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Feb. 26, 2005

From: Anonymous, Buenos Aires, Argentina,
(Editors note: owner of the only Khamsin in the country).

Dear Marc,

Here goes some information on my Khamsin, for your registry. Wonderful idea!!
1-Chassis number (most important) ?

120-226

2-Year of production?

I believe it was the last produced in 1976 (please correct me if I am wrong)

3-Five speed or automatic?

5 speed

4-Left or right hand drive?

LHD

5-Paint and interior colors when new?

see pictures, interior is original and exterior has been resprayed in original color

6-Current paint and interior color?

see pictures, interior is original and exterior has been resprayed in original color

7-If it is an early car does it have the three slatted vents just above the front bumper or not?

yes

8-What do you know of the car's history from new to today?

It was imported new to Argentina, and I bought it in 2004, being the 4th owner.

9-Where was it sold new?

Argentina

10-Name of first owner?

Mr Bessone

11-Major work carried out BEFORE your acquisition? (not routine maintenance)

respray

12-When and where did you buy it and whom did you buy it from?

see 8)

13-Your country, state and city?

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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15-A:What was the mileage (please specify miles or kilometers) then?
B: and today?

59.000 real kms.

16-Please specify Euro model or US model?

Euro

17-If US model has it been converted to euro bumpers?

18-A: If so were the front and back end converted completely?
B: If the conversion was only partial please specify front, rear?

19-A: Major work carried out AFTER your acquisition? (not routine maintenance).
B: Has anything on the car been modified?

20-Your comments on your life and times with the car,
A: firstly the practical, mechanical aspect?
B: secondly your feelings, thoughts about driving it, living with it?

21-Your favorite anecdote or best driving memory (these cars are about emotions!)?

22-Problems had?

23-Parts needed?

distributor cap

24-Suggestions, tips?

25-Finally, since the aim of the registry is to attempt to ascertain the fate and status of each Khamsin, do you know of any other Khamsin?s, be they running cars, parts cars, cars long ago destroyed or burned?
Do you have a way to make their owners aware of this registry?

It is the only Khamsin in Argentina

Kindest regards,


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