Thanks for all the help, Mangusta Salon Prive winner!

Chris KingMember

Huge thanks to anyone and everyone who has given advise whilst we at Simon Furlonger restored Mangusta 8MA1044. Our first real restoration, we walked away with best in class, and the Churchill Cup. We even met Fabrizio Giugiaro, son of Giorgetto Giugiaro, the designer of the Goose. Before we knew it, Giorgetto was on FaceTime with us, cheering us on!

The restoration was finished 10.30am Tuesday morning, and was on the trailer at 10.45 on its way to the show. Fired up first turn of the key!

The car got insane amounts of attention, much more than we’d ever expected.

The hope is for the car to attend Villa d’este next year.

We couldn’t of done it without the support and information of all the members on here.

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9/4/211:49 PM

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RileyMember

Absolutely gorgeous car. The interior is flawless, paint looks incredible, and you deserve every award you get for the car. I need one... but I'd be afraid to drive something that perfect. Congrats.

9/4/213:09 PM

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leeaMember

Chris, I have been thinking about your deadline just about every day, and your "shipped 15 minutes before showtime" was why I could then dare not even ask... for fear or interfering with either your progress or catching up on sleep.

But wow, does she just look right...beautiful tone of red and that interior is just perfect....Thanks for being a part of this group...Lee

9/4/214:49 PM

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deniscCaretaker of 8MA1244 '70 Euro Mangusta DRIVE THEM, THEY WERE MEANT TO BE DRIVEN, IF YOU WANT TO LOOK AT ONE, BUY A POSTER!

Chris, Congrats, very nice, I'm envious and much impressed in the short time to do an obviously amazing job. Superb effort. Praise and commendations to you and your team.

9/4/215:32 PM

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leeaMember

Denis, seems you have a sibling now in the "beautiful red German car" family...

I'm afraid to ask for more pictures...already in these few, and even with my car unfinished, I start to think of things I should re-do on mine

Chris, I hope another Goose is coming your way...Lee

9/4/215:47 PM

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panteradougMember

Really, really nice. Congratulations on your win and owning the car. Sometimes you make your own luck.

9/4/215:49 PM

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Chris KingMember

@panteradoug posted:
Really, really nice. Congratulations on your win and owning the car. Sometimes you make your own luck.

Sadly it’s not mine! I just led the restoration.

9/5/212:02 AM

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Chris KingMember

@leea posted:
Denis, seems you have a sibling now in the "beautiful red German car" family...
I'm afraid to ask for more pictures...already in these few, and even with my car unfinished, I start to think of things I should re-do on mine
Chris, I hope another Goose is coming your way...Lee

I hope so to, I really enjoyed doing this!

9/5/212:03 AM

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v8jetMember

Great result and a truly great car at the end.

Sets a new high bar for all of us. They’ll love it at Villa d’Este!! Cheers Larry

9/6/213:26 PM

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Chris KingMember

Thanks Larry, we're just wondering what to restore next! We've a 275 short nose 6 carb underway, but I'd love to do an early Countach.

Must mention our partners who helped with this - www.mk-autoupholstery.com for the interior, and www.kudosconcoursrestoration.co.uk for the body. Mathwall Engineering did the engine build as requested by the customer, sadly our experience with them wasn't great.

9/13/218:05 AM

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v8jetMember

Interesting what you say about Mathwall, if their race engine cost is anything to go but that wouldn't have been a cheap experience either!

BTW (knowing you are a stickler for originality) I have some 275 original parts you may be interested in (somewhere!)

I will PM you

cheers

Larry

9/13/2110:14 AM

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