1985 'B'-plate 340 (345) DL

foggyjames · Nov 2nd, 2012, 13:46

Hi folks,

I have been contacted by a lady who is looking to sell this 340 on behalf of her elderly mother. The car is located in Lincoln, so I've been to have a look at it.

It has been dry stored for many years - the last tax disc in it was dated 1998! There are pros and cons to this. On the downside, the brakes are seized, and all the rubber (fuel lines, brake lines, tyres, etc) is likely to be in need of replacement. The major positive is that there is basically no rust worthy of mention on it anywhere. It's extremely clean and straight. The only negative is that the front valance was damaged in a light accident, and replaced with one from a 360 (with foglight cut-outs), but not painted quite correctly. That could do with sorting out, but it's not a big job. From my point of view, it is well worth freshening up the brakes and other bits of rubber to benefit from the clean bodyshell.

It's a 1.4 4-speed 5-door. Mileage is showing circa 70k. Obviously no tax or test, but the owner is realistic about the price. I suggested a starting point of circa £500, but that's not set in stone.

Pictures:

Let me know if you're interested, and I'll make an introduction.

cheers

James

SteveP · Nov 3rd, 2012, 16:32

Looks tidy that!

foggyjames · Nov 5th, 2012, 00:49

It is...very much so! No way it deserves a date with a crusher

cheers

James

Joe Harding · Nov 5th, 2012, 08:53

Another one for my 340 sanctuary

foggyjames · Nov 5th, 2012, 11:11

It needs to be a large, dry barn!

cheers

James

SteveP · Nov 5th, 2012, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by foggyjames

It is...very much so! No way it deserves a date with a crusher

cheers

James

If that is really the potential outcome... I do have space....

foggyjames · Nov 5th, 2012, 19:41

Ultimately, yes it is. Recommissioned, it would sell easily. I'm willing to help with that...but I just can't spare any space.

cheers

James

Joe Harding · Nov 6th, 2012, 08:23

At some point I will post piccies of our H reg. Following claying and polishing, LPG install and TLC it looks almost mint. These old chaps scrub up well.

Nov 2nd, 2012, 13:46	#1
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	1985 'B'-plate 340 (345) DL Hi folks, I have been contacted by a lady who is looking to sell this 340 on behalf of her elderly mother. The car is located in Lincoln, so I've been to have a look at it. It has been dry stored for many years - the last tax disc in it was dated 1998! There are pros and cons to this. On the downside, the brakes are seized, and all the rubber (fuel lines, brake lines, tyres, etc) is likely to be in need of replacement. The major positive is that there is basically no rust worthy of mention on it anywhere. It's extremely clean and straight. The only negative is that the front valance was damaged in a light accident, and replaced with one from a 360 (with foglight cut-outs), but not painted quite correctly. That could do with sorting out, but it's not a big job. From my point of view, it is well worth freshening up the brakes and other bits of rubber to benefit from the clean bodyshell. It's a 1.4 4-speed 5-door. Mileage is showing circa 70k. Obviously no tax or test, but the owner is realistic about the price. I suggested a starting point of circa £500, but that's not set in stone. Pictures: Let me know if you're interested, and I'll make an introduction. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Nov 5th, 2012, 00:49	#3
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	It is...very much so! No way it deserves a date with a crusher cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Nov 5th, 2012, 08:53	#4
Joe Harding Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:34 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol	Another one for my 340 sanctuary __________________ "The more people I meet the more I like my God."

Nov 5th, 2012, 11:11	#5
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	It needs to be a large, dry barn! cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Nov 5th, 2012, 19:41	#7
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	Ultimately, yes it is. Recommissioned, it would sell easily. I'm willing to help with that...but I just can't spare any space. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Nov 3rd, 2012, 16:32	#2
SteveP 300 Maniac Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 09:31 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Coventry View Photos By: SteveP	Looks tidy that!

Nov 6th, 2012, 08:23	#8
Joe Harding Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:34 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol	At some point I will post piccies of our H reg. Following claying and polishing, LPG install and TLC it looks almost mint. These old chaps scrub up well. __________________ "The more people I meet the more I like my God."

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