[Tigers] Original vs Restored.

[Owain Lloyd]

I prefer original to restored if it's unmodified.  sadly it's hard to find in
the US where cars are restored to shine them up when they are tired.  in the
uk there generally more original (and deteriorating) classics.   once it
deteriorates too far, of course it's better to restore it though.  given the
choice I'd prefer an original though.  even if it's been modified/improved.

On Oct 7, 2012, at 21:04, arado7 at sbcglobal.net wrote:

> My Tiger is original  and I keep it that way. Engine performance met my
need.
> Suspension works.   I used Waxoyl for thirty years. All of my machines are
> rust free.I use dot 5 brake fluid. I employ original booster. All
lubricants
> are Mobil 1. Ignition is electronic. I still have the points. Carburetor is
> 385CFM  Holley. I still have the 2 barrel and manifold. Interior is
> original.   I did a respray in lacquer.   Acquired and reworked a hard top.
> Still have the soft top in place. I have enjoyed this car for 27 years.
Gary
> Moore B9472283.
>
> --- On Sun, 10/7/12, rande <rande at thecia.net> wrote:
>
> From: rande <rande at thecia.net>
> Subject: [Tigers] Original vs Restored.
> To: tigers at autox.team.net
> Cc: alpines at autox.team.net
> Date: Sunday, October 7, 2012, 4:58 PM
>
> This is less about Tigers and Alpines, and more about the debate between
> keeping
> our cars original(unrestored) versus having them restored.
>
> In the October 7 New York Times Auto section, a reporter  interviewed the
> owner
> of the Simeone Foundation auto collection in Philadelphia. Dr. Simeone's
> raison
> d'etre is exhibiting only unrestored cars. His specialty is racing sports
> cars,
> and amongst the exhibits is the only original Cobra Daytona coupe that
hasn't
> been restored.
>
> The site for the article is www.nytimes.com  and click on 'autos'.
>
> Also, if you are going to be in Philadelphia tomorrow (Oct.8), the museum
> will
> hold an auction for cars not part of the museum collection as well as
> automobilia,
> conducted by Bonhams. Admission to both the auction and the museum is the
$30
> catalogue, and that admits two people.
> The museum site is www.simeonemuseum.org  and information about the cars in
> the auction is at www.bonhams.com
>
> Rande
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