Menno van Rij Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) Yes, my TR is half a century old tomorrow, according to it's Certificate. Built on November 12 and shipped to Los Angeles a few days later. Most of you followed my Restoration Updates over the last few years. And the car is back in business since April 09. (Now stored in a heated garage, just standing there, waiting for Spring 2010). I'm going to buy a cake tomorrow with '50' on the icing. For the first time my kids see the benefit of an old car... Anyway, I wrote this earlier this year already: I'll send 50 GBP to the Spares Fund I think this is a good moment to chip in! Menno Edited November 11, 2009 by Menno van Rij Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Happy Birthday to your car Menno its looking great. I wish I was that young Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 The car is a credit to you Menno, wonderful photograph too, I wonder who will own it in another 50 years? maybe your son who knows............... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hi Menno, now you have to get all your friends to buy the car a beer . . . so you can drink them !! Congratulations to the TR Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbenajes Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Yes, my TR is half a century old tomorrow, according to it's Certificate. Built on November 12 and shipped to Los Angeles a few days later. Most of you followed my Restoration Updates over the last few years. And the car is back in business since April 09. (Now stored in a heated garage, just standing there, waiting for Spring 2010). I'm going to buy a cake tomorrow with '50' on the icing. For the first time my kids see the benefit of an old car... Anyway, I wrote this earlier this year already: I'll send 50 GBP to the Spares Fund I think this is a good moment to chip in! Menno Hi Menno, Congratulations for the beautiful car! Mine was 50 on the 2nd November. I wonder where and in what condition will these cars be in 2059. (And may I dare to ask myself who will be the owner?) Cheers. Jesus PS. I had not time yet to dismantle the gearbox you sent to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Menno van Rij Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 @ all: thank you for your kind words! I'm off to the bakery shop in a few minutes for some cake and candles In 2059, I'll be 101 years old... I don't think that I'll be driving my TR then. Although... I had a conversation with one of my uncles last Saturday (92 years old!) and he still drives his 1984 BMW 3 series on a daily basis! In fact, his drivers license was renewed last month! He passed the physical (and psychological) tests with flying colours. So, there's still hope that I will be able @ Jesus: don't worry about the 'box; the wine was 'dismantled' a few months back. Great wine, I tell you! Menno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianhoward Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Congraulations Menno - and to the car!!! Cracking photo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Mal Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Happy Birthday to your car. Looks wonderful Menno. Credit to you. Offer the car a beer...if it doesn't drink it, then I suggest you do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ekamm Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Pitty that she can't go out on her birthday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR3BGeorge Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Joyeux anniversaire, mon ami fidèle!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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