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pigtin · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay

Just a thought... does anyone think the appalling price of fuel is likely to impact on the value of large classic cars?

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK

I'm not sure to be honest, I was having this conversation with a friend only the other day. As most classics are weekend use only, the hit of silly fuel prices is tempered somewhat. I think what will be hit are large engined, or at least thirsty, cars of more recent years, ie those used on a daily basis.

What it may lead to is an increase in people converting their large-engined cars over to LPG

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47p2 · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow

I don't think it will have an effect on large classics.
After all they are mostly used only on high days and holidays, so limited mileage will keep the cost relatively low.

Where it is hitting is with the more modern large vehicles, like the 94 Range Rover I have. It seems nowadays that anyone who has a classic Range Rover makes more money selling it for parts than they do selling it as a whole.
So long term the larger cars will become extinct Sad

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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK

great these old adverts arent they - it doesn't do much for rearward vision does it!? Smile

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pigtin · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay

That's great! But you have to remember it when reversing.
Anyone remember the cars and vans during WW2 with large bags on the roof containing Town gas, wonder if any of the equipment has survived?

Don.

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22438 Location: UK

or you could always try filling up with coal instead Smile

I had a model by Solido of a Citroen Avant, with gas canisters on the roof - now where did I put it, mmmm

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peter scott · Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7118 Location: Edinburgh

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pigtin · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay

Thought you were being personal Peter, before I played the clip.
Why can't all car adverts be like that, love the music: 'Lakmé", isnt it.

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Giggles · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 5:01 pm Post subject:

I know several people that have converted to LPG, but they say the price of gas has risen sharply over the past few months.
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pigtin · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay

Remember... diesel was cheaper until diesel powered cars became popular.
It's a racing certainty they'll do the same with LPG. ministers have no decency whatsoever. (Paddy's just shown how much people trust their politicians... good for Paddy!) Razz

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pigtin · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay

That is neatly and stylishly done. How unlike the system on the Jag.