First time Mk1a owner - Worcestershire

[DarrenIRL]

Hello all,

Just bought myself a C reg Mk1a, my first Mark 1. Absolutely delighted with it so far, zero problems to report other than a leaky sunroof and some slightly worrying noises from the shocks (nothing too pressing).

I have made it watertight with the aid of some clear tape and will hopefully get the sunroof off in January to have a proper look. My guess will be rubber seals perished and drains blocked.

The car has a massive service history, the last owner having had 7 Mk1s at one point. This one was bought as a spares/repairs but he decided it was too good to break and it was restored in 2008 - all arches/welding etc. done.

I look forward to learning more about these fantastic cars from you here, and hopefully making it to a meet if you organise them?

No doubt I will soon have questions for everyone so will join up for full membership.

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2015/12/2qtx3l5-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2015/12/350t5e0-1.jpg

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/images/imported/2015/12/35j9tfa-1.jpg

Thanks,

Darren.

[cchrysos]

Welcome. Very nice! Black MR2s are rare and MK1as even rarer. Nice find.

[Johnso]

The car looks very good and there are a few other members not too far from you.

[DarrenIRL]

Yeah, I'm delighted with it so far. The suspension is knocking a bit so will get that looked at in January, it doesn't feel serious at all though.

I was on the look out for a white one and this popped up near my wife's family home so I was able to pop over easily to have a look. It joins the family of a CRX and an Alfa GTV, so it's clear that I have a 'type' when it comes to cars!

I've paid for membership of the club and hope to be able to help wherever I can! (my mechanical skills are zero but I make a mean coffee and I have a large warehouse and space to store cars!)

[adamstanford]

Cool car!! Wish I had a warehouse :(:( suspension knocks are a great way to skin your knuckles and learn about these beautiful machines. I've gone through a fair wedge of mine now suspension wise and I've been impressed at how things come apart.

[celica1600gt]

HI Down the road in gloucestershire - cheltenham - if you need any help, couple of members down here , and think there will be a regional meet down here in the new year, you need to catch up with mel scrivin who looks after the region and lives in gloucester - cheers malcolm.

[andyroo104]

Hi and welcome,car looks great.:-)

[DarrenIRL]

Thanks for the welcome everyone, the car will be going under a cover tonight after work until January (I'm away over Christmas) then I can start work on bringing it up to former glory!

[MelR2Mk1]

Hi Darren

I used to live in Evesham and nothing much went on round there despite me trying! So you're more than welcome to anything we get up to - keep an eye on South West :) (Tewkesbury Classic Car show should be near enough to you!)

Mel

[superwhite90]

A mk1a in Black looking like it's in great condition - you should be very, very pleased with yourself!

Welcome to the club!

[MylesHSG]

Is the only difference between the Mk1a and b the brakes and arial position?

[superwhite90]

View this

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=45035

[MelR2Mk1]

Guy from Stratford (home)/Inkberrow (work) just bought my old MkI, hopefully he will joining the club :) so someone else in Worcs.