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My TR diary (86865)

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  1. godabitibi

    godabitibi F1 Veteran

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    I'm leaving this evening to go pick up my 1990 Testarossa #86865 in Toronto area. I will post pictures. I will then introduce the car with many pictures and will try to post all repairs and upgrades throughout my ownership with pictures and possibly how-to threads.

    I hope it will be a fun thread to follow.
     
    godabitibi, Apr 17, 2014
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  2. curtisc63

    curtisc63 Formula 3 Owner

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    Congrats Claude! I know it must have been incredibly difficult to have to wait this long to have your new baby in your possession. Safe travels. Looking forward to getting to know your TR.

    Curtis
     
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  3. chabch

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    Safe drive and enjoy every minute!
     
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  4. okiedude

    okiedude Formula 3

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    Big day, I know how you feel. Enjoy, my friend!
     
    okiedude, Apr 17, 2014
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  5. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Congrats Claude ! Hope you can sleep tonight ..... :D
     
    Melvok, Apr 17, 2014
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  6. gt4me

    gt4me F1 Veteran

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    Great stuff, look forward to the photos.
     
    gt4me, Apr 17, 2014
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  7. Testarossa1

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    Yes congratulations !!! Looking forward to seeing pictures and reading the diary :)

    Tr boy
     
    Testarossa1, Apr 17, 2014
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  8. aln

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    congrats!


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    aln, Apr 18, 2014
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  9. 302Tim

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    Congratulations, enjoy the event, it's pretty special.
     
    302Tim, Apr 18, 2014
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    Those who "get it", get it! I get it. Congrats Claude!
     
    jgmblair, Apr 18, 2014
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    Congrats big time. Those first few months of feeling each other out (!) are the funnest if not the most rewarding.

    I always spend more time and money in the early stages, improving what I imagine to be a deficit and largely theoretical. Fun times. ENJOY!
     
    AHudson, Apr 18, 2014
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  12. MS250

    MS250 Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    Have fun Claude !

    Enjoy your ride.
     
    MS250, Apr 18, 2014
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  13. 88Testarossa

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    Congrats Claude. I wish you and the car a happy, long life!


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    88Testarossa, Apr 18, 2014
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    The first time I drove my TR, I was a little nervous like on a first date as Mr. Chairman would say. That goes away pretty quickly. This is the ultimate drivers car from the way the seats hug you and the open visibility all the way to the sound, smell and feel of the flat 12 behind you. There is no comparison.
     
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  15. Testarossa1

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    You are a very wise and discerning gentleman with the epitome of good taste sir !!!!!!

    Tr boy
     
    Testarossa1, Apr 19, 2014
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  16. godabitibi

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    Thanks everybody! I'm back home. A nice trip and we met nice people. Some pictures to come but I'm presently very tired and will post them later. She is still in the trailer but I'm so happy she here at home.

    Tomorrow I have to move all the cars to make room for her.
     
    godabitibi, Apr 20, 2014
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  17. MS250

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    Congrats Claude !

    Glad everything went perfect, to bad you didn't drive her home, for once the weather was awesome this weekend.
     
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    Now that's gotta be the best compliment I have ever received. Mum would be proud. Thanks
     
    ozziindaus, Apr 20, 2014
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    Well done.
     
    gt4me, Apr 20, 2014
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  20. okiedude

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    A toast to new ownership!
     
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    Congrats... I can't wait to see pics...
     
    Testarossa Lover, Apr 21, 2014
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  22. godabitibi

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  23. gt4me

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    Wow, better than I expected. Looks great in yellow.
     
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  25. godabitibi

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    Secured in the trailer ready to go.

    A proud new owner.

    On the left is Ben my friend who own the trailer and the Diablo and Pantera I have here at home.

    On the right is Bryan Corlett of Manx classics. He is the brother of the owner and is a real nice guy. Doing business with him was a pleasure.

    Note: Notice the lower grille that has probably been put back wrong on the last engine out service.
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