Faults:

Replaced all the door panels the bonnet and trunk lids due to rust.

Replaced the air filter system with dual mini pod filters to increase airflow.

Added a 6-3-1 exhaust system with 2 cobys instead of 3 silencers to complement the new air intakes.

Re calibrated the Stromberg carburettors.

General Comments:

A 2500 was my first car ever, and I wanted to get a 2000 or 2.5 in good condition to keep.

I have been pleasantly surprised by the robust nature of the engine and components - this car started with no problems after a year of disuse.

The interior is pure British class, with golden wood panelling, chrome and maroon leather - hardly any plastic.

Comfort seems to be the main theme of the 2000, with a steady ride and good suspension complementing the spacious cabin.

Of course, as a thirty-plus-year-old sedan it lacks the pace of modern cars, but more than makes up for it with simple, sturdy engineering, clean Michelotti designed lines and a crisp almost aircraft-like sound.

All in all the 2000 is a distinctive ride with considerable style, and perfect for anyone who is prepared to put in the time to restore one.

Faults:

Steering rack had to be reconditioned at $600 to pass the warranty of fitness.

Volts meter irregular reading sometimes peaks to 15 plus with head lights lighting up the entire neighbourhood instead of the road.

Flood in front foot well ruining 26 year old carpet. Drain plug on the floor helped prevent future floods and served as an effective plumbing solution.

Steam engine simulation on the way to work when all the coolant leaked through a ruptured heater hose. Problem solved with $10 rubber hose and coolant.

Bomb proof engine starts up every morning. Hard to believe it's a 26 year old British classic.

Boot lid taking in water water a rainy day.

General Comments:

The Beast as I call it is a sensation for any driver. Able to cruise at 120k on the highway and turn a few heads. It a living proof that driver cars are not always expensive, V12, and Italian.

Faults:

The head gasket blew approx. 2 years ago.

The clutch has been replaced 3 times since new.

Rubber fuel lines have perished, causing engine bay fire.

There is a recurring fault with a lack of power and excessive pinking when the car is at operating temperature.

General Comments:

This car has been in the family since 1982 and has 5 successive learner drivers.

It is a very good car to learn to drive in, with a short gear throw, and precise manual steering.

The exhaust note sounds brilliant through narrow town streets.

It has stood up well to "boy racer" driving, with only a worn clutch and a blown head gasket to show for it.

The exterior paint is original, with only one touch up required on the bonnet, due to the aforementioned fire.

There is a low level of noise inside the car at any speed, and this, along with the very roomy interior, makes for a very comfortable car on long trips.

It has doubled as a flat-land farm car on occasion, a duty which although the manufacturer may never have intended the car to carry out, it has handled admirably.