I know what you mean Steve and I do agree if potential new owners are hoodwinked into thinking they are getting a basic car with a windscreen, hood and sidescreens for 29K
(I'm chuckling even thinking about this as a type)
And I would hate to be the salesperson that tells someone that their stretched budget of £30K will have to be stretched by another £5K so that you can comfortably drive forward at a speed of more 15MPH, and when its not raining, and when its not anything other than a slight breeze!
(still laughing at the thought as I type)
But, if the potential buyer knows all this before making the inquiry and/or has not run off to cry in disappointment (or laughter), the idea of a stripped down 4/4 has quite got my imagination going
In fact, I'm ordering one in my head now so I will not have to pay a penny over £29K and get the best looking 4/4 for very most basic spec
it would be:
Sport black with brown leather interior
because
The black painted dash looks nice with the brown leather and the chrome rimmed dials
it would have the silver wire wheels and silver grille as they are both non cost options and the silver would look good against the black
So upon receiving my £29K 4/4 I would:
swap out the steering wheel for a nice brown wood rimmed Moto lita
£150
fit Areo Screens to the position just behind where the windscreen would go (have been if I spent another £5K), just in case I fit a windscreen later down the line
£400
order a nice three zip black PVC tonneau cover from a trimmer to keep as much rain out of the cabin as much as possible and fit the little fastenings on the body
Estimate £400
Buy some large nice vintage looking goggles
£50
a black rain driving cape -or have one made by my tailor
estimate £200
totaling approx £30,500
And then i'd have lots of fun
Sadly i don't think Rachel would join me but I know lots a friends who would love wearing the goggles
Also might have the exhaust altered to make it noisy
