So a few weeks back I managed to pick one of these up local after watching for a long time. First one to come up in almost 4 years. I wasn't looking for an Azura specifically, just any decent, clean-enough-to-be-workable Saph, given I've accepted I'll never afford a Cosworth, nor would I pay the money they are going for now even if I could... besides I had great fun with my "Chasseur" model years ago, so this will do the job just fine

Anyway, I got it with the original intentions of doing something interesting engine wise, maybe 2.0 Zetec turbo, or some american V8, welded up diff - you know the idea.

However, after seeing how clean and original it is (70k miles, still on original brake discs!!) I've decided to - for now - restore it to its former glory as an azura... if I decide to modify in the future, any mods will be done on a reversible basis.

I'd say its about 70% clean. Back bumper is wrong, respray has a few areas needing correction (plus roof needing done, why the f**k did they not bother with the roof)... not the best job but I suppose far better than 23 year old paint would have been... underside is in great condition.

Alloys aint too bad, they will get refurbed at some point. Drivers seat needs work, usual wear through, rest of it is saveable though.

Exhaust needs work, pattern parts still available although this being one of the last ones, I think one of the cats may have broken up... will deal with in due course.

Overall it drives as it should bar tired bushes etc, and puts a smile on my face every time. Tail gets just the right amount of slippy in the wet which is hilarious - even on the 1.8 CVH (which is in pretty superb condition, and clean).

Anyway, I'll get to the pics - what I'm hoping for is some help, I want to find the correct back bumper for it, a passenger wing mirror and so on - but parts are damn thin on the ground. There must be folk sitting with these rusting away, or people who know people on here that can help me?? Please!!! lol

Must have tried every scrappy within 250miles, most laughed at me