I've just spent* my Euro millions win...

[Zyp]

I may be by myself here, but I think this is a stunning Porsche.

http://road-scholars.com/category/inventory/
Scroll down to the 1959 Porsche 356A Cabriolet by Beutler
Anyone afford a guess at how much?
(I can't see a price quoted)

Some other nice cars being sold, too.







*obviously I haven't spent it, as I haven't won it.

Link still fubar'd! Shame, as its a lovely old thing to see

Edited by Zyp on Wednesday 15th May 07:28

[m33ufo]

Unfortunately I can't access the link?

[djo69]

m33ufo said:

Unfortunately I can't access the link?

This

[Zyp]

Sorry chaps.

I've added the 'URL' to it now.
If it doesn't work now just google 'road-scholars'

Edited by Zyp on Tuesday 14th May 18:32

[911p]

Seeing as nobody can access the link, pics...





"1959 Porsche 356A Cabriolet by Beutler; The Pur Sang “Pure Blood”
First and only Beutler-Porsche Aluminum Cabriolet.
Special ordered by the Count of Wurttenberg, Germany"

[Zyp]

Thanks P.

Why didn't I think of doing that...?



Really is a stunner.

[thegoose]

The car's lovely but it really annoys me when boot racks are fitted, or worse still designed to be fitted (as per MX5), the wrong way around. Braking force in any car is better than acceleration so the aim of the rack is to stop your suitcase decapitating you, not stop it slipping off the back when you boot it. /pedantrantover

[ras62]

thegoose said:

The car's lovely but it really annoys me when boot racks are fitted, or worse still designed to be fitted (as per MX5), the wrong way around. Braking force in any car is better than acceleration so the aim of the rack is to stop your suitcase decapitating you, not stop it slipping off the back when you boot it. /pedantrantover

http://www.classicbootracks.co.uk/gallery

Seems the manufacturers take a different view.

[djo69]

m33ufo said:

Unfortunately I can't access the link?

This

[sundayjumper]

It's pretty, but it does nothing for me. Would much rather have a nice 356.

[thegoose]

ras62 said:

http://www.classicbootracks.co.uk/gallery

Seems the manufacturers take a different view.

That doesn't mean they're right though! It does show how things get mis-interpreted as time goes on, and probably also explains the number of cars I see with them the wrong way around. Ask yourself this - if you were in an accident with a 20kg suitcase on a rack a few inches from the back of your head and trying to continue moving forwards at 20/30/50mph, which end would you prefer the upstanding bit to be on?!

[ras62]

I seriously doubt the safety aspect of these things was ever considered back in the day Marcus. The retaining bar is there to allow a case to be placed on the rack and stop it falling off while it is secured with straps.

[thegoose]

ras62 said:

I seriously doubt the safety aspect of these things was ever considered back in the day Marcus. The retaining bar is there to allow a case to be placed on the rack and stop it falling off while it is secured with straps.

That's my point - it was originally designed (on those cars that had them from new in the 60's for example) the way I described for many cars. On some they're horizontal but the upstand still serves a purpose for safety.