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Aug 26, 2014 4:43 pm
Aug 26, 2014 4:43 pm
Subject: Re: LR125 at Silverstone Auctions on 4/09
David hi
This is the second Rapide I have noted with the DB4 style conversion, LR128 was the first I had seen.
I have not seen 125, but have pictures of it from Christian show a car which has had a vast amount of work and money spent and looks good.
I had the opportunity to drive 155 at Bonham's, not far unfortunately (!), but to my mind the engine pulled very well on the Solex carbs, in comparison to my brother's DB6. Mechanically, 155 was a 100% well sorted car, and a credit to its restorer.
The auction blurb as follows - not my words for 125:
"Chicane Classics, to ensure the smooth and reliable running of the engine and mechanicals. This included the fitment of twin SU carburettors in place of the less efficient and unreliable Solex carburettors"
You have far more experience than anyone else now with a Rapide, I would like to know your thoughts on the subject ?
David hi
This is the second Rapide I have noted with the DB4 style conversion, LR128 was the first I had seen.
I have not seen 125, but have pictures of it from Christian show a car which has had a vast amount of work and money spent and looks good.
I had the opportunity to drive 155 at Bonham's, not far unfortunately (!), but to my mind the engine pulled very well on the Solex carbs, in comparison to my brother's DB6. Mechanically, 155 was a 100% well sorted car, and a credit to its restorer.
The auction blurb as follows - not my words for 125:
"Chicane Classics, to ensure the smooth and reliable running of the engine and mechanicals. This included the fitment of twin SU carburettors in place of the less efficient and unreliable Solex carburettors"
You have far more experience than anyone else now with a Rapide, I would like to know your thoughts on the subject ?