F719DCW 450 SEAC still scrubs up okay
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More a post for the previous owner Duncan, in case he sees this, but my 450 SEAC is still going strong. Back in 2003 Duncan had it on display at Goodwood. In fact that photo is the photo Wiki use for their description of a 450 SEAC. No where near as glamorous, despite some very exotic cars today but the SEAC was on display at a car show here in Hereford. I even used the same wooden stand that was used at Goodwood, but with an updated description. The original blue display is proudly mounted to the wall in my home office.
Goodwood 2003
Hereford Courtyard theatre today, 19 years later
Plus a few other interesting cars that were there:
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Goodwood 2003
Hereford Courtyard theatre today, 19 years later
Plus a few other interesting cars that were there:
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I don't suppose you will be at Oulton Park this weekend will you?Thanks for the photos, some great cars there.
SEACs do have the right blend of style & brutality! Even after all these years, I'm not sure about the wing, but do prefer the look of the rounded, shorter overhangs, compared to the earlier cars.
Always good to see a SEAC out & about.
Wishing you many more happy years of ownership!
SEACs do have the right blend of style & brutality! Even after all these years, I'm not sure about the wing, but do prefer the look of the rounded, shorter overhangs, compared to the earlier cars.
Always good to see a SEAC out & about.
Wishing you many more happy years of ownership!
LucyP said:
Not really surprising, given that it has only done 66K miles in 33 years. Any car that only does 2K miles a year is going to look pretty good. It's basically a museum exhibit!
Lucy, as usual a totally ill informed comment from you, with no knowledge whatsoever regarding this car. I dragged this car out of a barn in September 2019, after being very poorly stored in the damp for 15 years. The interior was black with mould. All veneers had fallen off with the damp. The diff and gearbox were both knackered, rear brakes totally seized and the car was a mess. Over the next 8 months I spent a huge amount of time and effort recommissioning the car with new fuel, water and brake lines, stripping the engine bay of components to clean up the oxidisation and totally removed the interior, including the entire dash board. The bodywork was completely covered in large blisters however after 2 years using a dehumidifier in my garage the blisters have reduced considerably, although are still visible up close.
If you made an effort to look into some of the previous threads relating to the car then it would have been useful. Just to aid you in your endeavours here is a link describing the work undertaken.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Furthermore, since getting the car back on the road, for the 2 years of Covid lockdown it was my daily driver both to my office and also to do the weekly essential Morrisons shop. It certainly is no museum piece and I have maxed out the insurance permitted mileage for the last 2 years.
You proved my point, thank you. Stored for almost half it's life, full nut and bolt restoration, and as I said, you have done 2000 miles a year in it since you restored it, so no wonder it looks like new, because following your nut and bolt restoration it is. It has done 4,000 miles since that restoration. That's why it looks like new!
If it had been used constantly for 33 years and not have a full restoration it would look like a complete banger. I'm not sure why you even posted. A fully restored car 2 years ago that had hardly been used since, still looks like new. Well what a surprise!
If it had been used constantly for 33 years and not have a full restoration it would look like a complete banger. I'm not sure why you even posted. A fully restored car 2 years ago that had hardly been used since, still looks like new. Well what a surprise!
Edited by LucyP on Wednesday 27th July 21:07
Apologies, I don't go on PH very often.
I'm guessing u have to post & comment loads b4 u earn ur own troll or is it a random luck of the draw thing
Lovely looking SEAC by the way
For no relevance wots so ever.
My 400SE is showing 67k on the dial but knowing it doesn't read its miles or speed accurately this is not correct.
My cars history shows it did 22k+ miles in it's 1st year of ownership.
The speedo & rev counter were both flagged up not long after as 'needing attention'
So who knows wot the true mileage is or how many miles its 'averaged' over its 33+ yrs.
It has been on the road almost continuously in this time & has also lived a large part of its life by the sea & also spent long periods of time out in the open without a cover on.
History file also shows it has had minimal work carried out above & beyond regular servicing.
Mayb my wedge is the 'banger' it deserves to b then.
Happy motoring one & all.
Chris x
I'm guessing u have to post & comment loads b4 u earn ur own troll or is it a random luck of the draw thing
Lovely looking SEAC by the way
For no relevance wots so ever.
My 400SE is showing 67k on the dial but knowing it doesn't read its miles or speed accurately this is not correct.
My cars history shows it did 22k+ miles in it's 1st year of ownership.
The speedo & rev counter were both flagged up not long after as 'needing attention'
So who knows wot the true mileage is or how many miles its 'averaged' over its 33+ yrs.
It has been on the road almost continuously in this time & has also lived a large part of its life by the sea & also spent long periods of time out in the open without a cover on.
History file also shows it has had minimal work carried out above & beyond regular servicing.
Mayb my wedge is the 'banger' it deserves to b then.
Happy motoring one & all.
Chris x
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