I've owned my Tiger for almost thirty-five years, and before about 2000 I
had no idea what I had, much less what an Alger was. The internet has
changed everything; information once mostly hidden is now easy to find.
Alpines are common compared to Tigers, and they are valued accordingly. I
don't agree that it would be nice if all cars were restored to their
original glory. Frankly, it isn't going to happen. Ever. Americans build
hot rods. We always have, and the automotive industry is better for it.
Some Rootes owners choose to re-engine their cars. Drmayf is a great example
here; he campaigns an Alpine at Bonneville, and it surely doesn't have a 4
cylinder engine in it. Good for him, and good for the marque.
So if someone wants to make a Hot Rod out of an Alpine, in my opinion, have
at it. It's a fun car to drive, and a chalenge to work on. Algers are fairly
valued - typically about half the price of a "real" Tiger; the difference
isn't the workmanship, by the way, it's who did it - the factory or an
individual builder. Nothing more.
Let the purists fret over every but, bolt, and washer. Good for them, too.
For me, I'm looking forward to just being able to drive the Kitty again.
When it's sold all the original parts'll go with it... in boxes.
Tom
On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 9:23 AM, rande <rande@thecia.net> wrote:
> 'Oh Gee...How about someone saved a rusted out hulk of a car from
> extinction....and
> if it was made an Alger it is a much better car '
>
> I think you and I differ about what a much better car is. As I wrote, I
> prefer
> that an Alpine be restored back to its Alpine origins, and if one's car
> started
> out as Tiger, to bring it back as a Tiger. And, if rationally, the Tiger
> body
> that you're starting with is so far gone from corrosion, you'll just have
> to
> make the decision whether to do the expensive metal work, sell the Tiger
> for
> parts, or sell the Tiger whole to someone who can afford to do the work and
> buy another one in better shape that you can afford. This is solely my
> opinion.
>
>
> For all of the concern about what people think of folks who built Algers,
> our
> primary objection is to those who aren't up front about what they have, and
> you're NOT part of this target group. While some of us wouldn't have made
> the
> choice you did, none the less we're not getting on your case. You and us
> have
> spent too many years in the Tiger/Alpine hobby to let this be a devisive
> issue.
>
>
> The admonition I would issue is that as more newbies learn more about
> Tigers
> and Alpines, the TAC teams,, and availability of club members to inspect
> prospective
> purchases on their behalf, folks selling cars they're not completely honest
> about are in for a shock. Seller beware.
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