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So, a friend of mine has decided to part with his Karif. He bought it on a whim and really doesn't have the patience or spare cash to do what he wants to it.
I've been in it, and I know the work that's been done so far. It's a good car, ultra-rare and correct spec and colour. But it needs it's bodywork sorted and so it's now the cheapest Karif on Earth.
I understand it's number 21 of 25 UK cars, of which 11 are believed to still be here. It's manual too (no idea if they did an auto). Nice colour, nice interior. Goes like stink.
Here's what he said about it...
Recent Work
Full Major Service:-
Cambelt
Tensioner Bearing
Spark Plugs
Gearbox Oil
Diff Oil
Coolant
Brake Fluid
4 x New Tyres
Wheels Refurbished
New centre caps
Rear brake shoes
Handbrake Cable
2nd hand replacement steering knuckles
Both front track rod ends
Wheel Allignment
Throttle cable and throttle pedal repaired
Clock in for repair now
Full black carpet set to go with car. (new from Holland) custom made
Work Required
Has had welding to floors, chassis legs and nearside inner wing. The work to chassis legs and inner wing is ok. The floors are not and need re-done. Also needs welding to the rear offside inner sill. (not too bad though)
Bodywork
Aircon control unit
Drivers door handle required
Headlining is sagging
Central locking not working
Car has done 85500 miles
MOT June 2016
15 service stamps in the history
Folder of receipts/magazines/documentation
2 keys
The car is now mechanically sound and driving really well. Engine has good oil pressure.
Now for the best bit. Offers around £7500 which makes it peanuts for what it is.
Realistically, there are only 3 ways to approach this, if you're seriously interested.
1) Leave it as it is, it will rust a little more but whatever.
2) Tart it up and resolve surface rust issues. I think you're looking around £3k to do this.
3) Total bare metal respray. Resolve all the issues and make it a minter. I've done this once before and it was £8k.
These cars seem to be around £15k and up to around £25k, if you can find one. Surely for rarity alone it must be a sound investment?
I'd buy it if I had the time and the spare cash.
PM me if you want to know more and I'll put you in touch with the owner.
Cheers
I've been in it, and I know the work that's been done so far. It's a good car, ultra-rare and correct spec and colour. But it needs it's bodywork sorted and so it's now the cheapest Karif on Earth.
I understand it's number 21 of 25 UK cars, of which 11 are believed to still be here. It's manual too (no idea if they did an auto). Nice colour, nice interior. Goes like stink.
Here's what he said about it...
Recent Work
Full Major Service:-
Cambelt
Tensioner Bearing
Spark Plugs
Gearbox Oil
Diff Oil
Coolant
Brake Fluid
4 x New Tyres
Wheels Refurbished
New centre caps
Rear brake shoes
Handbrake Cable
2nd hand replacement steering knuckles
Both front track rod ends
Wheel Allignment
Throttle cable and throttle pedal repaired
Clock in for repair now
Full black carpet set to go with car. (new from Holland) custom made
Work Required
Has had welding to floors, chassis legs and nearside inner wing. The work to chassis legs and inner wing is ok. The floors are not and need re-done. Also needs welding to the rear offside inner sill. (not too bad though)
Bodywork
Aircon control unit
Drivers door handle required
Headlining is sagging
Central locking not working
Car has done 85500 miles
MOT June 2016
15 service stamps in the history
Folder of receipts/magazines/documentation
2 keys
The car is now mechanically sound and driving really well. Engine has good oil pressure.
Now for the best bit. Offers around £7500 which makes it peanuts for what it is.
Realistically, there are only 3 ways to approach this, if you're seriously interested.
1) Leave it as it is, it will rust a little more but whatever.
2) Tart it up and resolve surface rust issues. I think you're looking around £3k to do this.
3) Total bare metal respray. Resolve all the issues and make it a minter. I've done this once before and it was £8k.
These cars seem to be around £15k and up to around £25k, if you can find one. Surely for rarity alone it must be a sound investment?
I'd buy it if I had the time and the spare cash.
PM me if you want to know more and I'll put you in touch with the owner.
Cheers