The body is finished in white and is said to have been repainted prior to the current owner’s acquisition in 1979. Features include a black soft top, front and rear bumperettes, dual side mirrors, a front badge bar, and a single exhaust outlet. The seller describes evidence of body filler on the lower right front fender and a section of the door. A tear is present in the convertible top, and chips, scratches, and dings are noted around…
The body is finished in white and is said to have been repainted prior to the current owner’s acquisition in 1979. Features include a black soft top, front and rear bumperettes, dual side mirrors, a front badge bar, and a single exhaust outlet. The seller describes evidence of body filler on the lower right front fender and a section of the door. A tear is present in the convertible top, and chips, scratches, and dings are noted around the body.
Painted 16” wire wheels feature knock-off hubs and are wrapped in older Coker Classic tires. A matching spare is housed in the trunk. Braking is handled by red-finished drums at all four corners. The seller notes the brakes were serviced approximately three years ago.
The cabin houses seats trimmed in red leather with a matching central armrest, along with color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Lap belts are fitted for both occupants, and features include a passenger-side grab handle, dash-mounted rear-view mirror, and map pockets in both doors.
A black four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of Smiths instrumentation including a 140-mph speedometer, a reverse-sweep 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset analog clock, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 62k miles, approximately 1k of which have been added during current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 3.4-liter inline-six features dual SU carburetors and was factory-rated at 160 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. A 12-volt battery has been installed in place of the factory dual 6-volt setup. Work in 2021 reportedly consisted of replacing the ignition coil along with spark plugs and wires.
Block stamping W7777-8S is shown above and matches the chassis plate. A photo of cylinder head stamping LA6685-8 is provided in the gallery below.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Additional photos of the underside are provided in the image gallery.