First Drive

[Mike]

I am going for the slowest build record for a Cabrio - after 6 years I have just got the engine going, and now have lowered my Cabrio on to its wheels for the first time..................and now I've had my first drive too!
Oh the excitement. A 6 cylinder engine is a joyous sound!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You will not have seen anyone else's Marlin launched like this.............................guaranteed!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD0LB90xlN4&context=C326376aADOEgsToPDskJzHTrLeJv4icV6OXwbq4rL

[CosworthCabrioLee]

Re: First Drive

you must be so happy, so you can not be to far away from a IVA test ? Are you. What is left to do ?

[chris_cussen]

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Does that mean that I hold the current record of 7 years in build? Unless somebody knows better.......

[HunterV8Spain]

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Congratulations!!!
There really is nothing like a first time drive in a car built or rebuilt by yourself – mixture of woe, apprehension and sheer delight!
Have fun!

[cameronfurnival]

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Brilliant! Well done - what an achievement!

[Mike]

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Does that mean that I hold the current record of 7 years in build? Unless somebody knows better.......

I'm getting close then Chris..................If I can achieve IVA around July this year it will be 6.5 years!

[djj_engineer]

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I think I can beat with Chris on 7 years bought 1992 SVA 2002
-no rush

[dave_kitson]

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Hi All - What's the rush? My green Cabrio took 12 years from buying the kit to passing SVA. And then I had to dismantle again for painting! Take your time and enjoy it - Dave