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PostPost by: TonyCunningham » Fri Jun 10, 2022 6:16 pm

Greetings all. In 1983 I bought a 1971 Elan Sprint, red over white, drove very well but had a dodgy respray. In 1985 I put it in a garage with a firm promise to 'fix it up' one day. That day appears to have arrived, and I know I have a lot to learn.
I have already benefited from the knowledge in this forum, and hope to glean more as my 'fixing up' progresses.
I'll try not to bore anyone with detail - that comes later, no doubt. I have discovered that she had a rebuilt engine fitted by Vegantune 2 years before I bought her, and a new galvanised chassis before that. All looks reasonably sound - except the paint job. and so it begins....... I'll be talking to you as the scraping continues, and look forward to sharing my trials.
This is a great forum, well done everybody.
Regards, Tony C
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PostPost by: 512BB » Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:53 am

Don't worry Tony, you will not bore anyone with your story. In fact, most would be very annoyed if you did not tell it here, we love a rebuild tale from start to finish. Try to upload some pictures, makes for a much more interesting read. Thanks for joining the board.

I had a girlfriend in Radipole when you were tucking your Elan away in 1985. I used to travel down from London at weekends in my Sprint. Happy days.

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PostPost by: 661 » Sat Jun 11, 2022 9:53 am

Welcome Tony.
Looking forward to a build thread
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PostPost by: TeeJay » Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:41 pm

Welcome Tony.
As above looking forward to to your restoration project, along with photos.
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PostPost by: The Veg » Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:30 am

Welcome Tony! Can't wait to see your progress!
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