For sale is my W111 restoration project. It’s a 1965 saloon, and has carbs not fuel injection. It needs plenty of work but is a great candidate for restoration. I’m only selling as I had the opportunity to buy another car needing less work (but for much more money...).
Body
The front of the car is pretty good - the cross member is good, the bonnet is rot free (not the one in the photo) and I have a pair of good used wings - one beige one in the photos and another used wing to replace the passenger side as the original is shot. The rear of the car is in very good condition. Boot lid and rear arches etc are good - minor repairs and you’d be ready for paint prep. The bit in the middle, as always, needs the most work. I’d bank on sills and a few floor repairs at least, and all four door bottoms are rotten. The inner wings will require a little work as is common on these.
However, I do have a full set of aftermarket (and extremely well made) inner and outer sills, and also a set of really excellent repair sections for all of the doors, both for the inner frame and the outer skin. So basically an unfitted solution for most of the rot on the car.
Interior
The car has white/cream leather, but really the interior wants a complete overhaul. The interior seems fairly complete, and it has a white steering wheel - some people prefer these. The dash pad is pretty good. These are known for cracking badly, but there are only a couple of small marks - get in quick with a repair and the rest is fine.
Brightwork
All there, but not the best. I have a decent grille and usable head and tail lamps, but the aluminium window trims will all need refinished. The sill trims and fin trims are missing. The bumpers are grim - I had intended to fit a set of stainless ones, having had good experiences with a set on my Amazon. The front bumper is just sitting in place as the mounting irons are missing.
Mechanical
Seems complete, it turns over freely. I haven’t investigated any further but assume a complete rebuild. Mileage may be around 60000, but I have no proof to back this up. I have managed to get the engine to 'cough', but the ignition system is in need of a rebuild to get a reliable spark.
Including the repair panels, I’m looking for £3500 or near offer. The car is in Dumfries, south west Scotland just 30 miles from Carlisle. I would expect serious buyers to want to view - please call me on 07717163232 to arrange a viewing or with any questions.
Body
The front of the car is pretty good - the cross member is good, the bonnet is rot free (not the one in the photo) and I have a pair of good used wings - one beige one in the photos and another used wing to replace the passenger side as the original is shot. The rear of the car is in very good condition. Boot lid and rear arches etc are good - minor repairs and you’d be ready for paint prep. The bit in the middle, as always, needs the most work. I’d bank on sills and a few floor repairs at least, and all four door bottoms are rotten. The inner wings will require a little work as is common on these.
However, I do have a full set of aftermarket (and extremely well made) inner and outer sills, and also a set of really excellent repair sections for all of the doors, both for the inner frame and the outer skin. So basically an unfitted solution for most of the rot on the car.
Interior
The car has white/cream leather, but really the interior wants a complete overhaul. The interior seems fairly complete, and it has a white steering wheel - some people prefer these. The dash pad is pretty good. These are known for cracking badly, but there are only a couple of small marks - get in quick with a repair and the rest is fine.
Brightwork
All there, but not the best. I have a decent grille and usable head and tail lamps, but the aluminium window trims will all need refinished. The sill trims and fin trims are missing. The bumpers are grim - I had intended to fit a set of stainless ones, having had good experiences with a set on my Amazon. The front bumper is just sitting in place as the mounting irons are missing.
Mechanical
Seems complete, it turns over freely. I haven’t investigated any further but assume a complete rebuild. Mileage may be around 60000, but I have no proof to back this up. I have managed to get the engine to 'cough', but the ignition system is in need of a rebuild to get a reliable spark.
Including the repair panels, I’m looking for £3500 or near offer. The car is in Dumfries, south west Scotland just 30 miles from Carlisle. I would expect serious buyers to want to view - please call me on 07717163232 to arrange a viewing or with any questions.
