Hello from Sunny California

Richard in Marin · Post by **Richard in Marin** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 1:40 am

I'm here thanks to Roy Mawbry's(spelling) mentioning this forum on the US 356 Registry. It looks like I can wile away some time here if it ever rains again in NorCal.

I decided to give up vintage racing about three years ago, but knew I couldn't give up toy cars, so I did a mental search to find something fun that I hadn't already been through. Click-click-click - 356. Which one? Click-click-click - Roadster. I know that no one on this forum has ever had this happen, but it was rustier than it was supposed to be. It is driving, but still need some help after 2+ years.

I still love vintage racing, but over the years the hassle factor continued to increase, and when it went over the satisfaction line, I quit. During my racing, I made two trips to the Goodwood Revival (as a spectator, not a participant). You guys really do know how to throw a party. Unfortunately, I was quietly asked not to return as the two years I was there were the only two years it rained. If it has rained since, it is not my fault.

During my racing, I ran a Lotus 20 for a few years, then wanted to go faster, so I got a Bobsy-Alfa. (Similar to a Lotus 23/Elva Mk.7.) After a few years, I wanted to continue, but not so fast, so got a Lotus Eleven S2. What an absolutely honest car that is!!

So now I'm trying to learn new tricks, and not let the tail wag the dog.

Berny · Post by **Berny** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:10 am

Hi Richard Welcome to DDK! & hope you enjoy the 356. I to used to race & at one time like you ran an Elva altough the more mundane Courier, still a great little car. p.s. perhaps you could send us some sunshine! Berny.

Post by **Bootsy** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:39 am

Welcome to the forum Richard, hope you enjoy it.

Ian Gunney · Post by **Ian Gunney** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:52 pm

Welcome - sounds like you could have some stories to tell!

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:03 pm

Welcome Richard, you are in a beautiful part of the world, 'sitting on the dock of the bay'

Mike

roy mawbey · Post by **roy mawbey** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:05 pm

Hello and welcome Richard. Pleased you saw my reference to DDK on the Registry site its often useful to look on both sites if you have problems. We of course over here have more problems with rust than you do by the bridge.

Roy

bjmullan · Post by **bjmullan** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:42 am

Welcome Richard, you certainly live in a beautiful part of the world and it's were my 911 spent the first 35 years of its life.

Would be great if you could post pics of your car and maybe even your racing exploits