1967 Aston Martin

Literally a bare metal, nut and bolt restoration of a basically sound ex-UK car imported into NZ in 1980. Full history and photos available, but in summary:

All new fasteners in stainless steel throughout, except where higher tensile required, or chrome screws). Any rust (minimal) was addressed, metal replaced with new where appropriate. Sills and other chassis cavities rust proofed. Two-pot epoxy to underside, engine bay and boot, and textured black overcoat on top of that in wheel arches. “Lizard Skin” heat and acoustic paint systems (two separate treatments) to interior. Re-painted period-correct AM “Old English Pewter”. New OEM headlining (and re-trimmed sun visors), new Wilton carpets and re-trimmed leather where required with correct OEM Connolly Vaumol black leather. Re-finished dashboard/glovebox.

Many upgrades (all reversible with original parts still with car, if so inclined…) including:

• Engine fully rebuilt to 4.2 litres (block sent back to UK by me to be machined by JMB Services, plus many JMB improved parts in rebuild).

• Rebuilt 5 speed ZF gearbox and LSD.

• Conversion to efi (Link ECU, well supported in UK) with Jenvey Heritage Throttle Bodies (all original fuel system parts, including Webers, still with car), twin electric fans (does not overheat in traffic in NZ summer).

• EPAS from GTC Engineering, new smaller (15inch) steering wheel.

• Uprated wiper motor (with intermittent function).

• Uprated brake boosters and new brake lines throughout.

• Quikfit retractable seat belts.

• Music connectivity from phone through hidden head unit in customised centre console, original 8 track faceplate retained.

• New stainless steel exhaust, with improved “Jet-coated” headers.

• New stainless steel bumpers.

• New heat deflectors.

• New screens front and rear.

• All new rubber seals everywhere.

• Harvey Bailey suspension (including Konis and uprated sway bar) plus Aston Engineering improved lever arm dampers at rear (original Armstrong Selectarides still with car).

• Anything shiny that needed re-plating (if it was not replaced) has been, with surfaces as per original.

Very strong performer, handles exceptionally well.

Price includes fully insured, enclosed container shipping to UK port. All import paperwork and customs clearance and charges handled by buyer