TR Clone at RM Auction

Here's a nice car - I find the pre-auction estimate to be very strong in this market but it looks like a nice enough car.

http://www.rmauctions.com/CarDetails...Z10&CarID=r116

Its listed as an "R/T". Not sure what that representation is. Looks like a nice build at a strong price point.

A "TR" would be a SWB car btw. 1968.

I'm sure it's a nice car, but that auction description is pure horse caca.

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Originally Posted by Mr9146

pure horse caca.

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Is that a technical term?

Also how is purity established?;)


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Originally Posted by boba

Is that a technical term?

Also how is purity established?;)


:D

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I think it's extruded. ;)

As they say in Montana, you can always get the oats cheaper once they have been through the horse. Reads more like BS than horse caca to me but hey that's just my unprofessional opinion
Phil

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Originally Posted by boba

Is that a technical term?

Also how is purity established?;)


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I just wanted to use the word "caca" in an open forum. :D

Purity can be ascertained by looking at whomever is doing the shoveling of the aforementioned feces. ;)

I've not seen the car, but with Jim Newton (Automotive Associates of Canton) as the builder the car is going to be just about impeccable. Newton is about the highest shelf you can go...., he's got 3 Manhattan trophies, and a couple of Gmund awards as well, in PCA concours. He's restored many real RS's and RSR's as well as 356 4 cam cars. I had helped final prep on a 56 GS/GT Carrera Speedster at the 1991 Parade, and we had a Jim Newton restoration RSR next to us (which I think won the Manhattan) and it was beyond exceptional. Newton also does the mechanical aspects as well. Tony from Autobahn has been working with Jim Newton recently and it's possible that Tony did this interior (I'll ask).

So.... just my .02.... but it's possible that the estimates may just barely cover the "tab" for the restoration.

cheers,
Eric

Newton's work is impeccable. Not only does he win councours awards, but he also races the cars. He recently restored a 356 Roadster for me (Eric - I introduced Tony to Jim - Tony did the interior on the Roadster) and it is impeccable - probably better than the Paterek restoration on my 67S.

The car appears to be stunning from the shots. Has anyone inspected the car?