Hey looks wonderful! Well done.
The body seams and stance appear spot on…very important.
Rotate or replace those tires.
Goto ebay …now…and get the 4 set of hub caps listed for the s1 xj6 at $50 before i do…
The s1 is very much a sport saloon. F the rear seat passenger’s legs and head i say!
Fellow desigbers questioned Lyons regarding the haedroom, but he was dead set on those lines above all.
Interesting trivia, he also made it a point and priority to make the doors high enough and seats low enough so the seats would not be seen while viewed from exxterior profile.
Also 72 was last year of that particular Lyons touch on the trunk latch, making light come from bumper.
Those little wings recall the xk roadsters imho.
Pity the front seats are from the x308. The rear original?
That’s going to be the most tricky bit and expense for you.
I have seen some s1 xj6 seats available occasionally online on e b a y…and dyeing isn’t difficult.
Nothing else looks right but original seats imho.
72 is a great year…the last year prior to Lyons’ retirement.
Also, well, fwiw, though i am of same mindset of repairing/restoring well, i am beginning to learn to try and hold off.
Depends on your funds, but remember although these cars are very reasonable to restore compared to other exotics, things may and usually do come up later that were unexpected.
Point, i have redone several su and stromberg carbs. Almost always required only refinish and elbow grease.
Personally i have never come across a split diaphragm.
I soak them and other rubber parts in brake fluid a couple days or so, completely rejuvinates them if in otherwise ok condition, no weak or cracking areas…
My .02 is, as example, while i hv all apart to paint/detail, removed otherwise good alternator, fan, i really want to upgrade to elec fan and therefore new higher output alternator.etc etc.
But i haven’t really had her running yet, although i know mechanics all. good, i do KNOW i hv no brakes, KNOW i need upper/lower ball joints replaced, need to drop rear end…door panels and seat stitching, etc
My thought fwiw is simply to take it slow and try to tame that new car excitement ordering a bunch of parts beforehand.
It’ll save you a lot buying only what you know you need.
Nothing wrong with what you’re doing of course, as i am in same situation w similar condition s1 xj6, i am beginning to appreciate this new found mantra of mine.
It really does save $
FWIW
All the best
PS
Keep us posted with things u come across. Always helpful to hear/see others experiences.