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Originally Posted by Prufrock
I appreciate this is subjective, but-
1. Bonnet needs paint and the nsf wing looks like it does
2. Osf rear arch doesn't look at all good (is nsf one as bad ?)
3. Needs headlining-they all do unless it's been done-more difficult with s/r
4. Many minor dents around rear end
5. Seats need some attention (conditioner and elbow grease).
Has a cambelt sticker but when was it done ? In it's favout...an '86 C plate car is rare, a GLT rarer.
That's what I can tell from the photos.
J.
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Thanks Jon, was wondering what your thoughts were. My views on what you've said :
1 & 2. Yes the lacquer has gone on the bonnet and the N/S/F wing, all the arches look a bit "odd", almost as if someone had previously fitted those chrome arch covers
3. "The headlining is also all still up as it should be" - that's what the seller says about the headlining. Looking at the photos and your comment, i'd have to say i agree with you, it looks line someone has pinned it up at the back end.
4. I only spotted one, just uner the O/S rear cluster. There appears to be a collection of scuffs/scratches along the rear panel just above the bumper though.
5. Renewing the cam belt is wise on any car unless you know it's been done. It's only an hours work plus the cost of a cam belt and given the mileage and age of the car and using 5 years/60k miles as a replacement interval (i believe that's correct but can't remember exactly) then it's either been done very recently or is due imminently.
With that in mind, i'd have no worries about buying the car, a bit of nice, genuine patina and changing the cam belt shouldn't put someone off running a classic as an everyday car, or even attending to these things over a period as a "rolling restoration".
HOWEVER!!!!!
What bothers me more are the following :
1. Signs of corrosion on the inner wings where they go between the suspension turrets and the front of the car. - Could mean a fair bit of welding in that area.
2. The earth lead going over the top of the cam cover instead of strapped to the cross member as it should be - it's obviously had some electrical problems and if that is the standard of electrical repair, i'd be extremely worried!
3. The fuel filter looks more white than silver, suggesting it's been there a very long time! In turn, that suggests a general lack of maintenance over the years so a lot of preventative maintenance would be needed as a matter of urgency.
On the bright side, the fuel gauge works!
