Simola 2021
In the thick of negotiations, Simola 2021 and its preparations had to take a back seat for what otherwise would have been my best prepared SimolaHC to date. Between forfeiting the first nights accomodation, (booked […]
Read moreTag: RescueMod
The restomod is a relatively recent phenomenon in the collector-car world. As a counterpoint to the “survivor” craze, these new cars mix old and new technology to create the best of both worlds, matching classic styling with modern comfort, performance and reliability.
A RescueMod is a RestoMod using a vehicle that is essentially, for various reasons, beyond economical restoration, giving it a new lease of life.
Simola 2021
Today, I received my entry to Simola Hillclimb 2021. This journey started way back in 2017, when I chanced upon my dream car in a container in the Northern Suburbs. After a year in storage, […]
Read moreSimola 2020
Throwback Thursday. This Year will be my 5th Simola Hillclimb and I am pleased, but pretty nervous, that my entry has been accepted in my yet to be completed 1967 Alfa Romeo RescueMod, a project […]
Read moreFuorilegge (Outlaw)
From Replica to Outlaw. Upon closer inspection, turns out one of the sodium filled exhaust valves had failed, which is a thing! So, while the motor is out, we will take the opportunity to perform […]
Read moreScalino Blasted
Scalino returned from blasting today. First sight was a bit of a shock revealing a lot more work and rust than originally visible. However, the important structural parts look very good. Suspension components have also […]
Read moreGTV6 3.0L (Replica)
I purchased this car under the pretense, or assumption depending on your point of view, that it was a genuine 3L GTV6. Having bought two other cars from the same owner, I paid for it […]
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