The paint quality is very nice and exhibits minimal aging and blemishes. It has a deep, consistent shine. We believe the hood was touched up some time a few years after restoration. In certain light, if you are searching for it, there is a slight difference in color of the hood compared to the fenders and front shroud. This could also be ageing-related. There is also an area of slight discoloration near the gas cap that must have been due to fuel spillage while filling the car up.

The car is straight down the sides with acceptable gaps. The jams present well and are correct. The hood and trunk fitment is slightly off as is typical with British cars of this era. There is some stone peppering on the front nose area but it is very minimal as well as a handful of other minor blemishes that can be viewed in the photos. Overall, it is an extremely presentable car that has aged from its restoration nicely.

The glass is very nice with no major blemishes save for a few minor stone speckles on the windshield and minor scratches on the passenger side window glass. The rubber trim is very nice with no serious aging and remains supple. The brightwork is in excellent condition.

The chrome wire wheels present very well with no notable blemishes.

The seats and surfaces are extremely presentable and free from excessive wear or aging. The fitment is crisp, wood finish is clean with no sun fading, and the addition of the aftermarket radio and steering wheel are nice upgrades. The carpet is free from any staining or rips and the seats are excellent showing little to no wear.

Though we did not try every system, the major systems function as they should such as the lights and gauges.

The engine bay is very tidy with mostly correct markings, paint finishes, and stickers throughout. It is more than presentable per local show quality standards and would greatly benefit from a good detail. The brake fluid reservoir has a bit of paint missing from the cap area (common). Most of the clamps are correct wire type clamps. Overall, very presentable.

Tidy and correct with no issues to note. The spare is intact wrapped in what appears to be an original Dunlop Road Speed tire. Very neat.

The underside presents as a good driver quality example with some scratches, aging, and surface rusting on various bolts and suspension components. It is finished in correct body color rather than incorrect undercoating as found in many restorations. Overall, it is acceptable as a fun driver and can be taken to the next level if one were to steam clean or dry Ice blast it.

Upon cold start, after a few cranks and the application of the choke, the car fires to life. Once it has some temperature in it, the evens out to consistent idle and sounds incredible after quick jabs of the throttle. Power is consistent with no odd noises or noticeable smoking. The engine feels strong and has clearly benefited from the extensive mechanical work performed during the years after restoration.

The non-syncro first gear, four speed transmission works as it should. Shifts are smooth though 2nd gear requires a bit more finesse.

Both brakes and suspension work as they were intended with no notable issues.

The Michelin tires are supple and fill the wheel well nicely. They have a great period look to them.

This car drives very well. It is a treat to drive on warm, sunny days with the top down. The exhaust note is aggressive and pleasurable. The power comes on linearly with each crisp gear shift. The upgraded, smaller diameter Moto-Lita wood wheel is a huge plus as the original wheels can be rather large in diameter and skinny in thickness. Overall, this car drives as well as it looks.