DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

Never tried to add pictures before so will give it a go

1972 911TE in Aubergine (Monseir Aubergine)

US blue plate car imported last year from California.
100% rust free, matching numbers and I am third owner from new.

Picture taken at Headingham last year.



The car to coin a phrase from other users on this forum is a 10-15ft car IE from that distance looks good but close up needs a re paint.
Glass out re spray being undertaken and so far no rust found. Floor pans and under bonnet area are to remain as existing IE over spray as original out of the factory but as I say no rust.










When engine was removed a large nest of some sort was located under the engine cowling over No6 Barrel. I suspect a large American rodent by the size of the nuts stored there. This was not a problem in itself however after a leak down test it was discovered that the rings were not great on this particular barrel probably due to over heating. It was also discovered that at some point in time when the engine was re built in the 90s the barrels were put back on 180 degrees out (upside down). so as with all resto's we are now into new rings as well and more work and cost than expected.



Seats are at the trimmers and all is moving ahead.
Will keep you informed as things progress

Keep patient should be done for Le mans

Revo

What a wonderful base car. Looked great at Hedingham and is going to look eve better come CLM

Aubergine is one of my favourite colours for an early 911 (or 912).

Amazing colour, it just looks so right on that car.......Mark..

loverly looking car

hot66 wrote:loverly looking car

Indeed

Good look with the refurb.

Aubergine/tan combination is just about the best early 911 combination for me. I see yours is black but still very very nice. Looks a lovely car.

Your first picture is great because it shows the often confused (to the average person) aubergine and burgundy side by side in good sunlight.

Keep us posted on progress.

Regards
Mike

I wish mine was anywhere near as nice as the 'before' shot.
Beautiful colour and it will be stunning when it's back on the road

Looks like a lovely car to start on - I saw it at Headingham too - looked great.

Look forward to seeing it at CLM.

R

Afternoon all

Monsier Aubergine Resto pretty much going to plan
Should get some colour on the shell next week, still waiting for new dash from Lakewell to arrive.

Engine work relating to the large american rodent that built a nest under the engine cover is now complete and engine has been detailed and put back together curtesy of Dave at DSD motorwerks

Before





Now Nice engine



Pretty Engine



Sexy Engine



Very pleased with that, now waiting on paint

Revo

very nice indeed in fact very sexy

Finally some colour on the shell
Very please indeed with colour and finish.
Bearing in mind these pictures are in a dusty body shop and paint has not yet been polished (IE gun finish) the finish is fantastic, very please indeed.














Paint and body work has been done by Brewster Motors of Billericay and Galleywood Essex.
They have done all different sorts of work in the past from Ford works rally cars to looking after all the new GT40s
that were bought in by rousch racing afew years ago.

I can thoroughly recommend them

revo

Wow - that is looking superb.

Love the yellow engine shroud - will look great against the aubergine.

Now flatted off then polished







Cant wait to see it in the sun light

That's a cracking colour, you must be well chuffed with how that's turned out!