tj
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Post by tj on May 21, 2024 10:09:48 GMT
I’m new to the world of Historic cars and I’m looking to buy a Riley. I’m looking at two cars and I can’t make my mind up as I lack knowledge. One is a Monaco the other a kestrel. Which would be the better car?
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Post by vue from the north on May 21, 2024 15:19:41 GMT
kestrel has various engines & any will bat along 50/60mph, on A roads but the monaco is under powered for modern traffic & is asthmatic by comparison in my view however you dont bomb along much on rod brakes, it really is swings & roundabouts its about preference & what catches your eye asthetically about each car both are hugely admired for wedding cars though
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Post by tj on May 21, 2024 15:49:57 GMT
Thank you which car do you think is likely to be the best mechanically. Does one tend to have more issues than another.
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Post by vue from the north on May 21, 2024 18:31:54 GMT
wouldnt say one is better than the other, just power wise theres more ooomph in a 15/6 0r a 12/4 kestrel than a 9 kestrel / monaco & in modern traffic i personally dont like getting under the feet, obviously the faster you go the more you have to anticipate stopping ! if a car feels right its gut instinct,
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