Practically Classics Forum

Yes I agree, it should be able to be repaired. By Australian standards though, that car is scrap. Rust repairs are very expensive here (unless you DIY) because they are so rarely needed. It still surprises me how much more badly cars rust in the UK. I guess its the salt.

Tim

It seems as though your seller was pretty naive, I guess its hard for us Aussies to understand how quickly cars rust in the UK. I wonder if he paid to have the car inspected before he bought it and exported it? It also sounds as though he wasn't really up to doing the work himself which is also unfo...

It does sound pretty rusty, maybe use it as a donor for an older Aussie Mini. It would be a good way to upgrade a '70s Clubman.

Tim

Are you home yet Brett?

Tim