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Well maybe you're right, then. I should forget about a respray and just get it jet-washed, T-cut and waxed for 500 quid or whatever they charge these days. The interior is actually quite good, just rather grubby but that too would certainly clean up.

True that originality seems to be valued more highly than a fresh re-paint even if it's a pro job. But does the paint they used for these back in '89 lend itself to being polished (by which I mean T-Cut or similar abrasive cutting polish)?

£3,500 is the average of the guestimates so far: £1000, £1500 and £8000. £3,500 seems a bit on the low side?

Yes, all the panels are original as is what's left of the paintwork which has gone very matte over the years. Some folks value originality and bang on about 'patina' but I certainly don't. If I bought it, I'd have to get it repainted and...

The chassis itself is fine as it was replaced about 2 years ago. Bulkhead's been repaired. It's been through the IOM equivalent of an MOT and is road legal currently. Engine's sweet; gearbox is fine. A couple of swinging arms could do with...

It's the norm on the Isle of Man where it is.

Hi all, I've been offered this 1989 V8 County 110 Safari by the widow of an old friend who died a while ago. I quite fancy a County but this one's a bit tired and scruffy as you can see from the picture. The shabby bodywork with rusty bits lets...