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Wolseley Eight
Pagani Huayra - Ferrari FF - Morris Minor Buying Guide - And Much More!
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You might be forgiven for not recognising Classic, Performance & Retro this month since this is the first issue for a while that hasn’t had a Ferrari on the cover! Yep, finally we have an everyday, affordable classic on the front page. That doesn’t mean that the Wolseley 8 is an ordinary car…far from it. In fact there are only 22 examples of the type known to survive and the delightful car in our ten-page feature is one of them. The car really was one of those genuine ‘barn finds’ and it’s great to see it back on the road where it belongs. Bringing things right up to date, it seems the ‘supercar’ manufacturers over in Italy have been rather busy lately. Pagani have just revealed its replacement for the iconic Zonda, although it is rapidly becoming known as the Pagani Thingy, thanks to its almost unpronounceable name! The Thingy…sorry, the Huayra, looks like it is going to pick up where the Zonda left off, and if the published performance figures are anything to go by, boy it’s going to be fast! Another new car to emerge from Italy recently is the Ferrari FF. Apparently, the FF stands for ‘four-wheel drive’ and ‘four seater’ since these are both attributes of the new car. It’s certainly a break from the norm as far as the Maranello builder is concerned and few would have expected Ferrari to produce a ‘shooting brake’ style car, but who is going to buy it? Will it become the latest shopping car on the streets of Dubai? Possibly, but we can’t see many from Ferrari’s traditional customer base wanting to buy such a car. We will be watching this one with great interest! Finally, we hope you enjoy reading Classic, Performance & Retro magazine as much as we enjoy writing it, but if you would like to see it get even bigger and better, then we need your help! We need to get the word out and that’s where you come in. In this modern day world many people use Facebook, Twitter and post on internet forums and chat rooms. If you use one or more of these, please help us ensure that this magazine grows by telling as many people as you can. Send the link to your friends; post the link on forums and your Twitter and Facebook pages. Remember, it costs nothing and your friends will benefit from a FREE magazine each month; if that isn’t a good deal, we don’t know what is! We also need contributors, writers and reporters, so if you attend a lot of race events, shows or car meetings, please get in touch. Also, if you happen to be organising a motoring event and want us to cover it in the pages of Classic, Performance & Retro, please let us know. Drive Safe!
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Pagani Huayra - Better Than The Zonda?
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Morris Minor Buying Guide.
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Pagani Huayra: When a small Italian car manufacturer unleashed the awesome Zonda on an unsuspecting world back in 1999, the name of Pagani was suddenly rubbing shoulders with the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Bugatti. Now, the Zonda’s replacement is set to become the next ‘supercar’ sensation, as David Harrison explains.
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Buying A Morris Minor: The Morris Minor has a huge following and there are some beautiful cars out there, but how do you avoid buying a disaster on wheels? Simon Hazeldine speaks to Minor expert Ian Allen and finds out that really good Minors have great legs and a nice bottom!
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The Wolseley 8: Professional aviation photographer Keith Wilson likes to spend his spare time tending to a very special 1946 Wolseley Eight, sometimes referred to as an ‘upmarket Morris Eight’ Simon Hazeldine takes a closer look at this rare classic.
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First Look At The Ferrari FF: Ferrari recently released the first images of its all-new FF. Boasting four seats and four-wheel drive, it represents a rather different direction that what we have become accustomed to from the Italian builder. Question is...who is going to buy it?
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Autodrome - Stondon: The Stondon Transport Museum claims to be the ‘largest private transport museum in England,’ so we simply had to drop in and check it out. Simon Hazeldine went along to see what was on offer.
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News: All the latest news and gossip from the Classic, Performance & Retro worlds.
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Club News: A round-up of news from some of the best car clubs in the world.
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What’s On: Never miss another race meeting or car show with our comprehensive events guide.
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Auction News: A round up of what’s been happening in the auctions rooms around the world.
