The one and only A2 is back at home
The one and only A2 is back at home
Dear All
Don't frequent this forum much these days, but wanted to give a shout out to "Stealth", alias Warren for completing a lengthy , but excellent restoration on A2 .
As those that follow the car's exploits will know, I had an unfortunate intimate encounter with a solid vertical surface at Killarney the last time I raced the car there more than two years ago.
For many years, Warren has been the only one allowed to work on A2, and as the attached pics will attest, you can see why. The right side took the brunt of the impact, but difficult (if not impossible) to tell that it had any mishap at all !
There are a few A2 tribute cars about, which in itself is testimony to the car's unique place in S.African racing history. However, "There can only ever be one", as they say in the classics, so this is confirmation that A2 is now good as new again, and safely parked at its permanent residence !.
Thanks Warren !
Don't frequent this forum much these days, but wanted to give a shout out to "Stealth", alias Warren for completing a lengthy , but excellent restoration on A2 .
As those that follow the car's exploits will know, I had an unfortunate intimate encounter with a solid vertical surface at Killarney the last time I raced the car there more than two years ago.
For many years, Warren has been the only one allowed to work on A2, and as the attached pics will attest, you can see why. The right side took the brunt of the impact, but difficult (if not impossible) to tell that it had any mishap at all !
There are a few A2 tribute cars about, which in itself is testimony to the car's unique place in S.African racing history. However, "There can only ever be one", as they say in the classics, so this is confirmation that A2 is now good as new again, and safely parked at its permanent residence !.
Thanks Warren !
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- Safely on the way back to Malmesbury !
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- Back to it's best
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Re: The one and only A2 is back at home
That is just Brilliant, awesome
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Re: The one and only A2 is back at home
Wow that looks good, hopefully you'll still be using it in anger at some point
Re: The one and only A2 is back at home
Great to see to back in shape Anthony.
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Re: The one and only A2 is back at home
Amazing!! You have a lot of perseverance!!!
You just convinced me to name my Opel as a tribute to Dries Jetten!
I do not have an original
You just convinced me to name my Opel as a tribute to Dries Jetten!
I do not have an original
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Re: The one and only A2 is back at home
Hi Ant. This is great news. I was very heart sore when I saw the pics of the prang and sympathised. Well done to both of you in keeping the flame alive. Cheers Nick
Re: The one and only A2 is back at home
Thanks to all for the kind words.
Thanks Anton, as we have had a few interesting outings together, me in A2 and you in the rapid or was it "rabid" Can-Am ?
I know however that you have always respected her more than your other competitors though!
Special thanks to you Nick, as if it wasn't for you , she would have been lost to all of us !
Your handiwork from the original restoration still sets the standards for her !
Regards
Anthony Corin
Thanks Anton, as we have had a few interesting outings together, me in A2 and you in the rapid or was it "rabid" Can-Am ?
I know however that you have always respected her more than your other competitors though!
Special thanks to you Nick, as if it wasn't for you , she would have been lost to all of us !
Your handiwork from the original restoration still sets the standards for her !
Regards
Anthony Corin
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Re: The one and only A2 is back at home
My pleasure Ant and I am very glad A2 is in the correct hands! Cheers Nick
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Re: The one and only A2 is back at home
Great to see A2 back as good as new. Well done to all involved.
Cheers
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Re: The one and only A2 is back at home
The car really looks great. Well done everyone.
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