carbs?





:-)

 

They look like artwork. For that reason alone they are worth the additional costs.

 

They look like artwork and are worth the extra money for that reason alone.

 

Triple Webers is a nice period modification. Fuel injection would be a sin (kits are available).
Over in my (former) Triumph world Triple Webers were common as an upgrade until about 17 years ago when an engineer named Richard Good came up with a new intake manifold that allowed you to run triple Stromberg carbs for more of an authentic look and one more carburetor to fiddle with. Oh the joy of rebuilding 3 carbs when you only had to do 2.

 

If I didn't start up my Pantera on a regular basis (meaning at least once a week), I would have to dump gas into the carb secondaries to get the car started. It got to where I just didn't want to drive it because it was such a hassle. Last year I decided to change it to the Holley fuel injection system that looks like and fits like the Holley carburetor it replaces. One thing has led to another, and we did a complete engine transplant, fuel injection, new paint, frameless, flush windshield, and a new clutch, and a year later, I'm supposed to get the car back in the next couple of weeks. Can't wait!

 

I have a near complete triumph herald, an Mgb gt, And an Escort mk1 1300e.

 

FiTech Fuel Injection

Read great things about this aftermarket EFI; reasonably priced as well.

 

So to those who love their Classics; would you sell yours to buy a F-type?

That's my personal dilemma - love the F-type but also love my 1967 Fastback. Cannot have both.

 

Yes.
I loved my classic Triumph. 31 1/2 year relationship (longer than I've had my wife).
The F-Type stole my heart.
I custom ordered my F-Type the day the Triumph buyers check cleared - I got exactly what I wanted.
I toured the F-Type factory at Castle Bromwich during the 115 day wait for delivery.
I have no regrets.

 

I loved both my '70 280SL and '66 Sunbeam Tiger, sold originally for financial reasons with great heartbreak, but I would have easily given them both up for the tuned beast I now have.

 

I sold my Superbee and bought my F type. I loved that car and spent 10 years restoring it .....spending thousands of hours and....well, more than a new F type R cost on the resto. After all that I had a car that was to rare and valuable to leave unattended which meant it was relegated to short trips from the garage and back. Wife hated it (was scared of it) and after a couple years of car shows, I decided I wasn't cut out to spend 8-10 hours a day sitting in a lawn chair making sure some kid or dog wasn't going to scratch the car.

I didn't have the car for sale when someone approached me with a very fair offer......mulled it over for the weekend and decided that life had changed in the 11 years I had the car and I'd be best off to sell. After some looking around and some research I decided the F type offered the mix of styling, luxury and performance I was looking for and I purchased my 6000 mile V8S with the proceeds from the sale of my Superbee. I put 140 miles on the 'Bee when I owned it and so far I've put 3000 on my 'F type.

I still miss my classic and I feel a bit cut off from the many friends I made in the years I owned that car but there is no doubt in my mind that it was time for a change. If I had unlimited money and garage space, I'd have both.

2 cents,
Dave

 

I never liked American muscle. My first car was a Sunbeam Alpine - and loved the British roadster, with high revving fun. I've restored it with a high hp Rootes engine using the same block, but high flow head, and dual side draft Webers - now a little bat out of hell.

But, then I got a Tiger. Totally changed my mind about power and torque. Love them both.

(have an early 911 and 912 too - but that's another story)

 

I was just thinking about how my 69 Corvette was keeper because of the friendships that I've developed and my family involvement in the hobby. If it weren't for the people, I could move on to the next car on the wish list. But I have limited space too. The only way I am going to make progress on my list is to rotate cars through.

I'm sort of in the same boat as the OP but with my daily drivers currently. This X308 was just supposed to be temporary, an inexpensive luxury car to soak up the bumpy roads while I healed up from back surgery. Five years later and I am still enjoying this old Jag. Its an absolute pleasure to drive and almost as unique as a classic car. But I know its getting old and parts hard to find, etc. I'm overdue for a daily driver upgrade.

Plus I've got a 4wd truck that I bought new in 2007 that's really cool, but I seldom drive it anymore since my back never fully recovered. I should probably sell both the Jag and the truck, then get a new car or at least a much newer car with a warranty for a daily driver that I could also take on road trips. Plus get a beater of an old truck for going to Home Depot that could sit outside and free up one more garage bay for another "classic". Or maybe get a vintage truck since that's on my wish list. But any way I slice it, something has got to go to make room in the garage.

What's holding me back I think is that I've been spoiled by the Jag. As a daily driver, there is nothing on the market in recent years that compares to the X308. If I were just buying the next weekend "toy", it would be easier to move on down the "list", but difficult when the next line item in a particular category is still blank.

 

So should I sell my 'dream' 1967 Fastback [one of a kind with all the upgrades] for an F-type?

Would you give your Classic car for those who still have them? Do you find that they become too much upkeep?

 

Mines probably not quite considered a "classic car" yet, although it all be 20 years old next month (it's a 1997). I would never trade it for any other car or truck. The F Type is a great car but it's totally different than the Viper. One is refined and "sporty" and the other is loud, raw, crude and "in your face". I enjoy them both for what they are.

 

Now...that's a proper ride height!

 

This is damn sexy.... Ive had a my share of cars over the years and would love something like this .. but wait, with a modern EFI engine...The blasphemy I know but hey we are all different. Kind of Like Ian Callum's MK2

The Rebirth of a Legend: The Jaguar MK2 Re-Imagined - ExchangeandMart.co.uk



My current DD is a 94 XJ6 and the board defines it as a classic, so ill run with it.
Its my DD and it just ticked over 190K and will cruise at 90+ all day long in the summer heat with the A/C blowing ice cubes.

 

1972 RHD Triumph Spitfire I bought, daily drove and raced when living in the UK. I'm 90% of the way through a frame off resto. Has the big bearing engine so looking for a small bearing screamer to build.

Road legal but take it vintage racing.

 

Interesting to reflect on regrets versus moving on to new adventures.....had a '60 Aston DB4GT bought it for $10000 dug it out of a snow bank in Brandon Ma, towed it during a blizzard to Kelowna....did Monterey and Laguna Seca, tracks in the PNW, Westwood till they turned it into a subdivision....and sold it for $60000 to pay off a loan. Guy was slow sending the $$ so I missed out on a Chevron B16... "My" Aston is now "worth" $1.5 to 2 million. Haven't see a Chevron for a while but definitely moe than th $60000 I got for the Aston.
This was 25 ish years ago.
As to the '67 Coupe versus FType.....I drive the FType every day, track it, carry groceries in it...it doesn't smell of dripping oil, my wife enjoys it ( the Aston not so much). It will never be worth $1.5 million and I doubt neither will the '67.....like Dave pointed out you can use it for more than car shows/track days.
Had I the 20+ year foresight I'd still have the Aston and and be a rich guy.
Alan

 

I actually have the Fastback not the Coupe; it's resto-modded heavily.


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Classics are a double-edged sword; they look gorgeous and are timeless [they got more attention and respect than newer cars] - however their limitations in day-to-day use are evident. If that makes sense?