Vitesse 1600 survivors
Posted By : Colin Wake, 25-Apr-2005, 12:36pm
I would hazard a guess it is in double figures, maybe even just into 3 figures.
Colin
Colin
Vitesse 1600 survivors
Posted By : William Davies, 25-Apr-2005, 04:01pm
Hi Tim,
I don't know how many are left, but they certainly won't be making any more - once it's gone it's gone forever. Unlike the Vitesse 2L Mk2 Convertible, I believe there is an active breeding programme for these....
Cheers,
Bill.
I don't know how many are left, but they certainly won't be making any more - once it's gone it's gone forever. Unlike the Vitesse 2L Mk2 Convertible, I believe there is an active breeding programme for these....
Cheers,
Bill.
Vitesse 1600 survivors
Posted By : David Rumens, 25-Apr-2005, 06:08pm
In the 1970's the 1600 was out of favour and this resulted in a large percentage being scrapped. I am glad to say the situation has now changed as they
are now valued for that early 1960's feel only found on the 1600's.
I have noticed that more and more 1600's are starting to appear. I would guess several hundred have survived, may be more.
Is the 1600 worth saving definitely YES.
I have noticed that more and more 1600's are starting to appear. I would guess several hundred have survived, may be more.
Is the 1600 worth saving definitely YES.
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Vitesse 1600 survivors
Posted By : Tim Peacock, 05-May-2005, 10:04am
Good news - I've managed to find someone who will restore this car back to it's former glory.
The new owner is a retired panel beater/sprayer so it should be an excellent job! The best thing is he is not interested in how much the car will be worth when it's finished, or how desirable it will be.
That was the problem I had trying to find a suitable new owner - no one wants 1600 saloons! Up until this latest chap the only offer I got was from someone who wanted to break it so he could put a convertible back on the road.
Alls well, that ends well!