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May 10, 2011 8:08 am
May 10, 2011 8:08 am
Subject: Re: V12 for sale on E bay
In general I agree with Laurence. Personally I would rather look for a car which has not been converted. For the same money if you are lucky you might find a good saloon. Prices for an original drophead are much higher (e.g. Bonhams auction last September saw one in (said to be) good condition at 168000 GBP plus premium, a perfect car is even more expensive). Attached are two photos of an original standard factory drophead for comparison (which always was on the "short" wheelbase which is 10ft-4" instead of 11ft). In all I like the shape of the orignal DHC more. The back of this former saloon is different: the factory drophead had a lower boot. Typically also details of such conversions are not as good as the originals (fixing of the hood to the rear sides, inside lining) height of the rear seat back looks a bit high.
But if money is limited and you want a V12 in drophead form, than I would especially check the engine. How are all the typical details (compression on all cylinders, oil pressure when hot, to get it hot it take at least a 20 miles drive, what was done when it was overhauled and how often and how long did it run after that, sitting idle for years or not?). The gearbox of the discussed car is from a Jaguar (probably the original is broken), this reduces value too.
Peter
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In general I agree with Laurence. Personally I would rather look for a car which has not been converted. For the same money if you are lucky you might find a good saloon. Prices for an original drophead are much higher (e.g. Bonhams auction last September saw one in (said to be) good condition at 168000 GBP plus premium, a perfect car is even more expensive). Attached are two photos of an original standard factory drophead for comparison (which always was on the "short" wheelbase which is 10ft-4" instead of 11ft). In all I like the shape of the orignal DHC more. The back of this former saloon is different: the factory drophead had a lower boot. Typically also details of such conversions are not as good as the originals (fixing of the hood to the rear sides, inside lining) height of the rear seat back looks a bit high.
But if money is limited and you want a V12 in drophead form, than I would especially check the engine. How are all the typical details (compression on all cylinders, oil pressure when hot, to get it hot it take at least a 20 miles drive, what was done when it was overhauled and how often and how long did it run after that, sitting idle for years or not?). The gearbox of the discussed car is from a Jaguar (probably the original is broken), this reduces value too.
Peter
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