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Jul 11, 2012 6:54 am
Jul 11, 2012 6:54 am
Subject: Re: 1951 2.6 litre Engine and gearBox on eBay
Tony hi,
The DB cars are no longer viewed as donor cars, simply because practically everything for the 2.6 or 3.0 litre engines has now been remanufacured. This means there is a good source of parts for cars.
Engines being fragile, the 2.6 litre engines can take a lot of abuse. But don't forgot that many of these cars are now 60 years ago, I hope I am in such good condition after that time...
Spares - just watch eBay as all these old hulks and broken cars appear, and get stripped for parts or sold as is. Spares are available here, you just need to work hard at it when you are looking...
The 2.6 litre saloons are very dated in appearance and it appears are still at the bottom of the tree in terms of value, say 15k, not really appreciated which is a great shame.
Compare that against a good 3.0 litre 4 door mk 2 or the rare 3.0 litre 2 door, 45k was achieved at NP Bonhams, and more will follow. These are beautiful saloons in the luxury class.
Simon
Tony hi,
The DB cars are no longer viewed as donor cars, simply because practically everything for the 2.6 or 3.0 litre engines has now been remanufacured. This means there is a good source of parts for cars.
Engines being fragile, the 2.6 litre engines can take a lot of abuse. But don't forgot that many of these cars are now 60 years ago, I hope I am in such good condition after that time...
Spares - just watch eBay as all these old hulks and broken cars appear, and get stripped for parts or sold as is. Spares are available here, you just need to work hard at it when you are looking...
The 2.6 litre saloons are very dated in appearance and it appears are still at the bottom of the tree in terms of value, say 15k, not really appreciated which is a great shame.
Compare that against a good 3.0 litre 4 door mk 2 or the rare 3.0 litre 2 door, 45k was achieved at NP Bonhams, and more will follow. These are beautiful saloons in the luxury class.
Simon