Faults:

It gets dirty and I have to change the oil.

The only big problem is that the air conditioner always made the engine overheat in heavy traffic. So, I just took it out. Problem solved.

This is a good "just for fun" second car, but it is a dream on the interstate at 70 mph, especially at night with the top down.

General Comments:

This car is a shade tree mechanic's dream. You can just about take the whole thing apart with a screwdriver and a 1/2 inch wrench.

It is not hard to repair. My slave cylinder failed once and I just changed it out on the side of the road. Parts are readily available by mail order.

It gets good gas mileage and it has so much torque that it will fool you into thinking it has double its actual horsepower.

The fun factor is off the chart for this car.

Faults:

Fuel Injectors clog up periodically causing the engine to misfire, necessitating removal of brackets which, if the appropriate tools are not to hand, can be very frustrating.

Engine runs rich, increasing petrol consumption and requiring mixture adjustment at regular intervals.

Various electrical faults - not uncommon on early seventies BL car

General Comments:

The car was purchased fully restored in 2001. An excellent and unusual metallic dark blue turns plenty of heads, as does the pale blue leather interior. I had forgotten just how idiosyncratic old sports cars can be. Nothing is easy to get at and the non inertia reel seat belts require proficiency in calisthenics!

The angle of the glove box makes it impossible to open it without safe -breaking skills.

Water ingress into the driver's foot -well is an inevitable consequence of heavy rain as the water flows back towards the windscreen with the forward motion of the car.

Faults:

Worn universal joints.

Engine mountings loose.

Had big problems starting when very cold, or damp.

Have to be prepared to unclog the mechanical fuel injection periodically.

General Comments:

Well done to Engenuity in Acton for sorting the engine out. Thanks boys!

The car has been upgraded a little in performance terms and will hold its own against modern traffic at the lights.

Engine sounds great!

Faults:

Gearbox gave slight problem at first but now perfect after minor repairs. Other than that I can't think of any other significant fault.

General Comments:

Car purchased from UK in 1993 and imported into Ireland. Always garaged and only used in dry conditions. Car was completely restored (by professional) in UK in 1991. Car has received extensive small improvements since I bought it. Fortunate to have got a good one. Car is very pleasing to drive and work on. Needs careful maintenance and greasing. Must be driven regularly - does 20 mpg. Limited mileage insurance available at reasonable rates (in Ireland). Car should be kept in original spec - value will suffer if it's not.