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Bentley Breaks Ice Record Finnish Rally Ace Tops 200mph On Frozen Sea Finland’s four-time world rally champion Juha Kankkunen drove a Bentley Continental Supersports convertible on the hazardous frozen waters of the Baltic Sea, off the coast of Finland, at a breathtaking 205.48 mph (330.695 km/h) to set a new world speed record on ice. Kankkunen was in irresistible form with his all-wheel drive, 6-litre, 12-cylinder Continental Supersports convertible which, in line with the Company’s CO2 strategy, ran on biofuel. The “world’s fastest soft top” enabled Juha to shatter his own 2007 world ice speed record of 199.83 mph (321.6 km/h) set in the Continental GT at the same location. With the help of his own experienced team and Bentley engineers, Kankkunen overcame the challenges of temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees, sudden snow blizzards and potentially dangerous crosswinds on the 16.5km track on a 70cm-thick layer of sea ice. The record attempt was driven on a 1,000m long measured distance with the speed certified by officials from the Finland Traffic Police. His new world record was based on the average of two runs in opposite directions with measured speeds ratified by a representative of The Guinness Book of Records. “The last time, I narrowly missed the magical 200 mph mark in a Continental GT. When I heard
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about the Supersports I was determined to go record breaking again with the Bentley Boys. This time, with over 600bhp under the bonnet, a Quickshift transmission and the security of the all-wheel drive system, the Supersports convertible was the perfect car to go for the record. ” Kankkunen said. “200mph came up after 5km on sheet ice. Then it was just a question of getting everything right in the timing zone and hoping the snow kept away. There’s nothing to beat driving a Bentley at these speeds; the conditions may be perilous but the car responds so well to the slightest adjustment which gives you the confidence to push even harder.” As with the previous record-breaking drive in the Continental GT the Anglo-Finnish team used a car with minimum modification. A fully-welded, heavy-duty safety roll-cage, along with Pirelli winter tyres (Pirelli SottoZero II 275/40R20) and a rear bumper-mounted parachute provided reassurance in case of an emergency. Front and rear spoilers provided optimum high speed stability on the treacherous surface. Wolfgang Dürheimer, Bentley’s new Chairman and Chief Executive, said: “The ice speed record is an amazing feat by Juha Kankkunen, whose skill and courage in extreme conditions truly make him one of the modern-day Bentley Boys. We will be celebrating this achievement with a very special ‘extreme’ Bentley, which will be the most powerful model ever to bear the famed Winged B emblem.” A limited edition of just 100 examples of this most extreme Bentley will be made and the car will make its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 1st March.
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Extra Day For Cholmondeley Pageant of Power Following the success of the 2010 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, the event organisers have confirmed that this year’s Pageant will be even bigger and more action-packed, extending to a third day for the first time (Friday 15 to Sunday 17 July 2011). The inclusion of a Friday Preview Day will allow visitors to get behind the scenes in the pit area and view the international field of famous cars, racing drivers and motorcyclists as they take to the 1.2-mile sprint track for practice runs before the competitive race action starts on Saturday. The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power is located in the Cholmondeley Estate in Cheshire, and was created to celebrate power and performance in its many forms. In 2011, the fourth Pageant will feature a range of thrilling displays unmatched in the UK, making it the perfect family day out. A full event schedule and list of participants will be announced over the coming months, but the Cholmondeley Estate has already revealed some enticing details. On display and completing high-speed laps will be legendary vehicles celebrating the 40th anniversary of Tyrrell’s first Formula 1 World Championship, the Lotus that Stirling Moss famously piloted to victory at Monaco in 1961, the world’s only collection of fourwheel drive Formula 1 cars and, from Founding Sponsor Bentley, a Speed 8 endurance racer. The Pageant will not only be a draw for petrolheads and motorsport fans. Four different classes of international powerboat will undertake full-throttle runs on the lake neighbouring the race track. For those that like action of a more explosive nature, there will be a display of British Army combat power, featuring tanks, troops and field artillery all engaged in a breathtaking battle simulation. Taking to the skies will be the largest private helicopter gathering in Europe, facilitated by event sponsor, Eurocopter. Also set for a return in 2011 are the daring Breitling Wingwalkers, and a WWII fighter-plane flypast. The Firework Concert that proved so popular in 2010 – raising over £75,000 for Help for Heroes in the process – will be back on the evening of Saturday 16 July.
