Random notes on the restauration of Morgans, MGBs and Minis
Finally our summer vacation trip has started. The idea came about 8 month ago and it is exciting and strange that it is now a reality. The day started early with a flight to Munich. When we arrived it was raining quite a bit - but the forecast said that it will clear up are... Continue Reading →
When we started planning our summer trip in January, it was clear that I have a couple more days left on my time off balance than my wife. The entire round trip will be approx 4000km. We have three-and-a-half-days travel time. Do make the most out of this - I came up with idea to... Continue Reading →
While I have the important tasks for out upcoming trip all sorted, there is always something that comes up last minute. The biggest change: my wife insists on keeping the rear bench in for our trip. As our kids come and visit us in Italy - is does make sense to have a rear bench... Continue Reading →
Occasionally work does have quite pleasant moments - especially when a business partners an invite. I had the honor to be speaker today on such an event in Vilnius. What I didn't know is that they picked a really awesome location - the restaurant Le Mans at the Porsche Museum here. Even though I prefer... Continue Reading →
As I returned earlier than expected on Tuesday morning at 3am, I used the afternoon to unload the Morgan. In the picture below I already removed my suitcase plus some other stuff - there was not any room left in the Morgan for eg. new Dunlop D-Type wheels - which are on my wish list... Continue Reading →
A random pick on the Bonvoy/Marriott app got us to Breadsall Priory. The history of this beautiful mansion outside Derby is mind blowing. Truth is - I booked it because it is close proximity to Peter Burgess. But after seeing it and reading more about the history - I feeling like a bit like a... Continue Reading →
After the repeated power losses and Weber carburettor cleaning session - we were not quite sure if we gonna make it to Edinburgh and the BVAC event. But to our surprise - the Morgan ran flawlessly. My son picked out an incredible costal route. In the past picking the right tour was always my task... Continue Reading →
We have made it to York and are hopeful to get to Edinburgh tomorrow. However - it is not all smooth sailing. The first 600km of the post-restoration maiden voyage of C6622 to London went really well. It took just under 5 hours to get to Coquelles - traffic jam around Brusss and two breaks... Continue Reading →
Back in the garage - ADAC Premium just paid off
