Hey all,
Yes, while I would love to own an Élan, I must agree that the Harrington
is a much better car. The main concern that I have is the fiberglass
body. I have heard that the Lotus is losing its desirability because the
bodies are deteriorating due to time. Dollar for dollar, I think we are
on the same playing field. But, looking into the future, which one will
be more desireable AND which one will be more desireable to me. I will
have to admit, the Lotus would be cool. But, I don't know if I can part
with the
Le Mans. I know you guys would keep me on the right path. - Ian
Robert Bailey wrote:
>
> You have two such rare and beautiful cars. Asking a Sunbeam fan if a LeMans
> for an Elan is fair is not fair. Personally I would only trade that
> Harrington if the Harringtons offered me the 3000RW for it (Fat Chance!).
> I've read your postings about that car. I'd wait a week and then do what
> your heart tells you is right.
>
> Robert Bailey
> Baton Rouge, LA
> 'ALPINE5'
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ian Spencer [SMTP:ian(at)sunbeamalpine.org]
> > Sent: Thursday, May 20, 1999 2:51 PM
> > To: Alpine List
> > Subject: Harrington - Lotus Trade ?
> >
> > Hi,
> > I just had an interesting phone call. A guy I know who owns a Lotus Elan
> > S2 (I think it is a '62) Wants to know if I would be interested in
> > trading for the Harrington Le Mans I have. The Lotus is pretty nice and
> > comes with a boat load of spare parts including an extra head with the
> > DCOE intake. I have driven this car before and let me tell you....its a
> > fast SOB! I have never owned a Lotus before and thought I might be able
> > to turn to you guys for some advice. I really had not considered selling
> > the Le Mans, but I always liked the Elan. I think the trade would be
> > fair, but I'm not sure.
> > What do you guys think? - ian
> >
> > --
> > Ian Spencer <www.sunbeamalpine.org>
> > '61 Harrington Series 'A' B9104782 OD HRO
> > '62 Harrington Series 'B' BH9115930 OD LRX
-- Ian Spencer <www.sunbeamalpine.org> '61 Harrington Series 'A' B9104782 OD HRO '62 Harrington Series 'B' BH9115930 OD LRX
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