Body has surface rust. The floors are very good apart from drivers side footwell where it could be patched.
The spare wheel well and battery box are rotten.
I think it’s a 850cc engine which I haven’t tried to turn or start.
It’s 95% complete with its magic wand gearstick and button starter.
I’ve applied for a Nova certificate and it does have Vin plates but no South African logbook.”
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