Well, this isn't a definitive list of course, as I am yet to take out the interior, get it upon ramps etc...
But it seems the issues are:
A burnt exhaust valve.
ABS light stays on (but given the amount of crud over anything, that might not be more than a dirty sensor or a blown brakelight bulb!)
Rusted filler neck (but the panel's OK)
Rust in the rear n/s corner of the boot, and exhaust hanger area (..."they all do that, sir"...)
Rusted hinge securing area on A pillar. (..."ditto"...)
Cracked front bumper: repairable (but there's a spare in vgc in the boot!)
Interior needs
a lot of TLC, but certainly not unreasonable
Rust (1" patch) at the point where the o/s/sill meets rear arch (
another "they all do that, sir"...)
Suspect HT leads and plugs
Ropey aux belt (but new-ish cam belt, although that's academic as the head's coming off, so new bits go back)
Stiff gear selection: but so much of that could be put down to it having seen so little use over the past 5 years or so - although I am told the clutch has only 30k on it
Needs new tyres all round
Small amount of non structural rust: n/s front arch leading edge, sunroof...
Don't knows:
Sills generally (what lurks behind the side trims?)
Electrics. Although wipers, main lights, horn and dials seem to work OK...
Condition of return pipes and HP pipes, fuel line. (LHM will need changing - I'll give it a flush)
Gaiters, and hoses, although the car isn't dropping LHM, water or oil.
and so on...
Good points:
Body is remarkably free of damage.
Interior is complete (Monza trim)
New-ish starter motor, radiator, clutch, rear arm bearings, front brake discs.
Alloys are in good condition considering.
Spheres all good.
It runs and rises up very well; smooth and quiet.
It's white
More news as I delve deeper...
