Bass2
New Member
Hi, it's been a while (and I forgot my log in details) but I've been skulking in the darker corners of the forum.
It's time to let Patience go to a new home.
Think of her as a 75/80% finished restoration project with the bodywork done and the engine and gearbox repaired or replaced (but not driven for a couple of years) and you'll know what you'll be getting. The condition report I posted from a couple of weeks ago (the latest photos at the photos link below) is:
- So, I went to see Patience for the first time for a couple of years to give her a wash to get ready to sell her. Expecting the worst I thought she'd be a pile of rusty bits...but I was very pleasantly surprised. There's a bit of water damage from the roof around one corner inside meaning a bit of panelling and two of the worktops need some more work. In terms of rust there's a bit on the peak and an egg shaped, but smaller than a standard egg, spot on the roof. Other than that there's odd bits of bobbling but nothing that's broken through the paint. Inside there's no hint of the lino being lifted by water damage and the cab carpets are lovely and clean. Very pleased. Bit of tlc and she'll be good for another 49 years.-
The full story of her restoration is at https://forum.commervanfan.co.uk/threads/bass-39-automatic-camper.1762/
Photos from the restoration and the ones taken a couple of weeks ago are at https://photos.app.goo.gl/0kNCSbzcgC28DWNG3
She's stored in secure storage near junction 10 of the M1 so we'll need to meet up if you want to have a look at her before making an offer.
She's on a SORN and has no MOT so will need to be taken away by trailer.
In terms of price, I am open to offers. I know she's rare, I know she's in decent nick but I know it's a specialist market and, whilst skulking, I've been keeping an eye on the prices vans have gone for through the links on the forum.
Message me through the forum or, for a quicker response email currypaul (at) aol.com
It's time to let Patience go to a new home.
Think of her as a 75/80% finished restoration project with the bodywork done and the engine and gearbox repaired or replaced (but not driven for a couple of years) and you'll know what you'll be getting. The condition report I posted from a couple of weeks ago (the latest photos at the photos link below) is:
- So, I went to see Patience for the first time for a couple of years to give her a wash to get ready to sell her. Expecting the worst I thought she'd be a pile of rusty bits...but I was very pleasantly surprised. There's a bit of water damage from the roof around one corner inside meaning a bit of panelling and two of the worktops need some more work. In terms of rust there's a bit on the peak and an egg shaped, but smaller than a standard egg, spot on the roof. Other than that there's odd bits of bobbling but nothing that's broken through the paint. Inside there's no hint of the lino being lifted by water damage and the cab carpets are lovely and clean. Very pleased. Bit of tlc and she'll be good for another 49 years.-
The full story of her restoration is at https://forum.commervanfan.co.uk/threads/bass-39-automatic-camper.1762/
Photos from the restoration and the ones taken a couple of weeks ago are at https://photos.app.goo.gl/0kNCSbzcgC28DWNG3
She's stored in secure storage near junction 10 of the M1 so we'll need to meet up if you want to have a look at her before making an offer.
She's on a SORN and has no MOT so will need to be taken away by trailer.
In terms of price, I am open to offers. I know she's rare, I know she's in decent nick but I know it's a specialist market and, whilst skulking, I've been keeping an eye on the prices vans have gone for through the links on the forum.
Message me through the forum or, for a quicker response email currypaul (at) aol.com
