We buy a rare kit car untouched for years. Can we start it?

[@marniesoane]

I'm so happy you've got her going. ❤ We're so excited to see her going again. Just as surprised as you that she runs after a little while of sitting. Excited to see what you do with her! We'll be following closely.

[@crap_car]

Apart from the wiring issue to the distributor and the points needing cleaning, it didn't take that long. Just wish we'd got the petrol first! She's going to be a great project.

[@indyjones1135]

I've never seen a dead horse brought/flogged back to life. Resurrection is real.

[@crap_car]

We are magicians!

[@byronmills5952]

I remember when these were launched. They were pretty good quality if I can recall 👍👍

[@v6si]

If you squint (from the right distance, in the correct light) then there's just a hint of Lamborghini LM002, but with more noise.

[@CCC_Matt]

Bang on!

[@GrahamDallas]

Truly a fire breathing a-series, and running on some cylinders at least. Great start to the weekend chaps, keep up the good work and I'm sure the Borders sponsorship deal will land any day soon.

[@paintnamer6403]

That does fit the description of a crap car in form and function.

[@saxongreen78]

With the utmost respect, I really wonder about some of the kits out there...I wonder _why?_ 😁 An ADO16 was probably about £50 worth of car in 1985...and with all the welding / paint / donor car / tyres required one could probably have a great little machine for under £500. Personally, I would have had me a Riley Kestrel / MG Princess done up nice...but that's just me. Great save, though...it is indeed a valuable piece.

[@CCC_Matt]

It does make you wonder, why and Ado16 rather than mini. Only reason I can think is they thought the suspension was beefier? Who knows.

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

I've always thought the VW Thing was the ugliest car I had ever seen. Until I watched this video. That thing is hideous! I can't wait to see it restored. 😁

[@crap_car]

It's not a looker is it?

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

@@crap_car That's part of the charm! It gets boring watching people restore the same models over and over again.

[@CCC_Matt]

It certainly works hard for one's affection

[@wildyuk1]

Why not bring this to mega minikits at Kitfest in March at the Pod .