A Buckle Monaco is a rare car. So the one that had been in Meaghan Lucas' family for so many years certainly was a coveted car. However, it needed work. Lots of work. And so Meaghan and Co. started a restoration many years ago, only to have the car finished last weekend for the All British Day in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. Meaghan wrote: "After 12 years of on and off restoration, my late dad's Buckle Monaco is out in public for the first time. I cannot thank my hubby James enough for helping me complete my dad's biggest project and dedicate the result to him. It was just so good! Even with only two hours sleep on the Saturday night it could not ruin it. The Monaco picked up a 1st place on its first event. The positive feedback from people was so overwhelming, it’s going to take days just to digest it all!"
Meaghan was happy to share the images here, so here we go. Thanks and congratulations!
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Meaghan was happy to share the images here, so here we go. Thanks and congratulations!
This Buckle Monaco was restored by Meaghan Lucas over a 12-year period
Picture courtesy Meaghan Lucas
The car made it just in time for the All British Day in Parramatta last weekend
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Meaghan's father Kevin Lucas owned the car but he passed away before seeing it restored
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The rare Monaco Mini coupe is now fully resplendent and looks awesome
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And all the hard work was rewarded: 1st place in class in the show and shine competition!
Picture courtesy Meaghan Lucas