Friday, January 27, 2012

Superbee in the Pasture

After a meeting out in St. Charles, Illinois for the Muscle Car Nationals (www.mcacn.com) I had some time to kill and do some barn find hunting. 

I had heard a story from a few people over the years about a Superbee sitting out in a horse pasture. Following some vague directions I was able to uncover the location of the car and talk to the sister of the owner.

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The car was driven in the 60's and 70's and something had occurred that caused the brother to loose control and hit a wall with it. So they took the car, put it out in the field and took all the good parts off and put them on another Superbee he had.

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The car was a low optioned car, there was almost nothing on the fender tag. It had a 383 big block with a basic interior and aftermarket sunroof that was removed long ago. So now there is a nice hole in the roof to look inside with! The car remains out in the farm pasture, still getting some useage though. As a rubbing post for the farms cows!

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It is too far gone in my opinion, with the structural damage to the front and the excessive rust and large hole in the roof. I think someone might pull it out of the field some day and use what remains to save another car. Just a sad end to another Bee.


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And an added plus, a video of the find!

Thursday, January 19, 2012

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Triumph is Top Trump at Charterhouse Auction


A Triumph TR3a is just one of the star cars in the Charterhouse auction of classic cars on Sunday 12th February.
“Triumph Motor Cars always evoke memories for everyone, but possibly none more so than the famous TR sports car range, and we are pleased to receive instructions to sell this beautiful original UK 1960 Triumph TR3a .”  Commented Matthew Whitney. “Despite the doom and gloom there is around at the moment, and we have just had our best ever year for selling classic and vintage cars with an impressive total of over £700,000. Many of our clients prefer to have money in motors rather than sitting in the bank earning them little interest, with buyers often buying classic cars they enjoyed in their youth or possibly cars they aspired to when they were younger.”
The Triumph TR3a entered into the Charterhouse auction has been fully restored to a high standard by its owner. It is known as a matching numbers car whereby the car still retains the original engine and gearbox as it was supplied with new over 50 years ago.  Since it has been it its current owners hands it has undergone a total restoration and is now finished in Triumph powder blue, is trimmed in blue leather, sits on chrome wire wheels, and the engine has been converted to run on unleaded fuel. Estimates at £15,000-18,000, the owner is selling as he gets more enjoyment out of restoring his cars rather than driving them.
For more details of this auction or to consign a classic or vintage car, please contact Matthew Whitney, Head of Classic & Vintage Cars at Charterhouse, The Long Street Saleroom, Sherborne, Dorset on 01935 812277, or via email at mw@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk
Caption:
Top Triumph TR3a going under the Charterhouse hammer in February £15,000-18,000
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Friday, January 13, 2012

Never ends the way you expect: Part Four... The 1969 Charger Daytona Nose in the Barn

Finally making my way back to my friends place (http://carsinbarns.blogspot.com/2011/08/birds-and-bees-in-barns-part-two.html) for the whole reason I came out there, the 69 Dodge Charger Daytona nose. I knew of a gentleman that needed it for a real nose after his original one got mangled in a crash. And my friend just happened to mention he had one. So after three different detours, we were finally in the barn with the nose.

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It was in rougher shape then I had envisioned. But it was still an original 69 Dodge Charger Daytona nose. These don't grow on trees. He showed me the pieces his son had made to finish/fix the nose.

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I talked with him for a bit longer. Snapped some pictures of the other cars in the barn, I hadn't gotten a very good look the last time. He has a lot of really cool stuff in there. One day he is going to fix them up with his sons.

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It was getting late, my friend and I talked a bit longer, but the Sun was setting and I was well past dinner with my family. So we parted company and I headed towards home. It was a absolutely beautiful evening for a drive.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

NEW LOCAL SPORTSCAR CLUB


We are pleased to link up with a new local Sportscar Club- its non make / model specific - take a look and if your in the area why not try to support them.

NORTH EAST SPORTSCAR CLUB



Roadtrip to Ipoh, Perak

The car made it to Ipoh in one piece :)

Cruising on the Highway was a lot of fun with a lot of compliments from other drivers ... a few thumbs up here and there...


In front of Yik Mun Pau, Tanjung Malim



Here, posing in front of Ipoh Railway Station with yours truly


Top down


Now, safely in front of the house.



January 10, 2012

Friday, January 6, 2012

Carefree Capri at Charterhouse




A Ford Capri, once a common sight on our roads and now rarely seen, is one of the many classic cars entered into the Charterhouse auction at The Royal Bath & West Showground on Sunday 12th February.
“This Ford Capri has bought by the vendor in Yeovil in 1979 when it was just two years old. For many years, it was his daily driver until he took it off the road after it nearly covering  an amazing 250,000 miles!” Commented Matthew Whitney. “He then undertook a full restoration of the car using genuine Ford parts, but has hardly used the car subsequently.”
The Ford Capri was first launched in 1969, and the Capri going under the Charterhouse hammer is a Mark II 1600 GL finished in white with a black vinyl roof which was first registered in 1977 The last Capri rolled off the production line in 1986.
For more details of this auction or to consign a classic or vintage car, please contact Matthew Whitney, Head of Classic & Vintage Cars at Charterhouse, The Long Street Saleroom, Sherborne, Dorset on 01935 812277, or via email at mw@charterhouse-auctions.co.uk
Caption:
1977 Ford Capri 1600 GL being sold by Charterhouse estimated at £2,800-3,200

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