Ghibli SS - Return of the prodigal son

GTVGEOFF

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Hats off to you, that is a fantastic achievement and you should be very proud of yourself.
You have renewed my enthusiasm to get my Montreal done.
I hope one day to see your car and I will try not to drool over it.
 

Hurricane52

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Hats off to you, that is a fantastic achievement and you should be very proud of yourself.
You have renewed my enthusiasm to get my Montreal done.
I hope one day to see your car and I will try not to drool over it.
Thanks to everyone for such kind comments and positivity. Much appreciated.

These past twelve months has been full of energy sapping anxiety for most of us. Here’s to brighter times.
 

Oneball

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Hope you’ll be taking the mick out of your mate for the screen.

One of my mates clobbered the side of my freshly painted car with a steering column 15 years ago. Still ribbing him about it.
 

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@Hurricane52 The car looks beautiful. Glad it worked out with the reproduction glass.

I like your story mostly because 5 years ago I bought my 4200GT as a 30th Birthday to my self with the intention to restore and keep it for 20+ years.
 

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what a lovely car, and hats off to you for knuckling down and actually finishing it. I look at my 356 most days, and know my OCD would never allow a so-so restoration, so I understand the pain you must have gone through.

Oh, and a sunny day! I miss the UK (sometimes!).
 

Hurricane52

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what a lovely car, and hats off to you for knuckling down and actually finishing it. I look at my 356 most days, and know my OCD would never allow a so-so restoration, so I understand the pain you must have gone through.

Oh, and a sunny day! I miss the UK (sometimes!).
Thanks. Not quite so sunny today.
 

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Hurricane52

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If the GTS is to be a keeper, I'd be tempted to send it to the body-shop to have it painted to match the SS.
Went down this route with my much missed Elan. Had it painted to match the Ghibli. Old pic attached. The GTS is too new to need paint, so I think it’ll stay as it is.
 

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Nice pic of the very Venturi we were chatting about on a different thread, earlier this evening. What were the chances?! It’s currently for sale for £39k. Unlike the Ghibli.
 

Hurricane52

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Nice pic of the very Venturi we were chatting about on a different thread, earlier this evening. What were the chances?! It’s currently for sale for £39k. Unlike the Ghibli.
That’s a different one. Mine went to France. The interior is a different colour. I’m tempted, but one shouldn’t really go back.