Very reluctantly looking to sell my car as I just do not get the time to drive it…and that’s a waste!
Originally built by a previous T289R newsletter editor in conjunction with Talon Engineering who registered it in 2011 – some build photos are actually still available online (link available on PM if you haven’t already worked it out). It was then only really completed in 2013/14. I bought the car 3 years ago from a very nice chap Phil on this forum who had completed a number of improvements (all this is available to view on the forum still). Since I bought it I have had the car painted (Aston DBR9 BRG), had a few mechanical things tidied up and replaced, added a tonneau cover and a few other finishing touches. I have to admit I've been a forum and T289R member voyeur for the last couple of years (not sure I should admit that). i.e. lots of watching and learning, but not much contributing.
It’s a Rover 3.5 Vitesse V8 with Edelbrock inlet manifold and Holley carb, LT77 5 speed box, and MGB suspension bits, correct 289 dash with Smiths gauges, cobra bucket seats, Hawk carpet set, wooden Motalita steering wheel, silver/grey (painted not chrome) spin on wire wheels and Pirelli tyres, new tonneau cover. No hood or heater.
The car has done a miserly 1,400 miles and has just been MOTd
It’s registered as a Hawk and is not tax exempt.
I’ve added a couple of pictures taken on my phone this year, but will take more early next week when I have more time. Hope the link works.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/157312780 ... 288049886/
Difficult to gauge the right price for this – obviously cars online at £40k that are not selling, but think its probably worth somewhere in the region of £35k +/-? That’s ideally what I’d like for it. Be interested in anyone’s comments or feedback (not rude please before I put it out there.
Thanks
Ant
Hawk 289 for sale..reluctantly
- nikbj68
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Re: Hawk 289 for sale..reluctantly
I certainly wouldn't want to see your car go for less than £35k, if it had Jag rear, hood and heater maybe a lot closer to that £40k figure.
Looks very very nice, shame you aren't able to use it as you wish.
N.
Looks very very nice, shame you aren't able to use it as you wish.
N.
Hawk 289 FiA...AT LAST!!!
- StewbieC
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Re: Hawk 289 for sale..reluctantly
I'd try it at 35k, looks like a nice motor.
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Stu
Hawk 289, 66 Mustang Fastback with a 289 maximum smiles per mile..
Stu
Hawk 289, 66 Mustang Fastback with a 289 maximum smiles per mile..
Re: Hawk 289 for sale..reluctantly
Thanks for comments. It really is a lovely car and ought to be out there being driven more.
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Re: Hawk 289 for sale..reluctantly
Difficult to gauge prices in the cobra replica market sometimes. (This is not Hawk specific)
I know of a Ram, for sale privately for many months at 26K that eventually sold to a dealer for 22K it was a top spec boss 302 engined car, not a Rover lump. A couple of weeks later the dealer sold it for 38K! It makes no sense to me.
I know of a Ram, for sale privately for many months at 26K that eventually sold to a dealer for 22K it was a top spec boss 302 engined car, not a Rover lump. A couple of weeks later the dealer sold it for 38K! It makes no sense to me.
- Dale Bowman
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Re: Hawk 289 for sale..reluctantly
Dealer usually sell better (even though they're more money) because they can offer p/X & finance ... and sometimes warranty
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Those who can count and those who cant
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Those who can count and those who cant
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Re: Hawk 289 for sale..reluctantly
At the end of the day it is luck to find the right buyer at the right time. I agree with Nik that it shouldn't go for less than £35k being virtually brand new. It would now cost someone more than that to start from scratch and build themselves. Try £37 and be prepared to drop to £35.
Peter C
Peter C
Re: Hawk 289 for sale..reluctantly
Hi, very interested in your car. Is it still for sale please ? If so, where are based.
Thanks
Keith Ash - Nottingham
Thanks
Keith Ash - Nottingham
Re: Hawk 289 for sale..reluctantly
Hi Keith
Have sent you a PM
Thanks Ant
Have sent you a PM
Thanks Ant
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Re: Hawk 289 for sale..reluctantly
Lovely looking 289. If it helps I was offered 45K for my car recently, which has a similar specification.
Good luck with your sale.
Bill
Good luck with your sale.
Bill