Firenza 2000 SL - DJU 737K

[Colin]

Ultra rare Firenza 2000 SL still with its 1975cc engine. Originally Aqua Starmist.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183866009914 ... 1758.m4703

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This rare car is currently still mechanically in its original factory spec. I would love to take it on and restore it to original spec - but I have too many other cars in progress and no space.

It would be great if someone else could do it, but sadly I imagine it will end up being 'red topped' or otherwise further customised - like most surviving early Firenzas.

[edgoose1]

Love the old Billing pic from 2007 )) I am bidding on this car , but think it might go for more than i can afford

[Colin]

I thought about it Carl, but I won't bid against you.

I will have to sell a Viva GT or two before I buy myself a Firenza.

[edgoose1]

I thought about it Carl, but I won't bid against you.

I will have to sell a Viva GT or two before I buy myself a Firenza.

Ahh yes we cant have everything unfortunately

[Of_Machines]

I tried buying this Firenza several months before my currnet one, it was up for 4k at the time but someone else beat me to it. I think it looks great as it is!

[Colin]

Do any un-modified Firenza 2000 SLs actually now survive?

The car pictured below came to light last year. I tried to buy it, but the owner had apparently already promised it to a friend - who immediately lowered it and fitted big blingy wheels, although he assures me his modifications are reversible and that the bodywork hasn't been cut.

So here's a challenge. Does anyone know of a surviving, unmodified, factory spec 1971-72 Firenza 2000SL or 1600SL now residing here in the UK?

Chris Yearby has an immaculate and lovely FIrenza 1256 SL and David Maxwell has records of a handful of UK registered 2300 Sport SLs. And of course there are a few modified cars.

But can anyone post up a pic of an original spec, unmodified 1971-72 Firenza 2000 SL or 1600 SL still in its original colour and now living in the UK?

[Colin]

Love the old Billing pic from 2007 )) I am bidding on this car , but think it might go for more than i can afford

Did you get it Carl?

[1972nail]

There's Steve Bourne's Tasmin orange with vinyl roof 2000 SL but it has later door cards, period Minlight replicas and a 7 dial dash so strictly not factory spec. Barny Brooks in Anglesey has a Garnet Starmist one awaiting or part way through a resto. Pics to follow if I can find them.

EDIT - Here's Steve's car. I saw it at the weekend.

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[edgoose1]

Love the old Billing pic from 2007 )) I am bidding on this car , but think it might go for more than i can afford

Did you get it Carl?

Yes picking up on Sunday . So will see what state it is in...

[Colin]

Well bought, Carl.

As you know it's super rare. I'm glad you got it at a good price. It looks a bit of a bargain actually!