Looking at the pictures it would be a very "major" rebuild that would be
needed.
I am prone to being over optimistic about rebuilding rusty relics but I
think I would pass on this one.
It appears that most of the floor and underfloor metal has succumbed to the
dreaded "tinworms".
My 57 Rapier which I thought was a difficult rust repair has more to work
with than this car.
Starting with an Alpine parts car would be the only way to approach the job.
A straight and fairly sound "chassis" section to start from at least.
A person would really have to want this model to tackle a job of this
magnitude.
Keith
55 Californian
57 Rapier
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl French" <leylandauto@yahoo.com>
To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 8:14 AM
Subject: Harrington LeMans to be destroyed
> I have found the 'remains' of a Harrington LeMans in Maine. The Harrington
bits are intact, The windshield however is badly broken and I do not know if
this is specific. I am an MG person but grew up with my brother's Alpine and
have a soft spot for them. The car is very rough and needs total
restoration. I took some digital pics of it today and will up load them for
any interested persons. I have no interest in this project but I cannot
stomach the idea of this car not being saved. I talked very briefly to the
person who owns the car (I think). He does know what he has but he also
mentioned that the 'owner' was considering CUTTING THE ROOF OFF AND PUTTING
IT ON AN ALPINE!!!!!!!!
> Please do not let this happen. I would be willing to middle man this car
'if' he has any interest in selling it. I have a friend who has known him
for many years and I think I could approach him carefully and work something
out. I am not doing this as a money making job, just maybe a small finder's
fee for my time, gas etc (car is about 45 mins from me).
> Carl W. French
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