Colin Lindsay Posted November 9 Report Posted November 9 Back around the early 200s I went to view a Herald 13/60, a locally-registered car but when I went to view it it was all covered over in a kind of resin - no seams, no obvious panel gaps, all sealed in and painted over - sills behind the doors, tread plates, rear valences, all solid with no gaps or lines. The boot floor was just a flat sheet of metal, no wheel well, and everywhere else was this kind of curvy almost waterproof look like a boat. Even the overriders were painted white. Never saw anything like it before, and didn't buy. Here we are in 2024 and another 13/60 came up at an auction 300 yards from me; I saw it trailered past so had a look. Rough looking, not worth bidding on (went for £1350) but someone had done the same - all visible seams, sills at B-post and rear valences, covered over and painted out. Even the bumpers are red. I suppose it's easier than actually doing bodywork. According to the auctioneer it came with the 'original dash-mounted flowerpot'. Those are getting rare, now. I do wish the new owner good luck, though. 2
dougbgt6 Posted November 9 Report Posted November 9 One of ours at East Berks has a de-seamed GT6 mk3, no lip on the front of the roof, no rear wheel arch seams, even the join on the lower front wheel arches can't be seen. A lot of trouble to make the car look 'orrible! Doug
PeteH Posted November 10 Report Posted November 10 OMG!. This was a "feature" frequently found on US Hotrods of the 50`s and 60`s. Where everything was sealed up/covered with Lead Load or filler. No seams and even the doors "welded" closed, often the roofline lowered the driver and any passengers climbed though the windows!. Anyone remember "General Lee" (Dukes of Hazard) similar treatment. Pete
Colin Lindsay Posted November 10 Author Report Posted November 10 I spoke to a friend last night, one of the motorcycle fraternity that I'm surrounded by - he knows this car and knew the owner. The asking price two months ago was £500. As there was absolutely no interest then as a last resort he put it in for auction to try to get a couple of hundred and was not expecting the result. I'd have taken it for parts but it wouldn't be the first Herald I intended to break and ended up saving, or passing it on for restoration by a braver soul.
Josef Posted November 10 Report Posted November 10 I mean that’s not a bad looking centre console thing, until someone nailed a flowerpot to it
trigolf Posted November 15 Report Posted November 15 On 09/11/2024 at 17:04, Colin Lindsay said: Back around the early 200s I went to view a Herald 13/60, a locally-registered car but when I went to view it it was all covered over in a kind of resin - no seams, no obvious panel gaps, all sealed in and painted over - sills behind the doors, tread plates, rear valences, all solid with no gaps or lines. The boot floor was just a flat sheet of metal, no wheel well, and everywhere else was this kind of curvy almost waterproof look like a boat. Even the overriders were painted white. Never saw anything like it before, and didn't buy. Oh dear! I too have seen the odd Herald or Vit at shows with the same treatment. Some body shops, who are only used to moderns, seem to think that all panel joins etc have to be slathered with filler. I remember having to instruct the insurance approved body shop - who were repairing my Vit, after being rear-ended (ahem), to NOT fill over any panel joins and check with me if in doubt! Gav
Ian Foster Posted November 15 Report Posted November 15 On 10/11/2024 at 10:23, Josef said: until someone nailed a flowerpot to it That's not a flowerpot, it's a cupholder. Every car should have one! Ian 1
dougbgt6 Posted November 15 Report Posted November 15 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ian Foster said: That's not a flowerpot, it's a cupholder. It's an ash tray! My modern doesn't have one, my GT6 does. How times change! Doug Edited November 15 by dougbgt6
Ian Foster Posted November 15 Report Posted November 15 31 minutes ago, dougbgt6 said: It's an ash tray! A plastic ash tray?
trigolf Posted November 15 Report Posted November 15 13 minutes ago, Ian Foster said: A plastic ash tray? Could be Bakelite, Ian. Many ashtrays were back in the day.
Ian Foster Posted November 15 Report Posted November 15 Look closer That's a flower pot! I have several similar ones at home. Perhaps I could put them on eBay as Vitesse ashtrays... could be a nice little earner. Ian
Josef Posted November 16 Report Posted November 16 12 hours ago, Ian Foster said: Look closer That's a flower pot! I have several similar ones at home. Perhaps I could put them on eBay as Vitesse ashtrays... could be a nice little earner. Ian NOS Rare Vitesse ashtrays of course
PeteH Posted November 18 Report Posted November 18 Guy, not far from us, used to recycle his old flower pots into "Bill and Ben" charcters. Allegedly a "nice little earner", he always had two or three by his front gate for sale!. I recycled nearly a bin full a few years back, they had been lurking behind a shed since we moved in in 2010!. Pete
Peter Truman Posted November 21 Report Posted November 21 A bit better than your offerings currently on Gumtree here for sale an Aussie CKD by Aust Motor Industries (AMI) Herald 12/50 Coupe bit expensive at $19k and located in Tassie, not quite original ie wood dash, Dolly Wheels, alloy rocker cover, aftermarket steering wheel, but correct with 1200 engine and twin carbs, and correct chrome bumper overtrims. 1
Josef Posted November 21 Report Posted November 21 Nice looking car, except for the metallic olive paint
Colin Lindsay Posted November 21 Author Report Posted November 21 Nice, certainly an unusual colour, but that steering wheel has to go. Cosmic bumpers are a real plus point, I'd love a set. I'd have thought that an ashtray would be essential equipment? Sad to say my heart this morning belongs to another, a beautiful original and unmolested early 1200 saloon for sale earlier in the week which for some reason I can't find this morning. Hopefully it's been sold.
Graham C Posted November 21 Report Posted November 21 Colin, actually you brought it the other night after that nice bottle of red, or two. You have just forgot where you left the car.😂😂😂😂😂😂 Graham 1
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