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Bloodhound SSC Takes Shape Car On Schedule For 2012 Record Attempt
Work has finally started on an ambitious jet-powered car which its makers hope will capture the World Land Speed Record. The Bloodhound SSC is a project headed by Richard Noble, the man behind the Thrust 2 and Thrust SSC programmes which both produced cars which clinched the record. Construction of the Bloodhound’s primary structure started after the project’s Chief Engineer Mark Chapman handed over the first batch of technical drawings to West Midlands based Hampson Aerospace, the company tasked with building the car. The fist job to be tackled was fabrication of the car’s rear chassis. This is one of the major structural parts of the car and it has to be capable of handling the 47,000lbs of thrust from the Eurojet EJ200 jet engine and cope with 30 tonne suspension loadings. 220 high-tech engineering companies across the UK are now starting work producing key components for the car while the chassis takes shape. Build will take approximately 12 months to complete prior to runway testing in the UK. The team aims to be on the Hakskeen Pan, Northern Cape in South Africa to begin high speed runs by summer 2012 where the car will be driven by current record holder Andy Green.
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Race Pulled After Violent Clashes The Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix, scheduled for March 13, has been cancelled following violent anti-government protests around the country. The decision was taken by the state’s authorities so they can “focus on its process of national dialogue.” Speaking through the official F1 website, Bahrain’s Crown Prince HRH Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa said: “At the present time the country’s entire attention is focused on building a new national dialogue for Bahrain. “Although Bernie Ecclestone had graciously made clear that a decision on the race was entirely Bahrain’s to make and was not yet required, we felt it was important for the country to focus on immediate issues of national interest and leave the hosting of Bahrain’s Formula 1 race to a later date. He added: “I would like to extend my personal gratitude to Bernie Ecclestone for his support and understanding.” Ecclestone responded saying: “It is sad that Bahrain has had to withdraw from the race, we wish the whole nation well as they begin to heal their country. The hospitality and warmth of the people of Bahrain is a hallmark of the race there, as anyone who has been at a Bahrain Grand Prix will testify. We look forward to being back in Bahrain soon.” At the time of writing, no firm plans have been made to reschedule the race, which means that the first race of the new season will be the Australian Grand Prix which takes place on March 27.
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The F1 season hasn’t even officially started yet and fingers are already being pointed! The latest claims and counter claims came after the new Williams FW33 car set a fastest lap time during recent testing at Jerez, Spain. Rubens Barrichello put in a blistering lap time that was far quicker than any of his 23 rival drivers. One unnamed driver said he ‘didn’t believe’ that the car’s performance was genuine and rumours soon circulated suggesting that the car was running with low fuel, super-soft tyres and was underweight after the KERS unit was removed. Further speculation suggested that this had something to do with the imminent sale of a 27% stake in the outfit on the stock market. A championship contending car would certainly add value to any shares sold. Williams denied the claims, with the team’s Technical Director, Sam Michael, describing the rumours as “Absolute nonsense.” He added that the time was real and that anyone who knows the team should know that they don’t run underweight cars. However, Michael did confirm that the car was on the super soft tyres and running with a light fuel load, but stressed that the KERS unit was indeed fitted.
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A new event in the classic and sports racing calendar this year is the Prescott Revival. Organised by the Marcos Owners Club at the world famous and historical hill climb course in Gloucestershire and home of the Bugatti Club, will reverberate to the sounds and smells of Classic and modern sports cars and classic motorcycles. Owners will get the chance to drive hill climb course, as well as revel in the unique atmosphere. Areas are set aside for club and trade stands as well entertainments for the rest of the family. John Brookes, one of the event organisers said, “This is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiasts of all ages to get involved, not only have we already got some great sports cars taking part, but we’ve got some very rare motorcycles and custom and hot rod cars as well. We really want people to get behind this event and are encouraging owners to not only bring along their vehicles but to dress in the spirit of the event as well, maybe in the period of their cars, or just to impress!” We’re hoping to get a visit from a WWII Spitfire and there will be something to interest for all ages”. Pre booking on hill runs is essential so to avoid disappointment and find out more visit the Prescott Revival website at: www.prescottrevival.net
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When a small Italian car manufacturer unleashed the awesome Zonda on an unsuspecting world back in 1999, the name of Pagani was suddenly rubbing shoulders with the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Bugatti. Now, the Zonda’s replacement is set to become the next ‘supercar’ sensation, as David Harrison explains.
