Equipment
Centerlock chrome wire wheels, whitewalls, single Lucas driving light, dual wing mirrors, dealer-installed AM radio, tool roll, 5-speed upgrade (original 4-speed included).
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
The paint is OK with some blisters on the rear, chips on the passenger's side door, and a few areas where the paint has buffed off. All four whitewall tires have slight yellowing. The brightwork, on the other hand, is very good. The interior is very good with only light wear on the seats. The interior trim, dashboard and instruments appear complete and are in good condition. The top is fading slightly. A desirable final-year Drophead 150 with the 3.8 engine, displayed at Pebble Beach in 2010 in the Preservation Class and all original other than the gearbox swap and new carpets. The only thing that would make it better if it was an S.
Market commentary
The bidders ignored the 5-speed swap and focused on this car's desirable specs and pretty stupendous level of originality. This price would ordinarily buy you a freshly restored example, but that's something that isn't too hard to find. This car's preservation, however, is something you just can't replicate and that's reflected, although modestly, in this result. The new owner has a comfy drophead for much less than a drafty roadster.