16v abf, yeah boy

[walshydub]

Has it landed yet. Saw pics on E38 of it just before departure on steels, still looked good

[mikinoz]

I'd suggest this is the only car that I know of that has been a UK show award winner that has come to Australia?

The PVW mag it is in is probably the best issue in quite some time, some really solid content in there.

Really looking forward to catch up with you and Al when the car arrives, you know, for other reasons!

[alex g]

Car is landed and cleared customs and should be ready to collect in the next few days.
Oh did i mention i'm taking delivery of it since Jose is still is rainy london town , have got it lined up for compliancing and rego.
Cant wait to clock it in the flesh.

[DUBY]

Guys please remember, yes it came 3rd at edition and it grabbed the cover of PVW but I drive the thing as often as possible and usually like I stole it, lol. It has battle scars and that's why I love it. Just out of coincidence the mk2 show winner on the day has just gone on sale, £8000,,eeeekkkkkk

I'm semi embarrassed that Alex is going to clock it first as it's prob covered in inches of dust and when I delivered it to the shippers it was on a rainy day so can guarantee it'll look nothing special. I know once I clock yours alex the first thing I'll be doing is ripping the engine out and detailing that plus changing bits of the interior I don't like or dont work as I want it to so my wife going to be very impressed with me fabricating again.

On the way round the M25 my mate was following for the return trip just commented on it looking like a normal everyday golf, not even a gti.

It's amazing what a set of wheels and zero ground clearance can do for a car

[walshydub]

Car is landed and cleared customs and should be ready to collect in the next few days.
Oh did i mention i'm taking delivery of it since Jose is still is rainy london town , have got it lined up for compliancing and rego.
Cant wait to clock it in the flesh.

Lucky fella. Hope it all goes smoothly and let us know how you get on. Oh and don't be shy with taking photo's of it with your MK1

Guys please remember, yes it came 3rd at edition and it grabbed the cover of PVW but I drive the thing as often as possible and usually like I stole it, lol. It has battle scars and that's why I love it. Just out of coincidence the mk2 show winner on the day has just gone on sale, £8000,,eeeekkkkkk

I'm semi embarrassed that Alex is going to clock it first as it's prob covered in inches of dust and when I delivered it to the shippers it was on a rainy day so can guarantee it'll look nothing special. I know once I clock yours alex the first thing I'll be doing is ripping the engine out and detailing that plus changing bits of the interior I don't like or dont work as I want it to so my wife going to be very impressed with me fabricating again.

On the way round the M25 my mate was following for the return trip just commented on it looking like a normal everyday golf, not even a gti.

It's amazing what a set of wheels and zero ground clearance can do for a car

I love your modesty when it comes to this car and I understand that as the owner you'll always see it's flaws and areas for improvement but you'll soon come to realise how special it a car it will be over here. Back in the UK it's one of many extremely well modified MK2's but over here it's head and shoulder above every other MK2 and is one of the best modified VW's in the country.

It's a car you can be really proud of that's going to make a big impression over here and hopefully inspire more people to build MK2's.

[DUBY]

Right

last night I was given a date so it looks as if I could finally be here mid month, I can't imagine the car being ready and legal by the end of next month but I would like suggestions re insurance broker, I've always had the car insured in the uk on a classic car agreed valuation policy with salvage rights, does anyone do the same thing out there.

and the next stupid question is when s the first local Sydney meet at the end of next month

[h100vw]

Right

last night I was given a date so it looks as if I could finally be here mid month, I can't imagine the car being ready and legal by the end of next month but I would like suggestions re insurance broker, I've always had the car insured in the uk on a classic car agreed valuation policy with salvage rights, does anyone do the same thing out there.

and the next stupid question is when s the first local Sydney meet at the end of next month

Shannons is the place. Agreed value and buy back if you wreck it etc. No idea if they are the cheapest etc. I have used them since getting to Australia, except for a brief time with Just Car.

You get discounts for multiple policies, they do home and contents plus $10 grand extra for tools and accessories in you garage/shed.

Gavin

[DUBY]

mega, thank you

Just rented a house with a tripple garage so I feel a mk3 rat coming along for fun or dare I say it an old BM, having the tools and garage covered would be epic

[ozgti]

I use Shannon's. More expensive but worth it. Best is your choice of repairer. Just need to find one to fix my damage!

You renting or buying? Where abouts? Who's looking after the car re: engineering, rego etc?

[ByronRichesMk1]

I'm going to jump in and say go with Shannon's as well.
Best insurance company to deal with from my experience. Plus they where the only insurer to give me time of day when I was looking for quotes!
All 3 of my parents cars are with Shannon's too, & have been for years.

[ausgolfer]

Looking forward to seeing you and the car out here mate.

I'm with Lumley Special Vehicles. Have always had "quotes" from Shannons, but Lumley are better and half the cost. Buy back, choice of repairer, glass cover, life time rating one. Its funny I always tell the people giving me quotes from Shannons I've had cheaper quotes elsewhere and they're like "where?" and I say Lumley, and they say "oh we'll never be able to beat Lumley"

[robbie]

A build I admire. Bring her to Australia?

[DUBY]

she's there, I'm not, it's a long distance romance at the moment

[EwenHayton]

Your car is a work of art!

[ozgti]

Just read your article.. Sweet Jose!!

Any news on the TSR 2.0l conversion parts?