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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 11:36 PM
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My dad had this car since new, now he let me brought the car off him

The car has been off the road for the last 3 years, and now its finally been put back on

Do you think this car is the lowest mileage in the UK for the age? (Don't forget this car still have standard internals)
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 11:49 PM
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Lovely motor
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 11:53 PM
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Looks good and that's the lowest mileage I've seen. Had a few £ spent on that.

Any more planned or just use it lol
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 12:34 AM
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Same colour as mine. Looks a lovely motor! I would keep an eye on the cambelt even at such low miles if its not been used in a while it will still age
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 01:29 AM
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Very nice.. I'm thinking of going classic soon :-)
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 5cooby1
Looks good and that's the lowest mileage I've seen. Had a few £ spent on that.

Any more planned or just use it lol
Plenty more things planned , just need more money

Because I love the car so much, it will only get used on dry days only
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 09:02 AM
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Nice. Like the coolant tank.Any idea what make it is?
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Nice. Like the coolant tank.Any idea what make it is?
the coolant tanks was from spec-r
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by blackvenom
Same colour as mine. Looks a lovely motor! I would keep an eye on the cambelt even at such low miles if its not been used in a while it will still age
How come it still age? Last time the cambelt been changed was 10 years ago. The car has always been garaged. Do you think it still needs changing?
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jap_master
How come it still age? Last time the cambelt been changed was 10 years ago. The car has always been garaged. Do you think it still needs changing?
Without a doubt
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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It's made from a rubber compound, rubber with age will dry out, crack, shrink with heat, I have had many a friend who have had cam belt issues after long periods of not using them. For the minimal costs its not worth the risk.
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jap_master
Plenty more things planned , just need more money

Because I love the car so much, it will only get used on dry days only

Won't be used much then as its always raining in Wales
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by blackvenom
It's made from a rubber compound, rubber with age will dry out, crack, shrink with heat, I have had many a friend who have had cam belt issues after long periods of not using them. For the minimal costs its not worth the risk.
Does this include upgraded cambelt as well?

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Won't be used much then as its always raining in Wales
Defo on that one
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 10:55 PM
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10 years is along time for a cambelt, i would do it asap
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chance it first and then drive it...

nice car! low milage! looks like nice seats to! you're dad did a good job
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 04:15 PM
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Looks tidy
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