Bought my 97 +8 a couple of yrs ago I paid 30k for it same colour and wire wheels and it had done half the miles as the one at auction I’ve since spent 3k on it getting the rad upgrade , leather renovation, bonnet stays , Union Jack badges , brakes rebuilt , service etc.next year it’s king pins and steering rack and maybe a look at the dashboard, I just think the buyer has paid over the odds not taking into account what it may need . I may have paid to much for mine but getting the right colour,engine,year with low ish miles takes time so I did overlook a few bits . Hope they enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine . While I’m here can you trace a car back to it’s build ? I’ve got a +8 and my father had one in the early 80s but I only have the reg number just curious
It’s extremely rare for the steering rack to wear out, I’ve “refettled” many back to better than new my simple blue printing, and hand fitting of the parts
Hard chrome kingpins and phosphor bronze bushes like we and others manufacture (although IMHO ours are the best) will also help tremendously with steering feel and weight