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ust how do you follow the madness that is the Pagani Zonda? A car so fast, so powerful and just so completely insane, it caused many motoring journalists to simply implode when
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they saw it. Surely Pagani, the Italian manufacturer responsible for unleashing the Zonda, a car which should have carried its own health warning, wouldn’t be able to improve on what seemed
to be motoring perfection? Well, they have, or at least that would appear to be the case according to the recently released specifications and photographs. When the press release and
photos dropped onto my desk, the sleek, edgy lines of the car made an instant impact. I started reading the information sheet to myself, until I came to the name. “Huayra….?” I exclaimed out load. “Bless
you,” countered a colleague across the office. I must have spent several minutes trying to figure out how to pronounce the strange name that Pagani had chosen for its new creation. I settled initially on
‘hugh-aey-rah,’ although I also heard it being called ‘hoi-rah,’ ‘how-ee-rah’ and even ‘hoorah.’ Apparently the correct pronunciation is ‘huh-wire-ah.’ The revelation of a new supercar should have had March 2011 19
me thinking about speed, tyre smoke and that oh-so-sexy engine sound that only cars of this calibre can make. In reality, it actually reminded me of the 1980s film ‘The Man With Two Brains’ starring Steve Martin. In the film, Martin plays the part of Dr. Michael Hfuhruhurr, and one of the continuous gags running throughout the movie is watching people struggle to pronounce his surname. “Hfuhrururrrrrrrrrrr!” hisses Martin, as yet another hapless character gets his
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just to show his strength to name wrong. his wife, Pachamama, the Like Dr. Hfuhruhurr, Pagani’s new machine has a name, Goddess of Mother Earth. that English speaking people With his power, the god of the at least, will struggle with, but wind Huayra Tata may raise the waters of Lake Titicaca and what does it actually mean? Well, according to the press turn them into rain that pours release… on the fertile Pachamama. “Ancient legends tell of Aymara Tata Huayra When resting, the Huayra Tata, God of Wind, who waters are calm and the rivers. controls the breeze, the winds But the calm before the storm is about to be discontinued …” and hurricanes that affect the mountains, ravines and slopes Of course, unless you are of the Andean cordillera. It is studying ancient mythology, said that Tata Huayra living in all that is complete the hills and valleys left them tosh. Whatever its godly
associations, saying the just think for a second. All that name out load still sounds power is wrapped in a body like the sort of noise that that weighs a mere 1,350kg. Venus Williams makes when That’s the same power to smashing a ball down the weight ratio as the lightning centerline at Wimbledon! fast Bugatti Veyron Super So what about the car Sport! itself? We only have the The Huayra is the brainchild manufacturer’s data to go on of company founder Horatio here, but careful examination Pagani, who says he started of the figures indicates that this working on the new car as far car could be…well…a bit mad back as 2003. So why was really! To give you an idea; he producing a replacement the 6.0-litre AMG V-12 engine for a car which had only been produces a whopping 730bhp available for three years when and 811lb/ft of torque. Now he started? Well, apparently
he was worried that the Zonda would start to look out-dated next to cars like the Ferrari Enzo and Carrera GT. As it turned out, his fears were unfounded, and the Zonda grew from a standard ‘supercar’ to an automotive legend as it left the factory with an increasingly unbelievable spec list. Five years of work went into creating the Huayra’s body alone. It was constantly tweaked, and re-tweaked, until the designer was happy that
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perfection had been reached. The all-new monocoque body is constructed from carbontitanium. Pagani says that it conducted extensive research on the application of advanced composite materials which were first tested on the Zonda R, in order to achieve the highest levels of body rigidity combined with the lightest possible weight. The result is stunning; the fashionable wedge shaped
front end merges beautifully with the ‘bubble type’ cockpit area, which in turn slopes down to an equally fashionable squared-off rear end. The basic design is lifted straight from the ‘How to built a Supercar’ manual, and to be fair you could stick the badge from any Italian supercar manufacturer on it and nobody would be any the wiser, but it is the detailing that makes this car so exquisite.
