Ron Knipper writes:
> I am beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel on the restoration of
> my 1975 Aston Martin V8. When I bought the car 4 years ago, it was in sad
> shape. ... The compression was low. The suspension was bad. And the
> electrical system ... However, the body was in excellent condition and the
> interior was a little worn but still very good. Also, as Aston's go, the
> price was right [don't ask - it still hurts]. ...
I *have* to ask, Ron. How much? (If you only want to send me personal
e-mail if the subject really is that sensative, that's OK too...). I'm
just wondering, that's all.
The reason I ask is that I believe Aston Martins of all ages, types and
vintages are my favourite cars in all the world. I just can't bloody
afford one. Every time I see one, *especially* live, but also on the
telly or in pictures, I go completely ga-ga and weak-kneed and start to
plot selling the house, the kids, everything...
Getting back to the "the ones that got away" theme again; I went to a local
car show about 5 years ago. A DB5 was there (I forget the year) and the
owner was selling it. I was lusting after it and probably ruined the paint
job (which was in fair condition) with all my drool. I talked with the
owner/seller for quite some time. He showed me all over the car. Oddly
enough I didn't ask to sit in it (my brain was so confused I suppose...).
The asking price? It was some amount like $14,000. Even then I knew it
was a relative bargain. That car would probably be worth four times as
much today, even in the same average condition.
> [maintenance/repair saga deleted]
> End of saga. Sorry for boring many of you and cluttering your mailboxes.
No-way you bored me! It was a great piece and very informative about the
trials and tribulations of being an Aston Martin owner. Something you
don't see every day (especially on this list, eh wot??? :-)
But to own an Aston Martin. Ahhhh, the jealousy....
Garry Archer Esq. {yale, uunet}!hsi!archer -OR- archer@hsi.com
Code 3/HSI Systems (a 3M company), Wallingford, Connecticut, U.S.A.
"An Englishman never enjoys himself, except for a noble purpose." - A.P.Herbert
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