At the barn at the moment is a Rapid that has been recently restored at considerable expense. It then came to me for a few small jobs and an MOT test. To my horror [and obviously the customers even bigger horror] I had to issue a fail certificate for excessive corrosion. It's a proper eye opener as the Rapid looks rather nice, the paint is shiny, the seats retrimmed ect.

Just one example of the extremely poor quality, bodged "repairs" is the fact that the new sills have been fitted over the top of the rotten originals, see photos below:

I don't claim to be perfect, but this really is terrible!

Hmm guessing the owner will be sueing the restorer for that.

That's shocking. I'm assume it can be rescued, but is going to require some money.

I had this type of thing with my classic mini, the pannel below the rear bumper had just been welded over the old rotten pannel..... was a mess..... ended up breaking it :(

Hope this dont cost too much to sort.

It is being rescued at the barn. It's a right mess underneath!

what a mess but I am sure you will be able to work your magic Dave

Sorry if this is not the right topic, but the first picture it is just perfect. I'm looking for all black moldings for Rapid. Does anyone knows anywhere any. Thank you.

Sorry if this is not the right topic, but the first picture it is just perfect. I'm looking for all black moldings for Rapid. Does anyone knows anywhere any. Thank you.

Yes, off topic, but I do have a set I removed from my Rapid. They are 23 years old and would probably be best sprayed satin black before being stuck back on. You can have them for a tenner plus postage.