23 years of wanting

[taffyracer]

I've wanted a caterham since I was 15, i was a knats whisker away from having one when I was 17 but my mum stepped in and stopped me when she realised how fast it was! I've nearly bought on a few occasions, had 2 deposits down on kits in the last few years but with racing and other things i've had to cancel and wait a bit longer.

But, in 20mins time i'll be getting a lift off the wife to collect my 1st Caterham, just sooooooo excited, have a huge smile on my face, I can't ever remember any car ever making me this excited, i'm hooked already

Edited by taffyracer on Saturday 31st January 09:40

[taffyracer]

Had a great day, picked it up from Millwood around 12ish, up to Gloucester and back over towards Monmouth, down the A49, got stuck in traffic and didn't mind, was just happy to finally be blatting, car was just superb

but when we got back I was clearing the garage and my son took the bonnet off to show our neighbours, he only went and put the bonnet down paint side up and wind came along and yep it's all scratched to buggery, i love my son but at that point he was nearly homeless!

Edited by taffyracer on Saturday 31st January 19:12

Edited by taffyracer on Saturday 31st January 19:12

[taffyracer]

Oh yes, just love it

[taffyracer]

Yeah it was a bit like that, i knew when I saw it I was going to buy! Have to say though that Jon at Millwood has been incredibly decent to deal with, i wish all suppliers were like him, nothing was too much trouble and never once complained over the protracted nature of the deal, highly recommeded

[taffyracer]

well, there are a few stone chips on the nose/wings so was planning on buying new CF ones, respraying them but leaving the front band/tips exposed anyway, so will just do it then

[taffyracer]

Hi Al, yes i'm planning on being there thurs all being ok, I dropped into 2nd and blasted through the Brynglas tunnels on sat at full chat, was just glorious, my son and I were beaming, if you're going then drop me a line and i'll meet you at J33 and we can convoy!

Edited by taffyracer on Monday 2nd February 18:54

[taffyracer]

no problem mate, give us a shout, L200 might be what we need given how white my garden is!

Edited by taffyracer on Monday 2nd February 20:45