Bought this as a project to convert back to a Van. Single wheel 100 Auto Sleeper pop top.
Apparently it is quite a rare model having wooden panels in the pop top rather than the normal canvas.
It does need a lot of bodywork and being potentially rare, think I will pass on and just look for a panel van.
It's a bit of a strange one as log book states year of manufacture as 1978 but has square lights. It was originally from the Isle of man and came over in 1987.
It starts, runs & drives (currently using a remote tank under bonnet) but will make loading a lot easier. 1600 Pinto engine which sounds sweet with no cam rattle.
There is a lot of rust though!
Bonnet is totally shot. Wings may be repairable but probably want replacing. Front panel crispy in places. Front of chassis will need some repairs but rest is remarkably solid.
Steps will need some patching. Rear arches gone. It's had outer sills at some point but the bottom of 1/4 panels will need repairs or replacing.
Doors should be saveable. Windscreen scuttle and A pillars look solid.
Interior is rank and will need ripping out and re-doing.
Anyway, there's loads of good parts on it, bumpers look undamaged, rubber mat hidden under the carpet was a nice surprise.
Save it or break it, you decide.
I have removed the front axle for my Mk1 and replaced with the drum brake axle to keep it mobile.
Reading the government website about rolling exemption, I'm sure this is now tax free.
If your quick (ie before I sell my trailer) and your not too far, I may be able to help with delivery.
Will add pics when I've figured out how!
Apparently it is quite a rare model having wooden panels in the pop top rather than the normal canvas.
It does need a lot of bodywork and being potentially rare, think I will pass on and just look for a panel van.
It's a bit of a strange one as log book states year of manufacture as 1978 but has square lights. It was originally from the Isle of man and came over in 1987.
It starts, runs & drives (currently using a remote tank under bonnet) but will make loading a lot easier. 1600 Pinto engine which sounds sweet with no cam rattle.
There is a lot of rust though!
Bonnet is totally shot. Wings may be repairable but probably want replacing. Front panel crispy in places. Front of chassis will need some repairs but rest is remarkably solid.
Steps will need some patching. Rear arches gone. It's had outer sills at some point but the bottom of 1/4 panels will need repairs or replacing.
Doors should be saveable. Windscreen scuttle and A pillars look solid.
Interior is rank and will need ripping out and re-doing.
Anyway, there's loads of good parts on it, bumpers look undamaged, rubber mat hidden under the carpet was a nice surprise.
Save it or break it, you decide.
I have removed the front axle for my Mk1 and replaced with the drum brake axle to keep it mobile.
Reading the government website about rolling exemption, I'm sure this is now tax free.
If your quick (ie before I sell my trailer) and your not too far, I may be able to help with delivery.
Will add pics when I've figured out how!
