Well, I've owned a few P6s over the years - a '69 2000tc, a '77 2200tc and most recently a '73 2000sc, I've finally got the one I always wanted - the defining car of the P6 range, a 3.5 V8.
If ever a car had my name on it, this one did. I first saw it for sale about 15 years ago and bid on it - I lost, but the winning bidder pulled out, so it was offered to me. I accepted, but it was a bit of a tricky time and I eventually pulled out. I learned at this time though that the car had belonged to a navy doctor, who had done lots of work on the car - completely rebuilt engine, LT77 gearbox to replace the original auto, new clutch, stainless exhaust system - but had never actually used it. Apparently he left the car in his garage, went to sea, married and never returned!
Fast forward 15 years (during which time I regretted more than once not going through with the sale) and the car came up again. I didn't buy it. It sold. Then, two weeks later it came up again. Again I didn't buy it. Again it sold. Two weeks later, up it came yet again - this time I bought it, as it just wouldn't leave me alone!
It needs its rear brakes replacing - I have the calipers and other bits, currently summoning up the courage to have a go at this somewhat notorious job!
It will need some welding too, mostly at the four sill corners I think.
The engine runs beautifully and is indeed a rebuilt one - all the internals are still nice and silvery.
I've had to replace the steering lock as well (Britax version), as the old one was faulty, however I can't seem to get hold of the shear bolts that hold the lock mechanism at the lock (rather than the steering wheel) end. I bought some from a well known seller that turned out to be completely wrong, and right now I'd settle for anything that will fit, and hold the whole thing together! The nearest I've found is an M6 bolt that has the right diameter, but too fine a thread. Does anyone know the bolt/thread size I need for this one?
Thanks!
