From Ruby red to Auratiumgreen.....
- Peter Nelissen
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From Ruby red to Auratiumgreen.....
Just a small story about a great car.
I bought my '58 356 A cabrio in 2004 from Mr Ferrara in Arizona.
Initialy the car was ruby red with black leatherette upholstery, at least at the moment I bought the car.
It left the factory in Auratiumgreen colour with than interior.
Because I wasn't satisfied with the way the car was painted, I had the idea to start a 'small' restoration.
We started out with depolishing but soon it was cleared out that the car was loaded with bondo.
So no other choice then to go whole the way..........
I bought my '58 356 A cabrio in 2004 from Mr Ferrara in Arizona.
Initialy the car was ruby red with black leatherette upholstery, at least at the moment I bought the car.
It left the factory in Auratiumgreen colour with than interior.
Because I wasn't satisfied with the way the car was painted, I had the idea to start a 'small' restoration.
We started out with depolishing but soon it was cleared out that the car was loaded with bondo.
So no other choice then to go whole the way..........
Sweet regards from Belgium-chocolateland.
- Peter Nelissen
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- Peter Nelissen
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- Joined: Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:20 pm
- Peter Nelissen
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- Joined: Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:20 pm
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Sweet regards from Belgium-chocolateland.
- Peter Nelissen
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- Posts: 21
- Joined: Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:20 pm
- Peter Nelissen
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- Joined: Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:20 pm
- Peter Nelissen
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Sweet regards from Belgium-chocolateland.
- Peter Nelissen
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- Posts: 21
- Joined: Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:20 pm
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Sweet regards from Belgium-chocolateland.
- Peter Nelissen
- 356 Fan
- Posts: 21
- Joined: Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:20 pm
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Sweet regards from Belgium-chocolateland.
- Peter Nelissen
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- Posts: 21
- Joined: Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:20 pm
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Seats
Ready for the road.
After 4 years being here on Belgium bottom, she finally passed all Belgian technical demands.
I am ready to drive her all summer long, just waiting for the sun to shine 8)
Ready for the road.
After 4 years being here on Belgium bottom, she finally passed all Belgian technical demands.
I am ready to drive her all summer long, just waiting for the sun to shine 8)
Sweet regards from Belgium-chocolateland.
- Peter Jordan
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Thanks For Sharing Your Restoration
Peter: Thanks for sharing the photos documenting the progress of your restoration. The car is beautiful. I am completing the restoration of a numbers matching Meissen Blue (orig factory color) Convertible D. I will also post pics when I am finished. Best Regards, Peter Jordan, Pauma Valley, California
Peter Jordan
59 Coupe Silver
59 Coupe Silver
- Peter Nelissen
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Peter, how far is your restoration-process by now???
Is everything going as planned???
The convertible D is the most beautifull 356type of them all, no doubt about that.
Meissenblue is a very special colour, a bit like auratiumgreen,
some people love it, some people don't.
Looking forward to see some pictures of your progress,
kind regards,Peter
Picture taken today, waiting for better weather.......
Is everything going as planned???
The convertible D is the most beautifull 356type of them all, no doubt about that.
Meissenblue is a very special colour, a bit like auratiumgreen,
some people love it, some people don't.
Looking forward to see some pictures of your progress,
kind regards,Peter
Picture taken today, waiting for better weather.......
Sweet regards from Belgium-chocolateland.
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- Peter Nelissen
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Sorry Steve, maybe a bit late reply,
but no, the upholstery was done by a professional, an older men that has done many many cars in his life.
Ciao,
Peter
but no, the upholstery was done by a professional, an older men that has done many many cars in his life.
Ciao,
Peter
Sweet regards from Belgium-chocolateland.