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mario

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It took 21 months but.....
« on: December 09, 2016, 19:21:51 »
She is finally home from restoration!  I felt like a child on Christmas morning!  Anthracite Grey Metallic/Cognac leather interior.  A very special thank you to Gus and his team at Beverly Hill Motors!


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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2016, 19:49:10 »
Very, very nice. Congrats and enjoy your early Christmas present.  From Dad, to Dad.
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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2016, 20:44:01 »
Beautiful outcome, enjoy the ride.  Merry Xmas. ;D
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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2016, 20:54:29 »
Looks fantastic, congratulations!!!
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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2016, 21:32:27 »
Looks lovely. The shot in the back of the truck is stunning, imagine opening the doors and seeing that for the first time, wow!

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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2016, 22:16:31 »
Congratulations Mario, looks like a wonderful and successful outcome. I'm sure the cost to come to this end result will soon be forgotten at least each time you take her on a journey. Happy And Safe trails always.

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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2016, 00:44:54 »
What a lovely colour combination.  Cost will soon be forgotten.....

After my first real restoration of a vintage motorcycle I calculated the depreciation per year on the back of a beer stained napkin during a football game arguing with my buddies that vintage bikes are way cheaper than newer ones and not even close to renting a bike.   

Bike cost $1,000
Restoration cost $5,000   
Value at debut at show - $6,500
Value at end of first year - $4,000
Value at end of 2nd yr - $3,500
Value for years 3-9 - $3,500
Value for years 10-15 - $3,000

Cost per ride -
year 1 -  25 rides =$160 each(ouch)
year 2 - 15 rides = $33 each
Year 3 - 18 rides = $27 ride
years 3-15   basically each ride is free

way cheaper than a newer bike that looses $10,000 in value over 10 years with less rides.
Compare that to renting a Harley for $250 per weekend.   

I did the same calculations for my pagoda and after 4 years with prices going up its paying me each time I drive it. 
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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2016, 02:27:52 »
Looks great.
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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2016, 06:43:55 »
Mario, looks fantastic.  Can't believe 21 months have gone by.   I recall reading that you were starting this resto with Gus and then trying to decide on color.   Nice choice.     I would have guessed that was a year ago.   



Ian, looks like you saved that "beer stained napkin."   We will take any justification we can to spend on our drug of choice.   
« Last Edit: December 10, 2016, 07:27:39 by kampala »
250sl - later - manual
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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #9 on: December 10, 2016, 08:28:11 »
verry nicely done , congratulations on jour fresly restored pagoda , please do not store it in the garage now , drive whit it

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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #10 on: December 10, 2016, 09:43:43 »
Beautiful result, i can only imagine your excitement when the truck
turned up..fab fab fab.
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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #11 on: December 10, 2016, 16:50:38 »
Congratulations! I hope we get to see some photos of you on the road soon.
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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2016, 10:38:47 »
Beautiful, lovely colour. Don't keep it locked up, drive it, enjoy it😃.
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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #13 on: December 13, 2016, 12:09:36 »
Beautiful car!
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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #14 on: December 24, 2016, 17:20:24 »
Hi Mario,  I,m a bit late to the party but wow, she's a real beauty.  I hope you do drive her and enjoy the looks and admiration you will get.
Can you tell me what leather was used and maybe where your restorers purchased it, looks like a perfect match for mine, i just need to do the top of the dash and a couple of other small parts.
Congratulations.
Ray

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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #15 on: December 26, 2016, 18:10:40 »
Hello Ray. The leather is Cognac and it came from GAHH.

Thanks all for the comments!  And rest assured, I am driving her. She was a hit at a Cars and Coffee event last weekend. Happy Holidays all! 

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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #16 on: December 26, 2016, 19:27:39 »
Beautiful !  Enjoy every minute!
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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #17 on: December 27, 2016, 09:50:00 »
Thanks for the info Mario, i,l order some samples !

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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #18 on: December 27, 2016, 10:52:14 »
Congratulations, great job and great choice

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Re: It took 21 months but.....
« Reply #19 on: January 04, 2017, 17:28:11 »
gorgeous car- now the question is to whether to use it or just let it appreciate.  I suspect unlike used motorbikes 113s will continue to appreciate and it will take quite some time/use for that car to fall from a pedestal.  Enjoy it and I suspect it will only gain in value regardless of how much you use it!