Dear All,
I've just been to look at the Bond Equipe that Guy mentioned here the
other day. It is (or used to be) a 1965 GT4S (Commission Number BFC
45228 HE; Serial Number Q [illegible] 1159). It has a replacement
engine from an early Herald 13/60 in it (Engine Number GE 17441 E). The
log book has been lost. The car was parked in a damp garage after
failing its MOT about fourteen years ago. The chassis, bulkhead,
windscreen surround, wheel arches and floor pans have almost completely
rusted away. The door skins have rusted away along the bottom, but it
may be possible to rescue the frames. Even the aluminium parts in the
engine bay have suffered from serious corrosion. The fibreglass bonnet
is badly cracked. The wheels are rusted solid, and so, presumably, are
the engine, and running gear. The rear windscreen has fallen into the
passenger compartment. Restoring this car is way beyond the wildest
flights of my imagination.
On the plus side, most of the interior trim (including the seats) is in
reasonable nick, and all glass is present and undamaged. The
fibreglass body shell and exterior fittings are present and would clean
up. The Owner's Manual is still in the glove box. This is basically
a kit of parts for converting a good Herald into an acceptable Bond.
I am sure that the owner would be glad to give this "car" away to anyone
who wanted to turn up with a low-loader.
ATB
--
Mike
Ellie - 1963 White Herald 1200 Convertible GA125624 CV
Connie - 1968 Conifer Herald 1200 Saloon GA237511 DL
Carly - 1977 Inca Yellow Spitfire 1500 FH105671
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