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Danny Boy 40 said:
Thanks. Not really sure to be honest at this point in time. What would you do? I'd be worried to take it out on our roads these days. I've got access to a runway for blast if I do decide to get it going.
I own a 94 Clio 16v, so admittedly, not quite as special as a Williams. But it would be a crying shame not to use the car. I get that its a rare W1 and low mileage too, but even if you put 10k on it, it will still be one of the lowest mileage W1s in the country, unlikely to affect the resale value if you're honest with yourself.There is absolutely no way I could own a Williams (or any other car for that matter) and not drive it. I just don't see the appeal of keeping for resale without using.
Danny Boy 40 said:
Thanks. Not really sure to be honest at this point in time. What would you do? I'd be worried to take it out on our roads these days. I've got access to a runway for blast if I do decide to get it going.
Personally I’d use it although be selective (ie not when it’s pissing with rain, roads covered in salt etc) but it’s easy to say that when it’s not my car / money. I dot really see the point in owning it and not driving it, but again not my car / cash.Danny Boy 40 said:
Court_S said:
That’s bloody lovely; these are seriously cool.
What are your plans for it OP? Will it actually see much if any use?
Thanks. Not really sure to be honest at this point in time. What would you do? I'd be worried to take it out on our roads these days. I've got access to a runway for blast if I do decide to get it going. What are your plans for it OP? Will it actually see much if any use?
I think you'd miss out something in not driving it.
Personally, I'll get it insured for an agreed value, have it protected using such as ceramic coating or PPF if you can afford to splash out. Will keep the bodywork protected from stone chips and worth the investment in the long run.
I'll also look as protecting the cavities and the underside with a top grade product like Bilt Hamber Cavity Wax and Bilt Hamber UC on the underside (preferred due to it being almost transparent so wouldn't hide the true condition of the underside).
Once car is properly protected then just use it on dry days and keep up with the its regular yearly maintenance. Using the car from time to time is also better for the engine!
I'll also look as protecting the cavities and the underside with a top grade product like Bilt Hamber Cavity Wax and Bilt Hamber UC on the underside (preferred due to it being almost transparent so wouldn't hide the true condition of the underside).
Once car is properly protected then just use it on dry days and keep up with the its regular yearly maintenance. Using the car from time to time is also better for the engine!
Riskins said:
Great find, looks great.
I owned my Williams 1 from 1999-2002 and loved it, to this day the longest I’ve kept any car. Great fun to drive, amazing on the B roads and better than my 205 1.9 GTi I owned prior.
Pugs were great cars and still are. I remember my dad coming home with a black 1.9 gti. G65 LCW. It was a pretty much new car at 5000 mls. Dad worked really hard as a lorry mechanic and he deserved it as we lived on the breadline and under in those days. I owned my Williams 1 from 1999-2002 and loved it, to this day the longest I’ve kept any car. Great fun to drive, amazing on the B roads and better than my 205 1.9 GTi I owned prior.
Danny Boy 40 said:
Riskins said:
Great find, looks great.
I owned my Williams 1 from 1999-2002 and loved it, to this day the longest I’ve kept any car. Great fun to drive, amazing on the B roads and better than my 205 1.9 GTi I owned prior.
Pugs were great cars and still are. I remember my dad coming home with a black 1.9 gti. G65 LCW. It was a pretty much new car at 5000 mls. Dad worked really hard as a lorry mechanic and he deserved it as we lived on the breadline and under in those days. I owned my Williams 1 from 1999-2002 and loved it, to this day the longest I’ve kept any car. Great fun to drive, amazing on the B roads and better than my 205 1.9 GTi I owned prior.
That really is a cracking find, superb cars and it looks to be in great condition - somebody would pay a lot of money to own that so I hope it does get the love and enthusiasm it deserves and not just hammered about with minimal care. There's a chap local to me had one, maybe still has it... occasionally saw it on nice days, just such a cool little car and he always seemed to be properly chuffed when driving it. Look after it or move it on to somebody who will, there won't be another like it.
Amazing car, fantastic condition.
Such an incredible find in this condition - perhaps take the 'salty period' this winter to triple check ever seal, rubber, connector and fluid for any issues and then start the adventure proper in Spring.
My guess would be any notion of quickly selling will disappear and it would be a truly 'special occasion' car. Great stuff & thanks for the constant drip-feed of photos!
Such an incredible find in this condition - perhaps take the 'salty period' this winter to triple check ever seal, rubber, connector and fluid for any issues and then start the adventure proper in Spring.
My guess would be any notion of quickly selling will disappear and it would be a truly 'special occasion' car. Great stuff & thanks for the constant drip-feed of photos!
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