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Panda (Classic) Engelbert the H reg Dark Green Sisley Progress Log

Introduction

https://www.fiatforum.com/panda-cla...ng-h-reg-sisley-needs-home-5.html#post3514984

So today I took delivery of the above mentioned Sisley, who I have decided to name Engelbert after the last 3 letters of his numberplate (I always name my cars in this way). All is explained as to how he came to be in my possession from the above thread so I wont touch on that too much here but will say the seller is a very kind lady. She was understanding about the transport frustrations I had and was very honest about the condition of the car.

This first post is going to be very pic heavy by the way!! I got it and did a quick assessment (I will do a more in depth assessment tomorrow) but I am extremely pleased with the condition generally, it obviously will need work but I am prepared for this (hence the project log). It has every sisley extra apart from the grille badge and is missing two centrecaps and the horn push (I am not counting the compass in this), though I wasnt expecting there to be as much of the sisley trim etc as there is! I am in the process of compiling a list of required items too.

Required Items/work required

Side repeater indicator
Front part of Airbox assembly (or new clips)
two sisley centrecaps
Front grille sisley badge
Instrument surround (See photo)
possibly bonnet vent (there is a small crack in this but I actually dont think it matters too much)
Possibly new bonnet or just work to the bonnet
Rubber headlamp rear cover
Rubber boot seal
Refurbish wheels and new tyres
Sisley Horn Push
New Battery
Aerial
Wiring repairs (wiring next to battery at least)
Repair front seat fabric
Under bonnet screwdriver
wirebrushing and undersealing, possible welding at points
Front bullbars
rear bullbars Palio I havent forgotten about this, but will wait till funds are more available if thats cool?
Obviously a stripdown and recommissioning generally of the engine is required as it hasnt run in 4-5 years


The general condition is pretty good indeed, though some rust curing and prevention will obviously have to be done. But I gave it a quick clean and it has come up very nicely, I am struggling for things to say about it as I have so much swimming in my head at the moment with it, im overwhelmed, need to sleep to digest it all! I will let the pictures and videos do the talking (still need to upload videos)
This person sounds awfully like me. It doesn't happen to be a person who writes for a well know magazine does it?

It's not you ;) Besides you want a 4x4 plus a 2wd :)

It's not Mike Brewer either, although he did genuinely offer me £1500 for Panto yesterday, if I ever sold him - I told him he needed to add a zero! I suspect he wasn't expecting that as an answer, as he looked a bit confused :D
 
£1500, is that all? What an insult!

He was interested enough to come and look at the car & said he liked it - so that was a compliment.

I guess it was meant to be a joke, but I don't know him well enough to judge. Someone else wasn't surprised at his comment & I'm not repeating the word they used for him........ I thought he was perfectly pleasant & took the time for a very quick chat - he likes Panda's & was obviously busy, so not everyone would have done that. (y)
 
Brewer gets a bit of an unfair reputation because of the act he puts on for the camera. He's actually a decent, knowledgeable and friendly guy always happy to chat about anything car wise and ask genuine interest kinda questions about pretty much anything he looks at.

The slightly dim, smarmy, smug, blokey dealer c*** thing is just playing up to the camera. He'd likely not be walking away with his face intact if he acted like that at events haha.
 
Hey guys, I must say I am a little surprised I haven't had any offers on this yet, perhaps the wrong time of year for buyers? :)


Might be that, try on Carandclassic before you hit Ebay.
You know what offer you can accept, stick few hundres over the top and wait.

You can mention that Panday 4x4 is getting closer so new owner can still participate.
 
I have now posted the car on carandclassic, the advert will be live in a few hours!

Also classic cars for sale.co.uk - that puts it in Classic Car Weekly too I think. CCW is free anyway, as is Auto Italia. Mine sold out of the blue today after a good 6 weeks - you won't necessarily get a buyer quickly. If you are able to bring the car South at all, mention that, as your location will be a limiting factor - I wouldn't travel to Scotland for a Panda to be honest. Best time of year is November for 4x4 sales, but no reason it won't sell now with a not of patience. (y)
 
Also classic cars for sale.co.uk - that puts it in Classic Car Weekly too I think. CCW is free anyway, as is Auto Italia. Mine sold out of the blue today after a good 6 weeks - you won't necessarily get a buyer quickly. If you are able to bring the car South at all, mention that, as your location will be a limiting factor - I wouldn't travel to Scotland for a Panda to be honest. Best time of year is November for 4x4 sales, but no reason it won't sell now with a not of patience. (y)

Thanks Gavin,

I do realise my location may put people off, but I did put in the advert that if someone wants to use shiply that's ok.

When I got the car from London thats what I used, was ideal.
 
Thanks Gavin,

I do realise my location may put people off, but I did put in the advert that if someone wants to use shiply that's ok.

When I got the car from London thats what I used, was ideal.

Good idea (y) if it was good value you could say how much it cost you too.
I'm sure you'll get a buyer eventually. (y)
 
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