Re: is it possible to get a (good) Sprint for less than 40K?
Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 11:09 am
rgh0 wrote:el-saturn wrote:i may be the only s3 owner who a) doesn't mind (actually love) the <a class="vglnk" target="_blank" href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=window" rel="nofollow"><span>window</span></a> frames and b) i personally prefer my rear vauxhall lights to the later (large) ones and the s1/s2 are a colin compromise: too much of a KIT CAR ............. plus the s3 is much more a finished car!! sandy - just my personal opinion!
Hi Sandy
Personally I think the S3 non airflow FHC is the best looking Elan and as a practical classic as usable as any of the Elans. In reality any Elan can be brought up to a Sprint or better mechanical specification at no extra cost during a rebuild so the difference you pay for between a Sprint and the various early series of cars is all based on appearance and things like racing demand in S1/2 and perceptions of value from an uneducated public.... but perception is reality so that's where the money goes
cheers
Rohan
I have to agree.... (although I am somewhat biaised!)
I also believe that the S3 Coupe is the most elegant and practical.
It has better rear lights, the chrome plated door frames and interior door parts add a touch of class to the car's appearance and the coupe roof gives the car a more distinguished, elegant appearance reminiscent of the Elite.
The coupe is only made prettier if the car is an earlier pre-airflow model as they have the earlier slender boot hinges and obviously no airflow vents in the roof.
The cleaner the lines the better in my opinion, so I prefer no repeater indicators on the front wings or the chrome sill strips which were often added (SE trim?)
Mark