Croc Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 From Dick Brink's Texas Motorworks: Dutton Details http://image9.autorevo.com/1281/pics/3080191_4f8624e6-534c-4f9a-a37e-b65ecff4a9e8.jpg We are selling this Dutton Phaeton 3! The car was built in England thus the steering wheel is on the right hand side. It was built using mostly Escort MK1 and MK2 components. It is powered by the awesome Ford 1600cc Crossflow engine coupled with a Ford T-9 five speed transmission. The Phaeton 3 was introduced in 1982 and this one was probably built in 1983-1984. In the time we have owned this vehicle it was used primarily as part of a trade show display. It has been stored indoors exclusively and has rarely been outdoors since being repainted in the summer of 2009. Decals that are shown on the car will be removed and will not tarnish the exterior in any way. New Birkin seats were installed in the fall of 2009. The engine features a ported steel crossflow head with a 3 angle blended valve job, alloy springs caps, dual springs, alloy pushrods, a Crane 500 lift camshaft, new +.020 Pistons and rings. Engine has been balanced both statically and dynamically. It has a Cosworth lightened steel flywheel with a 7 ¼” Tilton Rally Clutch. It has a Weber 32/36 carburetor and a K&N filter mounted on a ported intake manifold. Engine was completely tuned in the fall of 2009. This car is a gas to drive. It has awesome acceleration and corners on a dime. All electricals including the wipers and all gauges are fully operational. This car is licensed and titled in the state of Missouri so it is street legal. With a few upgrades this would make a great autocross car. http://image9.autorevo.com/1281/pics/3080191_d108a86d-f173-4d62-8907-fae2a9bc3c5c.jpg http://image9.autorevo.com/1281/pics/3080191_f3ac67d8-15bb-42ea-b7e0-f6e506738a6d.jpg More images at: http://www.texasmotorworks7.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Wow, that car is butt ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 They were trying to emulate the looks of the Series 4 Seven. I think they well exceeded their task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjslutz Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I thought it was a seven that was reassembled by a body shop that mixed up the parts from several wrecked cars. Some what like most sevens, but in very poor taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 The website says call for price. What is your guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automoda Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Well if I had to choose between that and something like a nice 1984 Civic to drive around and do chores in, why not the Dutton? Plus with a little fiberglass fiddling, I think it could be made more seven-like. I mean, I've wondered-- if I lost my Birkin and somehow insurance didnt buy me a new one... considering I cant afford a direct replacement, I may have to settle for something really old or less Lotus. But I'd do it. I will just never be happy with a boring car again. I'd rather drive a nice VW Bug than a nice Camary. Luxury (and reliability) is meaningless to me now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruadhd2 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 $12,500 without the body. $5200 with the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 $12,500 without the body. $5200 with the body. :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderbrake Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) Here is a Dutton that was sitting next to my Ultralite at a Kansas City car show. It ws a 1974 model, and check out the front bumper. The car is better in person that in pictures. Edited February 5, 2011 by powderbrake spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 The car is better in person that in pictures. Are you sure about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 This thing is Colin Bruce Chapman meets Bruce Meyers!!!! And it's anything but boring!!! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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