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  1. ArmenVanquishS

    ArmenVanquishS Formula Junior

    Sep 20, 2014
    323
    Paris, France
    I hope this 2005 S will get a second life... but my god, it's been seriously damaged !!!
     
  2. ArmenVanquishS

    ArmenVanquishS Formula Junior

    Sep 20, 2014
    323
    Paris, France
    Nice, with the 6-speed manual conversion.
     
  3. sherrillt

    sherrillt Formula 3
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    Jan 1, 2009
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    Northern Virginia
    I say "thumbs down". I am personally not a fan of the manual conversion or any aspect of the cars custom appearance mods (stripe, gas cap etching, shift knob, HREs, etc). The console was not designed for a 6spd and ergonomically the shifter sits awkward and too far forward and is just plain not needed...to each his own, but I am not one of the lemmings excited or gushing over a conversion car. Everything about this car screams Botched (silicone, Botox, fillers) cosmetic surgery.
     
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  4. LightGuy

    LightGuy Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Another 04 with the diamond cut brakes. It just seems most of the 04's I've seen have them.
    Low milage. IMO a good deal and in the "right color" at least for me




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  5. LightGuy

    LightGuy Four Time F1 World Champ
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    or this for $7K

    Copart

    All it needs is buffing out and $151K in repairs ;)
     
  6. Countachqv

    Countachqv Formula 3

    Apr 25, 2007
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    love to buy that one! anyone into a copar account let me know. However,at $7K the reserve is not met and i suppose there are auction fees. I suspect the owner wants much more.
    So may be that is a $15K car at least. Regardless if someone is also interested Pm me.
     
  7. sherrillt

    sherrillt Formula 3
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    Good looking car in a great color combo (although very common) and right miles – That one is definitely a SDP optioned car. You can tell by 1) Sport Seats, 2) Breaks, and 3) unique 9-spoke Wheels (all specific to the package)...SDP are the rarest approx. 400 total factory optioned cars. I have a like car in Meteorite (charcoal color).
     
  8. WJGESQ

    WJGESQ Formula 3

    Dec 30, 2004
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    That's a truley cool picture.
     
  9. ArmenVanquishS

    ArmenVanquishS Formula Junior

    Sep 20, 2014
    323
    Paris, France
    #186 ArmenVanquishS, Nov 20, 2014
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  10. MM355

    MM355 Formula 3

    Apr 7, 2008
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    I am having my Vanquish S converted at New Port Pagnell AM WORKS to Manual Gearbox and having the Works Exhaust system installed.
     
  11. DWR46

    DWR46 Formula 3
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    Jun 19, 2012
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    MM355: I have a AMWS converted Manual car. I do not want to make any negative comments about the paddle shift cars, but you will LOVE your car with the conversion.
     
  12. Countachqv

    Countachqv Formula 3

    Apr 25, 2007
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    Whoa.You dont waste any time! :)
    I have mixed feeling about the manual. Beside the expense,The look of it does not please me too much,too forward. And your is an S so it is the most involved conversion.
    I guess the only way would be to try one.
    Personally I like the paddle shift. It has be to adjusted right.They are more than good enough for road driving. I guess many complains came from systems in needs of reset or early car with the old sensor, non upgraded (that was a real disaster)
     
  13. MM355

    MM355 Formula 3

    Apr 7, 2008
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    god gave me 2 legs and I would like to use them when I drive :)
     
  14. MM355

    MM355 Formula 3

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    That is what I am always hearing, people raving about the upgrade.

    Certainly will add desirable in the future.
     
  15. rmani

    rmani F1 Veteran
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    Nov 1, 2003
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    nice house i love the front doors.
     
  16. Vanquish80

    Vanquish80 Formula Junior

    Aug 1, 2011
    256
    Germany,Switzerland

    Stick shift conversion isn't an upgrade (for me), it's much more like a change (necessary or not) of the cars character - and it doesn't seem being more desirable. Sellers try to push the prices but it's very hard to sell a stick shift conversion.

    Btw, nice to see the an other AMOC guy here... ;-)
     
  17. MM355

    MM355 Formula 3

    Apr 7, 2008
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    #194 MM355, Nov 28, 2014
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    AM Trio

    Left to right

    07 Vanquish S , 95 V8 Vantage (V550), 87 V8 Vantage ( X-Pack)

    Antrim Blue, Mercedes Midnight Blue, Rolls Royce Royal Blue.
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  18. Simon

    Simon Moderator
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    Wooahhh. Beautiful. I love the 87.

    Are they all yours?
     
  19. MM355

    MM355 Formula 3

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    Yes, the 87 feels more luxurious
     
  20. Simon

    Simon Moderator
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    I came oh so close to buying one about 10 years ago. Kick my self now that I didn't. I loved driving it, felt really solid.
     
  21. MM355

    MM355 Formula 3

    Apr 7, 2008
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    They've crept up in price. The car has 40,000 KM and the interior smell is really amazing. Nothing beats conolly leather.

    Summary of the car, originally it was RHD.

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  22. Countachqv

    Countachqv Formula 3

    Apr 25, 2007
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    USA/France
    hard to argue with that! lol...
     
  23. Simon

    Simon Moderator
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    Really stunning car. Congratulations.
     

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