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Jul 17, 2012 9:05 am
Jul 17, 2012 9:05 am
Subject: Re: LG6 for sale
"You won't stop anyone converting saloons, there is such a large financial difference, that it will continue to happen I am sorry to say."
Although I believe this statement to be true in an ultimate sense, I think that the key factors are rarity, education and fashion.
There used to be a relatively large number of cars with rotting (and good) saloon bodies around. These days, there are few, relatively speaking.
Also, outside a dedicated knot of enthusiasts in the LC and comparable clubs there was little appreciation of the saloons. Now, they are being restored by some to the highest level (particularly with non-standard bodies) and are winning concours prizes in non-marque-specific competitions.
I believe that the final key element may be coming into play. All things considered, I detect a shift in appreciation of closed cars within the classic car movement. This may well filter through to our pre war cars to a significant degree.
Yes, you can't stop people from doing whatever they want with their cars. And, yes, it still makes economic sense to vandalise a car in this way. But, i don't think it will always be thus.
"You won't stop anyone converting saloons, there is such a large financial difference, that it will continue to happen I am sorry to say."
Although I believe this statement to be true in an ultimate sense, I think that the key factors are rarity, education and fashion.
There used to be a relatively large number of cars with rotting (and good) saloon bodies around. These days, there are few, relatively speaking.
Also, outside a dedicated knot of enthusiasts in the LC and comparable clubs there was little appreciation of the saloons. Now, they are being restored by some to the highest level (particularly with non-standard bodies) and are winning concours prizes in non-marque-specific competitions.
I believe that the final key element may be coming into play. All things considered, I detect a shift in appreciation of closed cars within the classic car movement. This may well filter through to our pre war cars to a significant degree.
Yes, you can't stop people from doing whatever they want with their cars. And, yes, it still makes economic sense to vandalise a car in this way. But, i don't think it will always be thus.