The car began life as a fixed-head coupe and was converted into a drophead coupe-style convertible under previous ownership. The exterior was then refinished in Carmen Red, and details include a black soft top, side air intake vents, fender-mounted turn signals, dual side mirrors, a locking fuel-filler door, and chrome bumpers with overriders. The car was reportedly stolen in October 1998 and subsequently recovered. Inconsistent panel gaps are notes on the left-rear quarter panel.
Chrome-finished 16″ wire wheels…
The car began life as a fixed-head coupe and was converted into a drophead coupe-style convertible under previous ownership. The exterior was then refinished in Carmen Red, and details include a black soft top, side air intake vents, fender-mounted turn signals, dual side mirrors, a locking fuel-filler door, and chrome bumpers with overriders. The car was reportedly stolen in October 1998 and subsequently recovered. Inconsistent panel gaps are notes on the left-rear quarter panel.
Chrome-finished 16″ wire wheels secured via two-eared knock-offs have been added and are mounted with 185-series Avon Turbosteel radial tires. A full-size spare is stored under the trunk floor. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes.
The cabin features individual front seats and rear jump seats that have been re-trimmed in black leather with a color-coordinated dash topper, door panels, and carpets. Burl wood veneer adorns the dashboard and glove box lid, and additional wood trim has been added to the doors. Amenities include a wood shift knob, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, lap belts, and a heater.
The four-spoke Moto-Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel fronts central Smiths instrumentation consisting of a tachometer with a 5,500-rpm redline and an inset clock accompanied by a 140-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 51k miles, and true mileage is unknown.
The 3.8-liter DOHC inline-six was installed in 2011 under previous ownership after being rebuilt with replacement pistons, a front crankshaft lip seal conversion, and a replacement “C-Type” cylinder head. Additional equipment includes triple SU carburetors, an aluminum radiator with an electric fan, replacement spark plug wires, and a stainless steel exhaust system and headers.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission that was reportedly sourced from a Jaguar XJS and installed under previous ownership. Additional photos of the underside are provided in the image gallery.