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  1. J

    rust in the petrol system

    He was asking 2000 euros, but when it wouldn't start and I started to leave, he basically asked me what I would give him for it. I had second thoughts and didn't call him back. Only later realised that I'd passed up a really good car.
  2. J

    rust in the petrol system

    In the end I didn't buy this. But I come back to this page every few years and kick myself for that. Have never found a better one.
  3. J

    rust in the petrol system

    Its on its second owner from new, the first being a doctor from brussels who only used it for a couple of years, then garaged it for thirty. Please let me know what to look for on the car, any tips gratefully received!!!!
  4. J

    rust in the petrol system

    some more Pics. Still waiting for word from the owner if he's got her going for me but i'm getting more convinced that i'll go for it since i came on here.
  5. J

    rust in the petrol system

    Yes it has all those extras including the wood rimmed wheel! but most importantly there is NO rust!
  6. J

    rust in the petrol system

    Thanks for the replies. I think that if i can hear it running then i'll go for it. i'll probably be back on here soon looking for help though!! John
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    rust in the petrol system

    Thanks pilkie. The Car is a left hand drive here in Belgium. It is a very clean example that has been dry stored for 30 years, then used for a short time and then dry stored again. When the guy was trying to start it you could smell the old fuel (rotten, varnish, paint smell) coming out of the...
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    rust in the petrol system

    I went this morning to view a 1970 Pb which was a "runner" according to the advert. When i got there the owner was trying to get it to start with no luck, he eventually cleaned the carbs out and there was a lot of rust in the float chambers. Looks like the tank has corroded and blocked up the...
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    new belgian member

    Hi I'm john, an ex pat living in belgium, i learned to drive sitting on my dads knee in a rover P6V8, it was yellow with the pull back sunroof (COI 7141 was the reg, as you can see i loved that car!), i used to stand up like Rommell anytime the thing was opened (no health and safety in them...
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