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Phil and I both had Midgets at this time and went to the MG rally at Knebworth in June 1990. My 1500 was pretty decent, but Phil's 1965 MG was really ace. Despite both cars sharing the same bodyshell, the 1500 looks a lot bigger. The colors are Flamenco and British Racing Green.
999601 is seen at Leeds in it's second livery. It was built as a track recording unit and was built inside a Class 150 bodyshell.
The 5 series was launched In 1972 at the Olympic games in BMW's home town of Munich.
It marked the start of most of the range being rationalised as the 3-5-7 series bodyshells sharing a large number of engines between them.
1/32 resin slot car Ferrari 206 SP Dino Coupe c.1967. Le Mans style livery, resin bodyshell with PCS32 chassis, aluminium rims with resin inserts.
D1705 built as a Class 47 with a difference. A 47 bodyshell and a Sulzer 12LVA24-type engine, resulted in a Class 48 classification. Refitted with a standard engine in 1969, this turned her the loco into a 47.
Sparrowhawk is seen here on the GCR
Coachwork by Henri Chapron
Chassis n° 4219414
The 1961 Paris Salon de l'Automobile show car
The Zoute Sale - Bonhams
Estimated : € 180.000 - 250.000
Unsold
Zoute Grand Prix 2023
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2023
Just as it had done 21 years previously with the revolutionary 'Traction Avant', Citroën stunned the world again in 1955 with the launch of the strikingly styled 'DS'. The newcomer's startling appearance had been determined by the requirements of aerodynamic efficiency, while beneath the shark-like, low-drag bodyshell there was all-independent, self-levelling, hydro-pneumatic suspension plus power-operated brakes, clutch and steering. No European car would match the DS's ride quality for several years, and the fundamental soundness of Citroën's ahead-of-its-time hydro-pneumatic suspension is demonstrated by its survival in top-of-the-range models until relatively recently.
Other models offered alongside the original DS were the ID (a simplified, cheaper version), the cavernous Safari estate and the two-door Décapotable (convertible). One of the most stylish cars of the 1960s, the latter was the creation of that most celebrated Parisian coachbuilder, Henri Chapron, who called his first such model 'La Croisette'. A native of Nouan-le-Fuzelier in the Sologne region of France, Henri Chapron founded his coachbuilding company in 1919 at Levallois-Perret, Paris. Unlike so many fashionable French coachbuilders, Chapron carried none of the mental baggage that came from having graduated to cars from building horse-drawn carriages; consequently, his work had a freshness and innate sense of proportion that was well suited to chassis of quality.
Chapron's interpretations of the Citroën DS and ID were quite different from the regular production versions. Chapron added fins to the rear wings as early as 1965 and launched his own version of an upmarket DS at the Porte de Versailles Salon de l'Auto in October 1964 using the name 'Majesty'. At first, Chapron's décapotable conversion was not approved by Citroën, forcing him to buy complete cars rather than rolling chassis, but eventually the factory relented and went on to produce its own usine version on the longer chassis of the ID Break (estate) model.
Chapron continued to build his own Le Caddy and Palm Beach cabriolets together with various limousines and coupés. Chapron's second take on a soft-top DS, Le Caddy first appeared in 1959 and represented a considerable improvement over La Croisette. Whereas the latter had used saloon-type rear wings, necessitating a covering strip for the join between the wing and the redundant rear 'door' panel, Le Caddy used a much neater one-piece wing. The saloon's front doors were used until 1960 when longer ones were adopted, resulting in a further improvement in the design's proportions. Only 28 examples of the Le Caddy cabriolet were built between 1959 and 1968. Needless to say, they are all highly desirable.
In August 1961 this DS19 was despatched by Citroën to Henri Chapron for it to be modified into a 'Le Caddy' convertible to model-year 1962 specification, and the completed car was duly exhibited at the 48th Paris Auto Show from Thursday 5th to Sunday 15th August 1961. According to the Chapron certificate on file, this chassis was delivered to Henri Chapron, 114-116 rue Aristide Briand, on 4th August 1961.
When it arrived at the factory in Levallois-Perret, the car was given the Chapron number '7459 '.
