Its A Barn Find GEM!

Hi and welcome Jake, looks like you got a good deal there - the car has scrubbed up nicely. I had one exactly like that years and years ago. Even down to the tan leatherette interior, so I can confirm that the tan was definitely an option for UK spec cars...

Yeah i had no doubts that it was a uk model. cheers for the welcome and ill keep everyone updated on my progress here.
jake

Looks good. I hope you have it on the road in time for some spring / summer outings..

haha spring is prob a bit optimistic :lol:
but summer i am hoping

Well come on Jake lets see the wish list of how you want it to look?

Take no notice of Mr Perry :silly:
a car as original as that should stay original imho

haha well Mark its gunna be a nice surprise hopefully for everyone on here, i do have an image in my head but as with everything plans change so at the mo i am aiming to create a nice de-bumpered (if anyone wants some keep an eye on ebay soon) with a wider stance through creating my own arches. the engine will be coming out to be replaced by a reconditioned tuned engine im getting. i am swaying towards a nice bright sun burst orange for colour. other than that i will be looking around for inspiration and ideas but in the end what ever i create i know i will be happy with it

make sure you see some proof that the engine has been reconditioned and hear it running before you buy...

cheers we will be checking it out soon anyway.