hector
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posted on 8/11/17 at 08:15 PM |
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Vincent Hurricane
Hi
Does anyone know much about these cars? I am going to look at one this weekend with view to buying it, I do know they are based on the triumph
spitfires with fibreglass bodies, any one shed any light on what to look for and values?
cheers colin
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gremlin1234
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posted on 8/11/17 at 09:11 PM |
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no idea of current value,
but spitfires are almost mechano
but remember the youngest of them are 35years old.
a vincent would be pre iva or sva
likely to have single circuit breaks
check the condition of the fibreglass
although on a chassis, the original spitfire sills were part of the structure of the car,
(heralds had longer outriggers, and a side frame on the chassis. & their overall chassis was longer by about 8 inches)
importantly, check its registered as a vincent hurricane, it would be very difficult to do the paperwork today. (though not completely impossible)
actually unless its just a complete mess, go for it ;-)
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cliftyhanger
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posted on 8/11/17 at 09:47 PM |
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Think a spitfire but with a fibreglass body.
Not the strongest of cars mechanically, but depending on exactly which rear suspension is used the handling can be OK. Not up to a 7esque type car by
some stretch, but can be great fun.
One of the Vincent family has one (name eludes me at the moment), now fitted with an MX5 engine/box and I have met him at a few trackdays. Seems
pretty good....
Values are hard. Not that many about, and probably not worth as much as a spitfire in good condition.
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steve m
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posted on 8/11/17 at 10:10 PM |
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Having looked at some pics on yahoo, I would only be interested in one if it was free, or had some providence
There even uglier than katy price
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Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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hector
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posted on 9/11/17 at 02:40 PM |
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Ah ok then its worth a look at least then!!
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gremlin1234
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posted on 13/11/17 at 07:58 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by hector
Ah ok then its worth a look at least then!!
what was it like ?
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hector
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posted on 13/11/17 at 08:32 PM |
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it was ok, its approx. 90pc built, all rolling and wired, its has a 2 litre straight six engine (gt6) needs a few bits -windscreen/door seals
weather strips for doors and finishing and a nice respray as its in gelcoat still but a good basis for a nice little car, have the donor v5 so need to
get it registered as rebodied, although I need to get my mk1 essy finished first!!
cheers
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alfas
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posted on 15/11/17 at 09:56 PM |
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they are built from 1982 to 1985
more or less a re-body for a spitfire (or GT6). windscreen should be spitfire, too.
as double wishbone, front suspenson is very good
rear end a bit vague ...with lots of lowering and neg. camber it works ok
i guess you have already read here:
http://vincenthurricane.org/Vincent_Hurricane_Register/Technical.html
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