Used Mazda 1500 1800

Seller Description

My old university car is up for sale. It needs some work to get it going again, but it was going when I drove it into the garage 5 years ago. I recently tried to start it using a deep cycle battery and there wasn't even a whiff. So I reckon a fuse has gone or the starter motor or both. If you want this car, you'll need to tow it. (unless I check the fuses out this weekend and that fixes the problem).
This fabulous machine has been modified:It now has a reconditioned SS 1800 motor in it. The dual Stromberg carburettor for the 1800 is in the boot (see the photo). Without this, it starts to stall at about 105km/h because it can't suck enough air in. But it you're brave enough to take it over 100km/h on the motorway then... I didn't get around to putting it in because you need to move the heater slightly so the dual carby will fit and it still goes fine under 105k.
The car was originally a column shift auto, which I changed for the four speed manual.I switched the front drum brakes for disc brakes.It has a stainless steel exhaust.I put air shocks on the rear, which was great until they sprang a leak so it's sitting on the springs again.I switched out the spinal injury bench seat for Mazda 626 bucket seatsThe dash is cracked and needs a re-peel. Unless you like the surface of an alien planet in front of you while you drive. It never bothered me.There are spots of surface rust that have popped up in its time in the garage - I suspect these would be easy to cut back, or just do a full re-spray, which is what it really needs. There are a few minor dings too. There are a couple of rust spots on the metal joins on the doors and the fuel cap.The wiring is pretty bad. The interior lights and the heater did still work a while ago but a full rewire of the box would be a better idea.The driver's side window winder (regulator) is worn and the window can't be wound up. However, I have a spare reg in the boot.The ignition key unit has fallen out of the dash but that's a pretty minor screw in job. I'd get all the locks re-done with new keys anyway because most can be opened with a screwdriver, or in an emergency with a 5c piece!All in all it's a great old car and once it's started it will be roadworthy, if a little grungy looking. If you like doing up old cars, then this is a bargain, and a pretty straightforward project ready to go.Please ignore when Ebay says I'll post it! I'm in Newcastle NSW.