E9 Luggage Rack Option
- Thread starter Koopman
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At least half a dozen companies were selling aftermarket trunk racks in the 60s/70s. Vilem B Haan, MG Mitten, Moss Motors, Amco and others. The one pictured is one of those and would look good on an Austin Healy, MGA or TR-3A but not on a coupe, it’s too small and isn’t needed as the coupe has a large trunk.
with such a large trunk on an e9 coupe ... why o why would you put one on the trunk of a coupe? looks like a treasure trove of coupe parts - taillights (multiple sets), doors / sheetmetal + trim. how good they are would require a little investigation + cleaning
Looks more like a shoe rack than a luggage rack.
Big enough for grandma.
jmackro
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Well, I guess I've seen one now (at least in pictures).
But seriously, as others have written, that little rack just looks silly on an e9 trunk lid - it's better sized for an MGA or Sprite. It probably has some value to people who restore early British sports cars, but not so much to the e9 community.
good way to ruin a trunk lid.
I had that on my '77 Spitfire
Looks like the towel rack I have in my bathroom...
I guess sending that photo was a mistake. I was planning on installing it on the CSL I just inherited.
Maybe I should think twice e before I drill the 4 holes.Actually I considered crazy glue also.
Thanks guys for your opinions.
Maybe I should think twice e before I drill the 4 holes.Actually I considered crazy glue also.
Thanks guys for your opinions.
CSL you say? I would try using magnets.
Come to think of it, I think I had one on my 62 e-type! I guess the brits liked their luggage.
will it stick to aluminium?
Oh yeah, well I had one on my '69 E-type roadster!Had.
will it stick to aluminium?
You could always do the 'ol suction cups and straps. Period correct even.
i think you should put one on ... then mount a big wing on it
I was also thinking of having it plated GOLD BECAUSE IT IS SO RARE.
This explains where you got your patience!
On a CSL!?!? NO Please NO