Mark Seniac Posted March 3, 2020 Report Share Posted March 3, 2020 Hi everyone my names Mark. I have recently purchased a 1966 vitesse saloon straight 6. I became a member of this club end of February 2020. Ive always wanted my own classic car and was able too purchase “lightning” as my youngest son calls him in early September 2019 as the owner who is/was a member of this club was moving away and had no storage for the car. Lightning is a fair condition classic that remains original inside and out. Apparently lightning started life as a WHITE vitesse and was moved over too Ireland late seventies early eighties where it was resprayed completely top and bottom a WEDGEWOOD BLUE. He was placed onto Irish plates and remained there until late 2018 /early 2019. He was brought back too the uk by his new owner.and after trying too re register him on his ORIGINAL number plates DVLA said they was not able too do so and registered him on new plates but allowed him too keep the original year “ C “ at the end . (Hope that makes sense!!) I have replaced the dash with a new veneered one but I have kept and stored the original. All clocks and gauges, switches etc are original too the car. Seats front and back, carpets are original. I’m looking forward too joining other collectors on events local too my area and looking at your classics and talking too all of you about your cars. Many thanks Mark & Lightning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted March 3, 2020 Report Share Posted March 3, 2020 Welcome to the forum , you are in the right place . Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Seniac Posted March 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, Paul H said: Welcome to the forum , you are in the right place . Paul 6 minutes ago, Paul H said: Welcome to the forum , you are in the right place . Paul Thanks Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted March 3, 2020 Report Share Posted March 3, 2020 Yes welcome to the forum Mark, just hope you think the same after a few weeks of thread drift You will soon get used to it, any questions always get the right answer though. Lightning looks nice with her wheels, lovely. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 Welcome Mark, and good choise of car! 👍 My Vitesse is also from 1966, one of the first 2-Litres. You will find this forum very friendly and useful. Br Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1ckn1ck Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 Hi and welcome Mark. Wedgewood Blue is a great colour but then I may be biased ! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanky Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 Hello and Welcome Mark. This is the place to be....... Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 good to see the smile is forming , stick to the basics use 97+ron fuel and you will have some fun pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 Welcome, Mark! A very good choice, the Vitesse, but then I'm biased. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtaylor Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 Hi and welcome, I too have a Vitesse 1600 in Wedgwood blue, pretty much original, great cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark powell Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 Mmm, Cosmics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Seniac Posted March 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 19 hours ago, poppyman said: Yes welcome to the forum Mark, just hope you think the same after a few weeks of thread drift You will soon get used to it, any questions always get the right answer though. Lightning looks nice with her wheels, lovely. Tony. Thanks Tony I do hope any questions I have are fruitful in responses ... I’m glad you like the look of Lightning’s shoes ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Seniac Posted March 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 12 hours ago, Roger said: Welcome Mark, and good choise of car! 👍 My Vitesse is also from 1966, one of the first 2-Litres. You will find this forum very friendly and useful. Br Roger Many thanks Roger looking forward too showing Lightning off !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Seniac Posted March 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 10 hours ago, Qu1ckn1ck said: Hi and welcome Mark. Wedgewood Blue is a great colour but then I may be biased ! Nick Thanks Nick “we could start up the Wedgewood boys club!!!“ mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Seniac Posted March 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 9 hours ago, Tanky said: Hello and Welcome Mark. This is the place to be....... Charlie Thank you Charlie ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Seniac Posted March 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 9 hours ago, Pete Lewis said: good to see the smile is forming , stick to the basics use 97+ron fuel and you will have some fun pete Thanks Pete big smiles here!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Seniac Posted March 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 7 hours ago, JohnD said: Welcome, Mark! A very good choice, the Vitesse, but then I'm biased. John Hi John yes a great car indeed looking forward too learning the basics from fellow owners... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Seniac Posted March 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 7 hours ago, Bobtaylor said: Hi and welcome, I too have a Vitesse 1600 in Wedgwood blue, pretty much original, great cars. Hi Bob yes great cars totally agree also your car looks great looking forward to introducing Lightning too her and maybe do a mirror pic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Seniac Posted March 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 1 hour ago, mark powell said: Mmm, Cosmics! Hi Mark yea cosmics feels great on the roads I’m hoping to purchase some original wheels so when I sell lightning one day I can include original wheels as well... mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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