This is an original unrestored car with only 55k miles. Thats just over 1000 miles per year. There have been some touchups but it appears that everything including the vinyl top are original. This car was a two owner one family car when I bought it last year. The original owner had it until the mid 90’s when his brother acquired it. I believe the first brother passed away. The second brother had a large car collection that he kept in a special building that was just for his collection, heated and air conditioned. The car had less than 2000 miles put on it in the time that he owned it. I purchased it from his estate through a classic car dealer that was very familiar with his collection.
From what I was told this car had not been wash with any kind of water nor has it seen rain or been kept outside overnight since the second brother acquired it. I have followed suit. The only cleaning I have ever done to the exterior was a bottle of quik detail and a micro cloth towel.
I installed new tires, the ones that were on it were from the 80’s. I did a thorough detail inside and out although it was in very good condition. The carb was removed for rebuilding. The valve covers were removed to replace leaking gaskets. While that was being done I painted the intake, the block that could be reached and the valve covers. The water pump was sent out and rebuilt. All the rubber hoses in the engine compartment were replaced. New battery and cables. Every light bulb on the vehicle was upgraded to led bulbs. The clock was sent out and rebuilt and is currently working. The brake vacuum booster was just replaced. Everything on the vehicle works as it should. The radio was upgraded to a modern Bluetooth stereo with a nostalgic look and new speakers. I have the original radio. It comes with a full set of original shop manuals.
