1958 'Factory' Cal Looker

[lofty1971]

It's with a heavy heart that I put this up for sale, but needs must

She's a 1958 Standard Model imported from Austria in 2006.  Two owners from new before I got it, with the second owner having owned it since 1959!! 

Don't have a complete history with the car, but have a cool photo of the owner on his confirmation day back in the late 50's and all receipts since I owned it.

Was unwelded when I got it in 2006, but has had new rear bumper supports and a small piece on the front quarter panel (repair looks factory).  Floor pan and heater channels all original and solid.

Floorpan has been modified to accept 60's seat frames and the beard seats (originals were held in with wingnuts!).  I sold the original front seats to another standard owner and the rear seat has been trimmed by Bernard Newbury to match the beards.  Headliner is all orginal and good, if a little brown.

Original paint inside and exterior repainted during the 80's.  A couple of bubbles on the bonnet, but other than that it's very presentable and will not require a repaint (unless you want concours condition!).  Inner wings and engine bay have been detailed in matching paint.

Has CB front disc brakes, 4 inch narrowed beam, 60% gene berg shifter, pro comp gearbox (1.04 4th and 3.88 r&p), CB Rhino mounts, race axles, 12 volted, working semaphores, 1500cc single port (2276cc available by separate negotiation), enkei slot mags. 

Just needs a big engine fitted and you have an ultimate cal looker (if that's your thing!).  Could be returned to original condition with a bit of work.

Price is GBP6.5k, which reflects the rareness of the model, overall condition and the work that has gone into the car.  All work done by Defcon3 and Funkenblitz.

Going in next week for a service and to have the passenger seat fitted to the seat frame.

Location: Poole, Dorset, UK

Contact: Lofty1971@ntlworld.com or 0044790 0000768

Pictures:

[nicolas]

cool! so now you can build a "speedwell/fabs" replica 

[empicolector]

cool! so now you can build a "speedwell/fabs" replica 

thats what I am thinking too by looking the add
nice car
good luck for the sale

[alex d]

damn I hoped it still had cable brakes 

[lofty1971]

cool! so now you can build a "speedwell/fabs" replica 

I have 'compared notes' quite a few times with Fabs since owning this 

Was heading down a slightly different route (i.e. 2276 and centerlines) but needs must and have other plans.....

[sedgmister]

good luck with the sale loft....... beauty of a car

Ben

[speedwell]

cool! so now you can build a "speedwell/fabs" replica 

if i had  the money i shall buy him to made another cool project 

[Lids]

cool! so now you can build a "speedwell/fabs" replica 

if i had  the money i shall buy him to made another cool project 

its always nice to have a spare 

[Dokke/DFL]

I think yours is nicer then Fabs ...

[lofty1971]

I think yours is nicer then Fabs ...

   not so sure about that........

[speedwell]

I think yours is nicer then Fabs ...

   not so sure about that........

I think yours is nicer then Fabs ...

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[Lids]

I think yours is nicer then Fabs ...

I agree 

[lofty1971]

Still for sale and open to offers 

[speedwell]

Still for sale and open to offers 

lofty , just a question ,  you had changed the floor pan i see that the hand brake isn't the original one , do you have a hydraulics brake floor pan do you have the original one with cable brakes???
thx
fabs

[lofty1971]

Still for sale and open to offers 

lofty , just a question ,  you had changed the floor pan i see that the hand brake isn't the original one , do you have a hydraulics brake floor pan do you have the original one with cable brakes???
thx
fabs

Hi Fabs,

Original floor pan dude, but tunnel has been modified to take the later hand brake and seat frames welded in to take the Beard seats.

Had to be done to make it safer for the original plans for the stroker motor.

Maybe not so easy to return to original spec 

You know you want two    Your original one and this one with a big motor.............

[speedwell]

Still for sale and open to offers 

lofty , just a question ,  you had changed the floor pan i see that the hand brake isn't the original one , do you have a hydraulics brake floor pan do you have the original one with cable brakes???
thx
fabs

You know you want two    Your original one and this one with a big motor.............

i changed the floorpan on mine 61  still have the origina inthe garage ,l with the split case , engine pied mouler , and cable brake
i put a 64 with hydraulics brakes
 

[lofty1971]

Still for sale.....

[lofty1971]

Would really like this to go to someone who will look after it and take it to the end....

[oldbug]

what is your best price ?
are your far from dover ?

[lofty1971]

what is your best price ?
are your far from dover ?

PM sent

[lofty1971]

NOT for sale anymore 

[roland]

NOT for sale anymore 

You're keeping it?

[lofty1971]

NOT for sale anymore 

You're keeping it?

Yep  New plans include the right 'look' but with the current smaller capacity engine.......leaving stroker motor fun for my new one 

Made my mind up at the Drag Day yesterday at Santa Pod.  Life's too short, why not just be greedy and have as many cars as possible 

[roland]

sure thing! good for you dude, nice car, I wouldn't want to sell it if it were mine...

[peach_]

NOT for sale anymore 

You're keeping it?

Yep  New plans include the right 'look' but with the current smaller capacity engine.......leaving stroker motor fun for my new one 

Made my mind up at the Drag Day yesterday at Santa Pod.  Life's too short, why not just be greedy and have as many cars as possible 

Another success story for the Drag Day, hope to see it at Action Dude, Couldnt believe it when "Too Old" told me you were selling it, Glad to hear your keeping it.

[lofty1971]

Another success story for the Drag Day, hope to see it at Action Dude, Couldnt believe it when "Too Old" told me you were selling it, Glade to hear your keep it.

Cheers dude.  Might get to meet a few more of you funny northern folk at Action as well 

58 might not be at action, but the new one might.............