260 General: 265 GLE - Proud new owner

[Seb Spiers]

Hi There,

I've just taken ownership of a 1980 265 2.7 GLE (pictures attached).

It's only done 71k and its older than I am! It was my granddads car from new and it cost me nothing. I don't really want to sell it as it has sentimental value, I'm making a little project of maintaining it and adding a few bits and pieces. Nothing ridiculous but maybe a Garrett turbo and some nitrous (joking).

I've already replaced the flat battery with one from the local scrapyard for £15 (KwikFit wanted £100!!!) so now it starts without a jump. Its taxed and tested until May next year at which point ill have to decide if its worth spending £235 on another years tax and MOT. Its 100% mechanically sound from what I can tell and drives fine.

I'm going to fix the 3 small rust patches it has, one behind each of the rear mud flaps, and one on the boot lid.

I might shell out a small amount on some alloy wheels and new tires, but I've not got the foggiest what would fit on the car without any hassle.

So I guess what I'm looking for here is some advice on the wheels, and any other advice or ideas on the car in general.

Thanks