I have decided to move on my S123 project to concentrate on my Fintail. It’s a good honest car with lots of history, and with a little work will be a fine car again.
The car was originally bought by a chap working in the UAE, and he had it delivered there when new. However his contract seems to have been cut short so shortly after arrival he imported it to the UK. It’s a standard UK spec car, with not too many extras! It is white with a blue cloth interior and automatic transmission. Apart from a spot of zebrano trim and PAS I don’t think he ticked any other options - manual windows, no central locking, not even tinted glass. However he did look after it well - I think it has been garaged all it’s days going by the condition of the rubbers.
Body
The doors and tailgate have no rot at all, and the bonnet has just light surface rust in place to the frame. The drivers wing needs replaced but the passengers needs only a minor repair to the seam under the bumper. I have had both rear side windows out and repaired just one small area of corrosion, the rest being sound and still in factory paint. Floors are good (no sunroof remember), though repairs might be needed to a couple of jacking points. There are a couple of small repairs required to the inner wing. The main work required is to the rear panel and rear arches - all require replacement. However, there is a new rear panel, rear lower quarter and rear wheel arches supplied with the car. There are a few light dents and marks elsewhere but a full respray would be required anyway. I had planned to mask off the door shuts completely - they are absolutely mint and it would be a shame to paint them.
Interior
The blue cloth trim is in great condition everywhere except the front seats, which are a little worn. The looped pile carpets are good and will clean up like new. The zebrano time has become unstuck but will glue back into place.
Brightwork
The bumpers are mint, as are the alloy window trims and roof rails. The trim round the gutter has been removed by the previous owner, but is here.
Mechanical
The engine start readily from the key and runs fine, the gearbox works perfectly as far as I have tested it. It is showing 133 thousand miles and I have history to back this up. The brakes are binding, so I have only moved the car at walking pace. Bank on a full brake rebuild along with bushes, shock absorbers etc and you won’t be far wrong. The car was originally on steel wheels, but I swapped them for a set of Bundt alloys. I do still have the original hubcaps though, and may be able to sort out a set of S123 steel wheels if that’s your preference.
All in all a great base to work from, and largely sound. I’m sure it would clean up to be a fine example, but please do call me on 07717163232 with any questions or to arrange a viewing. I’m looking for £1200 ono which I feel is a fair price, especially since the repair panels are included. I’m in Dumfries, south west Scotland just 30 miles from Carlisle.
The car was originally bought by a chap working in the UAE, and he had it delivered there when new. However his contract seems to have been cut short so shortly after arrival he imported it to the UK. It’s a standard UK spec car, with not too many extras! It is white with a blue cloth interior and automatic transmission. Apart from a spot of zebrano trim and PAS I don’t think he ticked any other options - manual windows, no central locking, not even tinted glass. However he did look after it well - I think it has been garaged all it’s days going by the condition of the rubbers.
Body
The doors and tailgate have no rot at all, and the bonnet has just light surface rust in place to the frame. The drivers wing needs replaced but the passengers needs only a minor repair to the seam under the bumper. I have had both rear side windows out and repaired just one small area of corrosion, the rest being sound and still in factory paint. Floors are good (no sunroof remember), though repairs might be needed to a couple of jacking points. There are a couple of small repairs required to the inner wing. The main work required is to the rear panel and rear arches - all require replacement. However, there is a new rear panel, rear lower quarter and rear wheel arches supplied with the car. There are a few light dents and marks elsewhere but a full respray would be required anyway. I had planned to mask off the door shuts completely - they are absolutely mint and it would be a shame to paint them.
Interior
The blue cloth trim is in great condition everywhere except the front seats, which are a little worn. The looped pile carpets are good and will clean up like new. The zebrano time has become unstuck but will glue back into place.
Brightwork
The bumpers are mint, as are the alloy window trims and roof rails. The trim round the gutter has been removed by the previous owner, but is here.
Mechanical
The engine start readily from the key and runs fine, the gearbox works perfectly as far as I have tested it. It is showing 133 thousand miles and I have history to back this up. The brakes are binding, so I have only moved the car at walking pace. Bank on a full brake rebuild along with bushes, shock absorbers etc and you won’t be far wrong. The car was originally on steel wheels, but I swapped them for a set of Bundt alloys. I do still have the original hubcaps though, and may be able to sort out a set of S123 steel wheels if that’s your preference.
All in all a great base to work from, and largely sound. I’m sure it would clean up to be a fine example, but please do call me on 07717163232 with any questions or to arrange a viewing. I’m looking for £1200 ono which I feel is a fair price, especially since the repair panels are included. I’m in Dumfries, south west Scotland just 30 miles from Carlisle.
