Came across Austin Sheerline and Bentley Mk VI

[78Z]

I assume both of these would cost cubic dollars to restore properly but are for sale at a combined classic car lot / denture clinic (odd combo). Interestingly both RHD and the Austin has a British plate still.

Bentley Mark VI

Made from 1946 to 1952 this was the first car to be sold by the company with factory built bodywork. Fitted with a 4,257cc or (4.566cc 1951 and on) inline six cylinder F-head engine. A total of 5202 made.

Austin A125 Sheerline

3995 cc OHV straight six engine. About 8000 made. RHD with British plates (MKL 933).

also a Jaguar too

 

[DrEntropy]

I'd sooner tackle that "suicide doors" Lincoln we can almost see there... Cubic dollars doesn't BEGIN to describe what it'd take to do any of the others.

 

[tony barnhill]

Yeah, Doc, but............

Now, the Jaguar has been pimped a bit so its not as desirable as the Austin.

 

[bugimike]

Maybe that is why they are where they are...projects you really have to get your teeth into, hehe!!! If you can afford the bridge-work, you can afford one of these!!

 

[DrEntropy]

Only way I see for either one of those is on a "time and materials" basis... and THAT would be outrageous!

The Jag is a parts car, IMO. And what a shame. I HATE to see ANY of 'em in that condition.
And again: for a "project" to realise any kind of 'return on investment', I'd say the Lincoln has the best shot.

 

[Bugeye58]

I wouldn't be afraid to tackle any of the three. But, I don't think my life expectancy would ever see any of them finished.
Jeff

 

[DrEntropy]

My point, Jeff. As a"personal" project, any one of 'em would be a lifetime endeavor. Commercially so expensive as to be impossible unless it was someone like Leno... and that only if there were some overwhelming 'historically significant' reason to ressurect one.

Again: what a shame.

 

[Bugeye58]

I'd love to tackle the Jag, though.
Jeff

 

[DrEntropy]

"teamjagsaloon.com"?!?!?

Two old fearts tackle an equally old English lump...

"Looking for a grille for..."

"Looking for a bonnet for..."


We wouldn't photograph well enuff, I fear. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif

 

[Bugeye58]

We wouldn't photograph well enuff, I fear. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif

Well, maybe if one of us rolled our pantleg up real high..............
Nah, I don't need <u>that</u> visual at all!

But dang, that Jag would be fun!
Jeff

 

[DrEntropy]

I ain't at odds with the "fun factor". It'd be seein' it either roll out in all its glory or across Barrett's stage I doubt we'd ever see... as you've already so eloquently stated.

P'raps some "SMALLER" fish to fry, tho. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

My personal goal is to drive my Elan again before I need a walker and Horsemits mannin' a hoist for me to get into it.

Small goals. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smirk.gif

 

[RomanH]

I'd sooner tackle that "suicide doors" Lincoln we can almost see there...

Sorry Doc I don't think that is a Lincoln. It looks like a 1965 Chrysler Imperial.

 

[Bugeye58]

I think you're right, Roman. Definitely not suicide doors.
Jeff

 

[DrEntropy]

Went back an' looked... mebbe right: the hood on the Lincolns (IIRC) was radius'd not angled. Mirror looks off and the windshield "rake" is diff'rent.

Mia Culpa.

..BUT(!) I'd ~STILL~ undertake a Chrysler resto over one-a them Bentley or Austin lumps.

Chrysler had a 100K mile warranty on their driveline by that time, IIRC. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

 

[78Z]

Here is the Imperial - looked to be quite solid and complete

 

[tony barnhill]

It looks to be in the best shape of any of them - except for the old green sedan.

 

[78Z]

Ironically I think the green one was part of his sign. A Chevy maybe?

and below are interior pics of the Bentley and Austin for those that can stomach it.

 

[DrEntropy]

The Wreck of the Hesperis!


*sigh*

 

[bugimike]

The Wreck of the Hesperis!


*sigh*

/bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/lol.gif I was thinkin' the "Wreck of the Mary O'Dear"!!Hehe /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/jester.gif

 

[JPSmit]

what's he asking for them?