Description
For sale, Bond Bug (1971).
Previously restored example (purchased as you see it today).
We are not experts in Bond Bugs – but we are told that this vehicle was taken apart, the chassis was galvanised and then everything was restored and put back together. The previous keeper described it as fully restored and has several that he is rebuilding currently too.
In our ownership, we have replaced various parts….. some new spark plugs, distributor, etc as it was only running on 3 cylinders. It now starts first click, sounds great and drives well. We have also fitted a new rear propshaft as the old one had been repaired.
As can be seen from the photos, this vehicle does look good but we would not call it concourse or perfect – rather, we would describe it as in very nice and useable condition. The interior is very nice and we have carried out some minor modifications to the pedals and steering wheel as our founder is 6ft and needed a little extra room to drive it comfortably. We are therefore guessing then it will be better to drive than your average Bond Bug for that reason.
Everything works as it should and it drives as it should with a good turn of speed. The engine is very eager and due to the light weight, they are reasonably fast.
Bond Bugs have been rising in value quite quickly of late and not many were made so if you want to own a little piece of history, and fancy a decent one rather than one that needs loads of work to get it going, then this would be a good investment.
SOLD
