Ha, Ha! I like your thinking, but my ‘office’ is in an upstairs bedroom - so it could be a bit of a challenge getting it up the stairs?!!
It’s ok I’ll turn it into 4WD!
Have a good day
Looks great
Hi A,
Another coincidence!
I also watched a MK1 which had been in a garden for 9 years, and the owner wanted a similar price.
I said it may take a lot of money to get working, and gave him £500.
New:
Tyres.
All filters, and oils.
Front brake discs, and pads. I tried the rusty rear ones through the MOT, and they worked ok.
Rear screen, sown in by a sailmaker.
I cleaned and rust proofed as much of the underneatht as I could.
Water pump.
Perhaps £1000?
I’ve never seen the plugs or points.
I haven’t touched the paintwork.
Passes the MOT.
Makes me smile, and looking forward to being allowed out of lockdown, with the hood down.
Best of luck.
Camerart!
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Thank you. This gives me confidence in the process. Can’t believe how solid this car is! Don’t think I’ll want to sell it! Haha
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Might be worth giving the bolts a squirt of WD40 before you attempt to loosen them though!
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How satisfying to get rid of 23 years of dirt and find a solid car with a lovely interior and not a single dent or scratch!
Enjoy!
Ant
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Tyres going on Tuesday to get it rolling well.
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Anybody know a good red restorer polish/ t cut type product?
Thanks
T-Cut.
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My friend recently purchased the 3 products below in one kit and gave to me as a gift and lent me his detailing buffer kit.
Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound
Meguiar’s Ultimate Car Polish
Meguiar’s Wax
Rather than doing by hand my friend bought a budget detailing alternative system listed below…
I recently borrowed this from my friend and got really good results. The compound isn’t too aggressive, so a good starter kit.
Looks like a smashing car.
Good luck
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Thank you
£44.00 on Amazon BTW.
EuroCarParts are really at it these days.
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Well done you! 
Looks like you’ve got yourself a winner! 
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Told you it just needs a wash…
…and a tickle here and there.
Your damn right. Brand new tyres going on Tuesday. The big reveal of the hood and check all electrics with a new battery. Waiting for my mechanic before I first turn the key all the way!
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What a find…
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That little car looks like a fantastic find - well done!
I have used Turtle Wax Colour Magic to good effect before - might be worth a try - you can buy one specifically for red paintwork.
Can’t wait to see some more photos after you have polished it!
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