And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
That's one gorgeous 12 cylinder machine. And the tonneau cover is really a classy touch. After all, you don't want to be sitting on Seagull or Bald Eagle crap when you get back from a toney lunch at that Carmel bistro or the Straw House Cafe, do you?
Elmo, I worked on one of these for an older friend who had restored one. It was a blast to drive (I had restored a 1960 Corvette 2-4 car at that time) so it was a very close car to experience. Of course the main problem was the continuing Lucas electrical problems. Had another friend who I helped change over engines to Chevy 350 and 350 turbo transmissions in xj sedans. One was a 12cyl that I thought about putting in my 37 Chevy street rod. Now I think it would be pretty cool. but finally decided was a dumb idea. Now I think it would be pretty cool. Think about that sound!!!
A car for the gods!
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice car!
ReplyDeleteThat's one gorgeous 12 cylinder machine. And the tonneau cover is really a classy touch. After all, you don't want to be sitting on Seagull or Bald Eagle crap when you get back from a toney lunch at that Carmel bistro or the Straw House Cafe, do you?
ReplyDeleteThat's not a 12 cup engine. They were 3.4 litre duel overhead cam inline 6 cyl.
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful piece of machinery!
Bubbarust
I see now how I made my mistake. Thanks!
DeleteAnd you're sure right, it is very beautiful piece of machinery!
Elmo, I worked on one of these for an older friend who
Deletehad restored one. It was a blast to drive (I had restored
a 1960 Corvette 2-4 car at that time) so it was a very
close car to experience. Of course the main problem
was the continuing Lucas electrical problems. Had another friend
who I helped change over engines to Chevy 350 and
350 turbo transmissions in xj sedans. One was a 12cyl
that I thought about putting in my 37 Chevy street rod. Now I think it would
be pretty cool.
but finally decided was a dumb idea. Now I think it would be pretty cool.
Think about that sound!!!
When art meets design and performance. Stunning.
ReplyDeleteRoadsters are just for the thrill of driving. That color is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a custom color, but the catalog shows Arbor Green offered '52-'57.
DeleteNice job on the bumpers...
ReplyDeleteDo want.
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