I was wondering how practicle or hard it would be to create a kind of semi space frame Rover P6, utilising something like the running gear from a 5 series BMW or Jag XJ6? Imagine the same concept as that used in the original Issigonis (proper) mini, but moved into a P6?
You would have a one off space-frame type affair, front and rear, to hold the engine and running gear in its place, and then maybe minimal tubing intruding into and through the cabin, but enough to link the two ends of the car together, whilst retaining the shell of the car and the door hangers. The front and rear bodywork would be hung off the space frame in its appropriate position, leaving you with a wider choice of engines, more modern running gear and breaks, and what would be i affect, and modern car in an old shell.
What are people thoughts on this? Has anyone tried it???
You would have a one off space-frame type affair, front and rear, to hold the engine and running gear in its place, and then maybe minimal tubing intruding into and through the cabin, but enough to link the two ends of the car together, whilst retaining the shell of the car and the door hangers. The front and rear bodywork would be hung off the space frame in its appropriate position, leaving you with a wider choice of engines, more modern running gear and breaks, and what would be i affect, and modern car in an old shell.
What are people thoughts on this? Has anyone tried it???