Highlights

• Only one owner from new
• Much-loved family car
• Garaged and wonderfully original in its specification

The Appeal

History/Paperwork

• Purchased new by the vendor, the car was initially registered into his business’ name, and then later transferred into his private ownership, hence the V5 showing one former keeper.
• Supplied new by Octogan Motors of Warminster, Wiltshire, the car is now only being sold due to a long-term health condition preventing the owner from using and enjoying the vehicle as it should be.
• The owners manuals, V5, numerous invoices and other miscellaneous documentation is included with the vehicle, all contained in a neat folder.
• During the vendor’s tenure with the vehicle, the car has been maintained well, previously re-sprayed and has had any known corrosion issues attended to in recent years, with the underside of the vehicle protected to ensure its continued survival.
• Current MoT valid until October 2023, despite the vehicle being exempt from mandatory testing by virtue of its age. 

The Interior

• Previously re-trimmed, the interior presents in very good order throughout.
• There is a small rip visible to the cover of the front passenger seat, on the inner base bolster.
• The carpets are in good condition throughout, with no heavy wear or staining noted, though some attention is required around the driver’s footwell. 
• Up above, the headliner of the hard top is secure, though the trim around the rear window would benefit from some attention.
• Ahead of the driver, the dashboard is in good shape, and free of any cracks or damage.
• The high-traffic areas such as the door sill covers, steering wheel, shifter and door cards display a commensurate usage patina.
• The centre console requires some attention, with the stereo not sitting correctly and the trims around the choke being loose. 
• In the boot, the rear carpet trim requires re-affixing, but presents well overall.
•  The vendor notes that the radio system is not currently operating, though the dials and gauges are working as they should be. 

The Exterior

• Previously re-sprayed.
• Presents well overall.
• All chrome details, fixtures and fittings present.
• The passenger door has previously been replaced, and does not quite fit correctly at the rear, and is a slightly different shade of red. 
• The chrome details present well, with some light pitting around the window frames, and some more visible marks noted on the upper edges of both the front and rear bumpers.
• The passenger door handle is stiff, but works as it should.
• There are a few patches of bubbling noted on the hard top, around the rain gutters and along the lower edge of the rear window.
• The paintwork on the boot lid shows some flat areas, though these may polish out with a DA. 
• Looking closely, there are some paint runs visible on the nearside rear pillar of the hard top.
• The vendor reports that the soft-top is in excellent condition, with no waterproofing issues.
• All four wheels present well, though there is some corrosion visible to the inner lips. Also comes with four spare wheel trims.
• There is no sign of any obvious accident damage, or any particularly visible scuffs or heavy wear on the body.
• Set of four wheel trims included

The Mechanicals

• 3.0-litre Triumph V8 engine in good health.
• Starts, runs and idles very happily even from cold.
• No excessive smoking or untoward behaviours noted during our photo shoot.
• The vendor reports no known mechanical issues with the engine or transmission.
• Switchable factory overdrive on the four-speed gearbox. 
• The most recent MoT highlighted advisories for a small oil leak, a coolant leak, leaking windscreen washer bottle and the rear brakes being imbalanced.

Summary