Amazing barn find and a journey of discovery

IanMcLeod · Post by **IanMcLeod** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:52 pm

So in summary so far

1/ Chassis and engine number indicate it is the first E and therefore also in the running to be the first LWB car.
2/ It didn't come into the UK through AFN but is RHD. Private import (e.g. service personal stationed in Germany), made for a different RHD market or LHD to RHD conversion seem to be the possibilities.
3/ Has a later registration number which indicates it was imported into the UK at a later date.
4/ Research took them all over the world and became pretty convincing.
5/ Three Scotsmen had to negatiate a price between them so this story probably started in 2009.

Ian.

Bertroex · Post by **Bertroex** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:55 pm

2009?!?!?!?! This story started in 2009?!?!?!

Bert

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:59 pm

Bertroex wrote:2009?!?!?!?! This story started in 2009?!?!?!

No Bert. No.

But Ian said "service personel stationed in Germany".
Now I saw a film about Elvis doing that. I think this car might be his...

Nige · Post by **Nige** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:00 pm

IanMcLeod wrote: 5/ Three Scotsmen had to negatiate a price between them so this story probably started in 2009.

and it ain't over yet!

210bhp · Post by **210bhp** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:29 pm

So we were in the barn again....... This time early December 2011,
Surprisingly, after our previous dance around a potential price, the negotiations to buy the car took about 30 seconds. We suggested a number, a higher number was asked for, we compromised half way and hands were shook. Money changed hands and the loading began. We had her all secured and the parts loaded in double quick time. The whole turnaround was not much more than an hour and we were on our way outta there!
For what it's worth the negotiations were between an Irishman an Englishman and a Scotsman but despite the language barrier those negotiations were fast!,
Loaded

All ours!

We stopped a couple of times to check the straps and we could 'admire' our new purchase. Not much to look at but I've seen a lot worse restored by expert hands on DDK.

Bruce M · Post by **Bruce M** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:30 pm

johnM wrote:
Sam @ PS Autoart wrote:
What was the original colour?
It looks like light blue the same as Vickys car.

Nope, there seems to be another colour underneath if you look at the chips.

964RS · Post by **964RS** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:34 pm

Ok I'm intrigued about what is on the duck tail....

But I do like the ride height

210bhp · Post by **210bhp** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:36 pm

Brendan and Leslie with engine and box

I have to say Leslie is a top bloke. Totally none Porsche minded but his enthusiasm and help was invaluable. He totally got wound up in the story. The journey to get the car and the trip back was full of questions. He totally 'gets' the significance of the find. Our chit chat in the van was full of humour and laughs and full on commitment to 'get the job done'.

So, thank you Leslie for your full support and dampening those thoughts that we were a couple of 'cranks' buying what, on the surface, looked like a shed of an old 911

johnM · Post by **johnM** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:44 pm

Bruce M wrote:
johnM wrote:
Sam @ PS Autoart wrote:
What was the original colour?
It looks like light blue the same as Vickys car.
Nope, there seems to be another colour underneath if you look at the chips.

Light Ivory then!! very common.

bjmullan · Post by **bjmullan** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:58 pm

johnM wrote:Light Ivory then!!

On the button John.

johnM · Post by **johnM** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:26 pm

So it take it this is a joint venture, so do you both own this fantastic project?

andy888 · Post by **andy888** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:26 pm

very interesting find mike. and you are correct... Leslie is indeed a good guy!

andy

bjmullan · Post by **bjmullan** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:29 pm

John it only seems fair that as I own 50% of Silvia I should let Mike get a share of this yet to be named car, 30/70 of course!

210bhp · Post by **210bhp** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:39 pm

andy888 wrote:very interesting find mike. and you are correct... Leslie is indeed a good guy!

andy

Good to see you on here Andy. Glad you are following the story

Regards
Mike

johnM · Post by **johnM** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:42 pm

bjmullan wrote:John it only seems fair that as I own 50% of Silvia I should let Mike get a share of this yet to be named car, 30/70 of course!

I like your style. Now if we are talking names may I suggest Eve, what with the car being the first of its kind.

Kind regards.

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