Needamaser
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So after 500 miles in 2 days when car had done 200 miles in the previous 10 months by former owner what do I think?
I LOVE IT!!
Was collected by Richard from plane on Wednesday and headed up the road via Wetherby.
Dog leg first gear and a heavy but positive gearbox combined with heavy pedals reminded me very much of my old 911.
Scuttle shake and short wheel base with 250 gee gees under the bonnet makes spirited driving something to improve the concentration.
However most of the time cruising along enjoying the experience is just such a joy.
Compared to electric hoods on 2 previous rag tops I find myself checking the horizon for the weather as it isn't a 30 second job to get the top up.
Driving position is good and thick padded leather seats with suede surrounds is different.
About 27mpg coming up and no idea if that is good or bad but a lot better than the 4200.
Thought the 4200 was under the radar for petrolhead's but this is even more so.
Doubt many folk know what it is when I pass.
Guy with a 308/328 in Glasgow services clocked me and smiled.
Did see a silver 4200 as I left Wetherby and I waved but don't know if he saw me.
Passed another silver 3200/4200 tonight on the A9 and again flashed.
Maybe I will only see silver Masers in this car?
Couple of minor issues with car simply because it hasn't been used in last few years. Some of them have sorted themselves already.
Had car on ramp today checking a few things.
Mechanic was astounded by lack of rust on car. Must say I was relieved and surprised just how solid it is.
Car was rustproofed few years ago and Autoshield gave it another dose of waxoyl before I collected it.
Find it hard to imagine there is another Biturbo in the country that could be more solid than this one.
Car is not concours but it is in excellent condition considering it is 25 years old.
Another bonus is local garage can do a lot of the work as it is more low tech compared to the 4200.
Still early days but signs looking good she is a keeper.
I LOVE IT!!
Was collected by Richard from plane on Wednesday and headed up the road via Wetherby.
Dog leg first gear and a heavy but positive gearbox combined with heavy pedals reminded me very much of my old 911.
Scuttle shake and short wheel base with 250 gee gees under the bonnet makes spirited driving something to improve the concentration.
However most of the time cruising along enjoying the experience is just such a joy.
Compared to electric hoods on 2 previous rag tops I find myself checking the horizon for the weather as it isn't a 30 second job to get the top up.
Driving position is good and thick padded leather seats with suede surrounds is different.
About 27mpg coming up and no idea if that is good or bad but a lot better than the 4200.
Thought the 4200 was under the radar for petrolhead's but this is even more so.
Doubt many folk know what it is when I pass.
Guy with a 308/328 in Glasgow services clocked me and smiled.
Did see a silver 4200 as I left Wetherby and I waved but don't know if he saw me.
Passed another silver 3200/4200 tonight on the A9 and again flashed.
Maybe I will only see silver Masers in this car?
Couple of minor issues with car simply because it hasn't been used in last few years. Some of them have sorted themselves already.
Had car on ramp today checking a few things.
Mechanic was astounded by lack of rust on car. Must say I was relieved and surprised just how solid it is.
Car was rustproofed few years ago and Autoshield gave it another dose of waxoyl before I collected it.
Find it hard to imagine there is another Biturbo in the country that could be more solid than this one.
Car is not concours but it is in excellent condition considering it is 25 years old.
Another bonus is local garage can do a lot of the work as it is more low tech compared to the 4200.
Still early days but signs looking good she is a keeper.
