VIN 4519: 14-year "garage find"

[Rich_NYS]

I brought 4519 home today; it's a very nice condition non-runner, was "running when parked" ~14 years ago.

Oct. '81 build
Grey interior
Grooved hood
25,362 (I believe) original miles
Three(?) owners
Always garaged, and appears well cared-for.


I began the purchasing process in October; the PO is a really nice older guy and we have become friends. I hope to return for a visit someday and take him for a ride. I intend to put this car on the road and sell 4728.

Here is an Andrew-style list of the good, bad, and ugly...

The Good:

The stainless: close to #1 condition
The interior: close to #1 condition
"Always garaged"
Binnacle and dash are in perfect condition
Miles appear to be original at 25,362
Original trip reset is still intact
Fascias are very straight
Haven't yet found a rodent nest
Solid frame
Engine turns freely by hand
OEM fuse box has no melted positions
OEM Craig radio
Sunshade louvre is in perfect condition
It appears the roofbox is secure
Small stash of parts



The Bad:

It's dirty/dusty
Engine cover stay is broken
Leaking steering rack
A few areas of surface rust on the frame
Passenger side tow loop broken-off
Sagging headliners
Needs tires
Needs a few lugnuts replaced
Antenna doesn't work
Hood release is wonky
Original coolant bottle
Door lights and one taillight doesn't work
Steering column canopy needs a threaded insert replaced
Needs a lift piston set
Steering wheel and hazard switch are upside down


The Ugly:

Needs a fuel system rebuild, and smells like bad gas
Brake & clutch hydraulics need rebuilding


ICYMI...In my other thread I mentioned Jimmy sent me his working K-Jet parts, so that should put me miles ahead since it appears the running issue is fuel-related. Thanks again Jimmy!