Faults:

Wiper motor seized, front and back. A strip down and re-grease fixed this; the old grease had gone hard.

Exhaust manifolds cracked. Bought 2 stainless steel ones for 240 pounds

Fuel vapourising when the engine is hot. A common problem; re-direct the fuel line away from the engine, and fit an electric fuel pump at the tank end.

Door pillar rusted at bottom where the seat belt attached - DANGEROUS!! Not recommended, but I filled the area around it with fibreglass resin!

General Comments:

A great fast classic for little money.

Very easy to work on, spares readily available in U.K. (Graham Walker - Cheshire).

Looks fantastic, very retro.

Drives and handles very well; redo the suspension bushes.

I bought mine for 1200 pounds, so I knew it needed a bit of work. Buy a donor car, definitely the cheapest access to spares. You'll find a good donor for 400 quid.

Faults:

The head gaskets blew regularly until a replacement engine was fitted.

The gearbox leaks oil, which stops the overdrive from working correctly.

The front suspension bushes wear rapidly unless replaced with uprated "poly" bushes.

Generally a reliable car if maintained well.

General Comments:

The car is extremely comfortable and effortless to drive.

The torquey engine pulls well and provides smooth performance.

Handling and ride is superb with uprated shock absorbers and springs.

A car that really makes you smile every time you drive it.