Beschreibung
This car was exported new to New Zealand and registered in Auckland (Cert available). It was repatriated to the UK some time in the 2000's and re-registered in the UK in 2013. I acquired the car in 2014. The climate in NZ is well known for preserving classic cars and there is no obvious evidence of corrosion or welding on this car.
The engine was fully rebuilt by Russ Carpenter in 2015. A re-cored radiator and a new stainless exhaust were also fitted by him as also the auto gearbox was adjusted. The car has completed only 1600 miles since.
The car was fitted with new rear springs and shock absorbers in 2022. 5 new tyres fitted in 2015.
All receipts available.
The car starts easily even when very cold.
The paintwork in original Opalescent Maroon was resprayed on the cars return from NZ but has some cosmetic defects and minor scuffs.
The interior does need attention including the headlining. It could also do with new carpets and underlay and the front door cards and armrests refurbished.
The extensive wood trim is of excellent appearance.
The car was converted to negative earth and an alternator installed at sometime in its later life. As the original air cleaner could not be properly mounted with an alternator installed the twin air cleaners from a later V8 250 (which had an alternator as standard) have been fitted. All electricals work as they should. A new heater matrix has been fitted the heater controls however need some sorting.
