So I started watching the classified ads…
I went to see a couple of fairly local cars. They were fairly high mileage and seemed reasonably sound but they did not seem like they would have at least another 9 years life in them.
Then late one night I spotted a new ad on eBay. There were no photos but the details reminded me of a mint condition car I had seen about 5 years ago when I had a long chat with the then owner.
The next day I agreed to buy it!
The car is very original and in excellent condition having only been out in dry weather and never on salty roads. The previous owner (a friend of the one I had met) had used the car a bit more so it had just under 15,000 miles on the clock.
Before I use it in the wet it is going to be Waxoyled thoroughly. The old one is going to have a rest and hopefully I will one day find the time to sort out the rust!
It has been an interesting comparison between a 15,000 mile and a 155,000 mile car. The old one has never felt slow but it is clear I have over the years been a bit heavier on the loud pedal to get the acceleration. You could sum up the difference as the new one still has its froth!
