Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
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- WillC9303
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Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
Hi all,
Came across a post of FB where someone spotted an ultra-rare UK spec RHD Paris Blue Limited Edition 480 languishing in a scrap yard called '234Pickurparts' in Manassas North Virginia.
According to the service book, this car used to have the registration 'J79 GOR' before being imported into the United States sometime in around 1996. The car was also supplied by Carringdale Motors in Bognor Regis in October 1991. It's been there about a year with its last 'MOT' equivalent being in 2019. The nosecone, lights and bumper are now missing, but the engine is present. As far as I know the car was last spotted there just yesterday.
Came across a post of FB where someone spotted an ultra-rare UK spec RHD Paris Blue Limited Edition 480 languishing in a scrap yard called '234Pickurparts' in Manassas North Virginia.
According to the service book, this car used to have the registration 'J79 GOR' before being imported into the United States sometime in around 1996. The car was also supplied by Carringdale Motors in Bognor Regis in October 1991. It's been there about a year with its last 'MOT' equivalent being in 2019. The nosecone, lights and bumper are now missing, but the engine is present. As far as I know the car was last spotted there just yesterday.
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Will
1993 2.0i Limited Edition
1993 2.0i Limited Edition
Re: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
Wow! I'm surprised to see this, especially as it's only a couple hours away from my house! Wondering how this was originally imported to the US as it wouldn't have been able to be legally registered on the road unless maybe owned by a dealer.
Does anyone have a link to the original FB post which found this car? Thanks!
Does anyone have a link to the original FB post which found this car? Thanks!
- WillC9303
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Re: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
If you can get to it easily, I’d definitely save the seats and the carpet! Extremely rare being Paris Edition spec!mathrock wrote: ↑Tue Jun 20, 2023 6:16 pmWow! I'm surprised to see this, especially as it's only a couple hours away from my house! Wondering how this was originally imported to the US as it wouldn't have been able to be legally registered on the road unless maybe owned by a dealer.
Does anyone have a link to the original FB post which found this car? Thanks!
Link to the post is below, however I think you need to join the group first as it’s private. You could also try giving the place a call if you need any parts..
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4166107 ... 670191801/
Will
1993 2.0i Limited Edition
1993 2.0i Limited Edition
Re: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
Holy shit, that is an astonishing find Will! Can't believe one of the rarest variants of all time ended up in a market it was never sold in
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Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Re: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
Thanks @WillC9303! I'm very tempted to go grab every salvageable part left on the car
- dragonflyjewels
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Re: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
It would also be worth saving the roof bars and the rails they bolt to (a rare optional extra) plus have a little look to see if the bottom lip on the front spoiler is intact.
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Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any