So onto Frank...
We saw this advertised on Ebay with no MOT or Tax and a starting problem with bids up to £50 and a B.I.N of £250. We offered £150 which was accepted and off we went to collect. The owner was 100% honest as to the state of it so we weren't expecting much. What we found was the ideal car
Observations..
1. It's blatantly done way more than the 100K on the clock going by the war and tear - infact we suspect it to be an ex-taxi as there is loads of wear in the back. - Doesn't matter
2. Body is rough, lots of low quality paint repairs with overspray all over the shop. The bonnet is a particular work of art. - Doesn't matter
3. Clutch is edgy - no worries, easy enough job
4. No record or last cambelt change - again, easy job
5. EML light on - meh, it's an Ecotec... I've sourced a good cam sensor so will whack that on and hope it cures it (along with the minor starting issue)
6. Needs a good service! - No worries there.
So a few pics...
The car was destined to be called Dave 3 but the previous owners had named him Frank so we kept the name.