AMG Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Dad has had this Ascona for a while now, and has been threatening to do something with it since he got it! Took a while to gather up the few panels it needed (2 front wings), could do with a front passenger door but it just seems impossible to get, so hopefully the current one can be sorted. Car as we got it, an early (1972) model, Will eventually be lowered on these wheels Initial strip down revealed a very solid shell and very little repair work needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Front panel Engine bay New wings Doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Repair to headlight surround Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Power Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 lovely machine!! I love ascona a's and have never worked on one or even looked at one close up!!! keep up the good work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 I'd never seen another one, (apart from this one) until Billing this year, so not too many about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 What a great looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Have engine bay painted now, so putting it back together: Engine: Front sump guard: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Eventually got a passenger door sorted, it is being collected in Holland on Monday. Once it's landed, (and hopefully it fits OK!) it'll not take long to get a coat of paint lashed onto it, so the rebuild can start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Literally just finished putting it together, so it should make an appearance at Kilbroney (local classic show) tomorrow! Excuse the crap pictures for now, should have better ones tomorrow: Jury is still out on the mudflaps, and will be getting a proper set of number plates made with the riveted on digits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 looks absolutely fantastic, will be good when I finish mine to meet up for a spin at a show either here or over the pond. done a good job there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Some better pictures from the show yesterday: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicsManta Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Briliant looking ascona.keep it that way.the wheels realy suit the car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Wheels were bought on the cheap as something that might or might not work, they aren't the real McCoy! Original intention was to have a set of 8x13 ATS Classics, but I really don't think they will look any better than what is on it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Decided to make the Ascona work for it's living yesterday, was called into service as my wedding car: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Have the Ascona out for another year, hopefully it will make it to Billing in July! Out at it's first show this year, Dubshed, a mainly VAG show, but had a section for other German makes this year. Came home with best other German car at the show which was unexpected with some of the other stuff there! Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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