Journey Home and first impressions
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Journey Home and first impressions
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Had a great journey back from Roger Brays, arrived at around 12.00 to see my new born all shiny and sleek, looked amazing, the white number plates really setting the car off.
Roger showed me all around and then I was off, a friend had very kindly drove me down in his 1971 911s.
First impressions, very tight, not rattles, felt like a brand new car, which i suppose it is.
Lots of power, great stopping ability with no fade over the journey.
We stopped at a little pub with a car park outside so we could sit an admire our cars(come on, we all do it, dont we?)
Good cruising on motorways between 80-90 very comfortable indeed, I wasnt really sure if this could be used for an every day car, but i am in no doubts now.
Had one more stop at the motorway service station, went for a Costa Coffee to be confronted upon our return with about 10 people surrounding my car and taking photos, I know what brad pit feels like now.
One guy who was chatting away new Roger and had infact had a car renovated by him, he had since sold it but he said i have spurred him on to get another as he was totally smitten.
My mate was getting a little miffed as his car was getting no attention, he has grown to love the 356 and yesterday, exactly a week after i picked mine up he has found a 1957 Coupe outlaw and bought it, it comes complete with a shrunken skull attatched to the mirror it really is a true outlaw.
He is selling his 911 if anyone is intersted
No doubt you will see his 356 on here and at shows, here is a pic of our stop at the service station.
Had a great journey back from Roger Brays, arrived at around 12.00 to see my new born all shiny and sleek, looked amazing, the white number plates really setting the car off.
Roger showed me all around and then I was off, a friend had very kindly drove me down in his 1971 911s.
First impressions, very tight, not rattles, felt like a brand new car, which i suppose it is.
Lots of power, great stopping ability with no fade over the journey.
We stopped at a little pub with a car park outside so we could sit an admire our cars(come on, we all do it, dont we?)
Good cruising on motorways between 80-90 very comfortable indeed, I wasnt really sure if this could be used for an every day car, but i am in no doubts now.
Had one more stop at the motorway service station, went for a Costa Coffee to be confronted upon our return with about 10 people surrounding my car and taking photos, I know what brad pit feels like now.
One guy who was chatting away new Roger and had infact had a car renovated by him, he had since sold it but he said i have spurred him on to get another as he was totally smitten.
My mate was getting a little miffed as his car was getting no attention, he has grown to love the 356 and yesterday, exactly a week after i picked mine up he has found a 1957 Coupe outlaw and bought it, it comes complete with a shrunken skull attatched to the mirror it really is a true outlaw.
He is selling his 911 if anyone is intersted
No doubt you will see his 356 on here and at shows, here is a pic of our stop at the service station.
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Looks great, you must be chuffed to bits! Good fortune to enjoy!
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I'd say enjoy but I can't see how you are not going to! So be safe instead
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Just a quick a dirty run down of spec for the curious:
Obviously full resto by bray and team(Big Thankyou)
Andy Prill 130bhp Super 90SC engine
Disc brake conversion 356C type
Duel Cylinder brakes
Alloy Fuch wheels from Rogers Race carrera ex John Lucus
Speedster Alloy seats
12 volt conversion
Louvered engine lid
Aluminium bonnet
Race fuel cell
Genuine Porsche spots sourced from switzerland
Headlight grills
Uprated and lowered shocks
Full leather interior, bomber brown distressed.
Child seat belts or full harness
Becker Mexico radio with satnav etc, looks retro but with all the gismos for modern driving.
Obviously full resto by bray and team(Big Thankyou)
Andy Prill 130bhp Super 90SC engine
Disc brake conversion 356C type
Duel Cylinder brakes
Alloy Fuch wheels from Rogers Race carrera ex John Lucus
Speedster Alloy seats
12 volt conversion
Louvered engine lid
Aluminium bonnet
Race fuel cell
Genuine Porsche spots sourced from switzerland
Headlight grills
Uprated and lowered shocks
Full leather interior, bomber brown distressed.
Child seat belts or full harness
Becker Mexico radio with satnav etc, looks retro but with all the gismos for modern driving.
Defo more pics needed. Sounds great, and that one pic looks great too. More please.TheBaron wrote:Just a quick a dirty run down of spec for the curious:
Obviously full resto by bray and team(Big Thankyou)
Andy Prill 130bhp Super 90SC engine
Disc brake conversion 356C type
Duel Cylinder brakes
Alloy Fuch wheels from Rogers Race carrera ex John Lucus
Speedster Alloy seats
12 volt conversion
Louvered engine lid
Aluminium bonnet
Race fuel cell
Genuine Porsche spots sourced from switzerland
Headlight grills
Uprated and lowered shocks
Full leather interior, bomber brown distressed.
Child seat belts or full harness
Becker Mexico radio with satnav etc, looks retro but with all the gismos for modern driving.
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1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.
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