ok I'd have the +8 because in your scenario it would be a bit more distant (performance and cost?) from the others and would possibly act as a good halo model to encourage others in and to buy
Why???
1. Because it is NEW, an Aero Based 'Trad' and not just another Trad or Roadster.
2. It should become a Limited Edition if the available Engine numbers are correct.
3. I could have my Demonstrator made with the full set of Bonnet Louvers and Painted in 'TOK' Le Mans Green and even have a White Hard Top made for it as an Extra.
4. I could then encourage my customer/s to choose this trim pack and then join MiniKeefie's Le Mans 62 Register (I am sure he would welcome another/few new member/s)
5. I could, Maybe, take it with me( along with my order book)to Le Mans Classic and MSCC Holland event next year and book either Keith Ahlers, Billy Bellinger, Richard Shepherd-Barron (or all three) to show it off for me around the tracks.
6. I am sure then, The wealthy Racing Fraternity could soon adopt it as a new competition class (Could I or Would I ask for exclusivity on a Track Ready version?)
The danger in all of this speculation for me as a customer would be letting SWMBO near it at the dealers as I inadvertently did with the R100 launch.
Having just fended off her agreeing a deal for a new Series 4 Aero 8 (too wide to fit our small garage
), along came the R100 and I was snookered
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