This car is the 10th 'Le Caddy' cabriolet out of the 28 built by Henri Chapron. The car was originally painted in 'Or Longchamp' ('16288') and had a 'Sweet Calf Peggy' interior, black soft-top and soft-top cover in 'Sweet Calf Peggy', same as the interior. After the Paris Auto Show, the car was delivered to a Mr Ricard who lived in Paris. In accordance with his order, the car came with a hardtop, 'Radiomatic' radio, and a mirror on each of the two front wings. (The hardtop is no longer with the car).
Fully restored some time ago, the DS is now presented in the Chapron colour 'Bleu Royal', while the interior is trimmed in natural leather. The current vendor purchased the car around 12 years ago. Sold with a French Carte Grise de Collection and a Chapron certificate, this stylish Le Caddy represents a wonderful opportunity to own a superb example of Citroën's and Chapron's 20th Century motoring icon.
As always we used thin enameled wire to supply power to the LEDs. After wiring was done we painted them white so that they become invisible when one looks inside the window.
The obligatory Default outfit photoset with Aqua.
I actually dont like her as a character, and mainly got the doll because the faceup was the first tolerable from volks in a while, and as a minor surprise bonus the new DD F3 V2.0 body.
All poses are done without supports, and none of the poses are anything new that I havent done before, even with a DD2.
The V2.0 is still mostly the same style F3 frame underneath, with its irritations in a tweaked bodyshell, and the only real improvement has come from the neck notch, which has been a known retrofit for previous bodies since the DD2.
Chatsworth House
Chatsworth is home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family.
Wedding Car
Beauford cars are supplied in kit form. The first cars were made in 1985 and used a Mini bodyshell mounted on a ladder chassis This compartment was later replaced by a glass fibre moulding. At the front is a long bonnet with flowing wings at either side to give the appearance of a 1930s luxury car. Almost any power unit can be fitted. The suspension is sourced from the Ford Sierra. Both open and closed bodies are made.
The cars became popular as wedding transport leading to a "long-bodied" version being produced with a slightly shortened bonnet and narrower rear parcel shelf to give much roomier accommodation for rear seat passengers.
The Beauford company is British and located in Stoke on Trent.
chesterfieldweddingcars.co.uk/beauford
1938 Ford custom truck...
A recently completed truck, the 1938 cab is mounted on a 1985 truck chassis with extensive modifications along the way... And there's even a 1929 bodyshell and chassis up for sale on the flatbed...
Displayed at the Ingatestone Hall Classic Car Show 2017.
A very well turned out 4 door version of the face-lifted Mk1 Cortina in Lotus Cortina lookalike guise.
The actual Lotus Cortina Mk1 was only made in a two door bodyshell form with a 1557 cc engine instead of the still very respectable 1498 cc engine in this model of car.
One of my biggest motoring regrets is never owning a Cortina Mk1, had one of each of all the later versions at various times.
Next Stop, Mecum Auctions. Their catalog did not list estimates. They did not list sold prices online.
1958 Porsche 356A
SOLD
HIGHLIGHTS
o Previous Porsche Excellence magazine May, 2009 featured car
o The Ultimate Outlaw 356 Hot Rod body appearance
o Long term Porsche customizers personal built allowed for a no expense body configuration with chopped top and widened front nose and rear quarters
o 911T 6-cylinder engine
o Weber carburetor
o 911 transaxle
o 911 suspension
o Speedster style bucket seats
o Trimmed with Italian leather in Tan
o Air bag system to set the ride height
o Hoosier Tires and alloy wheels
Relentlessly developed, improved and race-proven from inception, Porsche’s 356 series remains the cornerstone of the legendary marque. For much of its production run through 1965, the 356 was, and remains, the standard by which classic postwar sports and GT cars are judged. While the 356 continues to be renowned for delivering exceptional performance, often far beyond that of other contemporary sports cars, many enthusiasts have taken the best elements and timeless styling of the cars and created their own versions of the “ultimate” 356, with the products of their creativity affectionately known and accepted by the Porsche community as “Outlaws.”
This 1958 Porsche 356A-based “Outlaw” is a former Excellence magazine feature car with a highly customized bodyshell and a decided Hot Rod vibe. Built by long-time Porsche customizers, the 356A carries a cool presence with its chopped roof and widened front end and rear quarters. Covered and louvered rear quarter windows and a louvered rear deck/engine cover enhance the radical custom look. Custom front turn-signal indicators and tail lights with a chevron motif deliver a great custom look.
