Hmmm....I think that's fooked.

[Flipatron]

Every now and again you come across a car that you know, despite the owners enthusiasm, is no longer for this world.

Exhibit 'A':-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mazda-mx5-/320935254424?...

[KaraK]

Is it wrong that part of me really wants to see if that can be saved? I know it would make no financial sense whatsoever given how cheap Mk1 MX5s are anyway but god help me if I had the room...

[Krikkit]

It didn't look too bad until I got to the picture that shows it having no rear screen! Imagine sitting through a winter as damp as last in that condition.

[Upatdawn]

nice day out with a landy and trailer to fetch it......

[RicksAlfas]

"Laga Bay , near Acharacle . north west highlands of Scotland.
post code PH36 4JW. Google this first to understand where it is"

[Codswallop]

I'm sure it'd still be of use to some...

http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/2025...

[KaraK]

RicksAlfas said:

"Laga Bay , near Acharacle . north west highlands of Scotland.
post code PH36 4JW. Google this first to understand where it is"

Crikey.. that's a good 6 hours away from me, it's probably cost more to go get it then I could buy a working one for locally!

[Riley Blue]

Far, far worse than that has been restored but the finished car has invariably been more exotic than a MX5.

[Sambafi]

It is near Acharacle, around 40 miles west of Fort William.

[Eighteeteewhy]

I know it's usually posted as a joke, but......

[Flipatron]

KaraK said:

Is it wrong that part of me really wants to see if that can be saved? I know it would make no financial sense whatsoever given how cheap Mk1 MX5s are anyway but god help me if I had the room...

Give Practical Classics a ring, it can be their next project car

[Steamer]

I'd still rather take that home than the MG!

[vixen1700]

That's quite a way away at 10 1/4 hours!

[KevinA3DSG32]

vixen1700 said:

That's quite a way away at 10 1/4 hours!

I'll raise you. 597 miles and 11hr 1 minute by the shortest time route

[Sonic]

KaraK said:

Is it wrong that part of me really wants to see if that can be saved? I know it would make no financial sense whatsoever given how cheap Mk1 MX5s are anyway but god help me if I had the room...

Remember what happened to the xr4x4...

[KaraK]

Sonic said:

KaraK said:

Is it wrong that part of me really wants to see if that can be saved? I know it would make no financial sense whatsoever given how cheap Mk1 MX5s are anyway but god help me if I had the room...

Remember what happened to the xr4x4...

Indeed.. a sobering tale of woe that helps me curb my urges to adopt stray cars!

Although in all fairness it took some SERIOUS neglect to fully kill the poor old tank

[valverguy]

It's saveable very easily, as long as chassis is fine and engine goes alright, 2k or so turns it into a very decent kit car for some track fun... DO IT

[Justayellowbadge]

There's that, admittedly pig ugly, Ariel Atom style kit. It'd be spot on for that.

[Mystic Slippers]

I cant see its worth restoring they fetch next to nothing even really nice ones.
I sold my 1993 50k mile dry stored for 5 years for £1800

[carreauchompeur]

I don't think the location will exactly help the sale either... Fair play on him for being honest though!