Now that it's home I can reveal the eBay link. I didn't want any lurking locals cutting my lunch.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... AQ:AU:1123
The bad news it that it's very rusty. Both screen surrounds, rear side pockets, boot floor, roof gutters. It's had new front panels in the past and one sill. The other sill has been cut out and a fabricated inner sill fitted. There is no outer sill or door step on that side whatsoever. The roof and floor is all that is holding it together. There is also rust right through the passenger rear quarter. Arches roughly hacked and sportspack flares fitted. Yes, it could be fixed but it would be a lot of work.
Inside it's a but ratty, standard Mayfair grey velour seats that are a bit knocked about. Usual three clock dash and Rover heater.
On the mechanical side all is good.
- What appears to be an MG Metro engine! HIF44, water heated manifold, alloy rocker cover and the block is red. Engine number plate is missing.
- K&N cone filter.
- A+ electronic ignition.
- Dual circuit master, no booster.
- LCB and a DTM exhaust system with twin rear pipes. This puppy is loud!
- Loads of new bushes and bearings, new discs, reco calipers.
- Spax shocks and maybe some hi-lo's
- Minifin drums on the back.
- 13" minilite style alloys with new Pirelli tyres. One tyre flat, 12" Superlite spare fitted.
Of course I took it for a clandestine fang around the block!
It's got a bit of hesitation but it goes hard once you get past that. Gearbox appears to be good, no crunches. Stops really well.
Water is leaking from somewhere, I suspect a bad water pump seal.
The guy was just fed up and wanted it gone. Asked if he could keep one numberplate as a memento.
Where to from here? I dunno yet. I will assess it on the weekend in daylight. But it seems like an ideal candidate for reshelling.
Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase.
Cheers,