When did this happen?? Cheap Spyder!

[gamma_ray]

Hi Peter - OK, interesting to hear about the switches - I thought they'd cost a fortune to replace. I may look into that along with sorting out the driver's seat. Cosmetic detail I guess.

 

[Parisien]

All will be revealed on the inspection GR.....fingers Xed for you


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[gamma_ray]

Parisien: Good point - I can hear chickens being counted...

 

[nigw]

Sounds great if it still stacks up after inspection, especially good having had a recent clutch. the dealer has already dropped £3.5k so may be reluctant to drop further, but always worth a try! Good luck....

 

[marcos]

Bugger, that'll teach me to post pictures of cars I wanted

If that had been there in a few weeks I'd have had it. Good luck with it though, sound like it'll be going to a good home!

 

[Parisien]

Parisien: Good point - I can hear chickens being counted...

Let us know asap before Marcos/Lewis snaps it up!!!!!!





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[marcos]

I'll hold out for a later model maybe, something like this http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3491521.htm

Might be a car to hunt for for next winter, a 60s Bentley seems to be the new lust

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3559938.htm or http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3465692.htm Haven't decided whether Series II or III yet. Not sure whether I prefer the sinlge or twin lights, both pack the 6.2 with (wait for it) a whole 200bhp...

 

[Parisien]

My man in Paris has a 1957 model Lewis....bought it back mid sixties...he still has it!


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[Andyk]

OK, I gave it a drive back to the garage yesterday, after the garage owner had given me a taste of its power on the Ringwood-Christchurch road. Don't think I've ever been as fast in a car anywhere - even on the motorway. Thought my eyeballs were going to pop out of my face! Anyway, it seemed fine - a bit of twittering from nearside front brakes when first setting off (it's been in the yard for a long time), but that went once we got going. It seems to drive really nicely - not the herky-jerky feeling from the paddle shift I was expecting. A bit of scuttle-shake, but not so much that it would worry me. It's been serviced at Stratstone or at a specialist (can't remember the name now). Seems to have had the clutch done at 62k (mileage now 66k). I resisted the temptation to hand over the readies there and then, so have arranged for Emblem to give it the once over later this week. I'm expecting a long list of issues, but hopefully nothing major...

Sounds OK...Clutch done 4k ago is a big bonus.....May be bargain of the year..Good luck.

 

[marcos]

My man in Paris has a 1957 model Lewis....bought it back mid sixties...he still has it!


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Have you been in it Frank? How do they drive, smoothly I'm guessing!?

Just seeing myself in one at the moment, who knows why

 

[Parisien]

Its sorta not turned a wheel in 25 yrs.........sound enough....needs recommisioned


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[lozcb]

Have you been in it Frank? How do they drive, smoothly I'm guessing!?

Just seeing myself in one at the moment, who knows why

You thinking of doing a few weddings then Lewis



regards loz

 

[Parisien]

You thinking of doing a few weddings then Lewis



regards loz

...am sure he has the gloves already............................heres the hat...........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolls-Roy...ts_Vehicles_Automobila_ET&hash=item519daff04c


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[gamma_ray]

Bugger, that'll teach me to post pictures of cars I wanted

If that had been there in a few weeks I'd have had it. Good luck with it though, sound like it'll be going to a good home!

I had already been to see the car when you posted, but your post kicked me back into action, so thanks for that. Hope you get a Bentley lined up!

 

[marcos]

Fair play GR - at that money I am surprised it hung around as long as it did. Another time and I would have pounced on it, however I would have had Emblem crawling all over it as well, they're great.

If I go to the Monaco Historic, it will be with the Bentley Driver's Club and Derek Mowat is a famous Bentley seller. I'd have him source me the right car, NON-WEDDING colours with a little bit of modernisation and a sunroof!

 

[Parisien]

Always another around the corner.....good call GR........money well spent....did they give you a copy of report...................total to put right they reckoned?


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[Parisien]

.......so your inspection cost pales into insignificance......................close GR....too close!!!!


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[gamma_ray]

Yeah - good advice re the inspection! I'm pouring that drink as I type (could be messy)...

 

[lozcb]

Fair play GR - at that money I am surprised it hung around as long as it did. Another time and I would have pounced on it, however I would have had Emblem crawling all over it as well, they're great.

If I go to the Monaco Historic, it will be with the Bentley Driver's Club and Derek Mowat is a famous Bentley seller. I'd have him source me the right car, NON-WEDDING colours with a little bit of modernisation and a sunroof!

In one of these lewis

There's an absolutely perfect re-creation just up the road from me very nearly finished , its just been completely up holstered inside and out , the guys have been working on the upholstery for around 6 months , very very close , they have a whole collection from some Arab Sheik and there doing quite a few of his cars , lovely DB5 dont think you would be happy with the re upholstery on that, very wierd colour choice , the Bentley tho all as it should be


regards loz

 

[Andyk]

As the Godfather UM would say...Its cheap for a reason...