Highlights

Vast history file of ongoing maintenance
Partial restoration and engine rebuild in late 1990s
Upgraded interior with black leather seats
Recent pair of calipers, alternator, new clutch and servicing
Tidy and usable B in good running order
Factory overdrive fitted

The Appeal

If this Flamenco B's history file is any guide, it has been highly cherished throughout its 49 years. A vast array of invoices, handwritten notes, tax discs, MOTs and handbooks document a long list of work covering mechanicals, trim and body fittings.

Recent work has included a new clutch, alternator and pair of calipers. There is also an invoice indicating it was serviced in 2022. That work suggests a car that runs and drives well. A typed list of work dated from the late 1990s indicates the engine was rebuilt in 1997 and the car received a partial restoration.

Today the paintwork is in fair condition with scope to improve. The structure and bodywork are shown, with a few points for buyers to note. Inside, the cabin is in good condition with a pair of leather seats replacing the original 'deckchair' fabric items.

This is a nice, honest rubber bumper B that benefits from a long list of mechanical maintenance. There is scope to take it cosmetically to the next level, or perhaps just enjoy one of classic motoring's open-top greats.

Key Information

Mileage: 68,310 miles
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: exempt
Technical specs: 1,798cc 4cyl petrol, 4spd with overdrive
Paperwork: large history file, BMIHT certificate, 2 sets of keys, tax discs, MOTs, handbooks, handwritten notes, typed list of older work

Recent work:

05/24 - wiper blades
09/22 - pair of calipers
02/22 - alternator
01/22 - service parts
11/21 - clutch

The Detail

Original Flamenco Red paintwork showing signs of age in photos
Evidence of older repairs such as to the nearside rear fender
Some microblistering, areas of bubbling and other age to note in photos
This includes door tops and scuttle seams
Underside as shown in photos
Black vinyl fabric roof in fair condition with clear screens showing some damage
Rostyle wheels are presentable with age to note up close
Matching spare wheel
Aged tires with cracks on sidewalls shown in photos
Black leather seats in good condition with matching carpets
Dashboard, switchgear and dials in good general condition for age
Some age to dashboard as shown in photos
Fitted with face off Goodmans stereo and Mountney leather wheel
Door cards show some age in photos
Supplied with vinyl tonneau
Recent maintenance detailed above

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