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May 08, 2011 5:13 pm
May 08, 2011 5:13 pm
Subject: Re: Power At Last
Dear Julian,
I still see it different. When Berta Benz did the first long tour in an automobil (0.8 PS) in 1888 her sons had to push at some hills. Most London to Brighton cars are already more performant and have several PS/HP. The Silver Ghost had "only" 50-70 HP from 7 liter capacity. Each of them could complain about limited performance. But would you increase the power of the engine of any of these cars?
The Lagonda owner of a 2 liter or 16/80 in the early 30īs did not have a very slow car. If the owner today thinks it is to slow (on hills) I think he is just a bit impatient (2 liter Lagonda owners comments please!). And if you really need the performance then go for the 4.5l Lagondas (saloons if dropheads are to expensive) or any other more recent and more performant car.
A historic car looses value (not only in money) if it is changed considerably and I love a historic car if I know it is correct as it was buiilt.
Regards
Peter
Dear Julian,
I still see it different. When Berta Benz did the first long tour in an automobil (0.8 PS) in 1888 her sons had to push at some hills. Most London to Brighton cars are already more performant and have several PS/HP. The Silver Ghost had "only" 50-70 HP from 7 liter capacity. Each of them could complain about limited performance. But would you increase the power of the engine of any of these cars?
The Lagonda owner of a 2 liter or 16/80 in the early 30īs did not have a very slow car. If the owner today thinks it is to slow (on hills) I think he is just a bit impatient (2 liter Lagonda owners comments please!). And if you really need the performance then go for the 4.5l Lagondas (saloons if dropheads are to expensive) or any other more recent and more performant car.
A historic car looses value (not only in money) if it is changed considerably and I love a historic car if I know it is correct as it was buiilt.
Regards
Peter