Lets see a picture of your classic(s)
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Been a bit more active in the TVR forum on here as I was told it was the place to come for advice since buying one. Now started having a look round though and though my pair of toys would probably have a wider interest so wanted to share them here… one is definitely classic and one would be more modern classic (cliched, I know).
The first is the Audi 200 Avant below… one of four left on the road in the UK. A more highly specified version of the C3 Audi body style, the 200 Avant came standard with the quattro and 2144cc turbocharged driveline from the UR! In addition, it’s hugely well equipped, even today. Standard electric seats, windows, mirrors, and sunroof. Cruise control, climate control and ABS were all also standard fair.
Here’s a couple of pics, I’ve owned the car for 18 months now and put a lot of effort in to making what you see here.
The first owner of the car was Haynes Publishing (Haynes Manuals), where it was Mrs Haynes daily driver.
Hope to get her out to a few more shows this year, she makes a fantastic family classic car too.
The second more modern classic is my recently purchased TVR Cerbera, one of the last in house AJP V8 cars to be registered.
It’s always been a poster car for me, so having the chance to own and enjoy one is a dream fulfilled.
I’ve only owned since September, and have really only been beautifying what is an incredibly good car to start with. The previous owner of nine years was fastidious, and I can’t wait to get the car out this season and start doing some trips… we’ve even got a child seat which fits too!
Feel so fortunate to be the custodian of these magnificent cars.
The first is the Audi 200 Avant below… one of four left on the road in the UK. A more highly specified version of the C3 Audi body style, the 200 Avant came standard with the quattro and 2144cc turbocharged driveline from the UR! In addition, it’s hugely well equipped, even today. Standard electric seats, windows, mirrors, and sunroof. Cruise control, climate control and ABS were all also standard fair.
Here’s a couple of pics, I’ve owned the car for 18 months now and put a lot of effort in to making what you see here.
The first owner of the car was Haynes Publishing (Haynes Manuals), where it was Mrs Haynes daily driver.
Hope to get her out to a few more shows this year, she makes a fantastic family classic car too.
The second more modern classic is my recently purchased TVR Cerbera, one of the last in house AJP V8 cars to be registered.
It’s always been a poster car for me, so having the chance to own and enjoy one is a dream fulfilled.
I’ve only owned since September, and have really only been beautifying what is an incredibly good car to start with. The previous owner of nine years was fastidious, and I can’t wait to get the car out this season and start doing some trips… we’ve even got a child seat which fits too!
Feel so fortunate to be the custodian of these magnificent cars.
swisstoni said:
Nice. Is that real bare metal (presumably with some sort of clear over it) or is it painted to look bare?
Cheers. It's real but yes it's covered with Owatrol Oil and Owatrol Oxid Verdis, seems to be holding but I'm not driving it in the salt! Edited by 57 Chevy on Sunday 30th January 19:46
Edited by 57 Chevy on Sunday 30th January 19:46
57 Chevy said:
swisstoni said:
Nice. Is that real bare metal (presumably with some sort of clear over it) or is it painted to look bare?
Cheers. It's real but yes it's covered with Owatrol Oil and Owatrol Oxid Verdis, seems to be holding but I'm not driving it in the salt! swisstoni said:
Impressive that it has metalwork that is good enough to be displayed and isn’t half filler at that age.
You can see it in progress over here. https://www.flickr.com/photos/grantgb/albums/72157...It had had all the sills replaced so I needed to do something and didn't want an expensive paint job.
Not mine but my nipper’s ongoing project.
It’s a V12
Just back from paint. Already converted to manual, uprated suspenders and PAS valved. Plus loads more.
And loads more to go. Wheels are not staying. Only on for sizing.
Oh and a saucy exhaust. Sounds epic.
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It’s a V12
Just back from paint. Already converted to manual, uprated suspenders and PAS valved. Plus loads more.
And loads more to go. Wheels are not staying. Only on for sizing.
Oh and a saucy exhaust. Sounds epic.
[url]|https://thumbsnap.com/FuWtRfdD[/url]
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