1988 Mk1b Mica Sunroof N/A - MOT but needs cosmetics...

[MelR2Mk1]

Hi guys

Any interest in my girl? Hoping to upgrade but have to sell mine first. I've had her since 2010 and added less than 10K in that time. Garaged for last 18 months. She is mostly completely standard

Car has done 150K, but I think it's had an engine swap at some point (sure the previous owner told me that, but have no paperwork to prove it!) Regardless, she goes like stink! 5th gear has a wobble, but has never popped out.
MOT until April 16. Fixed for pass - offisde sill welding, popup headlight wiring; Advisories - minor exhaust leak, drivers floorpan hole (not prescribed areas), oil leak

Previous work (since I've had her)
- extensive welding to floorpan, nearside sill, a-pillars & front suspension area (behind wheels)
- investigate overheating - no issues found, temperature OK now
- replace steering rack (refurbed unit)
- Cam cover replaced/resealed to try to solve oil leak. Now think it's more likely from sump

Work done before my ownership
- two replacement arches
- upgrades below
- (not sure on this, will confirm) clutch/cambelt

Upgrades:
Remote locking/Thatcham Cat 2 immobiliser
Tinted windows
Full stainless exhaust kit
Sleepy eyes kit
CD player
Teardrops colour matched (instead of darker grey they're mica blue)

Not working:
Electric aerial (i.e. no radio, but has CD instead) Otherwise all electrics working fine (lights/mirrors/windows)
(Reversing sensors fitted by previous owner but never functioned while I've had her)

Not pretty:
Bubbling over two arches
Front number plate bracket has gone to rust on one side, so cable tied on!
Headlamp units inside are rusty - spares (in white) obtained but never fitted
Front bumper is black plastic, not blue - again have a never-fitted spare
Steering wheel faded/worn (aren't they all?)
TBH exhaust sounds like more than a 'minor leak of gases'!
'Worn' bits e.g. black painted ally trim above windows, wiper arms etc.


That's all I can think of for now. If there's interest will post pictures ASAP (some in the 'Garage' already). I'd love to get £1000, but unlikely due to mileage. I can't justify the upgrade without getting some sensible cash for mine. She runs perfectly well, so I'm not ditching her for peanuts, I'd just like something more 'show ready'. Great opportunity to get a perfectly decent one without breaking the bank! (Leave that to me!)

[MelR2Mk1]

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