Post by 2savage on Jul 14, 2024 2:00:42 GMT
For those that are interested, here's the final spec:
Registered CFK 995L, manufacture date March 1973
Bare metal restoration with full panel realignment
All wood removed and refurbished by specialists
Engine and transmission removed for a refresh and engine bay cleaned up with new paint
Cylinder heads upgraded for unleaded fuel
All interior removed and send for re-dye and re-conolising.
New furflex, headlining, kick panels, chrome work and all new badges.
Wheels refinished in chrome and black
New stainless steel bumpers front and rear
Brake rotors and pads/shoes replaced and new brake lines installed
Entire car repainted inside and out in Burgundy with silver birch roof. Pin stripes as per original
The suspension has also been refurbished with new bushings and shocks then the underside has been coated with sealer.
I'm told that upon collection in a matter of weeks I will in essence be getting a brand new car, albeit it's 51 years old!!
In my opinion it's money well spent. I believe the P5B Coupe is currently very undervalued but this may be due to its thirst for the amber juice!! I'm happy to say I really don't care because when I finally bring the car to my home in USA I buy fuel here for $3.25 a gallon, or, less than half of what I would pay in the EEC.
When I collect the car I'll take pics and get them posted for all to see.
Alan
Registered CFK 995L, manufacture date March 1973
Bare metal restoration with full panel realignment
All wood removed and refurbished by specialists
Engine and transmission removed for a refresh and engine bay cleaned up with new paint
Cylinder heads upgraded for unleaded fuel
All interior removed and send for re-dye and re-conolising.
New furflex, headlining, kick panels, chrome work and all new badges.
Wheels refinished in chrome and black
New stainless steel bumpers front and rear
Brake rotors and pads/shoes replaced and new brake lines installed
Entire car repainted inside and out in Burgundy with silver birch roof. Pin stripes as per original
The suspension has also been refurbished with new bushings and shocks then the underside has been coated with sealer.
I'm told that upon collection in a matter of weeks I will in essence be getting a brand new car, albeit it's 51 years old!!
In my opinion it's money well spent. I believe the P5B Coupe is currently very undervalued but this may be due to its thirst for the amber juice!! I'm happy to say I really don't care because when I finally bring the car to my home in USA I buy fuel here for $3.25 a gallon, or, less than half of what I would pay in the EEC.
When I collect the car I'll take pics and get them posted for all to see.
Alan
