This PIII was the beneficiary of a recent restoration and as such remains in excellent condition cosmetically. The paint is of high quality and was very nicely applied leaving it in excellent condition. Given the restoration occurred a few years ago, there are some very minor imperfections scattered throughout the exterior that come along with normal use. There is a small split in the paint on the passenger side of the front cowl, about half an inch in either direction. A few very light scratches are present on the drivers side rear quarter panel just below where the top sits and there is some swirling on the running boards in between the rubber tread pads. The body itself is straight and smooth with excellent and consistent panel gaps throughout. The top on the car appears to have been replaced during restoration and remains in excellent condition with the correct leather piping all the way around.

The brightwork throughout the car is in good condition, with excellent shine and a smooth even finish. There is some very light scratching on the front bumper and a slightly heavier scratch on the drivers side portion near the fog light. The drivers side rear bumperette has some scratching and light stress cracks where it appears it may have made contact with a surface. The front radiator is in very nice condition with just a bit of very light swirling in the finish of the chrome. The door handles show a bit of scratching on them from ordinary use and the same can be said for the window frame trim. The front lights are all in good condition, with clean and clear glass and only some minor swirling and very fine pitting on their chromed surfaces.

The wheels were all redone at the time of restoration. The disks were repainted and had their pin striping reapplied. There are a few minor imperfections scattered about, most of which have been touched up.

The interior of this PIII was completely gone through during the restoration and was completed very nicely and to a highly correct manner. The red leather seats are fantastic and remain in excellent condition throughout, still emanating the smell of new leather throughout the cabin. The red carpets were redone in the correct style, complete with their leather piping, and overall condition and fitment remains excellent. The headliner is new, having been replaced at the time the top was replaced. The wood on the dash is in great condition with a only a minor bit of cracking in the veneer around the edges of some of the gauges. The wood trim on the door cards is in fantastic shape with a smooth finish and beautiful grain.

The gauges all remain in good condition with bright legible lettering and relatively clear glass overtop showing some minor scratching and hazing. Switches and knobs all appear to be in good condition both cosmetically and mechanically however they do show a bit more age than the rest of the interior. The steering wheel appears that it was left relatively original, showing a bit of age and patina on the rim, spokes, and the center horn button and controls.

The engine compartment shows as largely correct, well put together, well maintained, and overall clean and tidy. There is some light scratching on the top valve covers and some runs in the paint from fluids but the paint overall is smooth and consistent. Metal surfaces are clean and tidy, showing no real signs of issues. Hoses, cables, etc. appear in good cosmetic and mechanical condition. The two large coolant hoses running from the radiator appear to be a newer style but are in good condition. Stampings and tags appear where they should.

The trunk area is clean and tidy with matching green paint to the rest of the body. Painted surfaces are smooth and consistent and the rubber covered “bumpers” appear new and tidy.

The underside of this PIII is overall clean but the work carried out doesn’t quite reflect the rest of the car. Some surfaces were painted while others were left alone. All mechanical aspects on the underside appear well maintained and in good operating condition and there are no signs of any major cosmetic issues present.

This PIII benefits from a recent servicing and it reflects in the mechanically sound nature of the car. It fires right to life with surprising ease and settles in a smooth and quiet idle once up to temperature. Out on the road it makes ample and smooth power with no stumbles or misses to speak of.

The transmission shifts smoothly between gears, holds power well, and displays no signs of any mechanical issues.

The braking and suspension systems appear to be in good order, operating as they should, with no odd noises or behavior to speak of.

The tires appear to be newer, likely replaced during the restoration. They are dunlop brand on all 4 corners and are soft and supple with ample tread.