1983 Heron MJ1 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Probably one of the best cars I'll ever own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought the car as a de-registered non-runner, that had been sitting for ten years in storage - what more can I say?
Pretty much everything that can break is broken, but it isn't particularly relevant as it is a restore job.
General comments?
Absolutely fantastic looking, people think I own an old Ferrari!
It sits very low, and with its in-line mid mounted engine, the weight distribution is great.
The roof-line is lower than a Lamborghini, so you basically sit in a reclining position in the car - poor visibility, but extremely comfortable!
Being a two seater, and with an inline engine, space is at a premium - if you have the wife and kids, it might pay to buy a Toyota Previa instead... or get a divorce.
Overall I must say I can't wait to get this back on the road, it is one amazing piece of machinery.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 twin cam petrol Manual |
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| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89218 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 89219 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel Manta |
| Date of Entry | 16th January, 2006 |