Taking Toby’s Eleanor For a Drive

It’s been quite a few years posting about Toby’s project and the ups and downs that go with it. The fact that I had never actually seen the car in person yet knew just about everything about it meant there was only one more thing to do. That was to go and see it for myself. Unfortunately due to work commitments I’ve been overseas for a few years so when I had a chance to come back to Sydney and go and see the car I was way too excited. (Read more…)

[DELIVERED] Toby’s Eleanor Project is FINISHED!

That’s right. After years of posting, talking, gloating and crying Toby’s Eleanor project has finally been completed! The lucky guy took delivery from John just before Christmas and am delighted to say that all has gone well and Toby is over the moon. (Read more…)

[UPDATE] Toby’s Project – Just When You Thought It Was Done

I know I’m always saying how close Toby’s car is from completion. I’ve probably been repeating myself for months and months. But as we all know with restorations like this anything can happen. A few weeks back I posted on Toby’s overheating issues, the last hurdle before delivery. Turns out the problem was not a simple one. It involved buying a whole new engine! (Read more…)

[UPDATE] Toby’s Project Days From Delivery

It’s been quite some time since I posted about Toby’s project. It was almost finished back in June but since then John had quite a few setbacks. But now the car is days away from being shipped to Toby. There’s just a small overheating problem to overcome. (Read more…)

[UPDATE] Toby’s Eleanor Project – Just About Done!

Firstly It’s been a few weeks now since I last posted on here but I’ve not been lazy rather I’ve just returned from Monaco where I was lucky enough to attend the 2011 Formula One Grand Prix. Without going on too much I will say It was the most amazing experience I’ve had in motorsport. A must for any motorsport fan!

Now on to the update. (Read more…)