Ian,
The luggage rack you had for sale was one item I didn't buy. I probably
should have, but like you I don't like the look of the car with it
installed. The Rootes rack would be ideal because it was removable when
not needed. Don't remember who bought it.
Jim
Ian Spencer wrote:
>
> I wouldn't be foooled by the way they word that. The rack that they have is
> a repro of the AMCO racks that were available for all makes of cars at that
> time and probably installed buy some dealerships, but they are not the same
> as the Rootes luggage racks. The Rootes racks are a unique item that is
> designed to clip onto the boot lid without drilling holes into the trunk. I
> had one once and believe I sold it to Jim D'Amelio. It has four white rubber
> pads that the rack rests on and adjustible clips that attach to the lid. A
> threaded assembly allows it to be tightened in place. Jim can probably
> provide a better description and there should be a picture of it somewher on
> my web site. Try looking in the accessories section of your preferred mark.
> I personally don't like the look of a luggage rack, but there certainly
> isn't anything wrong with installing one. The AMCO rack would also be a
> correct period style and would be my first choice if the proper Rootes rack
> was unavailable. - Ian
>
> "D'Andrea, Guy" wrote:
>
> > I recently purchased a '67 Series V from the original owner. The car is
> > very original and I want to keep it that way. I would, however, like to
> > make improvements that do not detract from the car -- installing a
> > clock, cigar lighter, ammeter, etc. (if I can find them).
> >
> > Any opinion about whether luggage racks were installed on Series V
> > Alpines when they were new? Victoria British claims the luggage rack
> > they are selling is an exact repro of those installed by dealers. Will
> > installing a luggage hurt the originality of the car?
> >
> > Thanks for your opinions.
> >
> > -- Guy D'Andrea
>
> --
> Ian Spencer <www.sunbeamalpine.org>
> '61 Harrington Alpine B9104782 OD HRO
> '62 Harrington Le Mans BH9115930 OD LRX
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