I've just brought a HA with the intention of stripping it for bits and using it to keep other HA's on the road. Now apart from a few problems such as a leaking exhaust, work needed on the brakes, and a chassis rail in need of repairing I should be able to get an MOT without much cause for concern.
There are a few minor "cosmetic details"
The damp
The grotty
and the rather odd seats
that need addressing but overall it's in good condition for a car registered in November 1963.
So unfortunately it looks like I'm going to have to try and restore it on a shoe string budget.
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