The car requires a light restoration process, it benefits from original width sills, these have probably been replaced at some point, front floor pans reflect that sill work has been carried out. The bottom of the rear companion boxes are way above average, surface rust down there but nothing horrendous, front floor pans are the same solid, but NOT pristine.
Front wings where they meet the scuttle needs attention as does the lower point of the rear quarter panels. A panels need replacing too, The hydrolastic suspension needs a “pump up”.
Mechanically, brakes are seized on three wheels as is the clutch, it will need a full refresh of all hydraulic parts and anything that contains rubber.”
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