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lurtch

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Is this guidebook worth buying?
« on: October 18, 2019, 18:23:27 »
Hello All,

I know there are at least five so-called Pagoda guidebooks available. It seems that this Chris Bass guy is a Brit, but I cannot track down his credentials concerning our cars. The Amazon Books site has NO reviews for this book, or this author.

Should I hold out for a better version of a guidebook?  And, if he is such a renowned "expert" WHY would he refer to these these cars as Coupe's"?  Is that just a linguistic thing?

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Re: Is this guidebook worth buying?
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2019, 21:14:40 »
... if he is such a renowned "expert" WHY would he refer to these these cars as Coupe's"?  Is that just a linguistic thing?

Since the California Coupe does not have a soft top, it was not considered by DB to be a "roadster."
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Re: Is this guidebook worth buying?
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2019, 14:09:39 »
A lot cheaper on Amazon.
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Re: Is this guidebook worth buying?
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2019, 15:23:49 »
Here are 3 other books to consider. Take everything with a grain of salt. They all have some mis-information in them.
1968 (67) 250sl. 4 speed manual. DB180 Silver
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Re: Is this guidebook worth buying?
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2019, 22:36:47 »
I made the mistake of buying -- it's utterly useless.  Some marginal photos of a rotted car with very generic buying tips.
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Re: Is this guidebook worth buying?
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2019, 00:35:40 »
Most of the books give you the same history of the car and a few pictures that you could take at any decent car show.  There is a wealth of knowledge here if you are looking to buy a car.

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Re: Is this guidebook worth buying?
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2019, 21:48:57 »
If I thought there was any money in it I would write such a book.

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Re: Is this guidebook worth buying?
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2019, 22:26:14 »
If I thought there was any money in it I would write such a book.

Unfortunately, only those who expect to make money write such books. People who really know about the subject and have a passion for it, do not! If they would, you would get something worthwhile having! 8) 8)
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