My dad was 65 yesterday....

Oli · 05-03-2010, 03:24 PM

....and look what my brother and I hired him for the day, as a present. He did his apprenticeship on the E type and owned 3 of them, back in the day;

He says it was the best present and birthday he'd ever had, especially as it was a surprise, and we did the handover at the Goodwood Breakfast Club, where it was on display

SpmnE9zero · 05-03-2010, 03:25 PM

Now THAT is an original gift if I ever saw one! Nicely done, he was probably happy as can be!

rogerxp · 05-03-2010, 03:26 PM

Nice idea and a classic motor

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Oli · 05-03-2010, 03:28 PM

It was a great moment, we have it all on video, he had tears in his eyes. I couldn't ask for a better dad, we go to lots of car shows etc together.

ed335d · 05-03-2010, 03:29 PM

Awesome gift

Palmnuts · 05-03-2010, 03:54 PM

Very well thought out gift there - nice and original

SiKkBaSs · 05-03-2010, 03:56 PM

When I'm 65 I want a DBS.

Very cool gift.

Oli · 05-03-2010, 04:00 PM

I think this says it all;

SiKkBaSs · 05-03-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Oli

I think this says it all;

Quality mate.

Respect.

willhollin · 05-03-2010, 04:03 PM

Only one day though?

MMOTION · 05-03-2010, 04:04 PM

I'm getting emotional...

Wonderful, thanks for sharing!

Oli · 05-03-2010, 04:05 PM

Yup, 9 till 6. My dad says that was more than enough. he covered approx 120 miles, went out for a nice lunch with mum, and we had a barbie at his, and he ended up taking everyone up the road in it - Cost him £60 in fuel - Now that's respect, approx 11MPG!

Oli · 05-03-2010, 04:06 PM

We got it from Vanillaclassics, they also have vanillasplits - check the website for the cars and buses they hire

willhollin · 05-03-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oli

Yup, 9 till 6. My dad says that was more than enough. he covered approx 120 miles, went out for a nice lunch with mum, and we had a barbie at his, and he ended up taking everyone up the road in it - Cost him £60 in fuel - Now that's respect, approx 11MPG!

Fair play, he gave it some beans then?

SiKkBaSs · 05-03-2010, 04:10 PM

Might do something equivalent for my dad when he hits older age.

beemerbird · 05-03-2010, 05:04 PM

Nice one Oli.

Your Dads face says it all.

Do you look like your Dad?

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Oli Campervan man 94 Rep 2,667 Posts Drives: RS3 and VW Kombi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here, there, everywhere...... iTrader: (1)	It was a great moment, we have it all on video, he had tears in his eyes. I couldn't ask for a better dad, we go to lots of car shows etc together. __________________ www.bmvs-camperhire.co.uk Genuine VW T5 California Rental
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Palmnuts Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,957 Posts Drives: Huracan Evo & M8 GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leicestershire, UK iTrader: (0)	Very well thought out gift there - nice and original
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Oli Campervan man 94 Rep 2,667 Posts Drives: RS3 and VW Kombi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here, there, everywhere...... iTrader: (1)	I think this says it all; __________________ www.bmvs-camperhire.co.uk Genuine VW T5 California Rental
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MMOTION Lieutenant Colonel 109 Rep 1,801 Posts Drives: like you'll never drive again Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: uptown iTrader: (26)	I'm getting emotional... Wonderful, thanks for sharing!
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Oli Campervan man 94 Rep 2,667 Posts Drives: RS3 and VW Kombi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here, there, everywhere...... iTrader: (1)	Yup, 9 till 6. My dad says that was more than enough. he covered approx 120 miles, went out for a nice lunch with mum, and we had a barbie at his, and he ended up taking everyone up the road in it - Cost him £60 in fuel - Now that's respect, approx 11MPG! __________________ www.bmvs-camperhire.co.uk Genuine VW T5 California Rental
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Oli Campervan man 94 Rep 2,667 Posts Drives: RS3 and VW Kombi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here, there, everywhere...... iTrader: (1)	We got it from Vanillaclassics, they also have vanillasplits - check the website for the cars and buses they hire __________________ www.bmvs-camperhire.co.uk Genuine VW T5 California Rental
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SiKkBaSs GTR'in it 169 Rep 4,434 Posts Drives: Nissan GTR Black Edition Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kensington, London iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Might do something equivalent for my dad when he hits older age.
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