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26th April 2015, 17:47
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250 SWB Convertible Project
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26th April 2015, 18:56
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I really like it. Should be a lot easier to build than the Coupe.
I don't think a 250 SWB convertible in this shape was ever built, although I could be wrong ?
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26th April 2015, 18:56
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Looking good and a great idea. Always seems a shame to convert a soft top into a hard top.
Would I be correct in thinking that this will be an easier build and because it won't need the metal roll cage a little cheaper as well?
As this shapes never built it makes it more appealing to me as I'm never that keen on a replica, sorry Tribute. This however is more original but with a nod too, OK, a bit more than a nod too.
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26th April 2015, 19:27
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I like it, and having just been away for a weekend in my z3, the extra boot space will be a godsend
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26th April 2015, 19:57
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Originally Posted by DSG4ME
I really like it. Should be a lot easier to build than the Coupe.
I don't think a 250 SWB convertible in this shape was ever built, although I could be wrong ?
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I think this is a Phantom shape.
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26th April 2015, 20:01
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Originally Posted by Jaguartvr
Looking good and a great idea. Always seems a shame to convert a soft top into a hard top.
Would I be correct in thinking that this will be an easier build and because it won't need the metal roll cage a little cheaper as well?
As this shapes never built it makes it more appealing to me as I'm never that keen on a replica, sorry Tribute. This shower is more original but with a nod too, OK, a bit more than a nod too.
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Yes, it will be an easier build without the roof, cage, side windows etc.
Pricewise, think Kobra kit plus door skins, grille and hinge framework in boot, sub £3k.
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26th April 2015, 21:42
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Originally Posted by Plastic Porsche
I like it, and having just been away for a weekend in my z3, the extra boot space will be a godsend
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And only today, herself was complaining about the small size and inaccessibility of the boot on her cabrio (a Citroen DS3).
Red gel-coat please.
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26th April 2015, 23:46
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Mmmmm
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27th April 2015, 10:31
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Oops. that's a California too...
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27th April 2015, 12:11
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250 SWB convertible WAS the California (or at least it was the nearest thing to it)
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27th April 2015, 20:13
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There's lots of California Spyders on Tinterweb but this is the only 250SWB I can find with a rag top
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Ooooooh- and it takes a tonneau cover !!!
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28th April 2015, 17:58
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count me in for 1 at least Chris....
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29th April 2015, 20:53
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Ah - and I was going to suggest this when seeing you at Stoneleigh! Now with a bit of photoshop/jugging can you do a hard top convertible? Serious hat on again - will the original Z3 hood fit, or will it need a new one?
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3rd May 2015, 18:47
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...Red gel-coat please.
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Having seen the 7 day old incarnation at Stoneleigh today- this is one super looking car. A really solid presence, nicely designed and executed- it's a winner in my book- oh for the space...
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4th May 2015, 07:09
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Saw this yesterday, loved it. Really looked good, seemed to be getting a lot of attention as well.
Andy
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4th May 2015, 11:04
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Any more pics (from Stoneleigh) available? Quite fancy one as a daily driver.
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4th May 2015, 14:13
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Originally Posted by Triumph Special
Quite fancy one as a daily driver.
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I had a look at the 250SWB Spider at the show yesterday and agree that it's a very nice conversion, and a good looking car in its own right.
I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
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4th May 2015, 15:04
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Has anyone got anynpictures?
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4th May 2015, 17:00
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Originally Posted by Danny_HUFC
Has anyone got anynpictures?
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Just the one and it's only from the front, I'm afraid (red one in foreground is the convertible)-
The cars were a bit close to the wall to get any pics from behind.
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