1981 AUSTIN ALLEGROHLS SERIES 3, 1.5L OHC TWIN-CARB 5-SPEEDTop-of-the-lineversion of one of the UK's quirkiest cars! Now described as ???Cute??? with strong enthusiast cult following who agree!The HLS was the???fast??? version the twin-carbs 5-spd box do make itmuch more responsive than the base models. It is unusual in havingtwin headlights spot lamps ??“ few Allegro's had these. It hasthe E-Series motor hydrogas suspension (a development of theold Hydrolastic). With black cloth seats it was classed as luxuriousin its day.And it is now veryrare. According to the website ???How Many Left??? there are only 17HLS models remaining in the UK!Only 29,770 MILESfrom new. This is very original example with long-term ownershipcovering the last 28 years: 12+ years in my possession, 16 years withthe previous family.FULL RESTORATIONREQUIRED. Look beyond the terrifying appearance look at thepotential. While there is extensive rust to most external surfaces,almost all the required panels are supplied within the price (seelist below).BODYWORK:In anticipation ofdoing restoration, purchased the following NEW USED panels:Boot Lid NEW Both Rear Doors NEW Both Front Doors USED RUST-FREE Left Front Guard NEWThere is $1100 costin these alone (& you would have to import them from the UK).They are all included in the price.What is STILLNEEDED:Fuel Tank Exhaust System Gear Stick (linkage is there) Windscreen (present one is cracked) Potentially outer sill replacements (presently covered in plastic mouldings)What DOES NOT needattention: the front suspension towers, boot floor, rear wheelarches. Look at the photos ??“ they are in excellent condition.The Orange/Redcolour is classic 1970s hue after the bodywork it will NEED arespray as the original paintwork is flat weathered.The INTERIOR isexcellent, all seats dash are undamaged or cracked, though thecarpet has faded. Only the rear shelf needs recovering. It comes withBoot Mat, Jack Tool Bag.MECHANICALS: EngineTURNS but has not been started due to lack of fuel tank &exhaust.SUMMARY:A great restorationproject for British car enthusiast ??“ an iconic car from the UKmotoring scene of the 1970s 80s. Everybody knew someone(father, uncle, friend) who owned one, yet 30+ years later they arealmost extinct! With UK freight costing $3000 alone, before importfees GST, and without the additional expense of the panels, youare buying well below replacement cost.I purchased the carin late 2003 privately imported it into Australia. At time ofmy purchase it had not been driven for years hasn't beendriven since. At over 30 years of age, compliance registration in any state isstraight forward. copy of the FORS import permit will be provided.I am now retired have other projects to keep me occupied so Iwill never get around to this one ??“ hence the sale.Please note where itis ??“ Crookwell NSW which is 45 klms west of Goulburn, which in turnis ?? hours south of Sydney. Clearly it is not registered ordrivable so you will need either trailer or transporter to collect,plus there are the new panels ??“ most of which WILL NOT FIT insidethe car. Please consider this before bidding. can give some adviceon carriers.The usual Ebay rulesapply, you are bidding to buy, not to inspect, change your mind orhaggle over price. Payment only by electronic transfer or cashplease. NO Paypal or other methods.I am long-termEbayer with extensive positive feedback ??“ 16 years ??“ whenthere was only an Ebay US site!
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