As of last Thursday DU**VAY has left my ownership for good :crybaby::bigcry:
As I write this he's sitting snugly tucked into his own shipping container at the port of Southampton waiting to be loaded onto a big boat, heading South to the stunning islands of New Zealand.
Yes folks... you read this right... another fine example of one of UK supplied 422 units is leaving our shores for a new life abroad.
Gerry aka "Beamer" from Auckland N.Z. is DU**VAYs new owner. He's a true gentleman, a lifelong BMW fanatic and I wish him many happy CSL miles in the very near future (about 7 weeks) Hopefully he'll be along soon to fully introduce himself and fill in the blanks however in the meantime here are some of the last pix I took of DU**VAY during his last UK Inspection Service (which I included as part of the sale) and further pix of his final TLC session before being dropped off at the shipping handlers on Thursday.
By far DU**VAY was the best, most enjoyable, visceral and entertaining car I've ever owned :smt055 without a shadow of a doubt BMWs 'M' divisions greatest hit :supz: and will be dearly missed :smt045 Farewell Cecil and safe sailing the high seas.
As of last Thursday DU**VAY has left my ownership for good :crybaby::bigcry:
As I write this he's sitting snugly tucked into his own shipping container at the port of Southampton waiting to be loaded onto a big boat, heading South to the stunning islands of New Zealand.
Yes folks... you read this right... another fine example of one of UK supplied 422 units is leaving our shores for a new life abroad.
Gerry aka "Beamer" from Auckland N.Z. is DU**VAYs new owner. He's a true gentleman, a lifelong BMW fanatic and I wish him many happy CSL miles in the very near future (about 7 weeks) Hopefully he'll be along soon to fully introduce himself and fill in the blanks however in the meantime here are some of the last pix I took of DU**VAY during his last UK Inspection Service (which I included as part of the sale) and further pix of his final TLC session before being dropped off at the shipping handlers on Thursday.
By far DU**VAY was the best, most enjoyable, visceral and entertaining car I've ever owned :smt055 without a shadow of a doubt BMWs 'M' divisions greatest hit :supz: and will be dearly missed :smt045 Farewell Cecil and safe sailing the high seas.
Thanks for the kind words Matt, you have been fantastic to deal with, even though we are half a world apart. Dealing with you and your help to do all the bits at your end was easier than buying Cecil from the dealer down the road. I will be a regular on this site, hopefully posting photos of Cecil romping through our fabulous scenery here in New Zealand, I can't wait for "MOL Beacon" the big container ship to arrive with Cecil.
Any CSLR members planning a trip to NZ please contact me, there is always a bed at our place by the sea, down under.
Thanks for the kind words Matt, you have been fantastic to deal with, even though we are half a world apart. Dealing with you and your help to do all the bits at your end was easier than buying Cecil from the dealer down the road. I will be a regular on this site, hopefully posting photos of Cecil romping through our fabulous scenery here in New Zealand, I can't wait for "MOL Beacon" the big container ship to arrive with Cecil.
Any CSLR members planning a trip to NZ please contact me, there is always a bed at our place by the sea, down under.
Cheers,
Gerry.:smt039:smt039:smt039
Welcome aboard Gerry :thumbs: and you're more than welcome. After all the dreary UK based time wasters you've been a ray of sunshine and a real pleasure to deal with :beer:
Remember to hit that green Donate button above to become a full CSLR member and I'll buy U a few :beer: when I see U & Cecil in N.Z. in December to compensate for the donation, as per my original Ad :beer:
I look forward to all your pix of my old Cecil from N.Z. and I'll make sure I'll bring my Pro photo kit wth me in December :smokin:
p.s. Has the big boat sailed from Southampton yet ?
Comment