My plan was to look for another e-series as a daily once I returned from by trip to New York and Dubai with the missus. I've always
had a soft spot for the EL XR8 so I was initially planning on looking for a decent Series 2 when I got a message from Matt (EDSprint)
asking if I was interested in purchasing the FBT he had just got licensed as he knew I was a big fan of the car.
One thing lead to another and I ended up purchasing Build number 090 of 106 from him.
Its navy blue and fairly clean. The paint isn't perfect with a number of small chips on the bonnet and front bar, plus the bootlid needs
to have the holes filled in where a previous owner (not Matt) fitted a shitty looking spoiler. The chrome door moulding on the
front passenger needs to be replaced as its missing.
As for the interior the steering wheel will need to be recovered as its worn through the cappa in some places...
Plans are simple;
- replace the missing door moulding;
- have the bootlid resprayed and filled;
-finish swapping over the interior woodgrain to the darker EL GT/LTD woodgrain;
-a mild lowering job (nothing more than low springs probably);
-basic exhaust to have it sounding decent; and
-some suitable custom white on black number plates.
It's such a pleasure to drive and I understand why so many FBT owners seem to rave about them. I'm still adjusting to the cappa
coloured interior though.
Some pics from the day after it was dropped at home.
Some pics after finally giving it a good wash, polish, glaze, seal and wax. Its hard to tell in the pictures but the paint has come
up really well, especially when its in full sunlight.
