1973 | Bond Bug
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1973 | Bond Bug
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1973 | Bond Bug
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Descrizione
Descrizione
Fully restored to show condition
Photographic record of restoration
As the Nineteen Sixties, progressed, Mini-inspired competition from mainstream manufacturers desecrated the already fiercely competitive microcar market. Bond was one of the most successful of the British marques, but even the popular Minicar succumbed to dwindling sales in 1966. In 1969 the company was bought by rival Reliant who closed the Preston works in 1970. Shortly afterwards, the Bond name emerged once more on The Bug. Instigated by Tom Karen at Ogle Design, the new car featured sharp looks and 75mph performance with the economy and practicality of a three wheeler. Its distinctly youthful focus was evident through the use of a striking one-piece canopy that lifted for access, and racing car style decals on the front and sides. There were two specifications: the basic E, or the better equipped ES, and, from October 1973, the Bug gained Reliant's new 748cc motor and became the 750E or ES.
The present owner bought the car during covid, having recovered it from a hedge where it languished for years. As a body shop owner and classic car enthusiast – the challenge was on to make this vehicle as pristine as possible and so he then proceeded to perform a complete nut and bolt restoration and a list of what was carried out is set out below:
Complete new chassis
Rebuild front king pin swivel
All new suspension bushes throughout
Rear axle rebuilt,
All new wheel bearings
New front screen
New old stock seat belts (rare find)
Engine full rebuild - Liners, pistons, bearings, cylinder head refurbed
Prop shaft refurbed
Carb rebuild
Charging system new
New stainless steel fuel tank – fabricated.
All new interior – made as close as possible to original
New wheels & tyres
Original Desmo new old stock mirrors
Stainless exhaust system front to back – new
Nothing has been left untouched, current mileage 59,000 (no miles have been done since refurb) and it comes with V5 Log book together with a photographic album showing the car from its hedgerow find to its present fabulous condition.
All these Bugs were clothed in Tangerine Orange glass-fibre bodies and this example, having just finished a complete restoration looks fabulous in every respect. It is powered by its original 748cc engine; this ES model features a higher-compression ratio than its counterpart, as well as luxuries including headrests. The black interior is immaculate as one would expect. Only 142 750E and ES models were produced before production ceased in May 1974 and so this is a rare model indeed. Featuring the highest specification available in a Bug, it surely represents a fantastic opportunity to any enthusiast or collector, particularly as this one looks ‘brand new’ having undergone the most meticulous of restorations. Fun, striking, rare and very desirable. - This vehicle was restored back in 2020 and took approx 1 year to complete. It has been a show vehicle only and never driven on the road. Please ensure the vehicle is mechanically checked prior to being drven (oil, coolant, brakes – as no responsibility will be taken).
Condizione e registrazione
Condizione e registrazione
- Immatricolato
- Pronta a partire
Rapporto di ispezione
Non disponibile
Rapporto di ispezione
Non disponibile
Fai ispezionare questo veicolo da esperti!
- Trasparenza su 128 punti di controllo
- Valutazione delle condizioni per ogni componente
- Misurazione dello spessore della vernice
Video
Video
Dettagli tecnici
Dettagli tecnici
Dati veicolo
- Marca
- Bond
- Modello
- Bug
- Prima immatricolazione
- Non fornito
- Anno di fabbricazione
- 1973
- Chilometraggio
- Numero di telaio
- Non fornito
- Numero del motore
- Non fornito
- Numero del cambio
- Non fornito
- Matching numbers
- NO
- Numero di proprietari
- Non fornito
Dettagli tecnici
- Tipo carrozzeria
- Piccole auto (Piccola auto)
- Potenza (kW/CV)
- 21/29
- Cilindrata (cm³)
- 701
- Cilindri
- 4
- Porte
- Non fornito
- Posizione volante
- Destra
- Cambio
- Manuale
- Marce
- Non fornito
- Trazione
- Posteriore
- Freno anteriore
- Non fornito
- Freno posteriore
- Non fornito
- Carburante
- Benzina
Configurazione individuale
Configurazione individuale
- Colore carrozzeria
- Arancione
- Colore interni
- Nero
- Materiale interni
- Altri
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