Power and performance capabilities are far beyond original specifications with the original 4-cylinder engine replaced by a 911T-sourced 6-cylinder engine breathing through a pair of Weber triple-choke carburetors delivering the newfound power through a 911 rear transaxle. Suspension upgrades include 911 components. The Porsche’s interior is updated and upgraded to match, trimmed in tan Italian leather and featuring custom-upholstered, Speedster-style lightweight bucket seats and sculpted door panels. A custom floor console houses switches and control buttons. Other interior updates include the Banjo-style steering wheel, modern instruments inside the smoothed dash panel and relocation of the spare wheel/tire to the customary rear seating area. A large-capacity Fuel Safe fuel cell is found underneath the front trunk lid and an electronic ignition system fires the fuel/air mixture. An air bag system allows you to set the ride height as desired and Hoosier tires on Minilite-style alloy wheels provide road contact.
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Had a blast with my Porsche-enthusiast friend and neighbor, Fred, at Monterey Car Week 2021.
All done! What a gorgeous machine! Now we only needed to build our own chassis from the new-in-box kit we purchased.
1/32 resin slot car MG Magnette ZB c.1958 in BSCC racing livery. PSR resin bodyshell, full depth interior & modified full length MRRC driver. MRRC Sebring chassis and slimline motor. A2M ali rims with RS Slot Racing resin inserts.
1963 Morris Mini Cooper S.
Registered in June 1987. No previous keepers. This appears to be a trailer made from a Mini bodyshell and towed by 1322 KV.
47844 is seen condemned at Crewe Works. It was to be converted to 57307, but the body was rejected and it was sent to Crewe. It was eventually scrapped at Crewe in 2004. Note the spare class 158 bodyshell alongside.
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show.
The show runs for just under 40 minutes of car-based action, and includes pyrotechnics, jet ski chases, and physical stuntwork.
The show has more than 40 vehicles in the show and backstage in the maintenance garage. The primary car which the action revolves around, referred to as the "hero car," is a custom-built design for the show, while the pursuit cars are Opel Corsas. The 3 different hero cars are all painted red and the pursuit cars are black, to easily allow guests to tell the difference between them. The show also includes specially-designed cars that look identical to the others used in the show, two of which are red "hero" cars. One has the bodyshell oriented backwards to allow the driver to appear to be driving in reverse; the other has a seat and steering wheel bolted onto the side of the car away from the audience, so that the car can be driven showing that there is no driver in the driver's seat. One of the black "pursuit" cars is cut in half behind the front doors so that it can appear to explode during a scene in the show.
At the Græsted Veterantræf, Græsted, North Zealand, Denmark 4th June 2022
"In addition to the classic four-door sedan, Ford also presented the two-door coupé on the same basis in 1961. This was given the model name Consul Capri. Various design features were naturally found again. The front features round double headlights, the sides have clearly visible creases and the rear has small fins above the round taillights. Above this, Roy Brown designed a thoroughly stylish roof with thin pillars and large windows. He dispensed with B-pillars in favor of fully opening side windows. The Consul Capri made its debut at the 1961 IAA (Frankfurt Motor Show). Originally, Ford of Great Britain intended to send the car exclusively for export. However, potential customers in continental Europe received the car less enthusiastically than expected. Only 88 orders were received during the IAA.
However, Ford had already pre-produced 200 left-hand drive vehicles for export by hand. The bodyshells came from Pressed Steel Company and were completed at Ford’s Dagenham plant. The same applied to the Consul Classic. This production proved to be cost and time intensive. At the same time, new production schedules came from Ford headquarters in Dearborn, which could never be met for these models. Even the relocation of final production from Dagenham to Halewood from February 1963 didn’t help. By the end of 1964, the Consul Capri dropped out of the lineup after 19,421 units. Despite the low numbers, there were three engine variants. Initially, a 1.3-liter engine produced 39 kW/54 hp. Due to various technical defects such as breaking crankshafts, Ford installed a 1.5-liter engine with 43 kW/59 hp from August 1962. The crankshaft, which now had five bearings, proved to be much more durable. The manual transmission could be ordered with either a shift lever on the center tunnel or a shifter on the steering column."
