As promised, will try to document the journey of Z ownership interrupted...my TT Auto being sold in 2008.

Here it is in all it's pre resto glory.

It is a 1995 TT 2+2 Auto with circa 69k on the clock. There is "some" history but nothing comprehensive. Mechanically, it appears sound - started on the button from cold and warmed up nicely with no noticeable smoking from the exhaust.

It appears to have had a new exhaust and 18" wheels - which will both, more than likely, be returned to stock (parts availbility permitting). There are a few mroe Z Centre bits of bling that will need to go as well - kick plates and chrome cials for example.

First order of business is a full 120k service and check over at Power Zed with any alarming issues being addressed ASAP. It is then my intention to follow an OEM+ style resto (no Fast and Furious fan here - Think more of a Kill Bill style Fairlady Z). I will probably re-trim where approriate (door cards are a good place to start) and ultimately look at a re-spray - silver was not my first choice, but I can see its charm...

Early days but am carrying a lot of hope and enthusiasm which will no doubt evaporate at some point!

Picked the car upw from Lewes this morning and drove 130 miles to PowerZed. No alarms and no surprises, as a great man once sung...! Nervous weekend ahead whilst Jimmer does a 120k service and inspection. A new exhaust is in order as the current one (possibly a JapSpeed) is just too loud (for me). Keep an eye out for it in the For Sale section! Bose Sound System still works well but brakes nay need an upgrade as I'm a bit Larry Leadfoot. Overall, first impressions are good.

Still not sure about these 'items' even though Jimmer says they are much sought after in the US...the wheels may need to change as well!

It's home! Picked up from Jimmer yesterday - despite the 3 hour journey home and a faulty Speedo convertor, it's now garaged up. Will post some pictures after my daily chores!

Can now start the small jobs such as new Speedo, new kick plates, bodywork, new stereo and new wheels!

Winter is coming...😏

Congratulations Phil on a great purchase.

I was about a week behind you on viewing this car and I can assure you that if you hadn’t bout it I’m pretty sure that I would have!!

Great value for money, especially from a dealer and good to see a solid survivor with decent mileage and hardly any rust.

Even better that you are staying faithful to OEM going forward. Can’t wait to see how you progress.

I’m with Jimmer on the wheel spats, as they are an option that are now very rare, Please keep!!

As for the kick plates - save them and I’ll buy them off you when I eventually buy another Z LoL!!

Andy