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Old 20th May 2012, 00:51
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Originally Posted by Mister Towed View Post
I remember reading somewhere that the tachometers on old race cars were often put in at jaunty angles so that the needle was pointing straight up when a gear change was needed.

Fab looking car though. As for the non-original engine, can't you put a Ford Zetec engine and box in for about a grand?
The tacho's could also be set inverted, but its a matter of personal preference..
..certainly more 'manly' than the fairy lights currently in vogue (IMHO).

If I was paying that much for a Ferrari I'd want matching numbers..(that's a joke by the way)

..what I'd really like is Gary to tell me my re-bodied Scimitar is available for collection. I've recently bought a chainsaw so I'm itching to make some spiderish mods...
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