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The purchase of El Camino
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My solution is the Chevrolet El Camino. I wanted a car in mint condition to drive it without concern and I was ready to pay the price to have a beautiful vehicle. But there is little Elcamino in France and the rare used cars seen in the ads of Nitro (French magazine) are to be restored. A complete restoration costs more than a good vehicle, and especially, the car doesn't run during this endless restoration work. September 1998, I find Boches
automobiles which offers vehicles imported from United States,
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) ) In
November 1998, I receive by E-mail these pictures of this vehicle found
by Mr. Anderson: V8 305ci (5l), TH350C, positrac 3.08, A/C, Deluxe Super
Sport package, electric windows, centralized closing, 2 seats with central
console, Interior and external burgundy, just 100.000 Miles, very well
maintained, (what proves to be exact) |
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) ) I
give my agreement to buy this vehicle. On my request, Mr. Anderson finds
a camper in December 1998:
January 13, 1999, a cargo liner loaded with the container with my Elcamino inside leaves Oakland's harbour for Antwerp. |
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18, 1999, it is in France at Aigueperse. It start up first time.
Now, it will be francized and converted to LPG. May 20, after a delay due to the "nice" civils servant of the DRIRE, I can (finally) take delivery of my Toy. Since, every day is Chrismas for me at the wheel of my Elcamino! |