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Here it is (more pics added 10/05)

Postby emexv » Tue May 06, 2008 8:40 pm

You may have noticed that last night I picked up my new toy. It's an Australian delivered 11/89 model. As I have previously said I have been half looking at SE and SP's for a couple of years but family committments and other hobbies were too restrictive.

I recently started looking again and came across this one on Sunday and just had to have it. The guy I bought it off has had it for a couple of years and spent a pocket full on it. In two years he only put 5k on the clock and I think most of that was driving to various places for restoration.

Mechanically it's pretty standard, just got extractors and 2\" system. The interior is as clean as the outside with numerous new parts.

The first thing I would like to do is dampers and springs, then who knows (but I have a few ideas....there's no shortage of suggestions around here)

Anyway here's a couple of pics I took with my phone. Hopefully will get a chance to take a few more on the weekend.

Comments and ideas welcome.


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Postby JBT » Tue May 06, 2008 9:04 pm

Looks like a beyoodiful example. Excellent colour choice too. :mrgreen:
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Postby Disco » Tue May 06, 2008 10:46 pm

You want a comment? I`ll give you a comment... lovely looking car you`ve acquired there sir. Photos can be deceptive, but not THAT deceptive...!
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Postby Hot Rodders » Tue May 06, 2008 11:00 pm

Not an SE or an SP, but hey neither is mine! Welcome to the obsession and congrats on your new baby. You'll enjoy it no matter what's under the bonnet.
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Postby Hammer » Tue May 06, 2008 11:58 pm

Welcome aboard. So what type of restoration did the previous owner do?
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Postby PUR157 » Wed May 07, 2008 1:15 am

The twin loops look very neat under the hardtop!

And congratulations!
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Postby fattima » Wed May 07, 2008 8:30 am

Very nice, I'm sure you will enjoy it. Welcome!
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Postby Benny » Wed May 07, 2008 9:59 am

Welcome.
Lovely new girl friend you've got there.

She looks really nice just as she is, IMHO.
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Postby emexv » Wed May 07, 2008 10:25 am

Hammer wrote:Welcome aboard. So what type of restoration did the previous owner do?


Apart from the obvious body resto and wheels he had spent alot on the original drive train (all still original).

Interior wise he replaced nearly everything. The seats are perfect so I can only think these were done sometime before he got it. New interior parts include : momo wheel, late model gear nob, door trims, speaker grills, carpets (floor and parcel shelf), instrument cluster, stainless scuff plates, chrome hoops, new rear window in soft top, ashtray and various little bits. It looks like a new car inside :).

He has kept a complete record of everything he spent down to small screws. Lets say if he saved his money he could almost have got an SP.

Under the bonnet and in the boot still look a bit shabby as he wasn't very mechanically minded so I will have to do a bit of work here. (after the suspension)
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Postby emexv » Sat May 10, 2008 9:08 pm

Took some more shots today. No sun but they still look pretty good (I'm bias though)

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Postby bensale » Sat May 10, 2008 9:33 pm

Thats an extremely nice looking car you have! Congratulations on the purchase and enjoy it! :D
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Postby emexv » Sat May 10, 2008 10:08 pm

bensale wrote:Thats an extremely nice looking car you have! Congratulations on the purchase and enjoy it! :D


I certainly am enjoying it...................when I can get the missus out of it. :lol:
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Postby Alex » Sun May 11, 2008 1:22 am

nice and clean, the way it should be 8)
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Postby -alex » Mon May 12, 2008 11:37 pm

SM wrote:nice and clean, the way it should be 8)


says you. . .
why don't you run off and take some photos of your "oh so clean" interior :P
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Postby muzzy66 » Tue May 13, 2008 4:05 pm

Very nice looking example !

I really think I need a hard-top for mine. They look so smooth with it :)
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