Can understand, all bar one of my type 3's were auto's and I loved them. Great to drive, nice in traffic and fine on the highway. Unfortunately time has moved on and need to make room for new projects. Have sold 4 auto's (all were projects anyway), just have the manual fasty left.
It's a '73 manual with 1600 dual carbs. It had very little rust when I got it (virtually none), spent a lot of time giving it a tidy up with the intension of getting it on the road, just never actually got it registered. A brief list of what's done so far:
Thorough clean/rust proof inside and out, top to bottom.
Re-built GB, re-built brakes, new bearings, all new hoses, brake lines etc, top end re-build on engine (re-conditioned heads, pistons, rings and bottom end were still in spec), re-built carbs, generator, starter motor and plenty more.
The only reason I didn't do a full re-build on the motor, plan was to get it on the road and build up another motor later.
Things changed, other projects came along and this one never made it to the road. Only down side is a couple of years have passed since most of the work was done, so would need a good checking over before taking for a road worthy.
All in all a sound car, will be a reliable daily runner but is no a show car. The previous owner did re-spray, not sure when but would have to be at least 20 years ago. Original colour was orange! Even though it has been sitting all that time, have re-bleed the brakes a couple of times, and start the motor occasionally.
Here's a pic
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?action=attachment&tid=112310&pid=1035028&aid=116141
Best to give me a call if your interested 0457 760 455