Take the rear end for example. The main feature here is the cluster of four exhaust tailpipes grouped together high up above the centre of the rear valance. These are flanked on either side by the small circular LED tail lights which add a splash of colour to the mix of dark grey carbon and black steel mesh. It looks industrial, functional, almost German yet unmistakably Italian. It all looks great…until you look March 2011 23
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at the door mirrors. Hideous is the only word for these. I can only assume that whoever created these submitted the plans as a joke and someone signed them off without looking at them! I can only describe them as carbon fibre Tulips; very graceful and artistic, but they simply do not belong on a car like this. The detailing on the outside of the car maybe impressive, but it is nothing when compared to the interior. The manufacturer says that every piece used on the car is of the very highest quality. In fact, rumour has it that Mr Pagani stated that each part should be attractive enough to go on display in a case in a museum or gallery! When you look at the interior, you can see that particular goal has easily been reached… and surpassed! Just look at the sculpted gear selector with
its exposed linkages, or the machined aluminium pedals, and the centre-console looks like it was taken straight from Flash Gordon’s space rocket! Even the gauges on the dashboard are bespoke pieces; Pagani could have bought and fitted mass produced, off-the-shelf-items, but instead turned to Swiss watch makers to produce the gauges at a cost of around £2,000 per car.
The gear knob, handbrake handle and steering wheel are works of art in their own right. The dashboard is a riot of alloy, carbon and leather decorated with the red and blue glow from the LED lighting. The overall result is anything but subtle. In fact, one friend of mine described it as looking like “an explosion in a West Midlands curry house!” Now that might be a little on the harsh side, but maybe he has March 2011 25
point. Some people will think that this interior is absolutely horrible; others will love it. As always, it comes down to personal taste (or lack of it!), and let’s face it, you don’t buy a Pagani built car if you want to blend in with the crowd. No, the Huayra is a statement, and it screams ‘look at me’ louder than just about any other car in its class. The suspension is largely similar to that which was used on the last version of the Zonda R, although the geometry is different. The wishbones are made from a copper-rich aluminium alloy 26 CPR Magazine
called Avional which is made in Switzerland. These are mated to fully adjustable Ohlins dampers, which along with the specially developed Pirelli tyres, make a major contribution to the car’s handling. However, the sculpted bodywork does a fair amount of the work too, by clever use of aerodynamics to keep the car pressed against the road. For example, the engine radiators at the front of the car are inclined, and the air that flows through them vents ahead of the windscreen so it doesn’t cause lift. Either
side of these are the rads for the intercoolers. Air is vented through these radiators and directed at the Brembo carbon brakes. This provides ‘air conditioning’ for the brakes, since the rads will cool the air on a hot day, or warm it on a cold day. As with any race set-up, carbon brakes don’t function well when cold, so pumping warm air over them is a neat idea. The radiator fit is just one part of the aerodynamic package. Another is the set of four computer-controlled flaps that allow the down-force on each corner of the car to be
Pagani Huayra Specifications Engine Transmission Wheelbase Length Width Height 0-62mph Maximum Speed Fuel Consumption
6-litre V12 AMG 7-speed sequential cross 2,795mm 4,605mm 2,036mm 1,169mm 3.0 Seconds (Estimated) 230mph TBC
controlled independently. As far as performance goes, a lot of the figures are still unofficial as the car is still in development. What we do know is that it should have a top speed of over 230mph and a 0-62 time of around 3.0 seconds which suggests it will be slightly quicker than the Ferrari 458 yet not as fast as the Bugatti Veyron. Like the Zonda, the Huayra will undoubtedly gain a ‘cult’ following and will almost certainly cause a few sleepless nights for the development teams at rival manufacturers. Watch this space! March 2011 27
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Morris Minor Buying Guide The Morris Minor has a huge following and there are some beautiful cars out there, but how do you avoid buying a disaster on wheels? Simon Hazeldine speaks to Minor expert Ian Allen and finds out that really good Minors have great legs and a nice bottom!
