Hi All
I've just become the proud/ foolhardy (delete as applicable) owner of a zircon blue 1967 2000 Automatic. That's the slow, thirsty one that all the buyers guides tell you to avoid! I've previously had a 1972 manual with transplanted 2200 engine.
The car was bought, sight unseen, from ebay for £350, which is something I've always wanted to do just to prove how devil-may -care I am! I think the Gods were smiling on me, or at least not snarling, as the bodywork is fairly sound. The boot floor is none existant as are the cover sills but the floor pans and inner wings are reasonable. The inner sills are a bit frilly round the edges and the "castle sections" are shot but there is no evidence of previous welding. At least I won't have to undo the bodges before starting the restoration.
Whilst researching the colour, I came across 2 photos of my very car taken in 2008 looking quite resplendent, one of which I have attached. I have got lots of history including the original bill of sale but the trial goes cold around 2010. If anyone can fill in the gaps I would be most grateful.
I shall probably be posting lots of silly questions soon, so be patient with a newbie.
Regards
Andy
I've just become the proud/ foolhardy (delete as applicable) owner of a zircon blue 1967 2000 Automatic. That's the slow, thirsty one that all the buyers guides tell you to avoid! I've previously had a 1972 manual with transplanted 2200 engine.
The car was bought, sight unseen, from ebay for £350, which is something I've always wanted to do just to prove how devil-may -care I am! I think the Gods were smiling on me, or at least not snarling, as the bodywork is fairly sound. The boot floor is none existant as are the cover sills but the floor pans and inner wings are reasonable. The inner sills are a bit frilly round the edges and the "castle sections" are shot but there is no evidence of previous welding. At least I won't have to undo the bodges before starting the restoration.
Whilst researching the colour, I came across 2 photos of my very car taken in 2008 looking quite resplendent, one of which I have attached. I have got lots of history including the original bill of sale but the trial goes cold around 2010. If anyone can fill in the gaps I would be most grateful.
I shall probably be posting lots of silly questions soon, so be patient with a newbie.
Regards
Andy