Tom,
I agree that a specified "Alger" is OK, and fun. However it's value is
not the same as an original Tiger, and I have seen many Tigers that are
either maintained or restored.
Different strokes for different folks. As a "fer instance" look at the
auction selling prices for the original cars and the "Tribute" cars
commonly seen at Mecum Auctions on HD Theater cable channel. The answer
is obvious, original gets the bucks.
However, there are many folks who want to have a "homage" car to get the
fun of the performance added. Unless the car is misrepresented on sale,
you get the enjoyment you seek. If it is misrepresented, a law suit is
likely.
"Caveat Emptor"
Steve
Steve Laifman
Editor
http://TigersUnited.com
Tom Parker wrote:
> I've owned my Tiger for almost thirty-five years, and before about 2000 I
> had no idea what I had, much less what an Alger was. The internet has
> changed everything; information once mostly hidden is now easy to find.
>
> Alpines are common compared to Tigers, and they are valued accordingly. I
> don't agree that it would be nice if all cars were restored to their
> original glory. Frankly, it isn't going to happen. Ever. Americans build
> hot rods. We always have, and the automotive industry is better for it.
>
> Some Rootes owners choose to re-engine their cars. Drmayf is a great example
> here; he campaigns an Alpine at Bonneville, and it surely doesn't have a 4
> cylinder engine in it. Good for him, and good for the marque.
>
> So if someone wants to make a Hot Rod out of an Alpine, in my opinion, have
> at it. It's a fun car to drive, and a chalenge to work on. Algers are fairly
> valued - typically about half the price of a "real" Tiger; the difference
> isn't the workmanship, by the way, it's who did it - the factory or an
> individual builder. Nothing more.
>
> Let the purists fret over every but, bolt, and washer. Good for them, too.
> For me, I'm looking forward to just being able to drive the Kitty again.
> When it's sold all the original parts'll go with it... in boxes.
>
> Tom
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