P6 2000 convertible...

I think you've posted the wrong no. looks to be on 160196887243

This one seems to change hands every year, not the best time of year to sell a convertible either, and no photos, he'll be lucky to get a decent price.
 
So why does it keep changing hands? Is it in need or restoration? If its the only factory example then I would have thought a museum would have brought it by now. If I had the spare room and the money to buy it I would in a hart beat. Must be one of the coolest P6's to own, not because its a convertible but because it was a factory modified car. I would say its second to none for kudos value.
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richarduk said:
So why does it keep changing hands? Is it in need or restoration? If its the only factory example then I would have thought a museum would have brought it by now. If I had the spare room and the money to buy it I would in a hart beat. Must be one of the coolest P6's to own, not because its a convertible but because it was a factory modified car. I would say its second to none for kudos value.
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I saw it at a local show in 06 and it did need a proper restoration then, as some of the work done on it was quite sloppy.
I think the owner bought it like that,and probably realises how much its going to cost to do it justice!
If you bought it for £3-£4k you will easilly spend another £6k restoring it to somewhere like what it should look like.
As some parts are unique,you will have to have bits made to order.
I agree, it really should go to a museum,but which one will buy it ??? Beaulieu,Haynes,Gaydon !!!
 
hello, as the owner of the convertible i am astounded again by what is being said about the car and possible reasons for its sale, i found it completely useable and didnt feel it needed restoration, the reason for its sale is i have lost my licence and relocated had it not been for this i would keep it, i have just recently sold my 2000 for the same reason, look out for it on the BBC in the new George Gently detective drame, it is to be driven by Martin Shaw.
I have i been in this club for 15 years or so not an active member but it seems most people have opinions when it comes to other members cars!
 
Thanks for joining in !

I don't think anybody is intending to offend, in fact I suspect we're all more than a little jealous that you own it !

I remember clearly (and still have a copy) seeing it in Practical Classics many years back, a couple of years after building my own convertible.

I'm sorry your circumstances force the sale, I would however suggest it would be easier to sell and you would get a better price if it had a recent MOT and you had some good high-res images.

Personally I wouldn't try to sell a car like this on ebay, a lot of ebayers are just after a bargain, but I guess it does give good coverage.

Good luck with the sale.
 
i must admit that i didn't really want to advertise it there, i do have some pics and have been emailing on request,
thanks for your response i hope it does end up with a fellow member of the club ! i will keep you posted
 
I went to see Aarons prototype convertible last weekend. For the record, I thought the body and hood were in excellent condition. The engine bay wasn't bad for a working car but needed detailing to bring up to standard for a show car.

I do understand where Pilkie got his view from though. If you look down the side of the car it looks as if it has "sprung" at the door pillar. This is actually the clue to its having been a low budget prototype. The centre door pillar (B post) on the saloon is actually at the widest point on the body, which curves inwards both forward and aft to the tips of the wings to give a smooth continous curve from front to back. If you are a bit of a cheapskate body shop; and judging by the build quality of the estates, FLM Panelcraft undoubtedly were; then the effect of moving the original door pillar back without narrowing it is to introduce a discontinuity in the bodyside. Hence the appearance of apparent dereliction when you look down the bodyside.

I'm pleased to report that the car sold to a RP6OC member who intends to bring it to shows this summer, so we should all get the opportunity to admire it further.

Chris
 
chrisyork said:
I went to see Aarons prototype convertible last weekend. For the record, I thought the body and hood were in excellent condition. The engine bay wasn't bad for a working car but needed detailing to bring up to standard for a show car.

I do understand where Pilkie got his view from though. If you look down the side of the car it looks as if it has "sprung" at the door pillar. This is actually the clue to its having been a low budget prototype. The centre door pillar (B post) on the saloon is actually at the widest point on the body, which curves inwards both forward and aft to the tips of the wings to give a smooth continous curve from front to back. If you are a bit of a cheapskate body shop; and judging by the build quality of the estates, FLM Panelcraft undoubtedly were; then the effect of moving the original door pillar back without narrowing it is to introduce a discontinuity in the bodyside. Hence the appearance of apparent dereliction when you look down the bodyside.

I'm pleased to report that the car sold to a RP6OC member who intends to bring it to shows this summer, so we should all get the opportunity to admire it further.

Chris
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I wonder who's bought it. ??? ???
 
Beaulieu wouldn`t buy it anyway. They don`t buy cars, they just accept them from owners as their custodian for as long as they like. Some museums even make a charge for servicing it whilst in their museum. Another reason Montagu should be banged up!
 
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