Been to have a nosey at this today

[NickReilly063]

Someone told me today where this was parked up - it’s been sat there for 9yrs having been last mot’d in 2012 @ 47998 miles.

 

[Paul Morris]

I’ll never understand how anyone could leave a car that long. Can’t be because of money as they would have sold it. Probably a write off after that amount of time. So sad. Knock the door?


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[hoolio]

You have to remember that back in 2012 they were worth peanuts and if it had a major issue then the owner might have cut his losses, who knows? Probably as rotten as a peach now, but an excellent parts bin.

 

[NickReilly063]

ive been told the Guy is in the Army and has turned down numerous people wanting to buy it.
Looked quite a straight car after having a quick walk around it - inside was good too - seats great condition

Shame to be just sitting there really

 

[NickReilly063]

Bodywork is better than my No63 came when I bought - it but you can turn them around if you are willing to spend good money on them - Spent 5k on mine so far and still going.

 

[Ajracer]

Saw this last year on FB.
Sorry to see but as said the car had the value of any smoker when it was parked up.
Back in the early 80s it would be the norm to see E types,Astons,Lotus and many other prestige cars in a similar situation.

 

[NickReilly063]

Yep your right - Pete who did my paintwork is just on with a Mercedes 300SL 89-F 40k - 1 owner car
( last of the Just R107 Shape) He has put 2 new Front Wings on it and a full paint - not the best colour for a SL of that period in my opinion - Black with Grey leather - will be a very nice car when finished.

 

[NickReilly063]

Ajracer - I’ve taken that photo today and looks the same picture as someone sent me a few weeks ago

 

[photo_ed]

I dread to think how rotten that's going to be underneath. Though the cynic in me says with that mileage and a quick detail it would fetch a handsome sum on 'Collecting Cars'...

 

[photo_ed]

Bodywork is better than my No63 came when I bought - it but you can turn them around if you are willing to spend good money on them - Spent 5k on mine so far and still going.

Have to say, No. 63 looking great now Nick, definitely worth the spend to bring it back from the brink. I've just shelled out similar on No. 407 on fairly routine upkeep, but worth every penny to keep it driving as it should.

 

[NickReilly063]

Dodgy MOT and it’s on Ed making a fortune - as we have seen recently though good cars make good money and average cars struggle - I went to look at a low mileage car a while ago and decided to leave it due to the condition - unfortunately some cars are just a little far gone regardless of age/mileage to bring back.

 

[NickReilly063]

Thanks Ed - when ever your in Huddersfield let me know as I’d love to show you the car - also was telling Pete my Bodyshop man today about another owner who may need some work on there’s in the future

 

[Oracle]

ive been told the Guy is in the Army and has turned down numerous people wanting to steal it.

Merely from a parts perspective, negotiations should start around £2k, .

These Clio`s are extremely rot resistant, and there is a good chance this car could be saved.

83mm forged pistons are available, should a rebore be required.

 

[photo_ed]

Thanks Ed - when ever your in Huddersfield let me know as I’d love to show you the car - also was telling Pete my Bodyshop man today about another owner who may need some work on there’s in the future

I'll certainly have to call by at some stage Nick.

 

[photo_ed]

I wonder what number this one is?

 

[NickReilly063]

As we all know these cars are a bit wafer thin down the sides and are subject to dents/press marks
I’m sorry to say I couldn’t look down the side of mine if it was ripely and full of filler to make it look straight
Had my dent man on No63 three times to make it as straight as an arrow

 

[NickReilly063]

I have the Reg Ed but it’s not fare on the owner to share

 

[Oracle]

I have the Reg Ed but it’s not fare on the owner to share

Greta Thunberg was complaining life`s not fair today.

Girl has a lot to learn.

 

[SharkyUK]

I shouldn't laugh, but this car keeps popping up every year or so and - as always - is not for sale for whatever reason. I think this is, sadly, destined to rot where it stands. Very sad.

 

[photo_ed]

I shouldn't laugh, but this car keeps popping up every year or so and - as always - is not for sale for whatever reason. I think this is, sadly, destined to rot where it stands. Very sad.

I'm waiting for the day when someone builds a shed round it and declares it a "barn find".