As advertised in the for sale section recently, this car was delivered on Sunday. It seemed likely that the car would have ended up at the scrapyard as there wasn't much interest in anyone giving it a home. Anyway, being not too far from home and having negotiated a reasonable price, it's now outside with a view to it heading back to the road.
After a clean up and a stock take, the good parts are;
Good panels largely free from serious rust - an afternoon with the Kurust should do them a lot of good.
No rot in any seams or the sunroof area - rather unusual on an unloved Maestro of this age.
Low mileage engine and box having done 25,000 miles. Recent thermostat and water pump, too.
Two new tyres.
Most rust scabs already rubbed down and just require finishing.
Bad bits are;
O/S/R wheelarch well past its best. Repair by previous owner with filler - will see how this one pans out...
Front of N/S sill needs proper welded repair...not the filler currently there.
Spongy brakes.
Tobacco stained and ripped headlining
Broken headrest to passenger seat
Cig burns to drivers seat
Interior needs a deep clean
Hopefully, with a bit of work at home, and some welding prior to the MoT it should go back on the road with minimal fuss. With only 25,000 miles I reckon it's got plenty of useful life left in it. It probably won't be the prettiest Maestro ever, but should be tidy enough.
After a clean up and a stock take, the good parts are;
Good panels largely free from serious rust - an afternoon with the Kurust should do them a lot of good.
No rot in any seams or the sunroof area - rather unusual on an unloved Maestro of this age.
Low mileage engine and box having done 25,000 miles. Recent thermostat and water pump, too.
Two new tyres.
Most rust scabs already rubbed down and just require finishing.
Bad bits are;
O/S/R wheelarch well past its best. Repair by previous owner with filler - will see how this one pans out...
Front of N/S sill needs proper welded repair...not the filler currently there.
Spongy brakes.
Tobacco stained and ripped headlining
Broken headrest to passenger seat
Cig burns to drivers seat
Interior needs a deep clean
Hopefully, with a bit of work at home, and some welding prior to the MoT it should go back on the road with minimal fuss. With only 25,000 miles I reckon it's got plenty of useful life left in it. It probably won't be the prettiest Maestro ever, but should be tidy enough.
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