Speaking of wisdom...

A few weeks ago I was contemplating a bid on an auction for a GLM Vincent van, the 'brother' of my GLM J&B Vincent van, but the previous owner had removed the RR radiator shell and replaced it - rather shabbily - with a Bentley radiator shell.  The red GLM had been on my list for some time and I thought I could buy a 'donor' RR and do a transfer, thereby restoring the red GLM to its original glory.  I passed on it, due to the advice of a couple of members (Randy Rush and Chris Moroni), but I was later disappointed I had not taken a shot at it, when the winning bid was very reasonable.

The two of them suggested waiting and even though the prices I saw on the only two that appeared on my radar were wallet-busters, I sat back and did my best to be patient.  Then, this one popped up at a very reasonable price and it is on its way from France to be with its 'brother:'

It goes to show there is a time to walk on your own and a time to listen to the veterans.  Thank you, Randy and Chris.  Now, we just have to hope it arrives intact.