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Title: My Beast
Post by: SnugglesFC on May 13, 2012, 05:48:39 PM

Hello all
Been following your forum for a while, thought it might be time to show my old rocket.

My car was originally purchase by my grandfather, brand new in '59. He sold it a few years later to an uncle who sold it to another uncle, who owned it for 40 years. He nearly sold it to me when I first got my licence, changed his mind but after 15 years of perstering he finally let it go to me earlier this year.

She is pretty much orginal, except for the wheels. Mechanically she is pretty good (despite a clutch issue during my first ever drive!)

Needs some body work, a little rust here and there, and could do with new paint - hope to save up the cash to have this done over the next year or two!

Love owning her and love the heads she turns when I am out in her!

(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q555/SnugglesFC/SAM_8155.jpg)
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q555/SnugglesFC/SAM_8154.jpg)
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q555/SnugglesFC/SAM_8157.jpg)
(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q555/SnugglesFC/SAM_8150-Copy.jpg)

Cheers
Shannon

Title: Re: My Beast
Post by: zl296 on May 13, 2012, 05:54:42 PM

very nice f.c.
:)

Title: Re: My Beast
Post by: Dave88 on May 13, 2012, 05:59:25 PM

Hi Shannon,
Great colour combo.
It's always nice to have something with a little sentimental value.

Title: Re: My Beast
Post by: steamman on May 13, 2012, 06:21:35 PM

NIIIICE ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: My Beast
Post by: DN2168 on May 13, 2012, 06:32:27 PM

Very Kool!!!

Dean.

Title: Re: My Beast
Post by: customFC on May 13, 2012, 06:39:02 PM

You are Lucky to score such a nice FC.
You are even luckier to have your Grandfathers FC.
Good luck with the resto.
Regards
Alex

Title: Re: My Beast
Post by: weddo on May 13, 2012, 10:12:17 PM

A lovely piece of family history, drive it with a big smile ;D ;D

regards

Weddo

Title: Re: My Beast
Post by: KFH on May 14, 2012, 10:22:26 AM

A nice looking car. A very good base to start from and certainly nice to have an original car from your family. Best of luck with the resto.

Keith

Title: Re: My Beast
Post by: SnugglesFC on May 21, 2012, 12:48:14 PM

Thanks for the positive comments, much appreciated.

I must admit i love the green, probably not my first choice if buying a new car but for the late 50's period it works well - we actually have a 1950's stove that matches perfectly !

I took it for its first decent run over the weekend, probably the furthest it has travelled in one hit for over 20 years - went very smoothly around some challenging roads.

Cheers
Shannon

Title: Re: My Beast
Post by: FE 4 ME on May 21, 2012, 12:51:44 PM

Great colour, great history...enjoy every drive

thankx for posting your car for us to admire

FE 4 ME

Title: Re: My Beast
Post by: SnugglesFC on July 22, 2012, 04:01:50 PM

Hello
I have added a few photos of the interior - bit like the exterior, needs a little work but pretty good for 53 years old.

(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q555/SnugglesFC/041.jpg)

(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q555/SnugglesFC/042.jpg)

(http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q555/SnugglesFC/043.jpg)

Cheers
Shan

Title: Re: My Beast
Post by: Glen on July 23, 2012, 04:33:53 PM

Awesome centre console.

Was your uncle a builder? ;D ;D

Title: Re: My Beast
Post by: SnugglesFC on July 24, 2012, 01:00:58 PM

Thanks Glen - yeah the console is a ripper.... ;)

Fortunately there is not much holding it in so it will be removed down the track - can sell it to you cheap ;D !
Cheers
Shan

Title: Re: My Beast
Post by: GMB-58FC on August 13, 2012, 09:48:39 PM

Shannon your not an Avery by chance, as the car looks very familiar???

Title: Re: My Beast
Post by: SnugglesFC on August 14, 2012, 08:54:16 PM

Hey Grandmaster, that's me mate! The car was formerly my uncles, lived down the channel all it's life.

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