Highlights

Smartly presented Mk2 in white with original 3L V8 engine
Partial restoration circa 2013 including bare metal respray and new panels
Recent interior refresh including new American Walnut veneers
New shock absorbers, springs, polybushing and replacement battery
Fitted with electronic fan and ignition
Few miles since recent voluntary MOT with no advisories

The Appeal

Crisply styled by Michelotti, equipped with one of motoring’s most sonorous engines and with space for four plus a big boot, for a classic car the Stag package is hard to beat. And, as the enthusiastic owners' club will quickly assert, the issues suffered by early cars were quickly rectified in later ones and pose few problems for contemporary buyers.

This lovely white 1976 car is one of the later Mk2s with updated aesthetics including those pretty GKN Kent alloys. We’re told that it was partially restored in 2013, including new panels and a bare metal respray, and it continues to present very well today. It retains the original burbling 3L V8 which is matched to a relaxing auto box, which is also factory correct.

The vendor acquired the car in December 2021 and has continued to improve it. Work in 2019 included fitting new shocks and springs and polybushing the suspension. There is also a new battery and the car is fitted with electronic ignition and an electric fan to improve reliability. Other upgrades include a dashboard retrimmed in smart American Walnut and the front seats have been recovered. Front and rear seats are fitted with belts, making this car very family-friendly.

The result of this work was a clean voluntary MOT pass in May 2024, since when the car has covered few miles. We’re told that the current keeper has kept it garaged when not in use. This is a really nice and clearly cherished example of the much-admired Stag.

The vendor says:

“Have loved having and driving car over past 3 years and carrying out interior restoration and wheel refurbishment work but not using as much as I would like so time to move her on for someone else to enjoy.”

Key Information

Mileage: 105,644 miles advised (indicating 5,644 miles on a 5 digit odometer in photos)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT expired May 2025 passed with no advisories
Technical specs: 2,997cc V8 petrol, three-speed automatic
Paperwork: History file with receipts for recent work advised

The Detail

Partial restoration circa 2013 including bare metal respray and some new panels
Well presented car in white with factory black pinstripes in good overall condition
The vendor describes the paintwork and bodyshell as good but not perfect
Bodywork presents well in usual Stag check areas such as arches and sills
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on last MOT
Black folding fabric roof with a couple of holes advised by seller due to operation
Attractivbe GKN Kent alloys with quality Yokohama tyres fitted showing good tread
Engine fitted with electronic ignition and an electric fan
Stainless steel exhaust fitted
Recent new shock absorbers, springs, and polybushes
Recent new battery installed
Black vinyl four seat interior with matching carpets
Front and rear seatbelts fitted
Front seats re-covered with new foams and diaphragms
Dashboard reveneered in American Walnut
Interior lightbulbs changed to LEDs
New carpet underlay fitted
Vendor reports all chrome in very good condition
Some rust on the rear bumper centre section advised
New rear bumper centre section (still in packaging) included in the sale
Rear screen reported clear
Interior trim and carpets reported in good condition
Kept garaged during current ownership
No radio currently fitted as shown
Supplied with wind deflector as shown in photos

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