Piston Heads got back to me today randomly. Loved the pictures and want to take 142 on for their auction site. I have agreed so thanks @NickReilly063 and @photo_ed for recommendations and help 👍🏼
Well it didn’t quite reach what I had hoped with Evoke. Unsure whether this is because these guys don’t have the footfall or whether the car is not to people’s liking. Either way I get to keep her which isn’t such a bad thing.
Although if anyone knows of anyone wanting a pristine example send...
CC was a zero reserve or nothing so my heart told me I couldn’t risk giving it away after the money and hours gone into her. I know I have gone way over the top with the resto and I’ll never see what I’ve put in but just couldn’t see it being given away.
If it doesn’t sell with evoke then I will...
Up for Auction car 142 fully restored and in mint condition
https://www.evoke-classics.com/auction/#/lots/2a28a872-57b9-4102-9815-797f1a1b28fb?page=1&limit=100
I did the following
Subframe removed, fully stripped back and then re-galvanised, the wishbones at same time, including new balljoints. rear main crank seal while subframe is removed. Sump gasket done at same time.
strip back, treat and coat the front chassis legs too.
Front ARB bushes and...
I went through this very thing and agree what has been suggested, costs can certainly escalate along with the other things that will need doing. Even if they don’t you feel like it’s needed while everything is off to save on labour costs later down line..
I have a set of the original Sachs that I have replaced with my new set if interested. Not got round to advertising them yet as only just completed a full restoration on #142
Savage - I’ve been using Google translate for last two days to try understand what’s gone on, typically I’m getting broken English responses and looks like they will just provide a refund 🙁 defo not ideal as I’d rather the items!