Finally found what I've been looking for!
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Having enjoyed my Aston V12 Vantage for the past 4 years on Sunday morning drives through the Yorkshire Moors and Lake District, I decided it was time to ease up on the miles ( although I think cars are far better used regularly rather than just polished ) so the search began.
I went quite a long way down the McLaren 570s route, but was too much like the Aston and didn't give me the raw driving experience I wanted. Very nearly went back to a TVR, but they're all at least 10 years old and like going back to an exe!
I'd never even considered an Ultima but by chance saw an ad for one near Harrogate, but before I'd chance to go and view it, another much newer and far far better looking and specced one came up for sale.
48 hours later, I'd viewed it, sat in it, fallen for it and done the deal with the owner who proved to be a gentleman, thoroughly decent bloke and a pleasure to do business with.
It's now in my garage and must say, I've not owned and driven a car that ticks every box like this does. I don't expect it to be spanner free or without the odd tweak here and there, which actually appeals to me. I
I'm genuinely pleased to be part of the Ultima club and look forward to meeting some of you and your cars. Drew.
I went quite a long way down the McLaren 570s route, but was too much like the Aston and didn't give me the raw driving experience I wanted. Very nearly went back to a TVR, but they're all at least 10 years old and like going back to an exe!
I'd never even considered an Ultima but by chance saw an ad for one near Harrogate, but before I'd chance to go and view it, another much newer and far far better looking and specced one came up for sale.
48 hours later, I'd viewed it, sat in it, fallen for it and done the deal with the owner who proved to be a gentleman, thoroughly decent bloke and a pleasure to do business with.
It's now in my garage and must say, I've not owned and driven a car that ticks every box like this does. I don't expect it to be spanner free or without the odd tweak here and there, which actually appeals to me. I
I'm genuinely pleased to be part of the Ultima club and look forward to meeting some of you and your cars. Drew.
xrtim said:
Congratulations on your purchase Drew and welcome to the forum, I'm mid build at the moment almost rolling chassis and just building the engine. i don't use Facebook only use this forum
Regards Tim
Hi Tim. I don't use Facebook either. Hope all goes well with the build, it'll be worth all the effort. Regards Tim
but seriously, wow! What a fantastic combo, a V12 Aston and an Ultima, - fantastic. Do you think you will find the Aston slow now? 
Thanks for all your comments and warm welcome to the club. It's the most addictive car I've owned, not just the performance, but it's road presence and that fact it's work in progress and gives me an excuse to retreat to my garage and away from the telly!
It's going to a pals on Friday to have the geo and ride height set up and adjusted to my driving style. A few vibrations to find and dial out, helicopter vents fitted, smaller alcantara steering wheel and hopefully decent weather for a blast through the Lakes early Saturday morning ( almost withdrew an entry for a championship race a Croft on Sunday just so I could drive it!).
It'd be good to meet up with some local owners if there are any!
It's going to a pals on Friday to have the geo and ride height set up and adjusted to my driving style. A few vibrations to find and dial out, helicopter vents fitted, smaller alcantara steering wheel and hopefully decent weather for a blast through the Lakes early Saturday morning ( almost withdrew an entry for a championship race a Croft on Sunday just so I could drive it!).
It'd be good to meet up with some local owners if there are any!
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