rdcyclist
rdcyclist GRM+ Memberand Dork
3/18/25 12:18 p.m.

Wow, a low, low mileage Challenge priced Roller! I imagine recoup would finance an LS swap! Too late for this year unless Parking Lot Build...

More likely, since it's a '73 so no smog check, would be a LS swap and have a fast Roller instead of the original engine and a slow Roller...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/665091532756533/

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
3/18/25 2:00 p.m.

I think this would be an ideal starting point for a "Jules" homage.

You Need This: Jules, a Rolls-Royce built for Rally

rdcyclist
rdcyclist GRM+ Memberand Dork
3/18/25 2:22 p.m.

In reply to Colin Wood :

You make a good point there...

Oddly, the biggest problem with the Roller for sale is the missing bumper, grill and Flyin' Lady. I think you'll spend more on those three things than the rest of the build...

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
3/18/25 2:44 p.m.

In reply to rdcyclist :

If it were me, I'd probably try to fabricate a new ornament to replace the Spirit of Ecstasy–perhaps something similar to this vintage Citroën hood ornament:

 

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