• Recently Full Body Restoration by Amazing Autos 1 month ago
• Significant Number of Spare Parts
The Appeal
The striking Marina Blue paintwork draws you in to a lovely, classic 1970’s bodywork. The car in itself is a lovely looking and feels like a well restored, genuine example. According to ‘How Many Left’ there are only 166 of these cars left and only 102 currently licensed in the UK. Even more reason to consider this lovely example.
A lovely, classic interior that has everything that you need in it and nothing more. The cabin is spacious and is currently being treated to a lovely deep clean and that will certainly make it a nice place to be. The rear “church pew” style seats are in good condition, as are both front seats. There are no visible tears, or rips and they provide good support and are very comfortable to sit in.
The interior is in very good condition considering its originality. The open cabin provides fantastic 360 visibility which, subsequently heightens the driver experience. There are also professionally restored rare, high back front seats in matching basket weave fabric.
Although no optional accessories were ordered from new, the owner has sourced an original Blaupunkt Radio with an original, period Hirschmann Radio Aerial, which, would have been supplied and fitted by the dealer at point of sale in 1971, as well as steering wheel with Chrome horn.
• Complete body restoration to a very high standard by Amazing Autos
• Original 70,877 Miles on the clock
• Spare Parts
The Marina Blue bodywork as stated, has been completed to a very high standard by a well-known and respected Bodyshop in South Wales, Amazing Autos. The restoration was only completed a month ago and was an 8 month project. There are little tiny bits on the chrome bumpers, but that is all. The car looks fantastic and a joy to behold.
• No Leaks or Untoward Noises during photographing
• Spare Parts Included
This car will also come with spare parts for example an original carburettor amongst other things. The 1600 twin carb engine sounds like it runs really nicely. There didn’t appear to be no leaks, smoke or untoward noises during photographing. The owner states that the car is “surprisingly quick” for a no-fuel injected engine.
All in all this is a fantastic looking car that has bags of character. As mentioned, restored to a very high level, the bodywork really sets the tone for the rest of the car. Sometimes you get into a car and you can feel/hear that it has been well looked after, this feels like one of those examples.
A rare occasion has risen for the chance to become the owner of a well restored, well cared for classic car that will still turn heads and puts smiles on people’s faces. A sad and genuine reason for sale by the current owner due to requiring the money for a property purchase. The buyer has said that they would love this car to an appreciative collector and be loved and enjoyed for many more years to come.
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