Description
this car
Chassis the details below was specified in Metallic Green with a Black interior which the car retains to this day. The car was sold in June 1972 by Denham Green Automobile Centre in London and passed through the hands of 5 owners in the first 10 years of its life who between them put 85, 000 miles on the clock. Many original invoices and MOT certificates from the cars early history remain in the history file.
In June 1985, the car was sold to its current owner who remarkably has owned it ever since. In 1988 he decided to refurbish the car with the engine being fully rebuilt by Chris Turner. In the following 20 years the car was regularly used and maintained with the owner putting a further 12, 000 miles on the odometer.
The car was subsequently stored for 15 years before the owner decided to carry out a bare metal restoration. He entrusted Border Reivers to do the bodywork who fully documented the entire process. Respected specialist Anthony Seddon rebuilt the engine and gearbox before reassembling the car with great attention to detail. Although the carpets have been replaced, the interior largely remains original, with features like the original dash top still presenting in excellent condition.
Since the work on the car was completed in late 2024, 500 miles of snagging have been carried out and it drives as a well-sorted 2. 4S should with plenty of torque translating into high end power across the rev range. The paintwork is impressive and to the level expected by the owner as he restored his pride and joy.