A couple of short Bristol REs
LAX 101E Red & White RS167 1967 Bristol RESL/ECW with the early type of bodyshell
1/32 resin slot car Mercedes Benz 300SL 1952 Le Mans. Driven by Hermann Lang and Fritz Riess (winner). Resin bodyshell with MRRC Sebring chassis and slimline motor.
Network Rail's track assessment unit, built using the same bodyshell as as Class 150 Sprinter. Taken at Bradford Interchange.
The locomotive alongside is a Class 18E, no. E18020, which started life as a Class 6E1, no. E2072 before being rebuilt to an 18E in 2001. The rebuild included the provision of Alstom micro processor technology. The basic bodyshell was retained but the locomotives are now single ended with the second cab being utilised to house equipment and a toilet for the crew. In this photograph, the second cab shows a blanked off window for the toilet.
Same bodyshell as 3500, with new Triumph designed 6 cylinder engines.
As part of BL's rationalisation this replaced both the P6 and the Triumph 2000 / 2500.
Early kudos were lost when quality issues came to light, many of which were sorted out with the 1982 facelift and transfer of production to Cowley.
Later developments were the O series engined 2000 & 2.4 litre diesel.
DOL535W is an unissued Birmingham registration, a few others in this series were used on publicity pictures.
The interior of a Toronto Transit Commission 1999 Bombardier T1 car, as seen from the A' End.
The T1 model of rolling stock is heavily based off of the Hawker Siddeley “RT75” bodyshells designed for all H-Class trains.
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The Lancaster Insurance Classic Car Show, NEC Birmingham, Friday 8th November 2019.
The CL Series Valiant was introduced in November 1976. Although it used the same bodyshell as the previous VK range, the front and rear ends were restyled. The front end used horizontally arrayed quad round headlamps flanking a central grille. The front guards and bonnet were also reworked accordingly. The new bootlid's curved leading edge flowed down to new taillights that sandwiched a simple centre garnish panel. The bumpers, however, were the same units as had been used on the 1969 VF series Valiants.
The 3.5 L (215 cu in) Hemi-6 and 5.9 L (360 cu in) V8 were dropped, and the only engine options were low- and high-compression versions of the 4.0 L (245 cu in) Hemi-6 and the 5.2 L (318 cu in) V8. The CL's introduction had closely coincided with that of the strict exhaust emission regulations contained in ADR 27A. With the 318 engine, a new emissions control system was introduced: Electronic Lean Burn.
Valiant and Regal sedans also benefited from the 1978 introduction of Radial Tuned Suspension in response to Holden's having marketed their suspension as particularly suited to radial tyres.
36,672 CL Valiants — including the last-ever Chargers — were built.
Equipe Nationale Belge
Chassis n° 550-0082
Zoute Sale - Bonhams
Estimated : € 3.400.000 - 3.9000.000
Sold for € 2.530.000
Zoute Grand Prix 2024
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2024
24 Hrs du Mans 1957
Equipe Nationale Belge
n° 60
Result : Disqualified
Engine : 1.498 cc - Flat 4
Claude Dubois (B)
Georges Hacquin (B)
Porsche has a rich and legendary history in motorsport, marked by victories in the world's most prestigious races. Since its inception in the 1950s, the German marque has become synonymous with performance, technical innovation, and reliability, quickly earning a reputation as a manufacturer capable of competing with the very best.
Porsche's first successful competition cars were lightweight developments of its first road car, the 356, one of which took class honours at Le Mans in 1951. The firm's first purpose-built sports-racer arrived two years later in the form of the 500 Spyder, a mid-engined prototype built and campaigned successfully by Porsche's Frankfurt distributor, Walter Glöckler. In 1954 the 550 Spyder was upgraded with the Ernst Führmann-designed Type 547 quad-cam engine, which was carried over to the successor Type 550A (spaceframe) model and then the replacement 718 RSK Spyder. Intended primarily for racing, Führmann's new engine featured a roller-bearing crankshaft; dry-sump lubrication; twin-plug ignition; and twin downdraught carburettors and produced around 110bhp, which was some going for 1½-litre in the early 1950s.
