New member saying Hi
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 9:30 pm
My name is Andy - I live in Somerset and have a 5th generation, 1999 2.0 Prelude automatic. I bought the car on impulse over 4 years ago. Having always fancied one, this car popped up as a part ex in a local 4WD specialist.
As soon as I realised it was there, I went straight over - there sat the Prelude, straight as a gun barrel, as genuine as a high court judge, 73,000 miles, 9 months MOT and masses of history. The red paint was flat on most panels, but it drove superbly and I connected with it instantly. I had to have it - but knowing the 4x4 dealer just wanted it gone, I offered £350. At first they said no - I walked, then they told me to come get it.
I’m very lucky, I have access to a really good barn, so the Prelude shelters during the winter. I cannot now imagine not having this car, the paint is still flat - I had a pro valeter try to resurrect it, but it’s covered in lacquer - no go. People comment about the pink hue, but I don’t care, this car is special to me, it’s just superb, every time it goes back on the road, I love it - and at some point, I will have it resprayed.
My son works in film and TV production - and often does his own projects. My Prelude made an appearance in one of Matt’s short films, at his specific request. He could have had a Peugeot 406 3.0 V6 Coupe, an Alfa Romeo 156 or GTV, or a Jaguar XK8 on the film set - he insisted on having the Prelude!
I have the Prelude in the workshop now as it’s about to have a cam belt/water pump change, a service, some new exhaust pieces and an MOT. After this essential work, I’ll deal with a thumb nail sized rust scab in the sunroof bay and it’ll be back on the road in April.
I should have registered on here ages ago - better late than never I suppose.
With best regards
Andy H
As soon as I realised it was there, I went straight over - there sat the Prelude, straight as a gun barrel, as genuine as a high court judge, 73,000 miles, 9 months MOT and masses of history. The red paint was flat on most panels, but it drove superbly and I connected with it instantly. I had to have it - but knowing the 4x4 dealer just wanted it gone, I offered £350. At first they said no - I walked, then they told me to come get it.
I’m very lucky, I have access to a really good barn, so the Prelude shelters during the winter. I cannot now imagine not having this car, the paint is still flat - I had a pro valeter try to resurrect it, but it’s covered in lacquer - no go. People comment about the pink hue, but I don’t care, this car is special to me, it’s just superb, every time it goes back on the road, I love it - and at some point, I will have it resprayed.
My son works in film and TV production - and often does his own projects. My Prelude made an appearance in one of Matt’s short films, at his specific request. He could have had a Peugeot 406 3.0 V6 Coupe, an Alfa Romeo 156 or GTV, or a Jaguar XK8 on the film set - he insisted on having the Prelude!
I have the Prelude in the workshop now as it’s about to have a cam belt/water pump change, a service, some new exhaust pieces and an MOT. After this essential work, I’ll deal with a thumb nail sized rust scab in the sunroof bay and it’ll be back on the road in April.
I should have registered on here ages ago - better late than never I suppose.
With best regards
Andy H
