So last October I saw an advert for a viva hc that head been stored for a long time and needed a new home. Few people emailed but after they all messed him about he emailed me the other week to see if I was still interested.
Found out a few more details and took the trailer down this morning to Croydon. The garage had only been opened a number of times in the past 15 years. But the car had never been moved. I was very sceptical to the condition if it as the guy knows it was at least 15 years it had been in there. Upon opening the door was greeted by this.
Tyres were pumped up and it simply rolled out. Nothing binded on free rolled and was presently suprised to see it outside.
Did a bit more chatting with the guy and more checking over and all was sorted and we would take it so got about loading it.
Whilst up on the trailer was a good time to get a good look underneath. Solid. All the usual bad places it was mint condition.
Started the 2 hour journey home very pleased with what we had.
Spent the afternoon trying to get it running. Ripped out the poor wiring and aftermarket alarm that was causing issues and got it turning over until the starter seemed to pack up. Got spares to try over the weekend. Finished by giving it a wash. Leaving it at my brother which is is a posh area so made it a bit more respectable.
Few issues need sorting but plan is to get it running and through a mot within the 2 weeks to try and use it as my car to get me to my wedding.
Found out it's been in a few TV series from the late 80's as the guy is a cameraman. It's done 70k ish. Had a rebuilt engine before it was put away. Brand new webber carb on it. Overall very pleased and should a good little car to plod around in occasionally.
Found out a few more details and took the trailer down this morning to Croydon. The garage had only been opened a number of times in the past 15 years. But the car had never been moved. I was very sceptical to the condition if it as the guy knows it was at least 15 years it had been in there. Upon opening the door was greeted by this.
Tyres were pumped up and it simply rolled out. Nothing binded on free rolled and was presently suprised to see it outside.
Did a bit more chatting with the guy and more checking over and all was sorted and we would take it so got about loading it.
Whilst up on the trailer was a good time to get a good look underneath. Solid. All the usual bad places it was mint condition.
Started the 2 hour journey home very pleased with what we had.
Spent the afternoon trying to get it running. Ripped out the poor wiring and aftermarket alarm that was causing issues and got it turning over until the starter seemed to pack up. Got spares to try over the weekend. Finished by giving it a wash. Leaving it at my brother which is is a posh area so made it a bit more respectable.
Few issues need sorting but plan is to get it running and through a mot within the 2 weeks to try and use it as my car to get me to my wedding.
Found out it's been in a few TV series from the late 80's as the guy is a cameraman. It's done 70k ish. Had a rebuilt engine before it was put away. Brand new webber carb on it. Overall very pleased and should a good little car to plod around in occasionally.
