After 5 long years, the body is now rust-free and painted so thought I'd share some info/pics.
HISTORY
Manufactured in March 1974 and delivered to London in June of 1974. Sold in February 1975 by Langley Motors in Thames to an owner in Brentford, Middlesex. It suffered a 90s english bodge-job before being imported into New Zealand in the mid 90s. Sold to me in 2003 and driven for 7 years before going into storage for another 7 years.
RESTORATION
The restoration started in 2015. Endless rust and new body panels like floors, sills, guards etc - pretty much everything except the bonnet, roof, engine bay and boot. Eye-watering costs. The car is finally painted and sealed which is a huge relief as the first paint-prep guy left the car outside and it had to be re-blasted - God only knows what he was thinking.
The interior wood has also been completed to the original colour and finish.
Overall, it won't be an over-cooked show Queen, just a drivable 70s fit and finish with NO RUST. I hope to get it to the mechanic in the next few months.
Enjoy...
HISTORY
Manufactured in March 1974 and delivered to London in June of 1974. Sold in February 1975 by Langley Motors in Thames to an owner in Brentford, Middlesex. It suffered a 90s english bodge-job before being imported into New Zealand in the mid 90s. Sold to me in 2003 and driven for 7 years before going into storage for another 7 years.
RESTORATION
The restoration started in 2015. Endless rust and new body panels like floors, sills, guards etc - pretty much everything except the bonnet, roof, engine bay and boot. Eye-watering costs. The car is finally painted and sealed which is a huge relief as the first paint-prep guy left the car outside and it had to be re-blasted - God only knows what he was thinking.
The interior wood has also been completed to the original colour and finish.
Overall, it won't be an over-cooked show Queen, just a drivable 70s fit and finish with NO RUST. I hope to get it to the mechanic in the next few months.
Enjoy...
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