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#1 Post by **englishbull** » Wed Oct 22, 2014 1:55 pm

Jim what about this...............

Low mileage car this

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/car ... 74/282929/

#2 Post by **Dave B** » Wed Oct 22, 2014 7:28 pm

Bluddy 'ell Lee, that looks in fine nick, I think they're a little shy in the guide price, though

#3 Post by **Mike Stevens** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:46 am

Dave B wrote:Bluddy 'ell Lee, that looks in fine nick, I think they're a little shy in the guide price, though

Especially if it's only done 10.5k miles!

Cheers,
Mike.

#4 Post by **JimB** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 3:30 pm

Cheers Lee

Has anyone else spotted what's not quite right about this car?

#5 Post by **Alan Chatterton** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 3:56 pm

73 2000, shouldn't that have strombergs on instead of su's?

#6 Post by **JimB** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 5:02 pm

Alan Chatterton wrote:73 2000, shouldn't that have strombergs on instead of su's?

Indeed it should. Begs the question as to why a set of Strombergs would wear out over a mere 10.5k miles

I'm not sure this car is as straight as we'd all hope...

#7 Post by **Dave B** » Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:26 pm

Alan Chatterton wrote:73 2000, shouldn't that have strombergs on instead of su's?

I was also under the impression that SU HS4 carbs were only fitted to facelift 2000's, but this one was regd in Feb '74, so one of the last PFL models, perhaps the changeover began then?
My own 2000 had a set of carburettors replaced under warranty at six months old, but that was in 1972, so it got Strombergs again.
Whatever it is, its not been played around with too much. I've said it before, I just don't know where they keep coming from, but long may it continue.

Andy Thompson · #8 Post by **Andy Thompson** » Fri Oct 24, 2014 4:50 am

My dad had pre facelift M reg 2000 estate on twin HS4 - we had it from 2 years old so I wouldn't be too suspicious.

This car is listed as 1974 - my dads was 07/12/1973 (RRX406M)

I remember as a kid being confused that the handbook described the carbs as Strombergs - I think it was a supplier / licencing thing that expired late 73 early 74.

#9 Post by **johnnydog** » Fri Oct 24, 2014 5:52 am

You could also argue that it has a round top radiator instead of the usual broad square top! I thought the round tops came in after the facelift cars arrived, but as it appears to be in such genuine and original condition, these are very minor points that could easily rectified if any new owner wanted....
Never been a great fan of estates, I must say, but I could always make an exception!

#10 Post by **CAR** » Fri Oct 24, 2014 7:07 am

johnnydog wrote:You could also argue that it has a round top radiator instead of the usual broad square top! I thought the round tops came in after the facelift cars arrived, but as it appears to be in such genuine and original condition, these are very minor points that could easily rectified if any new owner wanted....
Never been a great fan of estates, I must say, but I could always make an exception!

The radiator wants a bloody good clean and repaint too. So with all these things wrong with it......and it's an estate (good point John) I think they ought to take offers close to £300, only if it's got a year's ticket though

I'd love it, but it would be no good to me, it would be up on jacks and riding on different wheels within an hour of getting home.

And it's a slush box

Colin

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