This is a rare find, a very early CSi with the original engine and a sunroof and A/C. VIN is 2260130, making it the 130th CSi produced in late 1971 as a ’72 model. 2/2/7. Back from the trimmer with the headlining and German carpet installed. Lipstick red interior. It needs some touch-up here and there and a driveline, but the flavor of the car is beginning to come out. 3/20/07. The lift and the pan have been cleaned, sealed, and then undercoated.

Suspensions are being detailed and strengthened, and some bits are powder coated before reinstalling. Now getting the motor ready for the conversion. 4/18/07. Rebuilt 3.5 Motronic motor in place with freshened 5-speed OD trans. Rear subframe in place with swing arms also. Front and rear subframes are bolstered and powder coated for durability. All new suspension hardware, bushings, and rubber. New suspension control arms, custom CSi Eurospec springs, and new Bilsteins.

Now to the fuel injection conversion and to finish the brakes. 6/10 Detailing the engine bay a bit. Heater installed and new fan. Hood attachment hardware also. Prepping for the wood and interior finishing, a few tech issues still prevent completing the Motronic conversion and getting the motor lit.