Thanks for the info guys, Vern has been on my radar for years since I joined the forum.
At the moment I have the dilemma of finding time which should be easy as I retire in 4 weeks, but have a 2 year old grand daughter who needs my attention more.
This means that although the inclination has been there for years to restore it,it is now unlikely and the cost of restoration including respray may well make it far more expensive than buying a better already done one.
If anyone has a Panda 4x4 itch they need to scratch I am in Chesterfield.
Good points are not too much rot, 5 x Fiat x19 alloys and tyres which I was given that may fit, ( I am not sure) a nearly new fuel tank, spare engine and lots of hoarded 2nd hand spares. The gearbox was rebuilt when I bought the car.
Bad points. Needs 2 wings, some welding usual tidying up and full respray, and needs back axle putting back on as it’s currently on axle stands.
Dave