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What a car, looking absolutely glorious Mike and some wonderful photos
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Well, here she is in her new life…………………. I’ll leave these here just to round off this thread. It was a wonderful ownership journey and I’m so lucky to have owned one of the best 911’s on the planet.
Regards
Mike
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I know I was one of the people who said you should return it at some stage back to Chartreuse but, although I'm a big fan of Chartreuse (particularly on an RS), ...
I actually prefer it in black !! (which, having been the car's colour since 1974, is how everyone will remember it).
Wonderful car having been used extensively as intended.
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I know I was one of the people who said you should return it at some stage back to Chartreuse but, although I'm a big fan of Chartreuse (particularly on an RS), ...
I actually prefer it in black !! (which, having been the car's colour since 1974, is how everyone will remember it).
Wonderful car having been used extensively as intended.
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It does look wonderful in Chartreuse but doesn't seem like your car anymore Mike - which as it no longer is maybe is a fitting end to your story with it?
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Great ‘ending’ to the journey with your car Mike. I think it would look more complete with the side graphics, but I’m with Andy and Bootsy .. kind of suited patina black .
Had so many great times with that car … you must be ready for some new memories to be made with a new car
Had so many great times with that car … you must be ready for some new memories to be made with a new car
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Certainly a “next chapter” moment for the car.
Squeaky clean resto was always on the cards I guess, but it would have been nice if they had just kept that “original” dealership sticker in the rear window
You had lots of fun in it, I hope the new owner appreciates that.
Squeaky clean resto was always on the cards I guess, but it would have been nice if they had just kept that “original” dealership sticker in the rear window
You had lots of fun in it, I hope the new owner appreciates that.
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There is a different philosophy about restoration in the US.
Original seats and headrests gone in favour of brand new pepita and vinyl.
post images
Regards
Mike
Original seats and headrests gone in favour of brand new pepita and vinyl.
post images
Regards
Mike
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73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
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Looked great in black and looks equally good in Chartreuse.
What a fabulous experience, I always like a happy ending!
What a fabulous experience, I always like a happy ending!
The force is strong in this one ......
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Definitely needs its graphics, guess they would have been black?
Great memories
Great memories
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Nice conclusion Mike. Black is your car, Chartreuse is the next owners. Keep the great memories.
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Sounds right to me. Great car, and hopefully a great experience owning it.abzadams wrote:Nice conclusion Mike. Black is your car, Chartreuse is the next owners. Keep the great memories.
On to the next, Mike? Or are you simplifying the collection?
Best, Richard.
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Remember that evening so well Tom, and that cracking photo.
It’s a fairly happy ending Feroz, bitter/sweet in many ways but glad to have had the experience.
Gary, who could forget that drive home from CLM. One of my favourite drives with the car because of the company and two of my favourite pictures of all time to boot. Special personal memories.
I think that’s perfect Rich. A great summary.
Not sure yet Richard, an early lwb 911 is special and always in my blood from being a teenager. Don’t think I could top my ownership experience with the RS but if something catches my eye………? ??? You never know.
Regards
Mike
It’s a fairly happy ending Feroz, bitter/sweet in many ways but glad to have had the experience.
Gary, who could forget that drive home from CLM. One of my favourite drives with the car because of the company and two of my favourite pictures of all time to boot. Special personal memories.
I think that’s perfect Rich. A great summary.
Not sure yet Richard, an early lwb 911 is special and always in my blood from being a teenager. Don’t think I could top my ownership experience with the RS but if something catches my eye………? ??? You never know.
Regards
Mike
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73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
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,.,Or chartreuse on chartreuseGary71 wrote:Definitely needs its graphics, guess they would have been black?
James
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'74 914/6 3.0 Texas GT
'73 911 2.7 RS Replica LHD
'72 911 2.4 E RHD (Sold)
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'74 914/6 3.0 Texas GT
'73 911 2.7 RS Replica LHD
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23e Heure wrote:Gary71 wrote:Definitely needs its graphics, guess they would have been black?
,.,Or chartreuse on chartreuse
Regards
Mike
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73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/