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Again if memory serves there were 2 types of cigar lighter in use at this time, with and without an illuminated bezel. Any ideas which went in which car? Either way if a source is found I might need 2 because neither has ever worked in my cars
Not all Rapide 707 radios have the Lagonda motif though
If it’s the 1962 Motor Show, and yes I appreciate the Pathe film is monochrome, but what colour might the interior be – fawn or red or neither?
If memory serves, and if your car has the Motorola radio with the illuminated Lagonda text behind the frequency range, then the aerial should go up when the radio is switched on and down when off. So if no Motorola, then I can understand need for separate aerial switch
Peter, you may be missing your registration at amoc.org which may then open up additional areas to you. Full access to all areas is only available to AMOC members. This is a great site by the way, thank you
Peter’s car went for ?68K plus premium yesterday, and in fine order it was too. Gentleman’s carriage
There are apparently some photos of 132 from yesterday on facebook. The catalogue photos in my view were recent because if examined closely show the dents in the bodywork where items have been stored on top of the car in its garage. The mild surface rust on for example chromed components under the bonnet shows just how little air circulation there is, yet interior chrome parts like the cigarette lighter were very good. The car smelt clean and dry, and sounded solid. Sadly we could not open the boot. I agree with TVJL that immediate disassembly and complete restoration did not appear necessary, and there were no obvious signs of why the car had been put away in 1995 (e.g. MOT-failure rot, or mechanical breakage). At 63K miles on the clock, which could be genuine, the engine should be good for another 30+K without much doing to it. Assuming it is free to turn.
I also met one of the in-room underbidders today.
And interestingly some of the telephone bidders were actually in the roomI’d be very happy to get positive identification of the Magnum Force car. There is also one other known to have been in a film but not in imdb
Well, there is supposed to be a neatly finished insulation panel between cylinder head and washer bottle, attached to bottle frame as per DB5 photo, but not a big and crude substitute or addition!
Thanks Christian. For the moment I have no need to separate hub from disc but I recall they can be very difficult as even when in pristine condition they are nearly an interference fit. Selective heat and force come to mind
Hi, very interesting recollection. The colour combination (if it was then the same as when new) you desribe could fit 6 Rapides in UK at the time, all except one of which survive but some not in their original paint scheme. Not sure I can be of more help
They were made for my car, sadly don’t know where
I don’t share your view that dodgy brakes are part of a car’s character which is why I’ve gone for SS inserts. No more trouble and they work well including pressing on round Silverstone. Some of the period photos I have of the racing Rapide show just how effective they can be. Do uprate the front springs as well, to stop nose-diving which the Rapide is prone to. Not all Rapides have WOE cloth headlining (colour grey?), and the thin vinyl (?) does not tend to sag.
I had forgotten that your car Christian has a 4-speed manual DB box. First to second can be a problem with cold oil, yes there is technique to using them, very un-modern, but they have a satisfying action and precision like a rifle bolt, especially 2 to 3 then to 4. 1 to 2 can also feel as if there is a slight left offset going through neutral. The key is never to fill them with gear oil (E.g. EP90) containg sulphur as this erodes the phosphor bronze of the synchro rings thus destroying their working; they use standard 20/50 engine oil. This particularly applies to gearboxes which have stood for a long time as when static the oil level only covers about half of each synchro cone, thus causing different wear to top and bottom half. Double de-clutching each way also helps; they do not like to be rushed and if you do they can clang or graunch loudly!I prefer to repair my cars rather than restore them, so that the patina continues to develop rather than being polished away.
No, not there but I have some photos not on the AMOC gallery courtesy of a fellow member who was there, and other enquiries are ongoing