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Just got her back after 12 years !! #1394467
28/11/2012 01:31
28/11/2012 01:31

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Hi all, just joined the forum, so I thought I should say hello...

I've just bought the 20vt Plus back from the very nice chap I sold it to 12 years ago!!

If I remember correctly, it was the last Coupe registered in Lincoln...

She's a beauty!

My new Coupe! #1394470
28/11/2012 02:05
28/11/2012 02:05

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Energy Green - 20v Turbo Plus - March 2000

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Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394475
28/11/2012 02:55
28/11/2012 02:55
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Hi and welcome smile

Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394476
28/11/2012 05:53
28/11/2012 05:53

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Congratulations!

I hope the years have been kind to it and you enjoy it as much this time around!

Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394482
28/11/2012 07:40
28/11/2012 07:40

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Enjoy ! Lovely rare colour plus, will be interested to know how she feels now compared to 12 years ago ! laugh

Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394490
28/11/2012 08:32
28/11/2012 08:32

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It felt exactly the same as the last time I drove it to be honest....

But it's been impeccably maintained by BLS in Lincoln all its life by the one owner since.

Currently sat with 54,000 miles and total service history, so it should be reasonably good I guess!!

Ran without fault on the relatively short trip home yesterday...

Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394493
28/11/2012 09:01
28/11/2012 09:01

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Welcome!! Lovely Coupe in a great colour cool

Enjoy.... and good luck thumb

Tim

Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394494
28/11/2012 09:04
28/11/2012 09:04

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Welcome nearly as nice as a LE lol.

Hopefully see at some meets.

Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394504
28/11/2012 09:47
28/11/2012 09:47
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Lovely looking plus and good to hear you have managed to get your one back aswell.

Happy coupeing


LE53 (452BHp & 389ftlb's with Quaife)
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Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394509
28/11/2012 10:04
28/11/2012 10:04

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If my memory is working correctly, we registered a total of 14 Coupés of all types at the Lincoln Dealership in the 1990's.

5 of them were my Company cars (all 20vt), of which my new acquisition was the very last one (and best)in March 2000.

I have to say, it drives as good now as it did back then, which I have to give credit to my pal Paul, for keeping it in such good shape all these years...

(NA) Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394511
28/11/2012 10:10
28/11/2012 10:10
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Welcome back to the fold Stevie


Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394513
28/11/2012 10:14
28/11/2012 10:14
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Originally Posted By: StevieJ
It felt exactly the same as the last time I drove it to be honest....

But it's been impeccably maintained by BLS in Lincoln all its life by the one owner since.

Currently sat with 54,000 miles and total service history, so it should be reasonably good I guess!!

Ran without fault on the relatively short trip home yesterday...


Lucky boy! Welcome to the forum smile


BumbleBee carer smile
Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394523
28/11/2012 10:39
28/11/2012 10:39

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Welcome!
is she as good as you remember??

Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394549
28/11/2012 12:13
28/11/2012 12:13
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Melbourne, Australia
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What a story! Did you know who the owner was or was it just a fluke you found it for sale?

Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394556
28/11/2012 12:43
28/11/2012 12:43

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This is a great re-union!

Re: My new Coupe! [Re: Scuderia] #1394558
28/11/2012 12:55
28/11/2012 12:55

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Originally Posted By: Scuderia
What a story! Did you know who the owner was or was it just a fluke you found it for sale?


I sold it to him and his good lady October 2000, and I asked that when he decided to finally sell it again, he gave me first refusal...

We've kept in touch ever since, and when the chance can up recently, I said yes please !!

Very please I did, as its a proper blast from the past for me, and every bit as good as when I first drove it (March 2000)

Steve

Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394560
28/11/2012 13:01
28/11/2012 13:01

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Originally Posted By: Marco20ValveT
Welcome!
is she as good as you remember??



The only difference is that the seat feels a lot "narrower" after all these years... Not really something I can blame the car for unfortunately !!

Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394563
28/11/2012 13:10
28/11/2012 13:10

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Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394564
28/11/2012 13:11
28/11/2012 13:11

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Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394565
28/11/2012 13:11
28/11/2012 13:11

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Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394566
28/11/2012 13:12
28/11/2012 13:12

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Welcome mate..... Great coupe in a great colour laugh

Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394568
28/11/2012 13:12
28/11/2012 13:12

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Originally Posted By: StevieJ
The only difference is that the seat feels a lot "narrower" after all these years... Not really something I can blame the car for unfortunately !!


Does this have the 'Fiat Recaro' airbag seats ? or the 'standard' recaro's.....

Last edited by RICHB; 28/11/2012 13:12.
Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394569
28/11/2012 13:15
28/11/2012 13:15

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Originally Posted By: RICHB
Originally Posted By: StevieJ
The only difference is that the seat feels a lot "narrower" after all these years... Not really something I can blame the car for unfortunately !!


Does this have the 'Fiat Recaro' airbag seats ? or the 'standard' recaro's.....


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Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394573
28/11/2012 13:19
28/11/2012 13:19

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Last one for now, until I can get some better pics done!

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Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394576
28/11/2012 13:30
28/11/2012 13:30

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Hi and welcome. Lovely looking motor.

Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394584
28/11/2012 13:56
28/11/2012 13:56

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Originally Posted By: StevieJ

Last one for now, until I can get some better pics done!

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clean that header tank man!!!!

Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394587
28/11/2012 13:59
28/11/2012 13:59

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Originally Posted By: Marco20ValveT
Originally Posted By: StevieJ

Last one for now, until I can get some better pics done!

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clean that header tank man!!!!


(I had only had it 45 mins when I took the pics...)

Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394607
28/11/2012 15:25
28/11/2012 15:25
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Come on Steve, Would have only taken you 44 mins... laugh

Great story and lovely coupé cool



Coopless!
Re: My new Coupe! [Re: pinin_prestatyn] #1394610
28/11/2012 15:29
28/11/2012 15:29

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Originally Posted By: pinin_prestatyn
Come on Steve, Would have only taken you 44 mins... laugh

Great story and lovely coupé cool


It was still hot, as I'd been driving it for 43 of the 45 mins... wink

Last edited by StevieJ; 28/11/2012 15:30.
Re: My new Coupe! [Re: ] #1394614
28/11/2012 15:55
28/11/2012 15:55
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What a great story, to find and buy back the Coupe you loved the most, and still in such good condition smile

Welcome wave

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