and then, but I went on to look at it with the old man on Tuesday night (he's has a mechanical background and a keen eye for detail). Again, I didn't make an offer until later that night over the phone. He accepted and I grabbed it on Wednesday and it drove home without any problems.
About the car:
HSV Senator Signature no.495
Engine: Factory 220i stroker engine - totally unmodified
Transmission: Auto
Diff: Hydratrak 3.07
Suspension: Stock - original springs & shock absorbers with level ride (the compressor still works!)
Interior: Factory pewter interior - leather with senator embroidery and electric seats
Brakes: HSV 330mm brake upgrade
Other: HSV fitted sunroof
Sound system: Standard - CD stacker and steering wheel controls all work
Plans:
-Fix the crack in the passengers side skirt and respray the rear passengers 1/4 panel (has some paint fade)
-Have stitching fixed in passengers seat
-Refit passengers side foglight
-Fit tiebar lifters for peace of mind
-Sand & clearcoat headlights
Apart from that, plans are to keep it totally original.
Cheers
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