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Put it up on lift and checked it out.

No rust anywhere. No obvious damage, though I wouldn’t be able to detect subtle stuff.

Fiberglass bonnet - I’m guessing that will prevent this car from ever being more than a “driver”. No windshield washer squirters. Ribbed gearbox. I can’t verify if it’s a 1275, can anyone tell? Supposedly PO bored it to 1300, I’ve no way to know. Front disc, rear drum. Underhood looks tidy. As far as I can tell, hoses good, electricals seem neat.

Paint good, two small bubbles on rear deck, not very notable. Windshield seal old and cracking. Windshield fine. Wheels have a bit of curb rash. 175/70-13 tires, look ok.

Drives nicely. Starts right up. Seems to idle at 1000 rpm but during driving it’ll idle 2000 rpm, sticky throttle cable? Shifts fine, though I’m not sure where reverse is. Oh, I found R. Stops, steers, rides fine.

Interior complete, everything works except windshield washer. Seats kind of plain, brightwork dull, lacks carpet right under seat bases but otherwise has carpet in the usual place.. He has the soft top. Not sure about tonneau cover. No hard top.

Far from a show car. I can polish it up to look like a very nice driver car.
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Old 04-20-2024, 11:18 AM
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