lanciatomcat
2nd March 2008, 11:59 PM
I am starting a thread on the restoration and upgrading of my Series 1 Spyder. It has no 'nickname' at the moment. I will refer to it as the 'Project'. Purchased in 2005 it has sat in my garage awaiting attention. Due to me working in the Middle East and Asia that has been delayed till now. I have uploaded some pictures of 'Arrival' and commencement of strip-down of the headlight area. As you can see a 4 headlight system had been installed and I plan to continue with a 4 headlight system from, maybe, a Beta but looking at a BMW E30 series system as an alternative. During my time overseas planning had been going on, as had purchases via ebay. My wife receiving strange packages to be put in the garage!!
I will try to update progress and information on a weekly basis.
The vehicle is somewhat unique as it commenced life in Italy, was shipped to UK, converted from LHD to RHD by Barry Waterhouse and at some time had an engine upgrade by Guy Croft.
I plan to research details on the vehicle in the coming weeks.
I do have another Montecarlo, a S2 Spyder which is 99% operational and photographs of that will get added to the picture gallery soon.
I will try to update progress and information on a weekly basis.
The vehicle is somewhat unique as it commenced life in Italy, was shipped to UK, converted from LHD to RHD by Barry Waterhouse and at some time had an engine upgrade by Guy Croft.
I plan to research details on the vehicle in the coming weeks.
I do have another Montecarlo, a S2 Spyder which is 99% operational and photographs of that will get added to the picture gallery soon.