I had registered here back in 2012 but due to other commitments my Monty has taken a back seat for the past few years undergoing a lengthy renovation to say the least. I bought the car back in 2011 in memory of my Dad who passed away the year before. He worked for Rover as an Engineer and I grew up with BL/Austin/Rovers so couldn't think of a better thing to do than try to recreate a car that he had when I was 11 years old. I've even managed to get the paint matched to Charleston Green, which I believe was a rare colour back then for one of these. I'm sure his original car is long gone but I have allot to thank it for as it saved my life (so the police told me and my mum) when we were involved in a very big accident in 1992 when a Rover P6 ran a red light and landed on top of us. So I've always had a soft spot for the Monty.
So whats been done???I have had the rear wings replaced and both sills and its now had a full body restoration and bare metal respray. When I get the car back I'll start on the engine (new clutch, engine mounts, full service and a steam clean). Then the interior (could do with a drivers seat in dark blue if anyone knows of one?)
I collect the car in about 6 weeks and I'm looking forward to it. I hope no one every finds out how much I've spent getting this car to this stage!!!!!!!
I'm sure I'll be posting more stuff as and when but wanted to let people know that there is another one being saved.
P.S I also have the chance of an 1986 Turbo needing full resto if anyone is interested?
So whats been done???I have had the rear wings replaced and both sills and its now had a full body restoration and bare metal respray. When I get the car back I'll start on the engine (new clutch, engine mounts, full service and a steam clean). Then the interior (could do with a drivers seat in dark blue if anyone knows of one?)
I collect the car in about 6 weeks and I'm looking forward to it. I hope no one every finds out how much I've spent getting this car to this stage!!!!!!!
I'm sure I'll be posting more stuff as and when but wanted to let people know that there is another one being saved.
P.S I also have the chance of an 1986 Turbo needing full resto if anyone is interested?
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