Taken a while but not long now , , ZMR no 3

mr wilks

Lifer
 Lancashire
As in one more sleep , lift to the station , 2 trains , lift off a forum friend then ZMR no3 will be heading home :driving: :)
Been a long haul this one , first contact with the seller was over 5 weeks ago via PH advert , 2 weeks of info / pics / chats / discussion at which point price was agreed only for the seller to have second thoughts on letting it go :( he had owned for 5 years so understandable . so it was agreed if the exchange was to happen it had to be done & dusted asap but i was heading to France for 10 days so many thanks to "Darren Slone " who living locally stepped in by doing the deal on my behalf & where the car has sat for the past 3 weeks .
Tomorrow being the first opportunity ive had to get over for it , to say i'm fizzing is a understatement :evil: it may be my 12th Z but the buzz hasnt changed , genuinely cannot wait to get this car on the road :driving: heading back home from Mansfield via the Peak district so into Hathersage , Hope , Castleton then out through Blue Johns Cavern to Marple , Bredbury & the M60 back to Lancs
Been 9 months since i sold my last ZMR to "Rally" & in that time i have enjoyed both the 35i & Si E86 but there is something special about the S54 , its hard not to feel the connection as soon as its started up . Very special cars & once again i will cherish & enjoy the whole experience :thumbsup:
 
Enjoy the drive back , if you have any issues getting down here give us a shout , an I'll try an help out :driving:
 
Today's the day. Safe journey Mr Wilks. Enjoy the drive home. Oh and of course.
:worthless:
 
Congrats Mr. W, glad to hear the enthusiasm hasn't waned at all. There is just something about the S54! Enjoy :thumbsup:
 
Perfect weather to collect your new toy! Enjoy the drive back and let’s see how long this one stays around for?
 
Great news Andy - it sounds like you might not sleep too much though!

You've certainly picked the right weekend to pick up a Roadster - enjoy the drive home. :driving:
 
MrPT said:
Excellent. Looking forward to see what you do with it. :)
Well for starters clean it , then clean it so i can then clean it :cry: Ive seen a few Zs along the way but i won't lie , the roof condition ive not seen the like of ever before & interior ive been in cleaner builders vans :( nothing that scares me but i struggle to comprehend why anyone would not want to make the car at least presentable to sell :?
Overall the above doesn't concern me , i enjoy the process of polishing a rough stone into a diamond & it drives right , feels right plus the history is impeccable :thumbsup:
 

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Jesus I’d be ashamed to have any car and let the roof get to that state, that’s just appalling.

Stuart
 
Stuartt said:
Jesus I’d be ashamed to have any car and let the roof get to that state, that’s just appalling.

Stuart

So would I, but I doubt mr wilks minds! It must help with the price. :)
 
You’ll get it sorted Andy, it’ll take some elbow grease that’s for sure, looking forward to seeing some before and after pics :thumbsup:
 
So 2 weeks with the car & its coming round to how it should be .
Its been quite a task getting on top of it & still have a list of "to dos" along with service & MOT next month .
Front bumper will be getting repainted & the steering wheel covers need removing & refurbing , otherwise its just been a mammoth clean + polish job .
Look away now if you have a dodgy stomach , this was the clay after one door panel :o yeah really :cry: used almost a full bar for the whole car but very rewarding to see & feel the paint afterwards
 

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Roof is also looking much better , couple more sessions will be as new
Also added a GruppeM intake :evil: so i have been enjoying testing that :driving:
 

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