Well, I've seen it!
The little red hot-rod is, in fact, a 750L and not a 1000CL as I originally thought.
Yesterday I paid it a visit (just a quickie) and this is what I've found:
1. Front nearside tyre flat
2. Front nearside wing paintwork flaking
3. Offside door bubbling on leading edge, about 2 inches long. That is the ONLY rust on the doors!
4. Slight bubbling on front offside wheel arch
5. It looks very mucky with algae on the roof and bumpers
6. Clutch seized (I was told this - need to confirm if that is all)
7. It hasn't moved for two years but the engine was turned over weekly until about 6 months ago.
All in all, it looks in pretty good condition for a 1991 Panda but I need to take a much closer look.
The biggest problem is that the owner, an 82-year-old lady, doesn't really want to get rid of the car, but she doesn't want to see it rotting away either. She hasn't driven the car for two years as she is on medication for depression. Her daughter (my neighbour) has said she shouldn't be driving again
I'm pretty sure I'll get it and get it running again!
Anyway, I'll add to this thread if and when there are further developments
Steve the geriatric Panda and Beagle freak
G781 TUT: White Panda 1000CL - 18-11-1989 to 09-03-2004 (may she rest in peace)
J154 FMX: Red Panda 750L - watch this space!
The little red hot-rod is, in fact, a 750L and not a 1000CL as I originally thought.
Yesterday I paid it a visit (just a quickie) and this is what I've found:
1. Front nearside tyre flat
2. Front nearside wing paintwork flaking
3. Offside door bubbling on leading edge, about 2 inches long. That is the ONLY rust on the doors!
4. Slight bubbling on front offside wheel arch
5. It looks very mucky with algae on the roof and bumpers
6. Clutch seized (I was told this - need to confirm if that is all)
7. It hasn't moved for two years but the engine was turned over weekly until about 6 months ago.
All in all, it looks in pretty good condition for a 1991 Panda but I need to take a much closer look.
The biggest problem is that the owner, an 82-year-old lady, doesn't really want to get rid of the car, but she doesn't want to see it rotting away either. She hasn't driven the car for two years as she is on medication for depression. Her daughter (my neighbour) has said she shouldn't be driving again
I'm pretty sure I'll get it and get it running again!
Anyway, I'll add to this thread if and when there are further developments
Steve the geriatric Panda and Beagle freak
G781 TUT: White Panda 1000CL - 18-11-1989 to 09-03-2004 (may she rest in peace
)J154 FMX: Red Panda 750L - watch this space!
