(Another) New member near Coventry.

[Merlinmadness]

Hi everyone,

I've been reading this forum for a couple of years now, but am constantly in awe of the quality and variety of machines on the site so was a little reluctant to introduce myself!

I've got a '76 2.7 which I've now had for 3.5years.

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The early cars were out of my league, and this model has the feeling of a true classic car in that it's more unusual than the later ones. It also had a rebuilt engine and good history. It now has some bodywork issues which need correcting over the next year or two, but unfortunately my girlfriend decided that we should restore a 1 owner Fiat 500 this year, so the piggybank is currently empty!

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I'm in Stoneleigh so it would be good to catch up with some of the other (remarkable) local cars and their owners in the future.

Chris

[sladey]

Welcome to the forum. Nice 911 and nice fiat

[myatt1972]

Welcome Chris, nice cars, wouldnt mind seeing some pics of the Volvo.

Restoration show on sunday ?

[swift911]

Two really nice cars, mate of mine has a blue 500, he can park it sideways in his garage.

[Bootsy]

Welcome aboard, nice cars

[Merlinmadness]

Thanks for the kind words. The 911 is a bit of a 10 footer, but getting there! Unlikely to make the show at the weekend unfortunately as we have relatives visiting.

Couple of pictures of the Volvo below - it's been a slow burn restoration with my dad, but we'll hopefully get all the shiny bits bolted on over the winter.

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[Ant22]

All you need to add is a 1972 built 911!
The Fiat 500 is a great car, totally agree the 2.7 is a classic & worth investing in. I know my Dad loved his Volvo, it was the less cool 'modern' version the 480ES ... your Dad is clearly cooler than mine!
I'm sure you will enjoy DDK & get invaluable support.

[myatt1972]

Thanks for posting the pics Chris, I worked at an independant Volvo garage many moons ago.
If Im not mistaken those are 240 glt alloys.