Lagondaforum

Lagondaforum » Other » Leather Bonnet Straps?

Hello Guest! (New posts) Forum


Expand and collapse Topic Options
Pages (1): [1]
 Show first unread post

Oct 09, 2015 4:52 pm
Rich5ltr Offline
Member
Registered since: Jul 07, 2015
Location: Hampshire, UK


Subject: Leather Bonnet Straps?
What is the collective view on leather bonnet straps on 16/80s? Looking at pictures on the internet it seems they are common on cycle winged cars but less so on those with swept wings. I ather they were a prerequisite at Brooklands and I rather like them but would it be a faux pas to add them e.g. like on this car (which is not mine just as an example) Smiling



Thumbnails of attached images:

Filename: Lagonda Red & Black.jpg
Filetype: File Type Information for: jpg jpg
Downloads: 1045
Filesize: 20.46 KB
Image size: 448 x 336 Pixels

Richard Branch
This post has been edited 2 times. Last edit on Oct 09, 2015 5:01 pm by Rich5ltr.  

Oct 09, 2015 8:22 pm
David Offline
Member
Registered since: Feb 05, 2011
Location: -


Subject: Re: Leather Bonnet Straps?
Don't they flap and scratch the paint? Your wonderful car looks just splendid without leather straps
 

Oct 10, 2015 12:02 pm
h14 Offline
Member
Registered since: Nov 30, 2008
Location: Chalandray, France


Subject: Re: Leather Bonnet Straps?
Agree with David. As you say, bonnet straps were a requirement for racing at Brooklands etc pre-war. Because of this, they appear to have become a "go faster" accessory; a shame to spoil an original car.

Laurence
 

Oct 10, 2015 12:56 pm
Rich5ltr Offline
Member
Registered since: Jul 07, 2015
Location: Hampshire, UK


Subject: Re: Leather Bonnet Straps?
Fair enough, it's staying as it is! Laughing
Richard Branch
 

Oct 10, 2015 10:34 pm
cahallett Offline
Member
Registered since: Apr 02, 2012
Location: -


Subject: Re: Leather Bonnet Straps?
Hello Chaps,
My 16/80 has a leather bonnet strap.
It is a go faster accesory for sure and I have only left it on the car because its better than the holes drilled into the bonnet to attach the sodding thing by the previous owner.
Leave your car original and unspoilt.
Oh and yes, the strap scuffs the paint.
Cheers
Chris
 

Pages (1): [1]

Related Topics


Impressum Credits
All times are GMT