It is unrestored and only cleaned up when I pulled it out of the Shed. It will run on easy start and if you fill the carb with fuel. I have not gone any further with it.
As you can see it’s in amazing condition for the age with a clean interior and largely rust free body.
It will need some light restoration to make it road worthy, tires are perished etc.
The original carb is still fitted but the throttle is seized so that will need attention before it can be driven anywhere.”
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