Mick O'Malley's - Tribute A352 - "D Type" - Page 20

Mick O'Malley · #**381** 2nd February 2021, 10:04

As was the case with the A352, I decided that yet another winter under a cover out in the damp wouldn't do this spiffing machine any favours, so I've passed her on. In stark contrast to my previous experience with Car and Classic's website (umpteen timewasters re. the 'D-Type'), I posted the Lotus advert at 1500 and it was sold within the hour! Result!

She now lives in The New Forest under the stewardship of "a lifelong Lotus Seven enthusiast".

Regards, Mick

redratbike · #**382** 2nd February 2021, 16:02

good news !!!

Dpaz · #**383** 3rd February 2021, 21:02

Lovely car, underappreciated but gaining followers at last.

Paul L · #**384** 27th February 2021, 06:01

Mick - A belated farewell to your Tribute.

I was always a big fan of how well your 'D Type' turned out.

Cheers, Paul.

Mick O'Malley · #**385** 10th March 2021, 11:38

This appeared on Ebay overnight. Ten day listing, should fetch a good few quid. After declining the Sherpa based project I still have the A352 and Lotus sales funds burning a hole in my pocket. I've been toying with going back to two wheels but this looks eminently do-able. I know I've done the 'D-Type' thing already but I miss the old girl and have my period plate on retention.

Please, somebody on here buy it to save me from myself...

Regards, Mick

Jaguartvr · #**386** 10th March 2021, 16:19

Great option as a donor, go on, pry open that wallet

Lucky@LeMans · #**387** 10th March 2021, 17:01

An interesting project ! The advert quotes just a few weekends work to complete it so you could have it on the road by the end of lock down !
Trouble is with TVR's is they usually end up off the road due to a rusty chassis so that needs to be factored in. Will that body really fit over the chassis, I thought they were quite wide cars ?

molleur · #**388** 10th March 2021, 18:54

I have never seen a TVR 260/280 that had a rust free chassis.
Having owned a late 260i, the outriggers and rear suspension
tubing braces were almost corroded through. Removal of the body and close inspection will show that repairs will be needed.
Powder coated chassis tubes are not the cure all as they will rust from the inside out as well.

paul_n · #**389** 11th March 2021, 04:52

Surely it can't be a Xkss and a D Type ? I thought they were visually quite different ?

Quote:

I have added a couple of pictures of what the car will look like when finished, it has no rear fin panel, but these can be purchased.

No where does it mention who made the body ? or am I missing something ?

Does that look like loads of aluminium sheet propped up , for the inside I assume ?

Paul

Mick O'Malley · #**390** 11th March 2021, 08:02

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Originally Posted by paul_n

Surely it can't be a Xkss and a D Type ? I thought they were visually quite different ?

Jaguar had 16 D-Types left which weren't selling as racing cars, so they put windscreens on them, removed the cockpit divider, gave them soft tops, and advertised them as road cars. That GRP body has the divider, it can just be seen in one picture, so it could be built as either. Scottie built his A352 as an XKSS in this thread.

Reading the rotting frame tubes comments above, I'll be giving it a miss. Thanks guys

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Regards, Mick

paul_n · #**391** 11th March 2021, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick O'Malley

Jaguar had 16 D-Types left which weren't selling as racing cars, so they put windscreens on them, removed the cockpit divider, gave them soft tops, and advertised them as road cars. That GRP body has the divider, it can just be seen in one picture, so it could be built as either. Scottie built his A352 as an XKSS in this thread.

Guess who needs to read the Haynes D Type book he got for xmas