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hen it comes to car designers, few can claim to have created as many iconic vehicles as Alec Issigonis. He was perhaps most famous for designing the Austin Mini, a car that won the affection of the entire British nation, but there was another design of his which almost equalled the Mini is sales and popularity – the Morris Minor. Towards the end of World War two, Issigonis was working for Morris on plans for an all-new family car. It was based on a monocoque shell and featured a brand new flat-four engine which powered the front wheels, coil spring and wishbone suspension and rack and pinion steering. 32 CPR 30 CPRMagazine Magazine
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The ambitious project was called the ‘Mosquito’ and had it seen the light of day in its intended form it would have been hailed as a car ahead of its time. Sadly, the innovative car failed to impress Morris’ head, Lord Nuffield, who famously described the car as looking like a ‘poached egg.’ Undeterred, Issigonis and his team pressed ahead, gradually making changes to the design to try and placate the obstructive management. Out went the flat four engine,
replaced by a straight four 918cc side valve engine. The front wheel drive set up was also dropped in favour of the more traditional rear wheel drive and by 1947 the car was ready for production. Still the management stalled on the project, and it was a year later in 1948 that the car was finally unveiled at the Earl’s Court Motor Show in London. By then, Lord Nuffield had insisted that its name be changed from Mosquito to Minor, the name previously given to the pre-war open
tourer of 1928-1934. Issigonis himself also made one last, and some would say fairly major, change just before the launch. He had one of the prototype mock-ups cut in half down the centre of the car from front to rear. He then had his engineer Reg Jobs move the two halves apart until the designer was happy with its aesthetic appearance. He then instructed he team to “make it so.” As a result, the Minor was now four inches wider than the planned car and you can see
Above: The Morris Minor was built as a saloon, convertible, van and pick-up, but the Traveller is currently the most in demand. January March 2011 33 31
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evidence of this on any Morris Minor. Have a look at the bonnet on any Minor and you will see a four inch wide strip running down the centre. The car was an immediate hit with the press and public, and the rest as they say, is history. Owning a Morris Minor can be a very rewarding experience and it can be a bring their cars to him so he brilliant introduction to classic can work his magic. motoring. However, buying the ‘right’ car can make the Most Popular? difference between years of trouble free pleasure or a I spoke to Ian and asked him succession of problems and which ‘variety’ of Minor was expensive repair bills. most in demand. “It has to One man who knows just be the Traveller. They are about everything there extremely popular, as are the is to know about Morris pick-ups and vans. Not so Minors is Ian Allen, owner of long ago it seemed everybody Cambridgeshire based Minor wanted convertibles, but we Services. Ian has been fixing definitely get more requests for and restoring Minors since the Travellers now.” 1980s and owners from all over So what should potential the UK and the rest of Europe owners look for if they want to 32 CPR Magazine
buy a Traveller? “The wooden framework will determine the value of the car,” says Ian. “If it needs replacing, you can expect to pay out around £3,500 for the work to be done properly.” With Travellers currently changing hands from anywhere between £2 – 7,000, replacing the woodwork could represent a huge outlay that could even exceed the purchase price of the car! You need to keep that in mind if you are looking at buying a
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Nice legs! The chassis legs on the Morris Minor suffer from corrosion. The one in this picture has had a repair welded in. running restoration project or cars at the lower end of the price range. Unlike the Mini Travellers where the wooden frame is purely decorative, on the Morris the woodwork is part of the car’s structure.
Underbody At least any problems with the woodwork should be fairly easy to spot by any potential buyer, but unfortunately most of the Minor’s ‘gotchas’ are hidden from view underneath the car. I asked Ian to explain what buyers should look for and what are the most common problems. “Starting underneath at the front of the car, the front chassis legs, or chassis rails as some people call them, have a reinforcing web where the eye bolts are fitted. The metal is double thickness in that area and moisture tends
More than 1.3 million Minors were built. to get in between the layers and cause corrosion. There are drain holes but they are often blocked, so the front chassis legs can rot out. It’s a critical point and if they are in poor condition they will need replacing. You can get repair sections which are fine if they are fitted properly” I guess this is a fairly common
problem on a lot of cars. The front chassis is exposed to road dirt and water, and being underneath the car they rarely get any sort of preventative care, so rule 1 when buying a Minor is make sure it has nice legs! Moving further back, Ian highlighted another problem under the car. “The centre March 2011 33
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Above: The centre cross-member is a structural part of the car.
