Hello from North Yorkshire
 

Hi
Thanks for letting me join.
Im Al from near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. I thought I should introduce myself and let you know what I’m about.

Ive had a few classic cars over the years, mostly Morris minors
For a long time, I’ve wanted an SD1 but have finally given up on that and have decided to own a modern classic that I can use without having to worry about getting caught in the rain and could also use to tow my caravan to car shows. This decision is largely due to not wanting to have to deal with any rust, ive been there and done that several times, so its now time to get hold of a very well cared for car with no rust and a decent history. Ill do anything mechanical, I just don't want any rust to deal with.

So it is that I find myself here having decided that my next classic car will be a ZT or a 75. I fancy a V8 (who doesn’t) but the reality is ill probably end up with a V6 in one form or another.

Im not scared of the 4 cylinder K series, so they are not strictly off the radar but I really do fancy an Automatic V6 as they sound nice and will be much better for towing.
I’ve done more than my fair share of MLS gasket changes on MGf and Tf examples so fitting a new MLS on a K in a 75 would be pretty simple stuff but probably not the right engine for me with the occasional tow required.

Im looking for the right car, Ideally then, a well-loved V6 2.5 with leather and automatic but the 2.0 V6 may suit. Condition and good history is the key as far as I’m concerned. Colour choice isn’t the main priority so that opens it up a lot methinks.
The Diesel, whilst not particularly appealing, isn’t off the shopping list so that is an option too but I keep coming back to wanting a V just for the fun of it.

Im looking through the excellent buyers guide on this site (thanks) and hope to have a car sorted out in time for the summer shows.

Well, thats me, ill be about.

Cheers
VZZ

Hi Alan and welcome,
The 75/zt is quite resilient when it comes to rust However the main areas to inspect are the rear sills and rear suspension arms. Broken springs are as you will expect with cars of this age another thing that require replacement.

Good luck with your hunt :)

Cheers Buddy, all input appreciated, I've read about the sills and rear arms, I note sills are considered better after Rover got kicked out of from Cowley by BMW. Ill hope to find one with no rust, one never knows :-) and I don't need to rush.

Oddly, theres a bloke not far from me with about 10 of these cars in his yard.... Maybe he knows a secret!

VZZ

Welcome to the fountain of knowledge concerning our cars.

Good luck with your search.

Many thanks for the welcome. :}

Welcome to this great club. Yorkshire folk always interesting, down to earth and very good company.

Cheers chap, I concur, I get up to Middlesborough with work a lot, folk there are always friendly.

I wonder if anyone here goes to Pateley Bridge for the MG show in August... Im there every year. Not 2020 obviously but its on this year for the show day only.

Ill have a look at the events forum here.

VZZ

Hi and welcome :}
There are so many knowledgeable members on this forum, you will find any answers to any questions you might have over the monthhs and years.
I hope you find your dream car soon :}

Many thanks, Im sure I will.:}
Its great to see a forum that is active instead of fatalbook

Im a moderator for a Morris minor club forum and these days the forum is dead, its all on Fatalbook which is such a shame.

Cheers
VZZ

We go to Pately Bridge most years, there's loads of pics from previous shows in the events section. Oh and welcome 👍

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