Think RUST. All other mechanical problems, such as the brakes, can be easily repaired. Rust is the killer. It can cost many times the value of a car to repair, and then can still come back. Ask me how I know, and why I'm not fooling with any more British cars!
It's probably a good thing that the front carpet is gone. It allows you to check the floor boards closely. Look at the rocker panels and the bottom of the doors closely also. The area under the battery is a problem area too. From what I understand from the long time Opeler's is that almost all GT have problems there--mine did--and shouldn't kill an other wise good car.
Good luck,
James
It's probably a good thing that the front carpet is gone. It allows you to check the floor boards closely. Look at the rocker panels and the bottom of the doors closely also. The area under the battery is a problem area too. From what I understand from the long time Opeler's is that almost all GT have problems there--mine did--and shouldn't kill an other wise good car.
Good luck,
James