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After a couple of years retroless, I've bought myself a project!
I've wanted a Coupe 20VT for a while, and as one of the few cars on my want list that's still affordable I decided this year would be a good time to get one.
After doing quite a bit of research and speaking to a few people, the general message I got was 'buy the best you can buy'. With that in mind I aimed to have a decent chunk of money saved up by summer to get a really, nice example. However, because i'm impatient and buying cars is too much fun, I've bought myself a complete project instead!
I saw it for sale on Instagram of all places, and within 48hrs of seeing it had sent a deposit.
Positives:
Only 66,000 miles
2 owners
One of my ideal colours
It runs (apparently very well)
It has no major rust (apparently)
It was cheap if all the above proves to be correct
Negatives:
It hasn't been on the road for a decade
It has failed 2 attempted MOTs in that time
It's pretty battered and needs a full respray due to horrendous laquer peel
I've only seen in a few photos and a 3 minute walkaround video
Either way, it's being picked up by a random internet transporation service and arriving on my driveway in just over a weeks time.
I've had a good chat with the current owner, and he's given me a list of work that it needs. All of which seems manageable, maybe, hopefully...
Further updates will follow once I see it in person for the first time!
I've wanted a Coupe 20VT for a while, and as one of the few cars on my want list that's still affordable I decided this year would be a good time to get one.
After doing quite a bit of research and speaking to a few people, the general message I got was 'buy the best you can buy'. With that in mind I aimed to have a decent chunk of money saved up by summer to get a really, nice example. However, because i'm impatient and buying cars is too much fun, I've bought myself a complete project instead!
I saw it for sale on Instagram of all places, and within 48hrs of seeing it had sent a deposit.
Positives:
Only 66,000 miles
2 owners
One of my ideal colours
It runs (apparently very well)
It has no major rust (apparently)
It was cheap if all the above proves to be correct
Negatives:
It hasn't been on the road for a decade
It has failed 2 attempted MOTs in that time
It's pretty battered and needs a full respray due to horrendous laquer peel
I've only seen in a few photos and a 3 minute walkaround video
Either way, it's being picked up by a random internet transporation service and arriving on my driveway in just over a weeks time.
I've had a good chat with the current owner, and he's given me a list of work that it needs. All of which seems manageable, maybe, hopefully...
Further updates will follow once I see it in person for the first time!
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