[Tigers] How much to spend on a conversion
Tom Witt
atwittsend at verizon.net
Thu Jun 23 20:57:12 MDT 2022
The old school bonnet straps clash with the modern valve covers/air
cleaner in a disassociated way. The 327 engine was early 60's and 5
years after the original build. It may be close to the time period but
one would think the aluminum LS engines are a better fit weight and
power wise. The dual carbs are surely over kill. Is that one of those
gen-alt-nators? Or is it just a generator? Again it clashes with the
modern engine coverings.
The write up implies the period correct engine compartment??? /"The
engine compartment is a visual delight of performance blended
with*correct factory finishes* and excellent polished features. The
engine compartment and firewall have been equally finished to a very
high level, *correctly painted, and in keeping with the exterior
presentation.*"/What? The engine dressings need to be more in keeping
with the period of the car and a $700,000 price drop would seem
appropriate. I'd rather have my "beater" Tiger than having to explain
why I bought this - especially at the asking price. I think the selling
agent web link say it all "Fantasy Junction."
On 6/23/2022 3:17 PM, Jay wrote:
> OK, I had to share this absurdity. How much would you spend to take a
> 4 cylinder English roadster and stuff a V8 into it? I would imagine
> doing it to an Alpine and spending a bunch of money to make it like a
> Tiger might make some sense. But what about a 4 seater Austin Healey
> that never came with a V8 option? How about $850,000??? Yes, you read
> that right. They even have the list of invoices paid. At some point
> don't you say "wait, stop, dear god, how much is this going to cost
> me?" And then after ALL THAT MONEY wouldn't you think he would have
> had a reason to do such as driving it more than 300 miles before
> putting it for sale?
> https://www.fantasyjunction.com/inventory/1957-austin-healey-100-6-bn4l/overview
>
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