The 550 Spyder's external skin was formed in one-piece welded aluminium sheet which, being fitted rigidly to the ladder frame chassis, contributed to the car's structural rigidity. The dash panel provided a further structural element in being welded rigidly to the bodyshell. Front suspension was independent by twin trailing arms and lateral torsion bars. An anti-roll bar was incorporated. At the rear a swing-axle system was used, controlled by trailing arms operating lateral tubular torsion bars. Drum brakes were fitted front and rear and early 550 Spyders weigh some 550kg (1,212lb) which figure was later increased to around 590kg (1,300lb). The 550 Spyder was claimed to be capable of 200km/h (138mph) with 0-60mph occupying only 10 seconds. With this outstanding pedigree, the Porsche 550 Spyder RS (Rennsport) racing version soon established itself as a consistent winner in international sports car racing's small-capacity classes. This remarkable 550 quickly established its dominance with impressive performances at prestigious events such as the Carrera Panamericana, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Mille Miglia, and the Targa Florio. Today the Porsche 550 RS Spyder is one of the most coveted sports-racers of its era.
Chassis number '0082' is among the final examples of the 90 Porsche 550 RS Spyders produced. This car was ordered by Porsche's Belgian Distributor D'Ieteren Frères in Brussels. Completed in March 1956, the Spyder was delivered new to the Équipe Nationale Belge (Belgium's national racing team) finished in their distinctive yellow livery with a black interior. While there, '0082' was raced by many noted Belgian 'gentleman drivers': Claude Dubois, Christian Goethalsm Georges Harris, Freddy Rousselle, Georges Hacquin, Alain Dechangy, Yves Tassin, as well as the celebrated lady competitor, Gilberte Thirion.
The car's competition history is exceptionally well documented for the 1956 and 1957 seasons when it competed for Équipe Nationale Belge. '0082' competed in no fewer than six races in 1956, achieving multiple podium finishes including 3rd place in its class at the 12 Hours of Reims. The Spyder's best result of the season was a class win at the 1,000 km of Paris at Montlhéry where it finished 20 seconds behind Phil Hill and Alfonso de Portago in a Ferrari 857 S. The races it participated in during 1956 with its competitor number are as follows:
La Roche Hill climb 25th March
Spa-Francorchamps GP 13th May Start no.1
Montlhery 1000 km de Paris 10th June Start no.42
12 Heures de Reims 29th June Start no.33
Rouen-Les Essarts GP 8th July Start no.12
GP Sweden Kristianstad 12th August Start no.41
The car's most significant event was the aforementioned 1957, 24 Hours of Le Mans, making it one of only ten 550 Spyders to ever contest the celebrated race. Sadly, its race ended in disqualification following a breach of the rules. In 1957, the Spyder is known to have participated in at least the following races:
La Roche Hill climb 31st March
Grand Prix de Spa 12th May Start no.1
1000km Nurburgring 26th May Start no.31
Grand Prix des Frontières, Chimay 9th June Start no.4
24 Heures du Mans 26th June Start no.60
Rouen-Les Essarts GP 7th July
GP Sweden Rabelof 11th August Start no.22
Spa-Francorchamps GP 25th August Start no.32
Silverstone GP 14th September Start no.34
Best result of the season was 2nd place at the Grand Prix de Frontières, Chimay, and '0082' also finished 3rd at both the Grand Prix de Spa and the Nürburgring 1,000 km.
Following the end of its career with Équipe Nationale Belge, '0082' was raced in hill climbs, minor races and rallies by Jacques Thenaers. Correspondence on file suggests that the Spyder was re-bodied by Apal as a coupé in the 1960s and fitted with a 2.0-litre Porsche Carrera engine at around the same time. The Porsche had been purchased from Écurie Francorchamps by Edmond Pery around 1965 and was next owned by Belgian racing driver Pierre Bonvoisin. It was raced in coupé configuration for the next few years before passing to a Mr Michaelis of Embourg, Belgium in 1970. By this time the Carrera engine had been replaced with a Super 90 unit. Off the road in storage for the next 20-or-so years, the car was acquired in March 1989 by Corrado Cupellini from Bergamo, Italy. At this time, both the non-original Super 90 engine and Apal bodywork were removed to restore the car as closely as possible to its original configuration and a new aluminium body fabricated. The car was later sold to Philippe Jegher, who entrusted Porsche in Germany with the final refinements of the restoration.
