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Feb 07, 2011 11:14 am
Feb 07, 2011 11:14 am
Subject: Re: Lagonda Rapide 61-64 Wanted
The DB7 Vantage was available with a Tremec 6-speed manual box (the set being a cut unique to that car). In relative terms, they are rare because most chose the ZF 5 speed auto (both boxes being different from those offered for the DB7). IMHO, for a 'modern' Aston the DB7 Vantage in manual coupe form is wonderful combination for everyday / GT use. However, enough of all that - this is a Lagonda forum!
As David has indicated, there are a few 'original' NA cars. I assume (and he / someone will correct me if I am wrong) that all of these, together with those delivered new to continental Europe, are left hand drive. Frankly, it seems to me that conversion to LHD from RHD (though no doubt possible) would be a pointless exercise. However, conversion to either the DB 4-speed or ZF 5-speed seems to me to be a much more practical proposition that, in any event, has already been achieved re several cars.
Good luck with it all.
Tim
The DB7 Vantage was available with a Tremec 6-speed manual box (the set being a cut unique to that car). In relative terms, they are rare because most chose the ZF 5 speed auto (both boxes being different from those offered for the DB7). IMHO, for a 'modern' Aston the DB7 Vantage in manual coupe form is wonderful combination for everyday / GT use. However, enough of all that - this is a Lagonda forum!
As David has indicated, there are a few 'original' NA cars. I assume (and he / someone will correct me if I am wrong) that all of these, together with those delivered new to continental Europe, are left hand drive. Frankly, it seems to me that conversion to LHD from RHD (though no doubt possible) would be a pointless exercise. However, conversion to either the DB 4-speed or ZF 5-speed seems to me to be a much more practical proposition that, in any event, has already been achieved re several cars.
Good luck with it all.
Tim