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Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2023 5:31 pm
by WillC9303
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.
Re: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2023 5:32 pm
by WillC9303
Re: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2023 6:16 pm
by mathrock
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!
Re: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2023 6:35 pm
by WillC9303
mathrock wrote: ↑Tue Jun 20, 2023 6:16 pm
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!
If you can get to it easily, I’d definitely save the seats and the carpet! Extremely rare being Paris Edition spec!
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/
Re: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2023 6:45 pm
by MisterH
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
Re: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2023 7:02 pm
by mathrock
Thanks @WillC9303! I'm very tempted to go grab every salvageable part left on the car
Re: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2023 9:11 pm
by dragonflyjewels
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.
Re: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 7:15 am
by jifflemon
mathrock wrote: ↑Tue Jun 20, 2023 7:02 pm
Thanks @WillC9303! I'm very tempted to go grab every salvageable part left on the car
Carpet, boot carpet and heater sides.
Seats & door trims
Paperwork
Steering wheel hub
Rear wiper cover
Pop up motors
