Green with envy

[pavulon]

Originally Posted by Henry Schmidt

Jesus Hernandez. He is the lead painter for California Porsche Restoration here in Fallbrook. He is a true artist.

Does he bowl?

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by Henry Schmidt

Wow, it had a hair dryer attached. Now that isn't stock so you should be ashamed.

I'm a bad boy.

I'm sure you doan remember but I was at your place about a hundred years ago with the OCPCA. (OK 8 or 10 years ago).
You gave us a tour and I was IM-pressed and that was just with the view!
Nice tight steep road gettin there, darn near one lane at a time.

[targa911S]

i think you should have chrome plated it.

[Henry Schmidt]

Originally Posted by targa911S

i think you should have chrome plated it.

I'll consider chroming it just as soon as your new Gibson rocks some new stickers.

[Henry Schmidt]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

I'm a bad boy.

I'm sure you doan remember but I was at your place about a hundred years ago with the OCPCA. (OK 8 or 10 years ago).
You gave us a tour and I was IM-pressed and that was just with the view!
Nice tight steep road gettin there, darn near one lane at a time.

The older I get the less I remember so going back 8-10 years is tough. You are correct, we are blessed with a pretty cool view.

One thought, we're pretty happy hiding out on our hill top, so keep the directions to yourself..... Generally we blindfold people before escorting them onto the compound.......lol

[tabs]

Mr Henry, what was the original colour of the Lotus? We gots to know...

In the Spoon world ORIGINALITY IS EVERYTHING. As such one is a purist, a resto should be accurately done...historically correct, the way it left the factory. Anything less is an excuse that has to be made to the next purchaser. That said...

I however do think that the Limey Green is a nice colour, and the car will be beautiful with it. So for our edification please tell us?

[Henry Schmidt]

JUST TO BE CLEAR:
I like the truth, so as one truth teller: It might very well have been some shade of red but I don't "know" what color it was "originally".

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by Henry Schmidt

JUST TO BE CLEAR:
I like the truth, so as one truth teller: It might very well have been some shade of red but I don't "know" what color it was "originally".

Come on Henry, time to fess up.
Tell him what color it was originally or I'm organizing a pelican road trip to you know where ........

[cjannelli]

Henry,
That green is "killer".
Nice choice
Chris

[DonDavis]

My former in-laws recently moved to 92028. I'll probably take my son there sometime this summer.
I'd enjoy meeting and checking out the Apollo and Lotus. Oh, and meet you too, Henry!

[speeder]

I haven't read the whole thread, was red the original color?

[Henry Schmidt]

Originally Posted by speeder

I haven't read the whole thread, was red the original color?

[Turbo_pro]

Originally Posted by tabs

Mr Henry, what was the original colour of the Lotus? We gots to know...

In the Spoon world ORIGINALITY IS EVERYTHING. As such one is a purist, a resto should be accurately done...historically correct, the way it left the factory. Anything less is an excuse that has to be made to the next purchaser. That said...

I however do think that the Limey Green is a nice colour, and the car will be beautiful with it. So for our edification please tell us?

"ORIGINALITY IS EVERYTHING" and there in lies the envy. In the world of collecting, OWNERSHIP IS EVERYTHING. Anything else is just spectating. Enjoy what you collect and ignore the kibitzers.


My guess is the color was selected in remembrance of an old girlfriend.
Am I close? That's what we really want to know.....lol

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by Henry Schmidt

Did you miss the answer? I don't know....


Actually, I'm getting tired of the concern for "original color". Who cares?
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Normally I would agree with you, My Miata (that ironically was patterned after your Lotus) was originally.... wait for it... British racing green!

Only my absolute favorite colors for a Miata!

Although the custom respray was very well done and it is a very nice medium dark blue metallic, I have got some compliments on it.

[Lusso1]

What was the original color?

[azasadny]

Beautiful cars, Henry!

[DanielDudley]

I remember when you thought about selling that car. Nobody loved the color then.

Well, it cleaned up nicely. Makes me think I should have jumped on it.

[Henry Schmidt]

Originally Posted by Turbo_pro

My guess is the color was selected in remembrance of an old girlfriend.
Am I close? That's what we really want to know.....lol

I'm not sure what the motivation is but right now I have two green cars. Who knows?

[Henry Schmidt]

Originally Posted by DanielDudley

I remember when you thought about selling that car. Nobody loved the color then.

Well, it cleaned up nicely. Makes me think I should have jumped on it.

There's a pretty good chance she'll be for sale again. The Lotus is just too small for me. Feels a little like driving a formula car with doors. I have actually driven formula cars with a larger foot box.

[Heel n Toe]

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