Backdate or fakedate? (SC/Rep)
Backdate or fakedate? (SC/Rep)
Am I too cynical (and with not enough knowledge of the body shell changes to be able to tell from the pics) but is this simply an SC with backdated front/rear and some 'creative' changes to the identity to mask the age?
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1621096.htm
It is respresented as a 1972 with an SC motor upgrade and RS rep body mods (front bumper looks like it is a hack job though) He is a dealer so I can't see why you would run the risk?
Or is it an 80's 'modernisation' of a 72 car that was bought cheap and cheaply put back to a long hood with some fibreglass bumpers/duck etc... I just can't help thinking that the sunroof and interior mean SC shell/car.
There was a similar car for sale in the wiltshire area last year (which was guards) which I was certain was an SC backdated with also the chassis/identity of a 1972 car.
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1621096.htm
It is respresented as a 1972 with an SC motor upgrade and RS rep body mods (front bumper looks like it is a hack job though) He is a dealer so I can't see why you would run the risk?
Or is it an 80's 'modernisation' of a 72 car that was bought cheap and cheaply put back to a long hood with some fibreglass bumpers/duck etc... I just can't help thinking that the sunroof and interior mean SC shell/car.
There was a similar car for sale in the wiltshire area last year (which was guards) which I was certain was an SC backdated with also the chassis/identity of a 1972 car.
well, in addition to the later runing gear
it's got a post '73 later dash
a post '73 later stearing wheel
post '73 later gauges
post '73 later seats
its got a post Feb? '73 rear slam panel
wonderful pannel fit for the bonnet
can't tell wether the rear arches are SC
everything points to it being a later shell with an early chassis number ..... but doesn't mean it is. Inspection would be required. Mind you, if it is rot free it's not a bad price
it's got a post '73 later dash
a post '73 later stearing wheel
post '73 later gauges
post '73 later seats
its got a post Feb? '73 rear slam panel
wonderful pannel fit for the bonnet
can't tell wether the rear arches are SC
everything points to it being a later shell with an early chassis number ..... but doesn't mean it is. Inspection would be required. Mind you, if it is rot free it's not a bad price
James
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2010 987 Spyder
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It was the bonnet fitment, interior and sunrof that stood out for me.
I have nothing against backdates, in fact given the difference between the price of an early car and my bank balance ; ) an SC needing body work and then take the opportunity to backdate is exactly what I am looking for.
I wouldn't be swapping chassis no's though!
I'll see if pics of the battery location are forthcoming.
I have nothing against backdates, in fact given the difference between the price of an early car and my bank balance ; ) an SC needing body work and then take the opportunity to backdate is exactly what I am looking for.
I wouldn't be swapping chassis no's though!
I'll see if pics of the battery location are forthcoming.
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You should check if the 72 oil flap has been welded up (on the inside) to see if the rear wing is original.
If rebodied there won't be any evidence of welding (there ).
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Mike
If rebodied there won't be any evidence of welding (there ).
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73 RS (Sold)
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Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
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So if I buy an early wreck/VIN plate and fix it to my 87 backdated car I could say I've re-shelled it.
I'd quite like not to have to pay road tax, and I'd quite like to have less stringent conditions on the MOT. Above all when people ask how old mine is I'd like to give a simple answer without having to launch into the old backdate explanation while they start yawning.
However I'm not sure I'd feel good about then selling it as an early car.
I'd quite like not to have to pay road tax, and I'd quite like to have less stringent conditions on the MOT. Above all when people ask how old mine is I'd like to give a simple answer without having to launch into the old backdate explanation while they start yawning.
However I'm not sure I'd feel good about then selling it as an early car.
The simple things you see are all complicated
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
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rebodied 1972
This car sold from down south about a year ago when it was on Pistonheads c£7500, then sold recently on ebay for c£10k. I spoke to the previous owner when it was for sale and the second owner, it is obviously an early SC with the chassis plate from the original donor car and this has been accepted by the DVLA. At least the door handles look authentic! It is a tax-free SC..well done that man!