Anyone on these forums from the South of Scotland?

[JamieM]

Any advice for what I should look out for when going to view?

[Andy]

rust between the front and rear bumper

[JamieM]

great. I know the rear arches can get pretty well rusted like and under the pedals is a no go on some of these

[mowgli]

seriously follow andy's advice... a nova rusts like a fish swims...its what they were made to

[Rob H]

As long as the rust ain't structural or to wide spread and/or the car ain't bent you should be ok. I wouldn't worry to much about the engine(providing it aint absolutely shagged) as it won't take long for you to realise a let or xe is essential .

[JamieM]

Aye will have a right look at the motor in a few days time to see what full shape its in. Insurance wise a let or xe engine is a no go at the moment

[Rob H]

Good on you to be honest mate I know alot of people that drive around in highly illegal cars down as 1.0L which are pushing huge figures etc etc. I personally always declare my mods but then again im old so doesn't make a hugr amount of difference to my insurance.

[JamieM]

I would rather pay extra and not run any risks. Just pricing up insurance and the cost of the car etc before i get my wallet out. Cant wait though wanted one for years now, just a shame none of my friends are so keen

[Rob H]

They are just jealous mate! Out of all my cars only my FD gets more attention than my nova and that's mostly because it's insanely loud and aggressive sounding . The general public love nova's from my experience alot of people find them to be very nostalgic! Proper retro classics

[JamieM]

I am hoping to have it bought by March so looking through the market just now