Tough choices for gentlemen

When new to the subject, there is no point in reading further without first studying Vic Darkwood's  Gentleman's Guide to Motoring. To get an idea: "Unlike those who sully themselves with vulgar notions of turbo-charging and fuel-injection, the gentleman only has three questions: How does she look? Does she go some? And what in the devil’s name should I wear?" (from Bigissue.com) But let's not dwell too much with the book, we're talking about cars being offered at next weekend's sale in Birmingham by Coys. After reading the book, the above pictured 1948 Bristol 400 Coupe could be a fairly good choice. But alas, Birmingham has more to offer. Like the typical 1954 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mk I Vantage... however we've been there, seen it, done it. Let's try to be more original from a gentleman's point of view. What car should we use for a small collission near the Strand Palace in London? In terms of sheer survival  the second owner 1972 Jensen Interceptor Mk III may be a good choice, in terms of design however the car is somewhat loud. For similar reasons plus the infavourable time of year for convertibles 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE Convertible will drop out. The ultimate shopping Ferrari, like this 1979 type 400 may be a good choice but is somewhat modernish, not really a classic. No the 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600  is a much better option in this respect, yet the firetruck colour a major setback. No - in case we had the choice - we would opt for the Fiat. "Fiat?" we hear you asking. Yes ... Fiat ... just check and agree in silent admiration.

(photos courtesy Coys)

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