OK, I know this the 240K sub-forum and I'm technically in the wrong series - but at least the Skyline link is there...........

My 'new' car came out of its container at Southampton docks today, after its journey of almost 5 weeks from Japan. The container was loaded on the ship in Yokohama, and it called at Tokyo, Yangtian, Singapore, Hong Kong, Karachi, Jebel Ali, Rotterdam and Hamburg before finally being offloaded at Southampton.

The vessel was called the 'MOL Paradise':

So I take it you may be called upon for a favor in the future. Wonderful gift..I am sure words cannot express..

Awe...you got it. How long ago was it you told me about this dream? My best congratulations, Alan. I'm going to break open some of that tea and savor this thread!

They may not be "Period Correct", But the S-W meshies look really good!

Congrats on the safe passage!

To be honest, I think its the fact that contact is seen as inevitable that puts me off racing these days. I think historic racing should be a non-contact sport.

Yeah, I'm suprised at how much is got away with now,.. Thats why I'm heading down the Hillclimbing route,.. not got enough spare cash to keep repairing damage ...

Really looking forward to seeing it in the flesh some time. Glad you bought it over.

how about the timeattack www.timeattack.co.uk obviously very similar to the Japanese one, a non contact flying lap, round silverstone, no stringent rules for modification, and they are crying out for cars like these, they are even twisting my arm to enter..

Hi Alan:

A truly unique and wonderful car to own - and an even better story to go with it. It doesn't get any better that than.

Thanks for posting the pictures - the restoration looks top notch. Perhaps you could start it up and send us an audio clip.... or a small video.

I couldn't be happier for you.

regards,

Carl B.

Gidday Alan,

Well mate, what can anyone say but (in a Monty Python tone) " You lucky, lucky bastard"

Go you good thing.

They may not be "Period Correct", But the S-W meshies look really good!

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I could not agree more!

Will

So Alan are you looking at fitting those wide 14x11? watanabes you have to this for the period look? Can you still get tyres for those rims in the UK? It would be a dream to have a KPGC10 or a true PS30 (maybe the KPGC10 would be the way to go that way if I needed to take the kids I could given I already have a RS30 for fun).

Alan here is question for you (not sure if it has been asked before so please excuse me if it has) I was told (again wanting to get the correct information) that the P in these models chassis code was not only to indicate the fitment of the S20 engine but also the connection between this engine and the Price GR8 which it was based on. So the P was homage to the Price engine team.

Cheers

Mike

Absolutely amazing!!!

I think we all should try and socialise with Alans circle of friends more

Look forward to more pictures, sound clips and history of the car...

Now back to my sad looking little garage

Hi Alan,

Absolutely fabulous. Very pleased for you. I look forward to some day seeing it in the flesh.

Best regards

Ian

Couldn't agree more on the damage incurred in historic racing over your side of the world.

Have a look at http://www.classicadelaide.com.au/ca/index.htm for a better idea.

Sure, that's a bit far to go but there must be similar events in UK and Europe. Even tarmac navigational events would be great fun in a car like that.

Only snag I can see is you would need to source and mount a second seat plus install some decent headlights.

It would be a shame not to be able to use the car as it was originally intended.