Looking to buy this 197 (non runner)

[vnahalv]

Came across this car for sale. It's a non runner and was wondering if anyone recognises it? Very little information regarding it's history, would like to know more.

Has a strange weird front end and so very distinctive.

This is also my first post so idk if I'm allowed to post here.

 

[Marsch]

Oh, a member of #TeamNoDiamond.

 

[Jools]

Taking de-badging to a whole new level

 

[sevenfourate]

Just goes to show Silver badge = runs ok.
Black badge = Purrs like a kitten.
No badge = stops working altogether

Sorry - cant help you with an ident on the car. Why isn't it supposedly working ?

 

[Pav]

sorry..not known to me ..

 

[vnahalv]

Just goes to show Silver badge = runs ok.
Black badge = Purrs like a kitten.
No badge = stops working altogether

Sorry - cant help you with an ident on the car. Why isn't it supposedly working ?

I asked the seller and the reply was "It just judders". The debadge job also has me curious tbh. Going to view it later today.

 

[Clawliger]

How much is he selling it for?

 

[SeanTheSheep]

Somehow looks like Voldemort from the front with no badge.

Can't help with any history sorry??

 

[vnahalv]

I ended up buying it, checked if it was getting a spark which it wasn't so cleaned the crank sensor and that seemed to fix it. Will be replacing the crank sensor. Exhaust is not standard and has a cone filter on it.

Happy days.

 

[Jimmy]

I ended up buying it, checked if it was getting a spark which it wasn't so cleaned the crank sensor and that seemed to fix it. Will be replacing the crank sensor. Exhaust is not standard and has a cone filter on it.

Happy days.

Good luck with the car, I hope it all works out for you. I'm sure the forum will be able to help if you get stuck with anything down the line.

 

[vnahalv]

So been working on the car a fair bit this week, the brakes are off at the moment and new seals are on their way.

Regarding the lack of a front badge, I took the bumper off and it turns out one of the previous owners had left the badge and just used fibre filler to mask it. Took a few hours to remove it all, bought a new badge for £20. Just need to get it painted now. Could someone recommend a body shop near Bedford/Northampton please?

 

[vnahalv]

I also came across a sensor near the washer fluid tank and a tube coming out the top of the gearbox. Tried to search online but not a lot came up?

 

[Antti O]

Is it plug for the headlight washer pump?
Here you can see my car which has those washers. Similar connector..

 

[vnahalv]

Quick update.. Got the bumper fixed and black badged. All calipers repainted and rebuilt. Attempted to refurb the alloys and they turned out great.

Gearbox has a crunch but it's low down the priority list. I'll drive around it until I can get a rebuilt box. The front seats are shit so looking to replace those and retrim the wheel.

Any recommendations regarding the seats and steering wheel would be helpful!

 

[Mick K-T]

Looks like its coming along nicely pal, who did your Calipers as they look mint.

 

[vnahalv]

Looks like its coming along nicely pal, who did your Calipers as they look mint.

Done all the work myself, got them sand blasted at a local place for £20.

 

[Doogle]

Is it plug for the headlight washer pump?
Here you can see my car which has those washers. Similar connector..

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Yes bud, I have recently swapped that tank with a bog standard non xenon one as they are smaller and do not have the second pump for headlight washers. Depends if you want to blank them or keep them, I find them a pain as my headlight washers leak.