Author Topic: How to ruin a classic car (Read 6324 times)

Merc_Girl · « **on:** August 28, 2021, 08:45:38 »

Hi everyone

As you may well have gathered, I’m more than happy to add ‘modern’ parts to little Bessy.

However, replacing the lovely brightwork with black chrome (?), really?!?!.

You’ll love the price too!!

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1147607

ChrisInNashville · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2021, 10:25:40 »

I am not a fan of the black out craze! While it looks good on some vehicles with certain fittings, it’s way overdone

Rahul · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2021, 14:27:03 »

I need to go and flush my eyes out... Bleurgh!

JamesL · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2021, 15:24:04 »

Silverstone Classics auctioned it a while ago in Dubai.

Merc_Girl · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2021, 10:51:14 »

Quote from: JamesL on August 28, 2021, 15:24:04

Silverstone Classics auctioned it a while ago in Dubai.

Someone actually bought it!!!

Mind you, you mentioned James that it was sold in Dubai, so that may well explain things! 😉

MikeSimon · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2021, 13:14:07 »

Chrome is not that easy to get anymore due to environmental regulations. Maybe this isn't "black chrome" but some other surface finish

Merc_Girl · « **Reply #6 on:** September 01, 2021, 22:17:50 »

Quote from: MikeSimon on August 30, 2021, 13:14:07

Chrome is not that easy to get anymore due to environmental regulations. Maybe this isn't "black chrome" but some other surface finish

Hi Mike
Not sure when the work was done. As it’s pretty horrible ‘upgrade’, they should have saved their money and just done chrome 🤣

Shvegel · « **Reply #7 on:** September 04, 2021, 10:39:33 »

JamesL · « **Reply #8 on:** September 04, 2021, 11:28:52 »

Quote from: Merc_Girl on September 01, 2021, 22:17:50

Hi Mike
Not sure when the work was done. As it’s pretty horrible ‘upgrade’, they should have saved their money and just done chrome 🤣

It’s a Mechatronik car. The black is a choice. They clearly do chrome but someone (client most likely) specced black

Merc_Girl · « **Reply #9 on:** September 07, 2021, 21:33:57 »

Quote from: Shvegel on September 04, 2021, 10:39:33

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You’d get reported to the RSPCA nowadays for doing that to your dog 🤣

Merc_Girl · « **Reply #10 on:** September 07, 2021, 21:35:52 »

Quote from: JamesL on September 04, 2021, 11:28:52

It’s a Mechatronik car. The black is a choice. They clearly do chrome but someone (client most likely) specced black

I know but didn’t know when it was done?

As they say, money can’t buy you taste! Or another saying, just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should! 🤣🤣

teahead · « **Reply #11 on:** September 10, 2021, 00:51:30 »

$400k USD if you include any taxes/shipping.

Mechatronik is uber $$$

hauser · « **Reply #12 on:** September 10, 2021, 01:28:49 »

A new twist on an old classic? I can think of better ways to spend that money.

How about this custom ride? They achieved this look with the extensive use of fiberglass. Like you said money doesn't buy...

https://blog.dupontregistry.com/celebrity-cars/justin-biebers-new-rolls-royce-is-out-of-this-world/

GM · « **Reply #13 on:** September 10, 2021, 01:37:22 »

Teahead - but are the spot welds there?

🤣

dirkbalter · « **Reply #14 on:** September 10, 2021, 01:48:31 »

How about a “low rider” ?

Peter van Es · « **Reply #15 on:** September 10, 2021, 10:54:24 »

I saw that on Facebook. Now that car is well and truly ruined. You can't even go round corners without breaking the fenders...

Merc_Girl · « **Reply #16 on:** September 14, 2021, 21:53:53 »

Quote from: hauser on September 10, 2021, 01:28:49

A new twist on an old classic? I can think of better ways to spend that money.

How about this custom ride? They achieved this look with the extensive use of fiberglass. Like you said money doesn't buy...

https://blog.dupontregistry.com/celebrity-cars/justin-biebers-new-rolls-royce-is-out-of-this-world/

I think I need therapy now!! Can anyone recommend a shrink?

Merc_Girl · « **Reply #17 on:** September 14, 2021, 21:55:35 »

Quote from: dirkbalter on September 10, 2021, 01:48:31

How about a “low rider” ?

Ok, now in urgent need of therapy!!! 🤪🤪

teahead · « **Reply #18 on:** September 14, 2021, 23:25:28 »

I'm sure that low rider is on airbags.

I wouldn't mind the front of my wife's Pagode to be a tad lower.

Starchild · « **Reply #19 on:** January 20, 2024, 08:21:39 »

I know this is an old post but thought I would chime in about the Pete the pup dog, from Our Gang. Max Factor the Hollywood make up artist did this to the dog. He used a dye that wouldn't wash off. Hal Roach the director said what the heck leave it on. It made the dog one of the most recognized in the world. Petey the pup starred in many many silent movies and was poisoned in 1930 by some one who held a grudge against the owner.

kampala · « **Reply #20 on:** January 21, 2024, 15:23:21 »

Starchild,

That’s some detail trivia.

Sooooo……. We’re you one of the “Our Gang” performers? Or?

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Author Topic: How to ruin a classic car (Read 6324 times)

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