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Very much loved 165k and I am doing my best not to drive it but restore it.

offside3by2rustcavity.jpg standard wear.jpg dashboard.jpg 20170504_182052.jpg larger spot.jpg cleanedweber.jpg now in order inc ing.jpg topviewnewradiator.jpg hiddenbutnotforgotten.jpg nearsidebubble.jpg   Model:                                                 Cabriolet Clipper 1.8litre

Spec/Trim option:                             Big bumper kit, Canvas roof , leather tourneo cover

Year of manufacture:                       1989
Mileage: current                                165k
Price:                                                   2400
Location:                                             Poole , DORSET
Contact details:                                   PM me
Condition:                                                                     Saved from the outdoor  elements and not restored,
                                                                  I am working on it slowly and price will increase, there are rusty bubbles. :(


Service history:                                    Yes big folder but not recent dealer stamps, current work by an ex mk1 mechanic ( fleet )
Mot expiry Date:                             September
Taxed or sorn:                                 Taxed

Description:
Mot expires SEPTEMBER 2018 ..3.. months
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Current drives nice and no issues
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Rear suspension renewed springs, shocks and top mounts
.Front suspension renewed totally including mounts also front wishbones brake disks and pads
.Rear exhaust box.4 new tyres on 16" Borbet 6 spoke refurbished at Silver WheelsRear seat refurbished at Totally Trimmed
.Engine 1800cc top engine rebuild by last owner within last few years
.WEBER Carburettor was teasing so stripped and rebuilt it with new seals and jets
.4 water flushes and a new radiator fitted plus hoses
.Leading to NEW heater matrix fitted. ( no coolant smell now.)
.Roof Folds no problem and the tourneo cover entact too no rips
.Nice exampleSays "grey" on log book.(dvla only had few colours) But you decide more Gold / metallic bronze
.Paint Code LA8Y

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.Have purchased a new windscreen with seals this is due to 2.5 x 0.2 x 0.1 inch hole under off side
( look at door bubble picture its same size as that and only that size as dry stored now.
),
NOT right through to interior only outer skin.So have purchased the cut out panel ready to weld in if it can not be patch welded
.(questions on scuttle on dashboard removal to refit a new matrix my mechanic said the rust patch to bottom of screen is localised to just the screen as precation I have the new panel to fit when replacing the screen.
. This will be done soon as body shop ready for it.)Also have now the battery tray , this is corroded through due to previous owner having a leaky battery ( arrgg)
. not structural but arm/ leg under it will need attending too me~thinks at same time
.Booked this work was Spring but body shop seeing it now August / September if not before (fingers crossed)
.Want a better deal contact me and make an offer may take part exchange ( maybe )
{:)Stored in dry garage
.Price 2500

Last edit: by hopsandmovingon


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