The Spyder's next known owner was Bruno Ferracin (from May 1995) who was followed by Peter Ludwig in January 2000. A comprehensive restoration was then embarked upon, which included rectifying the new bodywork so as to be exactly like the original body on 082, sourcing a correct Führmann-type engine and transmission. Particularly worthy of note are the rare aluminium/steel wheels designed specifically for use at Le Mans. The rebuild was carried out by Porsche Zentrum Würzburg at a cost of €100,000 (invoices and photographs on file). Following the rebuild's completion, '0082' participated in the Mille Miglia Storica in 2001, Two years later the engine was rebuilt again.
For a close on 70 year old competition car '0082' is exceptionally well documented. Its accompanying history occupies five folders containing photographs, mostly of its participation in the Mille Miglia; two folders detailing its competition record for the 1956 and 1957 seasons; photocopies of service invoices from 1957 onwards; ownership history from 1956 onwards; several folders containing correspondence between previous owners; maintenance invoices for the year 2000; a German title; and its original key.
Boasting a most impressive and well documented in-period competition history, including Le Mans participation in 1957 and being one of a mere ten examples of the 550 model to do so, this Porsche 550 RS Spyder, now presented in a yellow wrap livery, used by the Belgian National racing team during the 1956 and 1957 seasons, is eligible for the most prestigious international events including the Le Mans Classic and Mille Miglia Storica. An exciting prospect for the fortunate next owner.
Passing the site of the long gone Madeley Court Station on the Ironbridge Branch, is 2Q08 Darby to Shrewsbury via Ironbridge Power Station worked by Network Rails Track Assessment Unit 950 001. 950 001 was built in 1987 using the same bodyshell as the Sprinter 150 units
This was the third and last model to carry the Magnette name after the ZA and ZB models from 1953-58. This model (sold in MkIII/IV form) shared its bodyshell with the Farina designed Austin Cambridge and Morris Oxford but had more bhp and a slightly better level of equipment.
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The Jensen Interceptor was a sporting GT-class car hand-built in the United Kingdom by Jensen Motors between 1966 and 1976. The Interceptor name had been used previously by Jensen for an earlier car made between 1950 and 1957. The car broke with Jensen tradition by having a steel bodyshell instead of glass-reinforced plastic and by having the body designed by an outside firm, Carrozzeria Touring of Italy, rather than the in-house staff. The early bodies were Italian-built, by Vignale, before production by Jensen themselves began – with subtle body modifications – in West Bromwich.The Mark III was divided to G-, H-, J-series and 'S4-series', depending on the production years. The 'S4-series' version of Interceptor III was the most luxurious Jensen built.
My shadow was not meant to be visible! These earlier second generation Metros are starting to thin out now i've noticed. The relation to these and the earlier models is obvious as they kept the same bodyshell.
Class 43 HST power car No. 43018 on display at Crewe Heritage Centre on 16th July 2022.
Having ended its mainline career working for First Great Western, 43018 transferred to ScotRail and was heavily stripped for spares to support the Inter7City program. When it arrived at Crewe following donation by Angel Trains the power car was little more than a bodyshell. Although still devoid of a power unit and other equipment, the restoration team has sourced or fabricated many missing pieces to put together a presentable exhibit, finished off with a repaint into the iconic original Inter-City 125 livery.
The Shirley Mk2 was a development of the Mk1, the redesign most prominent in the nose section. Like a lot of specials of this era the Shirley was based around Ford Popular (upright) models which provided the chassis and mechanical components.
The Shirley Mk2 was available as a 2 or 4 seater (bodywork simply cut out of the rear deck to accomodate the extra 2 seats) and also with a hardtop (extra 35 GBP) and full opening doors.
The 1172cc Ford sidevalve was the engine of choice (as it came with the donor) Wheelbase was 7' 10" with a 4' track for the 4 seater and 7' 6" for the 2 seater. Bodyshell prices were around 90 GBP. The sale of Shirley bodyshells seemed to fizzle out around 1960.