THANK YOU MICHAEL!!!
Finally, some really useful information!
I am surprised, though. I would think Mr. Frua used an existing windscreen/windshield in his design. I think I see the same glass in one of the Monteverdi's, and in a Maserati Spyder.
But some real information with an address, telephone number etc., is a VERY welcome contribution.
I was totally taken aback by Bretts information about Andy Shepherds possible supply of body parts. Though I have not spoken to Emmanuel, I suspect this might have been useful for him to know had the information been available.
One of these days (when finances permit) I'd consider painting my car. I wouldn't like to undertake that without knowing I could put it back together properly. My windshield has a tiny hole in it, making the possibility of breaking it more likely when removing it for prep.
Though it does seem that I'm lucky enough to have a good original car - I'd like to know that if I do uncover something on the order of Emmanuels discoveries, there are parts available to do a really proper job of fixing whatever problem appears.
Uniclip had the misfortune of being too early to the party.
Too bad, on many fronts, that Keith Moon died. If he had lived, and kept his 428, he alone could have kept Uniclip going profitably. (Sorry Keith)(sorry Andy)
It's possible that 428's will get "discovered" now. Eighty-one cars are not quite enough to build a going business, unless the demand and values rise sufficiently - and that seems to be the trend. But anyone buying an expensive Classic has a right to expect the car to be complete and in excellent condition.
However many cars remain (54? is that the number you've come up with Paul?), many of them are likely to need some attention. Covering rusted panels with sheet metal and Bondo is not really a good solution, is it?
Maybe years ago, when the cars were cheap and repairs were done on the cheap, but not now.
One of the advantages of these cars is that they CAN be made to be better than they were originally. They can be made to run cooler, handle better, be more fun to drive. And they're distinctive, gorgeous and fast. My little video on YouTube captured a comment from a young guy I drove past - "Wow! That's a nice car!" - that is a common reaction out in the world.
Thank you, Michael. And thanks again for the glass info, and the 'rubber offer'.
Now wouldn't it be nice for your information to be posted somewhere it could be discovered a year or two or ten from now? Like a PART FINDER tab on the website?
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Jeff