Cheers to all Forum Members.
There is a very well restored Special Sports for sale here.
The car would be well worth considering for someone even factoring in freight costs.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File ... 11988).jpg
Oops sorry, that is a photo of my car (far inferior tot he one for sale)!!!.
The one for sale is:
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/detail ... 0453/?Cr=7
Peter Grant
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Special Sports for Sale in Sydney Australia
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Peter Grant
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Peter Grant
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Re: Special Sports for Sale in Sydney Australia
Dear Forum Members,
The Special Sports has now been listed for auction at Shannons here in Sydney.
Here is the listing for it, with some excellent photos that may well be good for future reference on trim and maintenance.
https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/20 ... K0FDB4C9Z/
Cheers
Peter Grant
The Special Sports has now been listed for auction at Shannons here in Sydney.
Here is the listing for it, with some excellent photos that may well be good for future reference on trim and maintenance.
https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/20 ... K0FDB4C9Z/
Cheers
Peter Grant
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Peter Grant
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Re: Special Sports for Sale in Sydney Australia
Hi Everyone,
This car sold last night for $AUS40,500.00 plus buyer’s premium.
Pretty much what the owner was expecting.
Peter Grant
This car sold last night for $AUS40,500.00 plus buyer’s premium.
Pretty much what the owner was expecting.
Peter Grant
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Re: Special Sports for Sale in Sydney Australia
Looking at this I have paid too much for the SS I recently purchased that requires restoration 
Re: Special Sports for Sale in Sydney Australia
Peter, thanks for the post. The car looks really good , and correct.
I have downloaded the video to my laptop for future reference.
I was interested in a couple of details -,armrests. I am sure they aren’t original either doors or centre, but for long distance cruising I’m sure they are useful. Not clear how the centre item fits - given that the seats move independently.
I have downloaded the video to my laptop for future reference.
I was interested in a couple of details -,armrests. I am sure they aren’t original either doors or centre, but for long distance cruising I’m sure they are useful. Not clear how the centre item fits - given that the seats move independently.
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Re: Special Sports for Sale in Sydney Australia
Hi,
You are quite correct about the armrests.
the door mounted ones are as per later saloons, off the to of my head not sure if Consort or Conquest.
The centre arm rest is a clever piece that has a keel that slides between the seats and allows it to stay in place.
very handy for long trips and can be designed to store small items, glasses, tissues, or in these days, anti bacterial wipes!
I think the first use of this type of armrest was in John Hiscox’s Freestone and Webb DE27, and was copied by the reporter of this Special Sports and at least one other here in Sydney.
I don;t have either armrest in my car, I tend just to keep a small basket on the floor for storing small items, and don;t miss the centre arm rest or door armrest either,
If I was clever I would try to make a centre console that would sit on the floor and incorporate storage as well as a well in the top to hold small items change, a tin of mints etc handy to reach.
Cheers
Peter Grant
You are quite correct about the armrests.
the door mounted ones are as per later saloons, off the to of my head not sure if Consort or Conquest.
The centre arm rest is a clever piece that has a keel that slides between the seats and allows it to stay in place.
very handy for long trips and can be designed to store small items, glasses, tissues, or in these days, anti bacterial wipes!
I think the first use of this type of armrest was in John Hiscox’s Freestone and Webb DE27, and was copied by the reporter of this Special Sports and at least one other here in Sydney.
I don;t have either armrest in my car, I tend just to keep a small basket on the floor for storing small items, and don;t miss the centre arm rest or door armrest either,
If I was clever I would try to make a centre console that would sit on the floor and incorporate storage as well as a well in the top to hold small items change, a tin of mints etc handy to reach.
Cheers
Peter Grant