I bet it didnt look too different when it left the factory, looks in fantastic condition. I had to take pictures of mine when I stripped out the interior too. Shiney un-weathered paintwork is hard to find on a 25 year old car!! lol
It sure is! There is something pleasing about lifting the carpet (rubber!) to see it so clean & rust free! I was expecting it to be worn away on the raised sections, but no, its fine.
Mines only 22 years old though!
I used jiff to clean the sides, worked really well, but there are a number of scratches/chips stopping it looking too new
Got 4x4 side covers to protect them too).
I also washed the floor matting with hot soapy water (making sure none of it went underneath).
Oh, & I fitted a high level brake light on, so hopefully it`ll stop anyone driving into the back of me!
I`ve managed to clean my original dashboard now, so that`ll go back in when I get the chance, next I need to sort the rear seat top (split almost all the way across thanks to a mates dog) & get the side trim panels glued back onto the hardboard backings, hopefully I`ll be able to get them straight again.