Hummm...maybe it was Eric or Russ? Anyhow, someone ended up with it. I still have
the original sales slip for it too, It came with that 10,000 mile Series 3 GT I
once had. Man, that one had some goodies, like the side mirror with the radio
antenna built into it. Good stuff! - Ian
Jim D'Amelio wrote:
> 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
-- Ian Spencer <www.sunbeamalpine.org> '61 Harrington Alpine B9104782 OD HRO '62 Harrington Le Mans BH9115930 OD LRX
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