Amazon 1963 122s

[twinbeech]

I've ummed and aahed about posting this for so long I've just decided to do it now.

I've decided to sell my Amazon having had it for just under two years. The reason for sale is my 3 week old baby girl; the toy has to go...This is a totally honest review of the car, I'm spelling it out as it is, I know that's not salesman talk, but I wouldn't trust a salesman so i don't live my life that way.

It has just passed its MOT and I use it daily to do 70 miles. It has been THE most reliable car I've ever owned, but it's not a concourse car. Briefly it has had the following done since I've had it:

New front screen rubber
New front shock
New rear light rubbers
New front side light fitting (1) plus rubber
New front sidelights re-wired
Full brake check, flushing and bleading
One rear brake cylinder replaced
New distributor cap and rotor arm
New air filters (I've since changed them again)
New HT leads and spark plugs
New 5 tires with plenty of wear still left on them
New high-beam foot switch
New hydraulic brake switch (twice)
The engine has just had the tappets adjusted and had the timing done.
New battery

The following is not so good:

Little spots of rust here and there, but nothing that I am aware of that is a major issue. Recently (just before my purchase) replaced inner wings, rear arches all good, as is spare wheel well.
Despite new front screen rubber, I still get a tiny dribble down the driver's right-hand wall in very heavy rain.
The over-drive currently does not work but I have been offered a replacement working unit so could negotiate that.
I've posted my problems on this forum with battery charging, but this will be sorted for the sale.

Summary:

I have sporadic history with the car going back to 1987; this includes some bills and MOTs. I have regularly changed the oil and filter every 3000 miles as per the servicing intervals. I cleaned the interior up as it had been neglected somewhat, and removed the rear-view mirror, air filter covers and ashtrays,stripped them and re-painted them as they had all suffered a little rust. More recently I have stripped both rear lights and renovated them, adding new wiring and polishing the reflectors up; they now shine brightly as they are supposed to. Mechanically she is extremely strong and as I've said, very very reliable.

I'm open to offers, but honest ones.

Many thanks,
Dom

[Major Bumsore]

Hi Dom, What sort of price are you looking for ...........Mike

[barwick27]

Hi Dom, sorry to see your selling the car...hope it finds a good home.

Peter

[twinbeech]

Hi Mike and Peter,

I am gutted to be selling the car, owning an Amazon had been a dream all my life and I really don't like the thought of leaving the VOC community, but fatherhood takes priority.

As for price I'm not sure what to ask, offers around £1950?

Dom

[Amazonjulian]

Hi Dom- I'm interested in your car and if its still for sale would be glad to have a chat about it with you. I live in West Sussex but I am happy to travel to see/potentially purchase the car. My number is 01903 812402 or email tamarandjulian@tiscali.co.uk
all the best
Julian

[Steve121]

Hi Dom, interested in your car, I need a 'replacement' while mine's off the road.. failed the mot due to a rusty underside.. so I gotta learn to weld annd do the rear arches while I'm at it.
I take it the pic of the car in 'used' condition is more up to date than the shiny one?

If you have any more pics, interior, exterior, engine that would be good.. to steve@deadcod.com

cheers

[twinbeech]

Hi Steve,

Apologies, it's been a busy week. We live very near each other,I'm in Bruton. Pop over anytime you like and you can look over the car.

Dom

[twinbeech]

I'm pushed to sell, I know it's the worst situation to be in as a seller, but I can't help that. I'm listing on eBay tonight, but am reducing my price here to £1700.

My number is: 07941 756887

Thanks,

Dom