PROJECT PLAN CHANGE
The last week has been one of change; in fact change for the better. On Monday 24th August I was going over the build details and what needs to be done towards shipping to Auckland. The shipping schedule was a Monday departure from Picton, Christchurch arriving Friday in Onehunga, Auckland. This was not a problem at all other than my limited time in New Zealand and incredible impatience on my part to have the car on the road.
The car was completed on schedule by McGregor’s as a rolling chassis with body panels painted and attached – we were left with assorted wiring, interior fittings, final additions towards registration and compliance. This could not be done before I was due back in Japan so a decision was required.
I phoned the McGregor team and asked if they would like;
To completely finish the car
To complete the compliance testing
To register the car
To get a roadworthy check
I would then fly down to Christchurch on Monday 7th September to take delivery and drive the car home. The answer was a very big YES and within one hour I had air tickets, hotel bookings and a ferry crossing reservation. Phoning back the team had organized a Monday evening BBQ and viewing of the car that was combined with the local 7 club members evening blat! This was incredible and I could not think of a better way to begin owning a Mach7.
The drive home should be equally amazing….all 800 plus kilometers!!