Maestro/ Montego graveyard

[g200mss #146]

I was told of a field in the middle of nowhere with classic cars rotting away. In amongst them were about 3 Maestros, 3 Montegos and a Maestro van. These are likely to be the most rotten M's you have ever seen having been sat in the field for many years. Jacking them up proved a challenge because the chassis legs and front panels where the towing eyes are welded literally crumpled on the first pump of the jack. Im going back this Sunday for parts so if anyone needs anything difficult to find let me know and I'll do my best to get it but be quick! Mostly just interior parts available due to the condition of everything exposed to the weather.


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[g200mss #146]

[G4GLM]

Wow. I thought mine was rotten!!! I would say any of the interior trim, glass and lights are worth saving. Love seeing pictures like this, I'd love to make a find like that! Don't lynch me but I also loved seeing the cavalier commander!

[edders1690]

The plastic trim from around the rear window of the Montego is worth saving if it can be removed without breaking!.

Ray

[Sussex Pete]

Same goes for the front and rear screen rubbers on Maestros.

[TLC]

Where are they located

[Simon]

Yes please...If any of the Maestros (or pre 1988 facelift Montegos) have electric mirrors then I'd like the entire dash wiring please (in other words the section that comes away with the dash if you remove it and needs to be unplugged from the main loom) and also the electrical wiring that feeds the electric mirrors going up the front doors, again traced back to the multi plugs behind the dash. Thanks in advance for looking!

[ian drew]

If any of them have dashes that can be saved I'd love to go up there and remove parts, assuming "there" isn't too far?
Ian

[g200mss #146]

Im not allowed to disclose the location, sorry. All dashboards are bound to be cracked or faded due to sitting in a field for 10+ years. I'll try my best with the above parts

[g200mss #146]

Hi all, none of the parts requested were in good condition unfortunately. Being outside for all these years has killed most of the parts. I went for hubs and came home with 6. Not much else was savable!

[ian drew]

Nevermind. At least some parts were salvageable.
Ian

[Simon]

Thanks again for looking though!

[TLC]

Grave yards for montys/ maestro are even getting scarce and have closed due tighting up of the laws so its even more important to mention when you see a car in them and where they are

[g200mss #146]

I agree but I have to respect the owners wishes or I wont be allowed back

[G4GLM]

I have to agree, even posting an approx location (google earth searching!) would result in lots of people turning up especially with the varied makes and models there. Not everyone is polite!