Description
Purchased in 1980 from the original owner who had always garaged it but not used for some 15 years due to his failing health. Currently with its second owner and continuously garaged since when approximately only 50 miles clocked up.
Although the body looks its age, new king pins and suspension shackle pins were fitted to pass its 1980s MOT since when the engine has been regularly started/ turned (currently no battery). Oils and lubricants, wheel bearings and brakes all serviced and fully functional braking servo. The rear shock absorbers were overhauled.
The detriorated interior lining was removed (available with car) and the ash frame treated against wood worm in 1980.
The body, other than the bonnet and wings, is aluminium and with its original paint. The steel wings have rusted in places, as has the bonnet, and would benefit removal and weld repair unless wishing to keep the original appearance! The chassis is solid.
The car is complete (including widow roll down blinds, interior light fittngs, world war 2 headlamp covers, suspension spring leather gaiters etc.) and sadly must go due to owner relocating to a garage less property.
The car is believed to be one of only two surviving light sixs and has always given great pleasure while bringing the essential running gear back to work, all the while wanting to keep its 'aged' appearance!This car has many appealing features such as restored opening roof, opening windscreen, squeeze horn (and electric), restored solenoid activated dip beam reflector dish (near side), restored wood flooring (easily removable) and grease nipples on so many moving parts as to make servicing an inexpensive option!
The soft leather back seat with its pulldown blinds, reading lights and ceiling string vest newspaper rack, make it a very unique travel experience - with ample room to stretch ones legs.
Outside at the rear is a pull out rack for picnic hamper or travel box.
The car comes with original log book and current V5c and the owner's knowledge of extensive works done since acquired in 1980
