Rebuilt 1800cc engine (done May, 2003) to 1950cc by Ivor Searle, Ltd. (north of Cambridge, England). Engine is a “Power Plus” range stage 2 rebuild, with parts installed to take unleaded gas. Rebuild included fast road cam, duplex timing chain, adjustable vernier timing gear, new clutch kit, new intake and exhaust valves and seats, new spark plugs and wires, reconditioned and lightened flywheel with new ring gear, cylinder head ported and polished, crankshaft nitride hardened, major moving components balanced, Weber DGES electric choke downdraft carburetor and intake manifold, engine oil cooler. Has four-speed transmission with electric overdrive that was rebuilt at the same time as the engine and works well.
Spax shocks front and back, new leaf springs and bushings lowered to proper ride height, new bottom seat cushions and webbing, new trunk carpet kit, rebuilt distributor (by Advanced Distributors), new headlights, new gas pump and filter.
Actual paint name in unknown, but is very close to carmine red. Car was repainted approximately 12 years ago, and has some scratches and minor bubbling at bottom of A and B pillars. It has an aluminum bonnet with strut supports and insulating liner (extra aluminum bonnet included). Plastic hardtop is in good shape, but has some wear marks from previous owner. Very good full tonneau cover, but original soft top is aged and needs to be replaced.
Bridgestone Potenza R185/65 radials on Minilite knockoff mag wheels. Wire spoke spare in trunk. Various manuals and books, as well as documents on engine rebuild.
This is a fun, very solid daily driver. Not in perfect shape, as it has worn carpeting in the footwells, a slightly aged dash cover, and 15 years on the paint job. But a very sharp looking car, and one that is well worth the asking price.