BigRobs HZ Sandman....

**Big Rob** · 08-11-2015, 12:29 AM

I am pleased to announce that after lengthy negotiations I am the proud new owner of a HZ Madeira Red Sandman, thanks to Jennie and Rod's decision to cull their collection.

After a long drive to pick it up and then the drive home in it I can only sing the praises of their attention to detail and standard of workmanship. It seriously felt like I'd just picked it up from a Holden dealer in 1978!

I'm honoured to be the next custodian of this work of art and hope I can maintain the high standards that have been set.

And to have finally met Jennie and Rod after months of texts, PM's and phone calls was just as I expected..... Two of the nicest people I know. Thanks for your patience in our negotiations.Picking up the van 7 11 2015 at Yass.jpg

**Absinth** · 08-11-2015, 12:37 AM

Well done Rob and congrats on a fine purchase. I've driven that van a few times to shows for Rod and Jen and it does drive great. Hope you get many years of enjoyment out of it.....

**Big Rob** · 08-11-2015, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by Absinth

Well done Rob and congrats on a fine purchase. I've driven that van a few times to shows for Rod and Jen and it does drive great. Hope you get many years of enjoyment out of it.....

Thanks. It's more than I'd hoped for. I hadn't even seen it in the flesh until we went to pick it up but I'd heard so many good things about it that I knew it was the right one. I'd seen all the pics on here and when I saw it I was it was even better.
The last few years of my life have been pretty tough for me and this is a pretty good reward.

**Valencia** · 08-11-2015, 02:17 AM

Well done Rob im sure you will have years of enjoyment after all isnt that what life's about

**Alien DNA** · 08-11-2015, 07:38 AM

Way to go Big Rob!! Wrapped for ya... Happy cruising.

**ambientgoat** · 08-11-2015, 07:53 AM

So good to see your excitement of your new van. Having seen this in the metal I know you've chosen well, I hope it sees many kms on the road.

**Frosty** · 08-11-2015, 08:13 AM

Now that's a good new home. I suspect that van will actually get driven and loved. Well done Rob.

**playwme** · 08-11-2015, 09:03 AM

Fricken awesome. Nothing like treating yourself, and you don't need to scrounge around for parts, just get in and drive.

Are you keeping the other Van too? Drop us a line when you're heading to Canberra. Would love to check this one out. Coffee/beer provided of course.

**Sandaro** · 08-11-2015, 10:34 AM

[QUOTE=Big Rob;99896]
It seriously felt like I'd just picked it up from a Holden dealer in 1978!

That says it all, well done to all parties involved and enjoy it like its 1978.