[Tigers] How much to spend on a conversion

[Tom Witt]

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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