RichardJGC

It was a good example but previous owner had gone a bit OTT with the colour coding and had painted the cam covers red etc. Always was the plan to put it right, then add Compomotives and roof stereo. Did make me smile to see it pop up as it used to be!

FFK is mine Dave! Looking much better these days with its reinstated correct A pillars and black bumpers. Still not a complete car...but am working on that one!

What happened to opening a door for a lady? (Esp when in full view of everyone!)

A huge thank you to my good friend @CHANGES for taking this one on. Every aspect of the restoration carried out has far exceeded what I thought possible. It is true...this car is my pride and joy, owned for 29 ish years, so want it to be as good as it can be as I only intend doing it the once! The original shut-lines were particularly bad in areas on this one (even allowing for what’s normal), so when i found out this could be corrected then I was more than happy to let Dave work his magic, and then some! The journey so far has been fantastic and I have learned a lot about p

Thanks Stephen I couldn't have put it in better hands. I lose 10 mins every time I go in the garage just staring at it....and it certainly focuses the mind trying to make all the other bits i’m doing compliment the standard achieved. It is progressing....and there will be a big push on it in the spring

Someone asked a very similar question on page 2 of this thread.

If registered 31 Dec 82....that would be a Y plate.....if DVLA have got the correct date.

....and parked up alongside yours....in time .

It odd because when the car pulls up you dont see it....but the closeup shot hints it might be there...albeit in a slightly different position to the norm. Blu-ray clip would show it clearer.

Still very much a work in progress

What a great starting point! Always nice to see original cars still turning up....not many out there in that condition. I’d just do the bits that need doing. You can always revisit in the future if necessary. Whatever you decide to do, document what you have as it will be a great reference going forward for other restorations. S2’s look great in black Enjoy!

....and now reunited with its body. Happy days!

Looks perfect to me!

Better?

A ‘stray’ JPS banner from 84 GP weekend at Brands nearly went the same way....until, in the dead of night (Saturday) i found someone sleeping in it!! That wasn't you was it?