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Posted By : John Davies, 21-May-2004, 06:12pm
David,
I'd take it, but:
a/ You're long way away
b/ 'er indoors would have a fit
c/ I've already got half a Vitesse cluttering up the garage.
If no one does want it, offer to a dealer? It's broken already! At least the parts won't go to waste.
John
I'd take it, but:
a/ You're long way away
b/ 'er indoors would have a fit
c/ I've already got half a Vitesse cluttering up the garage.
If no one does want it, offer to a dealer? It's broken already! At least the parts won't go to waste.
John
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Posted By : Jason Chinn, 21-May-2004, 08:05pm
When you say "stripped to bits" do you mean complete but in pieces or just dismantled to the extent that it needs collecting in a van?
What sort of condition is it in?
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Posted By : Rob Campbell, 22-May-2004, 12:59pm
I would be very interested in taking a look and possibly removing the lot for you, currently restoring a vitesse and all the "extra parts" i can aquire would be helpful.
either email me or call me on my mobile 07748 172292-
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Posted By : David Freeman, 23-May-2004, 08:56pm
It is/was a deep blue Vitesse Mk1 saloon. He stripped it to rebuild the thing after his mum died- she having driven it for 20 years. Absolutely eveything is there, in boxes - the big bits are outdoors, and the blue interior and everything soft or wooden or electrical is indoors in the attic. He has 2 moggies, a Rover P6 and a stunning 1936 Bentley - all must go in 28 days (NOT the Bentley).
The rear tub need TLC, and the bulkhead needs floorpans. The bonnet need a bit of welding, but is generally in excellent nick. I fancy the overdrive Gbox, the chrome bumpers and the door cappings...but hey, I'm trying to find someone who'll take the lot to do it up. It would be a tragedy not to...and I'm unselfish like that.
Rob- I'll call you on Monday.-
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Posted By : David Cornell, 24-May-2004, 10:49am
Good on you David. Keep them on the road for as long as possible. Good luck. David.-
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Posted By : Rob Campbell, 29-May-2004, 10:21am
Just thought i would post the reply to let everyone know that i have agreed to take this on. i have arranged with the owner to go an collect it on Thursday and fill up my garage with its second vitesse restoration this year!
Thanks david for letting us know about the vitesse and being the one to help save it.-
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Posted By : John Davies, 29-May-2004, 06:49pm
That's good news, well done!
David, have you a magic word that works with wreck owners? There is a rolling Spifire chassis in the open in a yard near me. I've asked the owner if he would sell, offered him money, but oh, no - he's going to restore it - the body is in his shed ready to go on it. It's been there at least five, probably ten years. Last week he covered the chassis with an tarpaulin.
Sad.
John
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Posted By : David Freeman, 21-May-2004, 08:07pm
Blimey....your 'indoors would have a fit...mine would kill...no ...dismember ..in a particularly painful uncaring sort of way if I brought another ill Triumph home. She does her bit for the community, school governor etc...so why can't I look after sick cars??
Taint fair....