Zack Stiling, who wrote the feature, paid special attention to sharing what the driving experience was like with these cars and as such has put together a well-rounded and interesting article that we’re pleased to hear you enjoyed. There may be challenges with running older cars, but there are a lot of benefits too…!
Thank goodness you photographed the Ferrari 250 GT Breadvan when you did. I’ve just seen footage of the Le Mans Classic race that it took part in, and crashed out of, with devastating consequences. Luckily no one was hurt in the incident but what a shame that such a valuable car with such a unique story should have had such a huge crash. As you seem to suggest in your article, though, this is not the first time the Breadvan has been biffed, and probably won’t be the last. No doubt it will be reinstated to racing condition, ready to be seen at Goodwood and so on in the future.
I loved Chris Goddard’s E3. Thanks to people like Chris restoring cars that are (at least on paper) uneconomical to restore to that level, BMW enthusiasts like me get to enjoy models that would otherwise slip away into the history books.
Values of cars like the E3 are yet to reach the levels they often need to in order to make full restorations pay-off – if you are looking to recoup your investment, but classic BMW restoration isn’t always about that, thankfully. Restoring cars like these is more about the journey, the fun that is had along the way, and preserving them for future generations.
I have restored a few classic BMWs in my time and I never add-up what a project has cost as for me it’s more about enjoying the hobby than balancing the books. Maybe I am in a fortunate position but I for one prefer to see cars restored by genuine enthusiasts – like Chris – for their own pleasure, rather than those restored in order to break even or make money on. Well done to Chris and his friend Paul Lucking on a job well done!
Zack Stiling, who wrote the feature, paid special attention to sharing what the driving experience was like with these cars and as such has put together a well-rounded and interesting article that we’re pleased to hear you enjoyed. There may be challenges with running older cars, but there are a lot of benefits too…!
BREADVAN IS TOAST
Thank goodness you photographed the Ferrari 250 GT Breadvan when you did. I’ve just seen footage of the Le Mans Classic race that it took part in, and crashed out of, with devastating consequences. Luckily no one was hurt in the incident but what a shame that such a valuable car with such a unique story should have had such a huge crash. As you seem to suggest in your article, though, this is not the first time the Breadvan has been biffed, and probably won’t be the last. No doubt it will be reinstated to racing condition, ready to be seen at Goodwood and so on in the future.
E3 Love
I loved Chris Goddard’s E3. Thanks to people like Chris restoring cars that are (at least on paper) uneconomical to restore to that level, BMW enthusiasts like me get to enjoy models that would otherwise slip away into the history books.
Values of cars like the E3 are yet to reach the levels they often need to in order to make full restorations pay-off – if you are looking to recoup your investment, but classic BMW restoration isn’t always about that, thankfully. Restoring cars like these is more about the journey, the fun that is had along the way, and preserving them for future generations.
I have restored a few classic BMWs in my time and I never add-up what a project has cost as for me it’s more about enjoying the hobby than balancing the books. Maybe I am in a fortunate position but I for one prefer to see cars restored by genuine enthusiasts – like Chris – for their own pleasure, rather than those restored in order to break even or make money on. Well done to Chris and his friend Paul Lucking on a job well done!