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Swapping between LHD and RHD, it's not my cup of tea. Anyway, the pound rate is higher than ever so it costs the same to buy a LHD ou RHD car

Thanks Brian for the pics

We spent from 1990 to 1998 in Germany with 2 cars, one RHD Alfa 33 and one LHD Mercedes E Class. Then on returning in 1999 we had a LHD Mercedes E 200 and a RHD Alfa 156.

The only real issue are car parks, but you learn to just get out. Otherwise it isn't a real problem.

Only a couple of times I went out to a car, unlocked the door and got in, only to find the wheel wasn't in front of me.

IF I could get a LHD Aeromax in Europe for 30% less than the UK price for a RHD then T'd be very tempted....

Peter, I don't think that Aeromaxes are cheaper here in France though bizarrely Aero 8s are. In fact early Aero 8s probably sell for less than last of the line Trad +8s. There is a LHD one in Holland currently €111,111,111! Must be a misprint since I don't think even 250GTOs have reached that level!

Recently a 2002 RHD Aero 8 sold close to me for less than 40,000€ and by all accounts it had been quite well cared for. That's around £30,000, a price that was only available several years ago since when they have gone up by around £10k.

Cheers

Brian, some pics ?

The low roof line makes the car look much nicer!

One of my dislikes on the new Aero is the high roof line.

... there should be Small, Medium & Large variants, shouldn't there!

Or should that be Short, Medium & Tall?

Apologies Corsu, my excuse is that insisted we went up to London a day early as she needed to buy some more 'stuff' for the house. We got back this morning so here are some photos from my phone:




HTH, as it also shows you how flat the hood irons fold. TBH I don't mind the slight compromise with the 11-stud hood as it really doesn't take long to put up, longer to put down than the Easy-Up in my experience. All I need to do now is get MMC to make a half-tonneau to cover the hood irons and the area behind the seats.

Lastly is a photo showing the difference between the 11-stud and the Easy-Up when they are up. Like Shooter I do like that hunkered down look of the old-style hood.



I hope I have discharged my promise Corsu?

Thank you very much

All I want to see, I see, perfect !!!!

Now all you have to do is sign on the dotted line, is it going to be Plus 8 or new Aero 8? Do tell us Corsu?

(chants)

Plus 8
Plus 8
Plus 8

Hahahaha