GTV for sale -- more info?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concours_d'Elegance

"...judged on the APPEARANCE..." are the 4 most important word of the description, with 'appearance' being the operative word. Just think about the name 'Concours D'Elegance'...

That an automobile as sinfully ugly as the Mormon Meteor should win any major Concour D'Elegance suggests that either political lobbying has an effect on the results at these events, or the current rank-and-file take the historical importance of an automobile far too seriously. A major 'Faux Pas' by the event for awarding this win Im afraid. Hopefully its not a sign of the times.

The Meteor is definately a fascinating car. A historic car. An important car. A valuable car. Even a very fast car in its day.

But beautiful, or elegant, it most certainly is not. As an English scribe once penned: "When it comes to the fairer attributes, the aforementioned car has absolutely no redeeming features whatsoever". I could use that here.

In my book, a car that is not Elegant cannot win Best of Show at a major Concours D'Elegnce. Very simple really.

Unless of course...

 

Here is a pic of an brochure sold to an Swiss collector some year ago, not the engine sheet.
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It is just as "original" as all the other GTVs (Oh wait, there's only one!).

It would be nice if it was completely "unmolested" (although I like the color now) but that just isn't an option.

Perhaps some of those parts still exist or someone might recreate them. Regardless, it's still #1 and certainly worth some attention.

 

I believe the steering wheel is now back to the correct one. Never noticed that crazy original shift lever before. I think I much prefer the one it has now but it shouldn't be difficult to put that back to original.

 

Nope, I still feel the same. Someone should buy this car and put it back to the way it was. Cant be that hard to do. Its being done with the Miura Spyder right now and I always though both cars were very cool...

 

I just scanned this entire thread.

I must say thanks to you Fred for starting it - the rest of us have merely chimed in

But I must clarify two things:

1. It appear that nobody talks this car up more than you do! And thats not a bad thing by the way...

2. This car does all its own talking. Even though the car was available, there were absolutely no plans to start a thread on it. I cant remember any car I have privately or discreetly offered to loyal clients of mine that has garnered such an immediate and decisive response. With most other cars usually a client will ask "how much?" first, then states if he wants it after consideration. With this car its the other way around.... I have found out that this is one of the few automobiles that needs absolutely no introduction in certain circles.

 

Gee, I never had that problem with my Isleros, but then they were the pinnacle of the 400GT line. ;^)

 

I do believe I have mellowed

 

Unless the new owner requests otherwise, why not?

 

No comment (Im sure you understand)

 

What's going on with the GTV? Not sure if it was supposed to be at Pebble, but no such luck. I would have thought people would have come out of the woodwork to buy it. I know if I had the funds, I would be all over it.

What's the skinny?


Alberto

 

We are waiting for Fred to tell us

 

The car is no longer available. That's all I can say.

 

Alien abduction?

Let's hope the most historically significant Lamborghini doesn't remain "off-world" for long.

 

Mr Carolla did very well this past weekend with 3 cars bought. I cant say which ones. I can say some beer was consumed however...