Description
I have owned since 2003 but hardly used so needs a new home. Restored as below and maintained. Message me for more details. Registered as Historic vehicle.
Runs and drives well, but could do with some new front suspension bushes.
Hard and soft tops. ~500 miles since engine / diff / rear end rebuild.
Body off rebuild 2003 to 2010, lots of new parts and metal, respray main body and chassis (slight crazing in places - see photos)
Gearbox rebuild Jun 2017, new bearings, synchro, seals, etc
Rear end rebuild winter 2023/ 24, new diff stub axle bearings & seals, shims to reset tolerances, mounting bushes. New rear axles, hubs, bearings, seals, UJs, bushes etc (as one wheel wasn't running true)
Engine rebuild -2019 (~500 miles ago), re-grind crank, re-bore with new pistons (& rings), head tested and skimmed, new (standard) camshaft & new cam followers, new valve seats, valve guides, valves, seals, springs (so lead free compatible), new timing chain and tensioner, new oil pump, lots of bearings, seals etc. 2023/ 4 new distributor with electronic points, new water pump, electric fan, new spark plugs, oil & filter change, new air filters
Misc: New springs and shocks all round 2023, Tandem brake system fitted (to replace single line system 2008 (as 1979 model) with new brake pipes, new stainless steel braided brake lines 2024, new hood cover 2012, new tyres 2017 (175/ 70R13), new clutch 2012, new battery 2019, halogen headlights 2012, stainless steel exhaust (by previous owner).
Seet covers need repair / replacement, currently fitted with over-covers
V5 in my name, lots of paperwork, receipts, MOT copies etc.
Vehicle registered: 10/ 06/ 1978Selling because I need the space for next project so price reduced for quick sale.
Lots of restoration work done.
