While househunting a couple of months ago, I spotted an under-used Elan in a neighborhood driveway. Turned out to be a Sprint, and the owner admitted he hadn't driven it in a couple of years. Mildew on the body, tires half deflated, listing on the driver's side, but owner claims it'll fire up and "is driveable." He's willing to let it go for 'round $10K, but I figure he'd settle for a lot less, if only to get it out of his driveway (he's the original owner, by the way).
My question is this: Cruddy looking though it was, it's still an Elan, making it one of the neatest cars around. Any thoughts on how difficult an Elan is as a resto project? My only experience restoring LBCs is my '67 MGB-GT, so comparisons between the two would be helpful.
Alternatively, if anyone out there is looking for a Sprint to restore, let me know and I'll see if I can put you in touch with the owner. I hate seeing a classic car like this rotting away.
Thanks
My question is this: Cruddy looking though it was, it's still an Elan, making it one of the neatest cars around. Any thoughts on how difficult an Elan is as a resto project? My only experience restoring LBCs is my '67 MGB-GT, so comparisons between the two would be helpful.
Alternatively, if anyone out there is looking for a Sprint to restore, let me know and I'll see if I can put you in touch with the owner. I hate seeing a classic car like this rotting away.
Thanks