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I got my book last week (i am in the Philippines) and it looks great and is full of great information. Paul Newitt included my car (the only one registered in this country) in the registry and even a photo of my car on page 206! He even numbered my book to match the last 4 numbers of my VIN...

I also have my original lid, i'll post the photo if it can help as a reference :) But i'm guessing a good fiberglass expert that has the original to base his work on can copy it almost perfectly so that even an expert cannot notice?

I have everything covered, my engine should be running before the month ends. Interior is being finished as we speak as well. It will just take time and of course, lots of money! But this project is worth every penny! :cheesy: Oh, i still do not have the Marchal fog lamps, our original ones...

Here's a new photo of the car with temporary wheels, starting to settle down in her stance :smile:

Almost there! Stripe and California Special Decal installed, chrome rocker panels too!

Thanks so much for the warm welcome everyone! I was able to get in touch with Paul Newitt, and after showing him the Marti report and pictures of the car, he said that my car was one of the first 1,000 that were special ordered by Ford dealers that were invited to a promotional party at the...

Hello! I know i am a bit late, since the last post here is almost a year old, but i have also ordered your book through a friend in the U.S. and it is on its way to Manila, Philippines just in time for my birthday mid-November! I can't wait! :smile:

temporary wheels from a Torino, saving the real GT/CS wheels for the final touches

That's true, i have seen more Audi R8's, BMW Z4's, and Porsche 911's in the streets of Manila than i have seen REAL American Muscle! Most old school American cars have inline-sixes here as well. There are a couple of "Eleanor" Clones that are very very well made here, but they're still clones...