Post by: Casey on June 04, 2019, 05:50:57 PM
The car is in VG, but, inevitably, time has taken it's toll and there are a few minor bits of paintwork that need attention. Mechanicals seem fine and corrosion seems comparatively good. The worst bit, cosmetically, are the wheels, which have been painted and corrosion is bubbling under the paint.
More photos and details later, when the car is with me at home :mrgreen:
By agreement with my better half, KIMI 2 will need to be sold in due course, so I can concentrate on getting KIMI 1 finished :)
Post by: Jamie R on June 04, 2019, 07:39:10 PM
bring it to Beaulieu ????
Happy days
Post by: re japi on June 04, 2019, 07:39:12 PM
Lähetetty minun G8141 laitteesta Tapatalkilla
Post by: Jamie R on June 04, 2019, 08:52:02 PM
Looks like a good buy.......
Tart up or full resto?
Post by: boosted on June 04, 2019, 10:22:33 PM
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
Post by: DaveCollins on June 04, 2019, 11:02:32 PM
Post by: Ian.Mothersole on June 05, 2019, 07:08:02 PM
I will have to drop by to see it when you've it home.
Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
Post by: rote8 on June 05, 2019, 09:43:13 PM
Post by: Casey on June 14, 2019, 09:59:50 PM
I haven't had a chance to drive her much, especially with the lousy weather! However, I did a 40 mile run and she was a delight, but I do have a strange "rubbing" sound to sort out from the rear, on left turns mainly. I was aware of it before I purchased, so reflected in the price I offered.
In the meantime, some pics:
Interior is immaculate, apart from some wear and tear on the driver's doorcard vinyl.
Factory fresh toolkit and towing eye - were the gloves in there too from the factory?? ;)
Post by: boosted on June 15, 2019, 04:03:35 PM
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
Post by: adamgaltress on June 15, 2019, 07:12:17 PM
Post by: C J R on June 19, 2019, 08:01:27 AM
Looks great well done Malcolm.
Post by: Casey on June 20, 2019, 06:49:27 AM
Yep, I couldn't resist this one, a series 3 in seemingly VGC!
Post by: lennycarloff on June 20, 2019, 08:08:44 PM
Post by: Casey on July 02, 2019, 11:21:00 PM
She's in great condition overall, but some TLC needed in places. First issue to sort is the wheels, which have been painted and they are corroding under the paint....
Post by: Casey on July 04, 2019, 12:49:55 AM
Post by: clive on July 04, 2019, 08:38:28 AM
Post by: boosted on July 04, 2019, 09:35:06 AM
However the Spare was diamond cut .
From my research Clive is correct and originally diamond cut.
My local refurb place is £90 a wheel on top for Diamond cuttting....thats whether a full face or lip.
I had it done on Eunos bbs wheel lip. Cost £441 for 4 wheels but original and wheels do set a car off. I love em and glad i forked out the extra money. .
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190704/89d41885002fd943cef75529c7f6c0c8.jpg)
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
Post by: Casey on July 04, 2019, 11:11:51 PM
I was encouraged looking at some of their work and how busy they were. They had some very high end vehicles in the workshop, many customised BMW AMGs and a 4 day old BMW monster 4x4 where the owner scraped a wheel the day he collected the vehicle! I was told BMW had booked the car in to get the wheel sorted for an unnamed VIP client. Football player I reckon ;)
Loving those BBS wheels Pete :icon_thumleft:
Post by: Casey on July 05, 2019, 12:12:07 AM
I've just ordered a set of Uniroyal RainExpert in 195/60 R14 from Camskill to put on my wheels after the refurb. The current tyres have a bit of tread left, but the tyre markings show that are vintage 2008. As the old tyres are having to come off, it would be silly for 11 years old tyres to go back on!