Help Buying a Sprint

[dolomiteusa]

This time it's a white one. Again, photos could be better. I see where there is no vinyl top...no biggie<br>
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Very little info posted about it. I'll try to get more.<br>
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[davepoth]

That it doesn't have a vinyl roof is a bit of a concern. Given the lack of it, combined with the wrong steering wheel (there should be slots cut in the spokes, and it looks like that wheel has the plastic inserts from the lower models)<br>
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Also it looks like there's some pretty bad corrosion on the driver's side (left as you look at it from the front) A-post. You might want to give this one a miss, IMO.

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[Reg]

Looking at the side stripes,it looks like a converted 1850 to me..not good if you want a genuine Sprint.

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[dolomiteusa]

I asked that very question about a rebadged 1850 or something else. This is why I join forums!<br>
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Thanks a lot guys!<br>
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Cheers,<br>
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Todd

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[davepoth]

I'm inclined to agree it might be worth a punt. Even if the whole car falls apart when you breath on it the LSD alone is worth £500. Sadly I'm nowhere near that end of the country. And my car is in pieces.<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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I'll point out I bought my car sight unseen from ebay. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[dolomiteusa]

The yellow sprint met reserve at 550GBP. It could be a good car, but It really needs to be looked at.<br>
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Anyone out there in the North?<br>
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Todd

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[dolomiteusa]

Davepoth,<br>
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But your car is in pieces <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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Still haven't heard any word on the chassis ID though. Seems a shame to let it go, but with those pics...someone should really look<br>
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Todd

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[dollysteve]

Some of the steering wheels had the filler pieces in the steering wheel some didn`t, they do simpley just pop out if you don`t like them.

<p>1976 Dolomite was a 1500<br>
1976 Dolomite 1850 HL Auto<br>
1979 Dolomite 1850 HL Man o/d<br>
1989 Noisy Mini 1340 <br>
1995 2.3 Saab 900<br>
1968 1300 FWD</p><i></i>

[dolomiteusa]

Sure it sounds like it needs some welding work...not against that, but it sure would be nice if someone was close to take a look??<br>
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Cheers,<br>
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Todd

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[davepoth]

I would say ground clearance is probably an issue with that one. It's a good 2 inches lower than standard, which will cause some big problems on bumpy roads. My car is 1" lowered and that is plenty. The low profile tyres aren't helping either. Getting that sorted is about £75/$130 a corner (£50 for the tyre, £25 for the spring) As for the welding, all the big panels needed are available from the TDC. (you'll need to make a sill end cap) I've has similar welding done on my car recently, and I'd say the 20hrs estimate was about what it was on my car.<br>
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On the plus side, rear seat belts are a big bonus, and not all that easy to find these days. The new vinyl roof is good as well. All the interior and trim looks in OK condition (shame about the speakers in the doors, though)<br>
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[dolomiteusa]

Anyone out there near this owner?

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[Carsreunited]

You could do alot worse than this car. I know the cra and the owner very well. It was bought on ebay a year ago for £500 with no MOT. Since then it has had lots of work done to it.<br>
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I'm sure the non standard front spoiler can be returned to a standard one along with the seats.<br>
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He also has a tahiti blue sprint that needs quite a bit more work doing for £150.<br>
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You could do a deal and ship both. You could use the tahiti one for parts or restoration.<br>
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Scott

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[dolomiteusa]

Carsreunited,<br>
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When you know the owner...Are you referring to the Carmine car or the yellow car that you linked to? <br>
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Cheers,<br>
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Todd

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[Carsreunited]

The yellow one (mimosa). He's called Nick and works ar Jigsaw racing. The owner of jigsaw has listed it for him.<br>
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[dolomiteusa]

Noticed no one bid on Nick's car??<br>
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