Classic car addition?
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Classic car addition?
Hi Folks
Anybody run a classic car as well as Alpina?
We're thinking of maybe getting a 1950 Daimler DB18 for some family fun - are we mad? Any tips / thoughts?
Cheers
Anybody run a classic car as well as Alpina?
We're thinking of maybe getting a 1950 Daimler DB18 for some family fun - are we mad? Any tips / thoughts?
Cheers
Re: Classic car addition?
I don't understand? All my Alpinas are classicsMikeR wrote:Anybody run a classic car as well as Alpina?
But seriously, it looks very distinctive and I'm sure the family will love it. Picnics in a Eurobox just don't compare!
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Agree with Chas. Looks very unusual, and sure it would be a fun thing to own. Maybe costly, though.
Agree with Chas. Looks very unusual, and sure it would be a fun thing to own. Maybe costly, though.
Current:
23MY Porsche Macan GTS in Papaya
23MY Cupra Born V3 77kW in Aurora
Previously loved:
ALPINA: E91 B3SBiturbo #127, E92 B3SBiturbo #285, E90 D3Biturbo #097, E85 Roadster S #168 & variety of 'beige' 4 and 6-cyl BMW lumps.
PORSCHE: Macan S, Cayman 981 S, Cayman 981 GTS
23MY Porsche Macan GTS in Papaya
23MY Cupra Born V3 77kW in Aurora
Previously loved:
ALPINA: E91 B3SBiturbo #127, E92 B3SBiturbo #285, E90 D3Biturbo #097, E85 Roadster S #168 & variety of 'beige' 4 and 6-cyl BMW lumps.
PORSCHE: Macan S, Cayman 981 S, Cayman 981 GTS
classic car
Why not,i run a westfield fitted with a lotus twincam, i also have a 1947 350 Matchless,it can be great fun,the only problems i have is,storage &,the time to use them
Biffa
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Thanks for the encouragement!
Ironically (biffa) I have a half share of a Caterham 7, but rarely use it (sacrilige!) and obvously can't take Mrs R +3 kids in it!
My main concern is I'm no mechanic, and possible endless bills as a result. Mrs R +3 are dead keen though, so might take the plunge. Will post if we do!
Cheers
Ironically (biffa) I have a half share of a Caterham 7, but rarely use it (sacrilige!) and obvously can't take Mrs R +3 kids in it!
My main concern is I'm no mechanic, and possible endless bills as a result. Mrs R +3 are dead keen though, so might take the plunge. Will post if we do!
Cheers
Go for it my friend,the beauty of it is that,you leave the wife & kids at home or,at the bus stop a few hours in the westi is,the best fun i can have with my clothes on...life is for living my friend
& as for the hands on approach,you do need a little mechanical knowledge but,if like me you only have basic skills it's all down to common sence..pre & post flight checks but,mainly,fill the tank &,then have fun emptying it
& as for the hands on approach,you do need a little mechanical knowledge but,if like me you only have basic skills it's all down to common sence..pre & post flight checks but,mainly,fill the tank &,then have fun emptying it
Biffa
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Now there's a car out of the ordinary! Don't think I've ever seen one before. Does it have (m)any hp
I bet the handling is 'interesting' on those tyres Looks like someone has spent a lot of hours on her to get her like that after all these years.
I bet the handling is 'interesting' on those tyres Looks like someone has spent a lot of hours on her to get her like that after all these years.
Current:
23MY Porsche Macan GTS in Papaya
23MY Cupra Born V3 77kW in Aurora
Previously loved:
ALPINA: E91 B3SBiturbo #127, E92 B3SBiturbo #285, E90 D3Biturbo #097, E85 Roadster S #168 & variety of 'beige' 4 and 6-cyl BMW lumps.
PORSCHE: Macan S, Cayman 981 S, Cayman 981 GTS
23MY Porsche Macan GTS in Papaya
23MY Cupra Born V3 77kW in Aurora
Previously loved:
ALPINA: E91 B3SBiturbo #127, E92 B3SBiturbo #285, E90 D3Biturbo #097, E85 Roadster S #168 & variety of 'beige' 4 and 6-cyl BMW lumps.
