Highlights
- Lovingly restored by a single keeper in Texas who kept it for over 40 years
- Comprehensively rebuilt with reconditioned engine and gearbox
- Recent mechanical overhaul including brakes, suspension, and fuel system
- USA specification car with Federal dash that is ideal for European touring
- New convertible hood recently fitted
The Appeal
America got a different B. These cars can be easily identified by their more sculptural ‘impact’ dashboard. This one spent its life in Texas with the same keeper for forty years before arriving back on these shores a few years ago and registered here in 2024.
Finished in Damask Red with black vinyl interior, it remains in very good condition. It benefits from a mechanical refresh by the vendor following a period in storage that included brakes, suspension and the fuel system.
With its chrome-embellished Rostyles, wood-rimmed wheel and removable hood, this is a well-kept and stylish way to go European or UK touring.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1973
- Remained with Texan keeper for 40 years, we are told
- Restored while in Texas and always dry stored
- Imported to the UK in 2022 and now UK registered
- Previously in storage since arriving in the UK
- Single UK keeper from first UK registration in July 2024
- Original USA title
- NOVA Certificate
- British Heritage Certificate
- UK registration documents
- Tax-exempt and MOT-exempt by age
- Some spares are included as shown
- Original wheel included as shown
- Recent mechanical refresh by vendor
The Condition
- The Damask Red paintwork presents well with a bright even finish and only a few minor age-related marks and scratches
- Underside appears in very good order with well-preserved floors and boot areas
- New convertible hood recently fitted
- Federal specification car that retains corner market lights
- Chromework in good order as shown
- Rostyle wheels with chrome embellishers with steel spare in boot
- Black vinyl USA specification interior with headrest seats and ‘impact’ dashboard
- Classic radio and Astrali wood-rimmed wheel with original included in sale
- Black carpets in good order as shown
The Mechanics
- 1,798cc 4cyl engine
- 4-speed gearbox
- Long list of replacement and reconditioned parts throughout the vehicle
- The vendor states that it drives exceptionally well following the comprehensive mechanical restoration
- Restoration work summarised below
Summary of recent work:
- Reconditioned engine that starts readily with excellent oil pressure and performance
- Reconditioned gearbox
- Brake system overhaul
- New front drilled and grooved discs
- New callipers
- Replacement rear drums and shoes
- Suspension rebushed
- New springs and front shock absorbers
- New exhaust system fitted
- New fuel tank and pipes installed
- New convertible hood recently fitted
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