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May 09, 2012 3:43 pm
May 09, 2012 3:43 pm
Subject: Re: LR132 Bonhams 19 May
I had a chat with Tim Schofield of Bonhams about this car.
He was very brief, he hadn't seen it, his assistant had, and comments as follows and he has upgraded description from barn find to "fair", if you know what the difference is, I don't !
1. Paint-work described as fair, basically requires a bare-metal respray.
2. No obvious damage seen to body work, but not checked for electrolytic corrosion etc, etc.
3. Under car not inspected for rust and rot, they didn't want to get dirty I was told! For sure, out-riggers, sills, floor-pans and maybe more or less will need doing ?
4. No access to engine, the engine pull release lever not opening bonnet, so catch jammed. Another example of this, seems a common problem.
5. The engine untested, and car not in use for 17 years.
6. Car with unconfirmed mileage of 67,000 miles
6. Interior was described as fair - looks ok in picture
Caveat Emptor of course, but a very rare car none the less and imho, the estimate will be quickly demolished. A great car and superb engine and fabulous shape, lovely!
Before I forget, and you all rush in to bid, please, please don't forget there will be a buyers premium on top of the hammer price. In my opinion, it is always best if possible, to buy your car privately, when the circus element is more under control and the number of bidders is reduced and price is more controllable.
A second car for Tim I would guess to join his brood...
Simon
I had a chat with Tim Schofield of Bonhams about this car.
He was very brief, he hadn't seen it, his assistant had, and comments as follows and he has upgraded description from barn find to "fair", if you know what the difference is, I don't !
1. Paint-work described as fair, basically requires a bare-metal respray.
2. No obvious damage seen to body work, but not checked for electrolytic corrosion etc, etc.
3. Under car not inspected for rust and rot, they didn't want to get dirty I was told! For sure, out-riggers, sills, floor-pans and maybe more or less will need doing ?
4. No access to engine, the engine pull release lever not opening bonnet, so catch jammed. Another example of this, seems a common problem.
5. The engine untested, and car not in use for 17 years.
6. Car with unconfirmed mileage of 67,000 miles
6. Interior was described as fair - looks ok in picture
Caveat Emptor of course, but a very rare car none the less and imho, the estimate will be quickly demolished. A great car and superb engine and fabulous shape, lovely!
Before I forget, and you all rush in to bid, please, please don't forget there will be a buyers premium on top of the hammer price. In my opinion, it is always best if possible, to buy your car privately, when the circus element is more under control and the number of bidders is reduced and price is more controllable.
A second car for Tim I would guess to join his brood...
Simon