I have a spare bonnet and bootlid after buying new stock for #256's restoration. Condition wise they are a 6/10 and would make a good stop gap if you don't want to fix them up.
Bonnet - there's a few small dents from the previous owner(s) using too much force to close the bonnet. No rust :)...
I’ve fitted pretty much all the Powerflex bushes to #256 (I didn’t replace the steering column bushing). Overall, I’m really pleased, the car feels a bit tighter and a bit stiffer, no squeaks at all, and the old bushes were definitely showing their age.
The only downside I’ve noticed is with...
You will need £5-600 in parts (sill, door, glass, door strips, side skirts and miscellaneous) and probably 2-3k for a high quality half respray & rear quarter repair if you're not in the trade.
If you're unlucky and it needs a rear quarter the panel is £500 or so & a lot of work.
It's...