Show whole topic Mar 25, 2010 8:40 pm
Colin M34 Offline
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Registered since: Dec 01, 2007
Location: Suffolk, UK


Subject: Re: 16/80 Body
Hi folks,

I have just checked the identity plate on my current 16/80, which is chassis number S10383, and engine number 2132. Barbara’s is chassis number S10341, and according to the latest information, engine number 2089. That makes my chassis number 42 cars later than hers and my engine number 50 away. This sounds reasonable, though we have not yet established whether Barbara’s engine is a four or six cylinder.

By the way, my car has "S239" on the timing cover but of course my engine may have been changed at some time.

Barbara, could I trouble you to report to us the number of cylinders? Just to confirm, both engines are 2 Litre capacity, but the 16/80 is a “six”.

In terms of body style, the T7 body was not introduced until October 1933 and so the person who said it should have a T2 body is correct. With a car of this age I believe it’s personal taste whether one wishes to have a dull (fabric) T2 body or a shiny (painted) T5 tourer body. Both look very smart. It is also much cheaper to make a T2/T5 body, and you should get one fully painted trimmed and fitted, inducing correct windscreen and hood for about £20,000-£30,000.

You could of course have a T7 Body if you wished. Because it has a boot, this would probably cost quite a lot more.

Best regards

Colin M34