It does sopund like an excellent idea, especially getting coverage for the
QMOPS project, which slots in nicely to the classic resto section.
Bob Craig (Q2-267)
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From: "Russell Willcox" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 10:02 AM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] It's Practical, but is it Classic?
Dave,
That sounds like a good idea. The car may not be a classic in the
normal terms but some of the saloons are definately getting
on a bit and the mechanicals are definately of a classic status. The old
XR2s are now starting to fetch good money.
In comparison to an MGB it is far easier to rebuild a Quantum, I
know from bitter experience, as does my welder.
Both groups of cars seem to me to have the same things going for
them. Enthusiastic owners, cheap insurance and relatively
cheap parts. Plus both have quirks of things like non working electrics
etc. Maybe they could also include Eddie for the
business side of it and to show what kind of damage can be repaired.
Russell
On 05/02/2011 23:53, Dave the Subbie wrote:
Reading through the copy of Practical Classics that comes through the
post, it struck me that it wouldn't do any harm to see if they were
interested in doing a feature on the various Quantum cars?
Values of our cars seem to be pretty low these days, and that must
affect the viability of many potential restoration projects. To
improve their visibility outside the usual kit-car fraternity can't do
any harm, and as "Hand Built British Sports Cars" they have to be an
affordable and practical alternative to the usual spitfires, midgets,
mgbs, etc.
The magazine seems to be quite open-minded in their approach to what
vehicles they include, and has a huge circulation. It's in most
newsagents and supermarkets. They have been featuring a never-ending
Westfield build for at least a couple of years now, and that has to be
a much less practical car than the Quantums. It also struck me that
they might be interested in the QMOPS activities.
My suggestion would be to see if they would be interested in doing a
couple of pages introducing the marque, with some nice glossy photos
of the various models and some words from someone knowledgeable and
experienced, about the sort of things to look out for, typical market
values, spares prices, etc.
So, what do you think?
Dave.
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