So, I’ll start this month with a rather bizarre event. Some of you will recall that I still have a low mileage Guards Red Sport that I bought in pieces a few years ago. Whilst the engine went back in it never actually got finished and other cars have joined the collection since.
Well, I randomly got a message through my Facebook page from a guy I’d never heard of. However, after a few questions he turned out to be a previous owner of the car who purchased it way back in August 2001! He’s been trying to track me down after he lost track of the car a few years ago, as he would like to buy the private plate back.
Of more interest to me, he has the missing history paperwork, service history and manuals that never came with the car when I acquired it. I’ve not seen them yet but, hopefully, we can sort that out in the future. Proof that social media does have its uses!
I’ve been busy with a commercial storage unit project lately after finally striking a deal on a local storage unit that should take six of the cars. It’s fairly modern, safe and secure. The catch, however, was that it had some offices internally that we have now ripped out to maximise floor space. We’ve literally had a smashing time and made a great mess, but we are now on the home run with painting about to commence. Once painted, this should be a great new home for the cars and will allow projects to continue all year round. A 968 barn of sorts. I’m looking forward to moving the cars in there before the winter weather hits.
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