It begins.....

Hi, and thanks for taking the time to read the first entry of my 'blog'.

The purpose of this blog is to document a project I've been dreaming of for some 20 years or so. As time has gone by the overall project has morphed into something far more adventurous than initially conceived.
At the time of writing the project aims are:

1. To obtain a 1968 Ford Galaxie from the USA.
2. Import it into the UK.
3. Carry out a refurbishment to achieve a look that is as close as financially possible to the car used by Bill and Jimmy as the KLF/JAMs/Timelords.
4. Transport the car to the Sierra Nevada and Tabernas Desert to possibly retread some of the steps taken in the Original Motion Picture: The White Room.

As I write this, I've purchased the car, and have instructed the shippers to collect and ship the car to the UK, I hope it will be here and have cleared customs in about 2 months, but at this time I'm going to have to sit and wait. Here's an image of the car I am importing:

The car needs various work, including a white roof, black rear door, all the logos, a suitable blue light, and in my opinion the most striking feature of the original Ford Timelord: the roof mounted lamps. The seller has put back in the standard headlamps prior to shipping. Other touches to get the car looking as similar to the original will be an ongoing process. Already substantial sums of money have been spent before the car has even been registered and insured in the UK.

There are a hundred things that could go wrong which may prevent me from reaching the goal. It's a massive risk I'm taking. But if I make it to the Sierra Nevada in that car I'll have achieved a life long ambition. I'm not doing this for recognition, but if people would like to follow the progress of the project I'd be delighted to share as many of the trials and tribulations with you all as I can.

I'll update this blog as often as I have something of interest to tell you. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I hope to enjoy the project.

Over and out.