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A Mk 2 Ford Zephyr was my first car and I also had a mk 2 utility (We had utes in Australia). Wish I still had them. Since had various adventures with Land Rovers. Mk 1, 2, 3 and defender. Now Austin Healey Sprites have decided to move in. First, a somewhat hacked about Frogeye with a B series 1500 engine and gearbox (MGA?), fiberglass body, alloy wheels and, of all things, a very nice pair of Paddy Hopkirk marathon recliner seats. It's currently in surgery having bones reset, tin cancer treated and extensive cosmetic surgery. It will be a long operation. Now a very nice Mk2 Sprite that has obviously led a very clean and pure life is also moving in to keep Froggy and me company. Aaahh the simple life!
 

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Interesting bonnet! welcome and good luck with the car surgery
 
Front end was made by the previous owner about 25 - 30 years ago. apparently he tried to do a Sebring look and got pretty close. Fit is a bit loose and will need work (later). Sadly he hand mixed cement on the old tin bonnet then threw it out. Wiring didn't survive initial survey.
 

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aussie macz said:
Front end was made by the previous owner about 25 - 30 years ago. apparently he tried to do a Sebring look and got pretty close. Fit is a bit loose and will need work (later). Sadly he hand mixed cement on the old tin bonnet then threw it out. Wiring didn't survive initial survey.
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Looks pretty good for a home brew.
 
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