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F170 GGT - 1989 Austin Maestro 1.3 Special
Date of Registration: 24th April 1989
Colour: Flame Red ('89)
Engine: 1275cc A+ series
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Previous Keepers: 5
Mileage: 98,388
MOT: July 2010 (12 months)
Satus: SORN
Price: £425 ono.
Good Points:
Enthusiast owned for six years. Good replacement engine fitted in 2008, along with a new clutch plate, alternator, coil, CV boot gaiters, exhaust rear section, front valance panel and MG front spoiler. Shortly before this, it had new front shock absorbers, brake pads and tyres - all of which are very good as there hasn't been much mileage added since.
The car now has a 5 speed manual gearbox, with correct gear knob fitted. The linkages have been adjusted and tightened, so the gear change is tight and precise - almost 'as new'.
The interior is excellent. Headlining was replaced with a good, used item from a donor car. It has a couple of dirty marks here and there, but is held perfectly in place and does not sag. The seats are also very good, showing no rips or tears or major staining. The dashboard only has a small crack of about 1cm next to the air vent at the front, but is otherwise superb.
I have installed a later instrument pack (White and red) with working tachometer. To match, the rest of the illumination has been changed to orange which looks great and also more modern. In October 2008, I also fitted a new remote central locking kit, which comes with two fobs, both with spare buttons for arm and disarm for an added security system, should you wish to fit one.
The car has just passed yet another MOT with no advisories. Emissions were:
CO: 0.192% / 3.5%
HC: 141ppm / 1200ppm
Bad Points:
Offside rear passenger door has a blister of rust behind the decal, which has not changed in my six year ownership. The arch>sill joins have a little bubbling, but nothing major. The wheel arches are solid, as they are the second set on top of the original set, but have been re-painted in places due to a small amount of bubbling. There was no serious corrosion found when doing this.
The rear valance area has been repaired and filled due to a light shunt the car was involved in before I bought the car (roughly in 2000). The only evidence of this is a rounded-off valance, where it is usually flat. I do have a brand new replacement rear valance (rare) for sale if needed.
Although the car had no advisories at the MOT, I would personally suggest the rear tyres are changed if travelling long distance. The tread is very good, but slight cracking has appeared over time.
Summary:
I would like my first car to go to a fellow enthusiast who will look after it as (or better than) I have for the last six years. I wish I could keep it safely into the future, but unfortunately I don't have the space. More photos available on request. Viewings are welcome, please contact me by Private Message or email to f170ggt@hotmail.com.
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