Show whole topic Mar 23, 2014 8:41 pm
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Subject: Re: Rare 1939 V12 Coupe, Hooper Bodywork for sale at NEC 12/13th April
I think that this unique Hooper fhc is a special car, although I remain dubious that the car will actually sell with such a high reserve, given it currently very poor condition

However, given the “barn find auction fever” present at so many auctions currently, I will no doubt be proved wrong.

I think the Rapide engine may will be attractive to the V12 racing brigade as well.

The auctioneer’s, might have attracted more interest with a lower estimate and then let the car find it true price under the hammer.

The NEC Classic car show hardly seems the place to sell such a rare car. Bonham’s or Coy’s might have been more appropriate, they can target the audience to suit, especially with their long and wealthy client lists ?

I think that it is potentially impossible to come out of a restoration of this car on the right side if it sells anywhere near its lower estimate or above, and how long might it take as well ?

But no doubt it will look stunning when restored, in a two-tone paint finish, wish I had the money for it !