PORSCHE: Macan S, Cayman 981 S, Cayman 981 GTS
Thanks!
It's called a 10HP, but seems that was something to do with getting a low car tax or something, apparently it's about 30hp...good for 40-odd, maybe even 50 (down hill, following wind, no requirement to brake in advance etc).
Handling - different.
Looks great from a distance...actually not too bad overall, interior is tired. Bit of a step into the unknown for me - love cars but not mechanically / restoration minded - hoping for good luck!
Cheers
Mike
It's called a 10HP, but seems that was something to do with getting a low car tax or something, apparently it's about 30hp...good for 40-odd, maybe even 50 (down hill, following wind, no requirement to brake in advance etc).
Handling - different.
Looks great from a distance...actually not too bad overall, interior is tired. Bit of a step into the unknown for me - love cars but not mechanically / restoration minded - hoping for good luck!
Cheers
Mike
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An 1172cc side-valve engine! Fabulous A bit different to your D3. Are the pedals in the 'right' places on those?MikeR wrote:Thanks!
It's called a 10HP, but seems that was something to do with getting a low car tax or something, apparently it's about 30hp...good for 40-odd, maybe even 50 (down hill, following wind, no requirement to brake in advance etc).
Handling - different.
Looks great from a distance...actually not too bad overall, interior is tired. Bit of a step into the unknown for me - love cars but not mechanically / restoration minded - hoping for good luck!
Brave, and very different. Good luck with it, Mike.
There are some amazingly-skilled people around renovating these old girls...we have a family friend who has done (seemingly) dozens of restos. He has made full interiors and soft-tops too for some very nice old machines and has my full admiration for the skills he has. I reckon you'll be tapping into the owners networks for help and advice quite regularly.
Current:
23MY Porsche Macan GTS in Papaya
23MY Cupra Born V3 77kW in Aurora
Previously loved:
ALPINA: E91 B3SBiturbo #127, E92 B3SBiturbo #285, E90 D3Biturbo #097, E85 Roadster S #168 & variety of 'beige' 4 and 6-cyl BMW lumps.
PORSCHE: Macan S, Cayman 981 S, Cayman 981 GTS
23MY Porsche Macan GTS in Papaya
23MY Cupra Born V3 77kW in Aurora
Previously loved:
ALPINA: E91 B3SBiturbo #127, E92 B3SBiturbo #285, E90 D3Biturbo #097, E85 Roadster S #168 & variety of 'beige' 4 and 6-cyl BMW lumps.
PORSCHE: Macan S, Cayman 981 S, Cayman 981 GTS
As a real classic rather than a youngtimer (as the Germans call them) I run an Allard M1 drophead from 1949. Originally about 400 made (Dirk Bogarde had one) there are now about 40 left. The great thing is that underneath they are essentially Fords - flathead V8, Ford 3 speed gearbox and Ford chassis - although Sydney Allard made the front axle independent by cutting it in half!
The advantage of Fords is that they were exceptionally well built, but as I discovered when I needed a lot of work done, you can get parts (new old stock for my gearbox) easily and in classic car terms, cheaply. So when my engine needed replacement (a cracked block) I was able to buy a replacement off the shelf - the French Army carried on using the Flathead V8 in 3.9 and 4.2 litre form for their Matra trucks until the mid-90s.
In the 4.2 form, with twin Stromberg carbs, the 8BA engine is good for about 105bhp and 220 lbs ft of torque at low revs. Hills don't phase me, but then, it still has period drum brakes, so whatever speed I get up to, I have to be able to stop from!
Finally, I can post some photos!
The advantage of Fords is that they were exceptionally well built, but as I discovered when I needed a lot of work done, you can get parts (new old stock for my gearbox) easily and in classic car terms, cheaply. So when my engine needed replacement (a cracked block) I was able to buy a replacement off the shelf - the French Army carried on using the Flathead V8 in 3.9 and 4.2 litre form for their Matra trucks until the mid-90s.
In the 4.2 form, with twin Stromberg carbs, the 8BA engine is good for about 105bhp and 220 lbs ft of torque at low revs. Hills don't phase me, but then, it still has period drum brakes, so whatever speed I get up to, I have to be able to stop from!
Finally, I can post some photos!