Finally Finished with a Great Ending.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Finally after a 6 month slog, the saloon is finished, and can't think of a better way to see out the end of a project, than a photoshoot with Adrian Brannan (Ade B - http://www.adrianbrannan.com/carphotography.htm) and Dougie from Total Vauxhall.

I wasn't expecting so much work and effort to take place by Ade & Dougie, a good 5 & 1/2 hours worth of photography and setting up, not to mention poor Dougie having to push the car about on an empty stomach.

The location was perfect, roads were dry, could've been warmer and less windy and I should have known better and taken along cleaning materials rather than having to resort to removing my socks to wipe off the splashes from the sills. lol (dedication Ade called it - I call it lack of common sense :roll:)

Also down the other end of the shed a Sierra Cosworth was being photographed for a Ford mag. Like I say, the location was perfect.

I'll let the photos say the rest........

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60004-4.jpg

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http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60011-5.jpg

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60012-6.jpg

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http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA60015-7.jpg

I'm really proud of what I have created and the response the car is getting. After all it is, a 1.0 Nova Saloon, standard pee-shooter exhaust, basic interior and 21 years old - but I love it.

Cheers again to all the comments and look out for it in TV in the coming months.

Shaun.

Edit - Huge thanks to Ade and Dougie for their time and effort - Top Blokes!

[nov4801]

absolutly stunning mate, i love it

[stuartyj21]

well done shaun it was a great project and the finished product is great.
like you said its a 1L saloon but you love it and so you should the car is a real credit to you:thumb:

[peester]

different from the rest, this one..
It hits the spot mate.

[brucer]

congrats on the photo shoot.

whats the plans now then? sit back and watch every body else build novas or start a new project/continue with this one?

[Adam]

That looks fantastic, and id never thought id say that about a saloon lol
It is perfect.
Really is a credit to all the hard work you've put in, and a well deserved feature has come out of it :)

[Martin]

If God wasnt a DJ, he'd be your saloon lol


well done mate.. its in a class of its own

[DW-Nova]

Look mint mate, well done with the project and fair play for getting the car rebuilt so quickly.

[draper]

asweome pics, novas really suit the old abandoned industrial setting, cars not bad either lol


:thumb:

[Mike.]

its a credit to you mate, the cars very different ( in a good way lol ).
and congrats on the feature:thumb:

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Cheers guys.

Next is Project No. 2. That's going to last a lot longer than 6 months though.....

Cheers again,

Shaun.

[Nick]

I wasn't too sure on this untill you changed the colour of the wheels.

Looks fantastic, and it's incredible a fairly standard 1.0 saloon is going to be featured !

[NovaLad]

Very nice car.

Can't wait to see the feature.!

[Steve]

Excellent work mate, was good watching your progress over the last few months and I didnt expect it to come out as good as it did!

The front valance, the wheels and especially the colour is what make it for me. Top job. :thumb:

[Count Vaux Alot]

All i can say is well done on a top job and congratulations! I'm so jelouse and i hope you enjoy every bit of your hard work!

[belly257]

awsome nova that mate:thumb:

[kevster]

nice really nice !!
loveing the rim's too

[dj_wudgey]

that nova is ace its a stunning motor that matey!!

[ade]

love it - an inspired colour choice!

[novait]

very nice...i do like that...like the colours as well..keep up the good work.

[RJM25R]

I can't stand saloons, but your's is the best i've seen!

[krobinson]

Well done Shaun, its a fantastic car, and its good to see such a basically modifyed car being featured. Enjoy it and i look forward to the next project, another nova?

[wilson_sri]

Stunning mate, top work! Hopefull see it up knockhill this year?

[Ernie]

Stunning mate.

[vaughanmc]

Top work mate, when do you think it will be featured ?

[walshc]

Stunning, love it cant say much more :cool:

[DW-Nova]

whats the next project then?

[Jack]

Kudos for spreading the enlightened word of the saloon to all and sundry :D

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

whats the next project then?

She's still baking in the oven, got 5 weeks left to go.....

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/Shaun_ODonnell/STA6000211.jpg

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Kudos for spreading the enlightened word of the saloon to all and sundry :D

Cheers Jack.:thumb:

[vaughanmc]

I'll need to see this saloon one day mate - Been looking forward to seeing it since I found out it was going yellow

Top work !

[The Simps]

Awesome mate!

If you give your wife and child as much attention as you did this nova your gonna make a great dad :thumb:

[ben doodar]

thats the 1st saloon ive ever liked!!! stunning mate. congratulations with the work and effort put in. really smart!

[Riggy]

awsome mate :thumb:

[Matt2107]

Well done Shaun.

Don't forget to keep a copy of the mag to show your kiddy. ;)

[areofall]

Hi Shaun,
Cant's see the picture until I get home (crapy work computers) Wonder what width are the alloys you fitted and do you know the offset? Are they et49?
Thanks

[thunderpants]

what an awesome car!! really loving the styling there, i think the novas needs this retro look, corsa B are the barryboy car of choice now hopefully the nova will become a cool car again

as soon as all the bodykitted ones are dead

[Andy_L]

Awesome mate!

If you give your wife and child as much attention as you did this nova your gonna make a great dad :thumb:

That made me feel all warm inside :gay:

Shaun, the car looks bloody fantastic, you've done yourself proud.

:thumb: :thumb:

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Wonder what width are the alloys you fitted and do you know the offset? Are they et49?
Thanks

Wheels are 6x15" ET49.

Weird how the width and diameter are in inches and offset in millimetres.

Cheers,

Shaun.

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Awesome mate!

If you give your wife and child as much attention as you did this nova your gonna make a great dad :thumb:


Well done Shaun.

Don't forget to keep a copy of the mag to show your kiddy. ;)

Cheers guys:thumb:

[areofall]

MINT:thumb:

[John]

Wow! If any car deserved a tv feature, then this is it. And in the 25th year too! Awesome car, love it!

[nova lod.]

:)

[blindside-retro]

Total credit to you, have watched this with interest, making me feel silly about selling my A reg saloon recently. Enjoy the excellent motor :thumb:

[blue_peg_16v]

awsome car mate, it gets bloody cold in a disussed building having photos take dosent it, mine was done last feb and it was freezing,

saloons are the future

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

awsome car mate, it gets bloody cold in a disussed building having photos take dosent it, mine was done last feb and it was freezing,

saloons are the future

Thanks mate. Very worth it though. The pics are awesome:thumb:

Cheers again,

Shaun.

[Dave.]

looks brill shaun, love the fact its a 1l too, great work and a brilliant result. :thumb: any idea what month we can be expecting it? an if itll be the cover car?

[vaughanmc]

Can't wait to see this at the Scottish-Nova meet :)

Should be a grand day like