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Malaga B+ with V6 3.1 RS capri engine for sale

The car is MOT until July....contact me ...offers at about £1800

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Comment by Steve Kerswell on February 8, 2016 at 15:46: "The Phaeton in the tree is back on ebay" ??? I'm concerned, thought Dutton's were ground loving things, if they start taking to the trees? strewth, We're in trouble :-))

Comment by James Doulton on February 7, 2016 at 23:48: I've spent a little time looking at Malaga B+ chassis because it seems to me that the engine is quite a way behind the front axle, unlike the Phaeton on ebay (with the 2.8i that thinks its a 2.9i) where the engine is very close to the front axle. I found a picture of a Malaga B+ without its body on and took some measurements.

The three main components I modelled were the V6 engine (my one weighs 195Kg without alternator and starter), the Type 5 gearbox (my one weighs 45Kg with the cast bell housing) and the driver (my car's one weighs 110Kg). It turns out that the combination is pretty equally balanced between the two axles, with 51% on the rear. I am very surprised by that. So maybe the handling wouldn't be too bad as long as you were careful with the right foot.

Comment by Steve Kerswell on February 7, 2016 at 11:25: Totally agree Dave, there does seem a lot of " hair splitting" when Dutton's come on the market.

Comment by Dave Adams on February 7, 2016 at 11:19: I wold think that there are very few RS Capri''s left...and a copy is just that...a copy. It don't matter a v 6 car should be fun to own and drive...
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Comment by Steve Kerswell on February 7, 2016 at 10:27: As for the engine number? nothing a good welder, a die grinder and a set of stamps couldn't put right.

Comment by Steve Kerswell on February 7, 2016 at 10:16: I would like one with the Westlake heads :-))

Comment by Dave Adams on February 7, 2016 at 10:06: Cockpit is a different shape from the S1/2 BUT it is the same size.....Hood and doors are the same......the cars are "snug" ang folks over 5'10" will be tight on leg room.it can be altered if your willing to get the jigsaw out...

Comment by Dave Adams on February 7, 2016 at 10:01: He apparantly has checked the engine number on a ford database. ..this was done for a tuning session. .it seems it is a genuine 3.1 RS.rated at 148hp....

Comment by James Doulton on February 7, 2016 at 9:56: That looks to be in very nice condition. The engine bay is neat and tidy. Looks like there would have been enough space in that engine bay for a Rover V8. I think that the rocker covers really help to make the engine look good.

Do you know what gearbox it has and which axle?

Comment by Steve Kerswell on February 7, 2016 at 9:34: I agree, most of the R.S's improvements were in the handling department, engine was bored, even kept the same cam and carb, still a nice car though, before anyone buys it I'd advise sitting in it first, very tight feel to it compared to later models. Small cockpit etc.

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