Basically the car is the best spec there is: an early 1981, dark grey wheels, bonnet with fuel flap and styling lines, black interior and manual gearbox. I always wanted this exact spec and only looked at these cars. The vin number is 1128.

I am the third owner from new. The car was transported to California from Northern Ireland on the second shipment of cars from the factory in early 1981. It was pre-ordered by the first owner in 1979, I have extensive paperwork, etc supporting the cars history. It spent from 1981 until 2000 in California with its first owner and then from 2000 until 2009 in Florida, I imported it myself in April 2009 as the third owner.

I have lots of nice paperwork regarding it's history and it's original purchase, dealer window stickers, letters, receipts, pre-delivery inspection forms, etc all unique to this car and it's really nice to have, all of which is in mint condition. I also have original 1981 DMC owners manuals and booklets which are mint.

The car was complete, unmolested and in original condition when I bought it, I have kept it this way apart from some choice modifications which were all done to enhance the car and driving experience, the car drives and handles superb.

Everything works on this car, there were some electrical issues when I got it, all of which were resolved, it is now very reliable and has never let me down, I would happily take this car anywhere, any time!