The Queen got a neo-classic Convertible

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Out of all the cars posted, this has been my favorite.
@Patrick does the Queen look at some of the posts you deem worth her time, and what has been her favorite so far?
 
69 vette convertable red?

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350/4 Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

While owning a pristine classic is something to be proud of, there is a lot to be said for parking a survivor-grade car in your garage. An owner needs to second-guess before taking a spotless car into certain environments and conditions. There are fewer such difficult choices for the owner of a...
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JerseyPete said:
Out of all the cars posted, this has been my favorite.
@Patrick does the Queen look at some of the posts you deem worth her time, and what has been her favorite so far?
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She does look.
Loved the Alpine, tr3,and the bugeyes. Mgb.
 
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knobbyhead said:
69 vette convertable red?

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350/4 Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

While owning a pristine classic is something to be proud of, there is a lot to be said for parking a survivor-grade car in your garage. An owner needs to second-guess before taking a spotless car into certain environments and conditions. There are fewer such difficult choices for the owner of a...
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Poo-poo'd the '69

Neighbor had his split window coupe out today.
 
Patrick said:
She does look.
Loved the Alpine, tr3,and the bugeyes. Mgb.
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My Sunbeam Alpine was the one car I hated the most out of all cars owned. If we ever ride together, I will tell you the many reasons why.
TR3 is the most classic out of that list. $$$ but it really looks great compared to the others.
MGB, despite the page long list of things to look out for, is probably the most reliable and easily supported.
Bugeye/Sprite/Midget is the most cute/fun sportscar of them all. Like having a Rupp mini-bike with 3-1/2 HP Briggs engine. It's not the power that matters, but how much fun you have with it.

Tough call. This could take a few more years to sort out and get the right one.
 
JerseyPete said:
My Sunbeam Alpine was the one car I hated the most out of all cars owned. If we ever ride together, I will tell you the many reasons why.
TR3 is the most classic out of that list. $$$ but it really looks great compared to the others.
MGB, despite the page long list of things to look out for, is probably the most reliable and easily supported.
Bugeye/Sprite/Midget is the most cute/fun sportscar of them all. Like having a Rupp mini-bike with 3-1/2 HP Briggs engine. It's not the power that matters, but how much fun you have with it.

Tough call. This could take a few more years to sort out and get the right one.
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I'd like to know why you didn't like the Alpine. They look so cool. Is it something a Ford V8 would solve? Who do need to protect, do you own Sunbeam? 😂
 
GSTim said:
I'd like to know why you didn't like the Alpine. They look so cool. Is it something a Ford V8 would solve? Who do need to protect, do you own Sunbeam? 😂
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It was the most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned. The manufacturing tolerances were horrible along with every part being the cheapest material and process. One of my many quirks is that I buy more than one of something; several MG B's, 914's, F150's, Chevy II's, Fiat's etc. I went to buy another Alpine and as I spoke with the owner about the issues I knew of, he mentioned a bunch more. I declined buying it, $700 in the late 80's somewhere in Clifton. I'm guessing the Tiger with the V8 is more sorted out than the cheaper Alpines.

I think the Queen deserves better than an Alpine.
 
Patrick said:
watching! I have a cousin in v.beach too.
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Like some of the comments already, this is probably a decent "driver" but nowhere close to a restoration. If that's what you want great, but my bet is that this thing looks a lot rougher in person than in the photos. If you can get it at a good price, I bet it would be a fun ride. I would look at it before spending any significant cash.
 
GSTim said:
Like some of the comments already, this is probably a decent "driver" but nowhere close to a restoration. If that's what you want great, but my bet is that this thing looks a lot rougher in person than in the photos. If you can get it at a good price, I bet it would be a fun ride. I would look at it before spending any significant cash.
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I might travel to see it if the price doesn't get out of hand.
 
GSTim said:
Like some of the comments already, this is probably a decent "driver" but nowhere close to a restoration. If that's what you want great, but my bet is that this thing looks a lot rougher in person than in the photos. If you can get it at a good price, I bet it would be a fun ride. I would look at it before spending any significant cash.
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Agree 100%. What do you think, $15-$18K?
 
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