Clearly she has seen better days, fitted with the correct J gearbox but mated to a Ford engine (common conversion).
Has some parts you very rarely see, the original windscreen is in tact and she has the correct Rotax headlamps.
I imagine if you’re looking you already know how rare she is, original VIN plate.
I do know of a gentleman with a J2 engine for sale if you wanted to go that way.”
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