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Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration

Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:27 pm
by Drmark
And I thought I had the prettiest 911 in our neck of the woods....
Well I did for a while.
What a lovely car.
M

1973 2.4E Restoration

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 6:33 am
by left4dead
I have car, garage & driveway envy. :)

Good for you, Darren.

Have I missed the section/thread where you've described your inaugural drive?

Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:33 am
by Bootsy
left4dead wrote:
Have I missed the section/thread where you've described your inaugural drive?
No, he's still displaying remarkable abstinence!

Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:16 am
by jury
So very very nice Darren, all those finishing touches look superb.....



The Gravel, The Curbing, That Hanging basket....... :wink:



Seriously though the car looks stunning, and shows great dedication to the cause. Look forward to seeing the car ( and yourself of course ) in July!!


Cheers
Chris

Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:24 am
by hot66
now the trims are on ... it looks complete 8) Enjoy the 1st drive

Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:29 am
by 73SJM
Looks absolutely perfect Darren, enjoy the first drive....you won't stop grinning for a long time!

Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:08 pm
by Darren65
left4dead wrote:Have I missed the section/thread where you've described your inaugural drive?
The car is currently with Porsche Centre Swindon who are kindly letting me use their showroom to take a few photos whilst its all nice and shiny! :)

I'm collecting from there Friday morning for my first ever run in the car......I have quite a special trip planned for my first drive! :cheers:

Thanks to everyone for all the kind comments, encouragement and support. :wink:

Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration

Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 7:50 am
by Pete S
Totally brilliant job Darren - the quality of work is breathtaking.

Enjoy it now its done :)

Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration

Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:27 pm
by johnM
Darren65 wrote: The car is currently with Porsche Centre Swindon who are kindly letting me use their showroom to take a few photos whilst its all nice and shiny! :)

I'm collecting from there Friday morning for my first ever run in the car......I have quite a special trip planned for my first drive! :cheers:

Thanks to everyone for all the kind comments, encouragement and support. :wink:
Well, what's the craic?

Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration

Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:58 pm
by Bootsy
Maybe he just can't stop driving!

1973 2.4E Restoration

Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:19 pm
by Bruce M
& if he has got a pocket full of euros....

Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration

Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:11 pm
by Darren65
Alright I suppose. :)

Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration

Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:13 pm
by myatt1972
Come on Darren.............spill !!! :bounce:

Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration

Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:13 pm
by johnM
Darren65 wrote:Alright I suppose. :)
Chopped it in for a 991?

Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration

Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:21 pm
by Darren65
johnM wrote:
Darren65 wrote:Alright I suppose. :)
Chopped it in for a 991?
mmmmm……£30K a year in depreciation and the engine note piped to the cockpit!…….let me think about that one! :?

Oh, and………paddles! :roll: