What Year 40 Series Should I Buy To Restore

[damondamore]

I am looking to buy a 40 Series to restore and am still in the research process - I would like a 1971 since it's the year I was born, but I wanted to check with the forum folks if there are any major differences or considerations I should take when choosing one. I live in Los Angeles and just want a really basic one, no rust and structurally sound to begin a long-term restoration project - any suggestions or noted big differences in the 40 series by year would be appreciated - thank you

 

[allana13]

Where are you located.. Do you have a lot of choice for different 40 Series.

 

[damondamore]

Where are you located.. Do you have a lot of choice for different 40 Series.

I live in Los Angeles - so between LA and San Diego I should have a number of choices- I've seen a lot of early to mid 70s and a few 80's but was wondering if it's worth getting a later model with power steering and AC or an older model and just adding them - it would likely be a 3-4 day a week car for daily commutes in the city, so want to be comfortable

 

[Ben]

Id get one of the later ones with power steering and aircon.

Have you been to Specter Off Road?

Might be worth popping in and having a chat with them.

https://www.sor.com/