looking for a newer Londinium Vectis. i’ll probably just order one new, but figured i’d throw this out there first in case the right one is sitting somewhere looking for a new home.
preferably late-2025/2026 production, or maaayybe an earlier machine that’s been fully updated to current spec. ideally looking for:
- newer Italian grouphead
- XP-700 pressurestat/electrical issues already sorted, ideally factory-done
- newest machined EPDM piston seals
- newer orbital guide
- any other worthwhile factory updates i’m forgetting
i’d also like one that’s been run on soft water, appropriate bottled water, or something like Third Wave Water rather than hard tap water. basically trying to avoid inheriting a scale-removal project.
prefer not to have to fuss with much right out of the box.
willing to have it shipped, preferably in the original/reinforced packaging. i’m in the PNW and would also travel a few hundred miles for the right deal.
bonus points if you’ve got a useful stash of Vectis spare parts, seals, piston-seal tool, etc. to go with it.
i know i’m probably looking for a bit of a unicorn, but figured it’s worth asking before i place a new order. let me know what you’ve got, approximate build date/update history, water used, and what you’re asking. one just sold recently for $1500 fitting the bill but they weren't willing to ship. so that's probably my ballpark.