Restorations

This car had been passed down from parent to brother and finally into my eager hands. The sentimental value of having been in the family for so many years drove the decision to restore it as it was officially “part of the family”.

There were many lessons learned during all the years that were spent restoring it. Most, if not all, have benefited me all through my life. Some might say that I should have started with a car that was in better condition. On the surface, it would seem that the "some" had a point.  I had to remove, source, replace, fix and modify so much of the car that it would have been simpler, had I started with a one that was in better condition.

But, as my version the expression goes, ” it’s the journey, not the destination that matters”.

I started the restoration in my mid teens. I provided a great learning experience in dealing with people, sourcing parts and services and improving existing skills while learning new ones. Commitment to a project, perseverance and planning skills learned in the 5 plus years it took to finish the car proved to be invaluable in future years.