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After recently cutting my losses and parting with two cars that really needed more work than was worth doing, I decided that there was at least room for one more decent Monty in my collection. My mind was cast back to late last year and an advertisement being placed on this very forum for a Shantung Gold Montego with Caramel interior. Like my 2.0HL, I didn't go for it at the time but kind of wished I had. "L"s aren't normally my cup of tea but the condition of this one meant I had to make an exception. I enquired recently and the car was still available.
This morning it arrived on a vehicle transporter and is now looking "hot" on my driveway.
I've thrown a bucket of water over it and will give it a polish when the sun dies down a bit. I've fitted a new battery and after some gentle encouragement, the engine roared into life once more (please note the last tax disc).
The car is remarkably rust free. In fact it may be in better condition than my HL if that is even possible which I thought unlikely!
The interior smells a bit funky, like the original time warp maestro so I'll have to get an air freshener quickly but I am really pleased with it overall.
Its first MOT in 11 years is booked for next Saturday 12th, so that gives me a week to replace wipers, sort engine service, check bulbs etc etc.
Chuffed to bits that I now have two lovely Montys that really have survived the years well and look capable of service for many years to come.
Here's some "as is" pictures for you to feast on...
This morning it arrived on a vehicle transporter and is now looking "hot" on my driveway.
I've thrown a bucket of water over it and will give it a polish when the sun dies down a bit. I've fitted a new battery and after some gentle encouragement, the engine roared into life once more (please note the last tax disc).
The car is remarkably rust free. In fact it may be in better condition than my HL if that is even possible which I thought unlikely!
The interior smells a bit funky, like the original time warp maestro so I'll have to get an air freshener quickly but I am really pleased with it overall.
Its first MOT in 11 years is booked for next Saturday 12th, so that gives me a week to replace wipers, sort engine service, check bulbs etc etc.
Chuffed to bits that I now have two lovely Montys that really have survived the years well and look capable of service for many years to come.
Here's some "as is" pictures for you to feast on...
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