Highlights

• Rare ‘In Vogue’ special edition
• Many original and spare parts
• Well maintained and very usable
• Manual 3.5-litre V8
• MOT to July 2023

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• First registered 6th October 1983
• 10 owners from new
• Current owner since summer 2018
• Maintained by specialists and the owner (who is an RAF helicopter engineer)
• Current MOT to July 2023
• The car will be MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt from April 2024
• BMI Heritage Trust certified copy of factory record
• Huge history file, including numerous maintenance invoices, old MOT certificates and sales invoices, a period sales brochure and adverts
• 2,127 miles indicated (five figure odometer, believe to have passed 100,000 in 2019)
• Received a cosmetic restoration in 2014
• A number of spares, both new-old-stock and secondhand, included with the sale

The Interior

• Original ‘Palomino’ cloth interior in good overall condition, showing some wear from use and age, but no tears or significant damage we could see
• Tan carpet and vinyl door cards nicely complement the upholstery and show in good condition for their age
• Non air-conditioning dashboard installed, but original dash is included with the sale
• The knobs on the gear levels and transfer box have been changed for replica billet items as the originals were worn
• Mercedes-Benz Bluetooth/USB/Aux stereo system installed, although the original is also included
• Walnut door caps were relacquered in 2014 and present in very good order
• The headliner has been replaced with a fibreglass item from Famous Four
• We’re told by the vendor that all the controls and switchgear work as they should
• The trim looks to be in nice condition, with a light patination that suits the vehicle well
• The centre console trim is included but currently not fitted
• We’re informed that the fuel and choke lights are currently not working
• In the boot, there are some marks and stains to the carpet
• Full-size spare wheel and toolkit present and correct

The Exterior

• Full professional respray in original Derwent Blue in 2014
• The paint of the roof and bonnet has suffered quite a bit of UV damage and would benefit from being refreshed
• The rear upper tailgate has been replaced with an aluminium item
• Bumpers from an early two-door have been fitted to the front and rear
• There is some minor bubbling to the lower tailgate and the near-side front lower wing
• Currently wearing 16-inch five-spoke CSK wheels, with Michelin tyres (the original three-spoke wheels are also included)
• It’s reported that the chassis has been cleaned and repairs as necessary (minimal welding) and is in good, solid condition
• A new rear crossmember and fuel tank have been fitted
• The vendor tells us that whenever anything has been removed or replaced, new stainless steel fittings have been installed

The Mechanics

• 3,528cc V8 engine reported to run well, with the only issues reported being that the choke needs some adjustment
• New engine loom from Autosparks fitted in 2020
• Carburretors were rebuilt and tuned by specialists in January 2022
• There is some oil leaking from the rocker gasket and sump
• Full stainless steel exhaust system – including manifolds – fitted in 2020
• LT77 five-speed manual transmission
• New clutch and transmission fitted in December 1996 at about 60,000 miles
• High and low ratio transfer box and locking diffs – all working as they should according to the vendor
• There is a slight power steering fluid weep, but a reconditioned PAS box and steering column are included in the sale
• Air-conditioning condenser and pump not present
• A new alternator has been fitted
• Electronic ignition neatly installed in the distributor
• New water pump, pulley, viscous coupling and fan installed in March 2021

Summary