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Aug 03, 2015 3:41 pm
Aug 03, 2015 3:41 pm
Subject: Re: Anyone know about this 16/80 Tourer?
Hello Rich,
There are a few things wrong with the body on this 16/80
front valance is missing
chassis side rails should be concealed under the bodywork
windscreen should be one piece and pivoted at the top so it can be opened up & outwards for fresh air.
rear tank filler spout is incorrectly positioned
the spare wheel mount is the wrong way up
rear seat should have a central armrest
bonnet side hinges should not be riveted
bonnet catches are wrong
steering wheel is wrong
some of the instrumentation is wrong
front wings should not have side lights and are missing the fabric/leather stone guards
That said, its very very clean & looks very well made (much better than the body on my car).
Regarding price, I guess its down to what somebody is prepared to pay.
A very nice late 1934 tourer with original T7 or T9 body (sloping wings not cycle wings) sold recently for around the £80k mark which in my mind was good value.
The plus side of cycle winged cars are that engine bay access is excellent (no back aches).
Anyway, you could try contacting Brian Savill as his 16/80 is probably the best example of a cycle winged 16/80 that exists and he knows exactly what is or is not correct.
Good luck and do try and make it to the AGM
Chris
Hello Rich,
There are a few things wrong with the body on this 16/80
front valance is missing
chassis side rails should be concealed under the bodywork
windscreen should be one piece and pivoted at the top so it can be opened up & outwards for fresh air.
rear tank filler spout is incorrectly positioned
the spare wheel mount is the wrong way up
rear seat should have a central armrest
bonnet side hinges should not be riveted
bonnet catches are wrong
steering wheel is wrong
some of the instrumentation is wrong
front wings should not have side lights and are missing the fabric/leather stone guards
That said, its very very clean & looks very well made (much better than the body on my car).
Regarding price, I guess its down to what somebody is prepared to pay.
A very nice late 1934 tourer with original T7 or T9 body (sloping wings not cycle wings) sold recently for around the £80k mark which in my mind was good value.
The plus side of cycle winged cars are that engine bay access is excellent (no back aches).
Anyway, you could try contacting Brian Savill as his 16/80 is probably the best example of a cycle winged 16/80 that exists and he knows exactly what is or is not correct.
Good luck and do try and make it to the AGM
Chris