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Here it is (more pics added 10/05)
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 8:40 pm
by emexv
You may have noticed that last night I picked up my new toy. It's an Australian delivered 11/89 model. As I have previously said I have been half looking at SE and SP's for a couple of years but family committments and other hobbies were too restrictive.
I recently started looking again and came across this one on Sunday and just had to have it. The guy I bought it off has had it for a couple of years and spent a pocket full on it. In two years he only put 5k on the clock and I think most of that was driving to various places for restoration.
Mechanically it's pretty standard, just got extractors and 2\" system. The interior is as clean as the outside with numerous new parts.
The first thing I would like to do is dampers and springs, then who knows (but I have a few ideas....there's no shortage of suggestions around here)
Anyway here's a couple of pics I took with my phone. Hopefully will get a chance to take a few more on the weekend.
Comments and ideas welcome.
Cheers
Mark
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:04 pm
by JBT
Looks like a beyoodiful example. Excellent colour choice too.
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:46 pm
by Disco
You want a comment? I`ll give you a comment... lovely looking car you`ve acquired there sir. Photos can be deceptive, but not THAT deceptive...!
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 11:00 pm
by Hot Rodders
Not an SE or an SP, but hey neither is mine! Welcome to the obsession and congrats on your new baby. You'll enjoy it no matter what's under the bonnet.
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 11:58 pm
by Hammer
Welcome aboard. So what type of restoration did the previous owner do?
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 1:15 am
by PUR157
The twin loops look very neat under the hardtop!
And congratulations!
Enjoy your stay
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:30 am
by fattima
Very nice, I'm sure you will enjoy it. Welcome!
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:59 am
by Benny
Welcome.
Lovely new girl friend you've got there.
She looks really nice just as she is, IMHO.
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Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:25 am
by emexv
Hammer wrote:Welcome aboard. So what type of restoration did the previous owner do?
Apart from the obvious body resto and wheels he had spent alot on the original drive train (all still original).
Interior wise he replaced nearly everything. The seats are perfect so I can only think these were done sometime before he got it. New interior parts include : momo wheel, late model gear nob, door trims, speaker grills, carpets (floor and parcel shelf), instrument cluster, stainless scuff plates, chrome hoops, new rear window in soft top, ashtray and various little bits. It looks like a new car inside
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He has kept a complete record of everything he spent down to small screws. Lets say if he saved his money he could almost have got an SP.
Under the bonnet and in the boot still look a bit shabby as he wasn't very mechanically minded so I will have to do a bit of work here. (after the suspension)
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 9:08 pm
by emexv
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 9:33 pm
by bensale
Thats an
extremely nice looking car you have! Congratulations on the purchase and enjoy it!
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Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 10:08 pm
by emexv
bensale wrote:Thats an
extremely nice looking car you have! Congratulations on the purchase and enjoy it!
I certainly am enjoying it...................when I can get the missus out of it.
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 1:22 am
by Alex
nice and clean, the way it should be
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 9:53 am
by rich85
damn that is clean! i must say though i really think the rims ruin the overall look of the car a bit
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 11:37 pm
by -alex
SM wrote:nice and clean, the way it should be
says you. . .
why don't you run off and take some photos of your "oh so clean" interior
