De Tomaso Lonchamp Spyder....
Discussion
...new in classifieds today: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/391411.htm
Just for something to look at, alas it`s in Sydney. Looks lovely, if a little over-polished. What do you think Transmitter Man?
Youtube link failed but this gets there:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_ZJlP8e9jc
Probably just as well I don`t have sound at work, will have to re-visit later at home. Bet it sounds good!
Edited to add advert link - doh!
Just for something to look at, alas it`s in Sydney. Looks lovely, if a little over-polished. What do you think Transmitter Man?
Youtube link failed but this gets there:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_ZJlP8e9jc
Probably just as well I don`t have sound at work, will have to re-visit later at home. Bet it sounds good!
Edited to add advert link - doh!
Edited by gruffgriff on Wednesday 27th February 12:19
A couple more here:
http://www.qv500.com/detomasoregistryindexlongcham...
and a few in the non-GTS Lonchamp section of the same qv500 site.
Rear bodywork looks like the other GTS Spyders to me, so I`d say factory. Blinkin rare!
http://www.qv500.com/detomasoregistryindexlongcham...
and a few in the non-GTS Lonchamp section of the same qv500 site.
Rear bodywork looks like the other GTS Spyders to me, so I`d say factory. Blinkin rare!
There's muddy records of just how many 'factory' spyders were produced via the Parvesi coachbuilding firm up the road.
Some cars were definitely converted at a later date from coupes.
Factory GTS/GTSE Spyders were I feel sure counted on one hand.
The very last 6 cars built post 86 were called GTSE's and had not just the wide arches but running boards and the quad lamps which get away from those IMO aweful Granada MK 1 headlamps.
That blue is not over polished, that's just how the blue looks in bright daylight. Not dissimilar to one of the later Mercedes blues.
Wheels are Campanolo replica's and are taller than the original magnesium wheels, heavier too but allow one to run a wider range of modern rubber.
Tyres suitable for the GTS/GTSE 10 x 15" rear wheels are getting difficult to find!
Nice car.
I'll stick with the coupe.
BTW the last GTSE Spyder is for sale here in Chelsea. The price makes the car above a steal even adding a few grand for importing from Aus.
Phil
79 De Tomaso Longchamp GTS
Some cars were definitely converted at a later date from coupes.
Factory GTS/GTSE Spyders were I feel sure counted on one hand.
The very last 6 cars built post 86 were called GTSE's and had not just the wide arches but running boards and the quad lamps which get away from those IMO aweful Granada MK 1 headlamps.
That blue is not over polished, that's just how the blue looks in bright daylight. Not dissimilar to one of the later Mercedes blues.
Wheels are Campanolo replica's and are taller than the original magnesium wheels, heavier too but allow one to run a wider range of modern rubber.
Tyres suitable for the GTS/GTSE 10 x 15" rear wheels are getting difficult to find!
Nice car.
I'll stick with the coupe.
BTW the last GTSE Spyder is for sale here in Chelsea. The price makes the car above a steal even adding a few grand for importing from Aus.
Phil
79 De Tomaso Longchamp GTS
Thanks Phil. Single fugures?! Truly a rare beast then!
I think that blue quite suits it, it`s just the brightwork that looks too shiny to my eye. Factory correct painted wheels like yours would be more appropriate? But as you say, looks good value, especially if it`s spent all it`s life in dry Aus!
I think that blue quite suits it, it`s just the brightwork that looks too shiny to my eye. Factory correct painted wheels like yours would be more appropriate? But as you say, looks good value, especially if it`s spent all it`s life in dry Aus!
Gary,
What some DT owners have done that have gone to larger camagnola wheel clones made out of billet ali is to bead blast them to get rid of the shine and to have them powder coated in the right shade of grey.
I am seriously considering going this route when changing from the stock 15" rims.
However there are some serious rims offered for DT's. Let this page load, Enter then let load again then click on the top centre black car:
http://www.wildpantera.com/
These are one-off custom made rims from Aus.
I want some!
...but would have them painted to have that understated look. Can you have understated 18 x 14" rims?
Phil
79 De Tomaso Longchamp GTS
What some DT owners have done that have gone to larger camagnola wheel clones made out of billet ali is to bead blast them to get rid of the shine and to have them powder coated in the right shade of grey.
I am seriously considering going this route when changing from the stock 15" rims.
However there are some serious rims offered for DT's. Let this page load, Enter then let load again then click on the top centre black car:
http://www.wildpantera.com/
These are one-off custom made rims from Aus.
I want some!
...but would have them painted to have that understated look. Can you have understated 18 x 14" rims?
Phil
79 De Tomaso Longchamp GTS
Phil, I can`t think of any way of muting the visual impact of those monsters! Very OTT, but they seem to work!
Fabulous bodywork on the black car - I like the subtle contrast of high gloss and satin finishes on various panels. Someone`s thought about the stone chips those tyres would undoubtedly cause!
I had the pleasure of a static sit in a RHD Mangusta, alas it was boxed-in by an Espada and various Jags, but it fitted nicely.
Fabulous bodywork on the black car - I like the subtle contrast of high gloss and satin finishes on various panels. Someone`s thought about the stone chips those tyres would undoubtedly cause!
I had the pleasure of a static sit in a RHD Mangusta, alas it was boxed-in by an Espada and various Jags, but it fitted nicely.
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