Been stored for about 5 years, daily driver for around 4 years before that (once the magic electronic Ignition was fitted)
Starts Runs Drives Stops.
Lots of welding (not the best) done in the past and does / will need more I’m sure of that.
Single box exhaust fitted to 3 branch manifold (sounds great), correct needle fitted to carb so semi stage 1.
998 cc.
Air Filter box seems to be missing but may be able find before sale.
Great Project.
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