My Newest Foster Child

I'd like to introduce you to my newest foster child, who will soon be available for adoption. I'm still trying to figure out what to name her/him, but I'm open to suggestions.
This is a super widebody Vintage Speedster, originally sold by Automotive Legends in 2007 and it only has 1500 (Beverly Hill) miles on it. It's silver grey metallic with a beautiful chocolate brown interior and it has air conditioning. It has a 1915cc engine and a freeway flyer transmission and purrs like a kitten.
It's late, and I just pulled it home with the Jaguar, so it's a little dirty, but I will post better pictures and more about the car soon.

Cool. Gorgeous car.

Good lookin', Troy. Reminds me a little of Billy's phat boy.
How about Smokey for a name?
As far as your car dealership I suggest "Fat Ass R Us" ;-)

My name is Troy Sloan and I chase super widebody speedsters!

Same pictures, but better quality. http://kvan.hopto.org/silverwidebodyspeedster.htm

Reminds me of Billy's widebody (now Derek's) too, except his is that beautiful Jaguar Green.

this is starting to sound like an addiction, there are meds for problem cases like yours :}

How about Beyonce? Beautiful, with a wide backend ;)

Troy, you might want to send an e-mail to Mr. James Parker (on here from time to time), because that car is what he's been looking for.

I like it.....

How about "Steatopygia" (look it up)

Troy, all my cars have personalized plates on them, and the tub is no different...I ordered PHAT356 and should be getting them any time now...I also ordered WILD356 which are the ones I plan on putting on the tub, that means PHAT356 plates are available if somebody wants them....

Nah....My butt's not wide enough (any more) and I don't live in California.

Troy, my west coast resale affiliate ...looking good buddy !

Troy - you are 1 busy dude! Nice Car! Should have no problem finding buyer for that bad-boy.

Larry. I looked it up just as I was getting ready to eat a peanut butter sandwich and I lost my appetite! I think I'll pass on that as a name.

Took it for it's first real drive this afternoon and was amazed at how well it pulls even with the air conditioner on. Got it back home and put it up on jack stands and took the wheels off. They will be professionally polished tomorrow. The tach has the typical "twitchy tach syndrome" so it will be on it' way to Hollywood Speedometer for the $200 VDO upgrade.

While I was jacking it up I noticed that it has a massive oil cooler with two fans installed. It spans almost the entire width of the car under the pan and is mounted to the spring plate mounts on both sides.

I'll have it polished up and sparkling by this weekend and will be bringing it to EuroSunday.

Cory. I have had many communications with James Parker. He originally told me he was planning to buy a Vintage early last year, but I haven't heard from him in a while and I thought he just lost interest.

I take it back, Billy's/Derek's car is Jaguar Vapour Grey Metallic. I just looked at a picture of Derek's car and this car is a little darker.

Troy, I talked to him last week. He is selling a BMW of some description in order to pull the trigger on a Speedster. He lives and works near me, and will be coming to Carlisle. Sounds like he's going to do something this year.
He will be talking to Alan, then Kirk andfinally Carey for sure -- but I will let him know you have that pewter car also. Can you give methe Vince 100-point scale score on that thing, so I can pass it along?

Cory. I sent you an email, but the car will be virtually as nice as new when I am done with it.

Cory/Troy:

Fella's, thanks for the headsup. I am still recovering from torn rotator cuff surgery, but expect to be fully engaged within the next month or so... Cory, I have spoken to referrals and will move forward with either Kirk/Becks/Alan. Perhaps some misunderstanding, but my target now is wide body version, not the super wide.

I will call you next week to setup lunch in Clarendon.

Troy-- yes, it has been awhile. I see that you are still "making deals." By-the-way, it appears that everything you touch turns to gold - your orginial (colbolt blue)still looks great.

James

Excellent, James. Troy, I got your e-mail, too.

I can tell when I've typed something on the phone instead of a computer. I just re-read my post, and that was horrible. I'm shocked anyone made heads or tails of it.

Here are a few new pictures of the Pewter Imposter after getting her all cleaned up. http://kvan.hopto.org/pewterwidebodyspeedster.htm

So Troy, what do you think you need to get for that beauty?

Troy, that Reutter badge might be juuust a little over the top.
Beautiful job, man. I don't like widebodies much, but she's a winner.

Vince. It will go on eBay for $25K. By the way, your car turned out beautiful!

Cory. The Reutter badge and the Porsche scripts were on the car when I got it.

Troy, looking good!

But how, o how, did you back it right over the morning paper! Bwaaahaaa!

Daniel.
I was late getting on my way to EuroSunday and wanted to get some pictures right after it was all polished up. I never even noticed the paper there. That's funny!
Troy

That's a great color combo! I never would have thought of that. Best of luck with the sale.

Troy, it's beautiful. You won't have that one for long.

Nice... with air con to great choice love it Bill

Nice... with air con to great choice love it Bill

My name is Troy.... and I chase Vintage Fat chicks....

I'll fly anywhere for a nice big round one

I want this car to be perfect for it's new owner, so the engine comes out on Monday because its got a small oil leak. Athough it appears very clean on the underside, there is a small amount of oil and it's coming from the back of the engine. Surprising with only 1600 miles that it would have a main leaking, but we will see.

The engine came out on Monday and I ended up replacing the flywheel with a resurfaced German forged flywheel. The Brazilian cast flywheel had a rough surface that caused the seal to leak. It's back in now and there is no more leak. While it was out I also added a spin on oil filter. It already had an oil cooler, but for some reason it didn't have an oil filter.
I'll be taking pictures on Wednesday and the Pewter Imposter should be on eBay by Thursday evening.

By the way, when I say "I" replaced and "I" added... what I really mean is my mechanic did it.
Troy

Nice looking car, it should go quick!

Dave

BTW Troy, Pewter Imposter is a pretty cool name for the car!

I was thinking pewter poser, but Cory came up with pewter imposter.

Could also go with Pewter Intruder.

That is a sweet ride.