07-09-2021, 11:49 AM
I have no issues with it at all, but was amused by the spin on the lack of plating. It is clearly not as rare as the funds available for restoration (for most of us parsimonious 7 owners tbf). Chrome and leather seem to be the two big ticket items that are hard for the average home restoration. You can get a presentable finish on the paint with time and effort with a gloss roller, wet and dry and cutting agent. Chrome plating however is just a little bit too toxic to do in the bathroom
...but why suggest it's meant to be that way?
When I played with A35s in my youth I was never much surprised by the number of people who had an A30 or A35 with the wrong V5, probably after the original number plate was sold previously and an alternative V5 sought. The fact the chassis plate screwed into the passenger A-post didn't help. New owners seem to think they have an unusual prototype...
...but why suggest it's meant to be that way?
When I played with A35s in my youth I was never much surprised by the number of people who had an A30 or A35 with the wrong V5, probably after the original number plate was sold previously and an alternative V5 sought. The fact the chassis plate screwed into the passenger A-post didn't help. New owners seem to think they have an unusual prototype...