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Year of manufacture 1978 Recorded mileage 47,150 Asking price £POA Vendor Michael Wise Cars, Christchurch, Dorset; 07836 622234; michaelwisecars.co.uk WHEN IT WAS NEW Price n/a Max power 290bhp Max to