OK guys and girls, if your interested be fast cos I might change my mind.
I bought my lovely old girl from Graham at Midland Earlybay back in February 2010. She was imported from Pasadena, California and is rock solid!!! Here's a little clip.....
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According to her birth certificate she was built on 6th January '71 and started life in Chianti red but has been repainted in cream at some point while in the states.
For her first MOT she needed around £700 worth of work including idler pin kit, suspension parts, rear brake shoes and flexi hoses, rear brake shoes (invoices to prove). After this I got her UK registered which was easier than I thought.
She's MOT'd until June 2012 and went straight through last time. Being a '71 she is also tax exempt.
She is fitted with a standard 1600TP engine and new carb (american coal canister setup which gives amazing mpg), brake disks up front and a servo which is amazing....you can actually stop when you want to!!
She is lowered on adjusters at the front and a couple of splines down at the back.
The interior in this old girl is outstanding. All seats are spotless and I've fitted a red and cream vinyl floor with Mad Matz tiles.
I've also fitted a pair of z hinges which allow you to use the original bench seat as a bed.....and it is soooooo comfy!! I still have the middle seat and can be re-fitted with ease but I find it works better for me with them.
There are a few spots of rust here and there and the only thing that may need some attention soon is the offside battery tray but having said that she's flown through the last MOT without issue.
I'm only considering the sale of my baby as I dont get to use her as often as I'd like and I'm saving for a house.
With that in mind I'm asking £10,500 firm. Based on other buses I've seen of similar year and condition I hope this is a fair price. If she doesnt sell it just gives me an excuse to keep hold of her
Feel free to ask me any questions as I'm sure I've missed load of info or give me a text on 07889 019607 if your interested.
Cheers,
Here's some pics,with loads more to follow if needed........
I bought my lovely old girl from Graham at Midland Earlybay back in February 2010. She was imported from Pasadena, California and is rock solid!!! Here's a little clip.....
http://youtu.be/WWsxeRXCRV8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
According to her birth certificate she was built on 6th January '71 and started life in Chianti red but has been repainted in cream at some point while in the states.
For her first MOT she needed around £700 worth of work including idler pin kit, suspension parts, rear brake shoes and flexi hoses, rear brake shoes (invoices to prove). After this I got her UK registered which was easier than I thought.
She's MOT'd until June 2012 and went straight through last time. Being a '71 she is also tax exempt.
She is fitted with a standard 1600TP engine and new carb (american coal canister setup which gives amazing mpg), brake disks up front and a servo which is amazing....you can actually stop when you want to!!
She is lowered on adjusters at the front and a couple of splines down at the back.
The interior in this old girl is outstanding. All seats are spotless and I've fitted a red and cream vinyl floor with Mad Matz tiles.
I've also fitted a pair of z hinges which allow you to use the original bench seat as a bed.....and it is soooooo comfy!! I still have the middle seat and can be re-fitted with ease but I find it works better for me with them.
There are a few spots of rust here and there and the only thing that may need some attention soon is the offside battery tray but having said that she's flown through the last MOT without issue.
I'm only considering the sale of my baby as I dont get to use her as often as I'd like and I'm saving for a house.
With that in mind I'm asking £10,500 firm. Based on other buses I've seen of similar year and condition I hope this is a fair price. If she doesnt sell it just gives me an excuse to keep hold of her
Feel free to ask me any questions as I'm sure I've missed load of info or give me a text on 07889 019607 if your interested.
Cheers,
Here's some pics,with loads more to follow if needed........