cross-member can also suffer from corrosion which can cause major problems. It runs right across the middle of the car and the torsion bar suspension mounts on to it, so all the weight of the car comes back onto those mounting points. Like the chassis legs, they collect moisture and dirt and can rot horribly. In extreme cases they can even break and go up through the floor of the car. Again, you can 34 CPR Magazine
said that they often become blocked. If they do, then trapped water can cause the sills to rot from the inside out. The solution? “Make Left: This crosssure the drain holes are clear,” member has had says Ian, “and like any box an end repair section on a classic car, make section welded in, sure it is filled with a wax rust as can be seen prevention product to stop the where the bead of corrosion.” weld runs across it. If you can, remove the sloping kick plate on the top of each buy repair sections and weld sill. These are held in place them in once the rot has been with a few screws, but can cut out, but I prefer to replace hide a lot of problems. the whole thing as it makes for Moving towards the rear of a stronger repair.” the car, Ian highlights the rear spring hangers as another Check The Sills point to look at. They can Another area that seems to be rot out or the surrounding a common problem on many metalwork can corrode which classics is the sills, and the weakens the area and could Minor is no exception. Ian lead to failure in extreme pointed out a number of tiny cases. Repair sections can be drain holes in the bottom welded in but it must be done of each sill assembly and properly as a poor job could
www.cprmag.com affect the geometry of the car. Another classic rust point is the boot floor corners. This is a problem on both the Travellers and the Saloon cars and will require surgery with an angle grinder and welder. “The best way to detect any of these problems,” says Ian, “is to tap them gently with a small hammer. If it makes a nice metallic sound when you tap it, and it sounds like you are hitting solid metal, then it The sloping sill cover plates should be okay. If it makes can hide all sorts of problems. a dull thudding noise and you can see flakes of rust I asked Ian about any falling away, then things are mechanical issues. He told not as they should be.” The me that a lot of owners are good news is that all of these unhappy if their car is leaking problems can be fixed, and oil. Not surprising really as it if you are confident at cutting makes a horrible mess on the and welding, then there driveway, but I was surprised are readily available repair to learn that Minors were sections for all these areas. actually designed to leak! The nightmare starts when you “There is a split-pin fitted in buy a Minor that has nice shiny a hole in the bottom of the paintwork on top, but has been gearbox bell-housing. Many neglected underneath. Ian owners don’t know why it is told me several stories about there, but they were fitted at owners of just such cars; some the factory for a very good who had paid top prices only reason. Morris knew that oil to find later that the car was was going to leak from the rotting away underneath and then had to spend thousands The split-pin rattling around in more on repairs. the hole in the bell-housing is “For me, the value of the car there for a reason! is entirely in the under-body area,” added Ian. I often get customers asking me to repaint their cars, and the first thing I do is look underneath. If it’s rotten, I refuse to paint them. If the car isn’t going to last another five or six years, then the customer would just be wasting their money.”
rear main engine bearing and seep into the bell-housing. The hole in the bottom of the housing allows the oil to drain out, because the last thing you want is for it to fill up with oil. The split pin is in the hole to stop it from clogging up. It moves around with the vibrations from the car which keeps the hole clear” So is it possible to stop the oil from leaking out of the engine in the first place? “It is, but it’s very expensive. Topping the oil up occasionally is much cheaper. To cure the
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buyingguide Rear spring hangers also suffer from rust. This one has been replaced at some point.
Above: Rear spring hangers also suffer from rust. This one has been replaced at some point. Left: The back rear spring mount also needs careful inspection.
leak means taking the engine out, having it line-bored and fitting a new crank, so you are talking about at least £1,500. My advice to most people would be don’t bother. They leaked oil from the day they left the factory”
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that Ian says needs close inspection is the front suspension trunnions. These should be greased at regular intervals but are often neglected on many cars. Lack of grease can cause metalto-metal friction, increased wear and even failure of the trunnion which means the wheel assembly can collapse.
Needless to say, if you are driving when that happens, the results can be disastrous. It is difficult to check for, especially during a pre-purchase inspection. To do this, the car has to be jacked up, and then a second jack needs to be placed under the wishbone to take the weight of the suspension unit. With the car in this configuration you can check for play in the trunnions. If there is any, replacement is the best option. To have the work done professionally will cost around £250.00 per side, so it pays to keep them well greased.
Upper Body Moving around to the upper body, there are still plenty of rust traps for the unwary buyer to be aware of. One such nasty is the lower portion of the flitch panel just in front of
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the door A-Post. Part of it is hidden by an inner section of the front wing, and it’s a great place to trap mud and other debris. This builds up over the years and holds water like a sponge and before long, holes will appear in the flitch panel. Careful cleaning along with copious amounts of waxbased rust inhibitor are the only ways to prevent this from happening. Door bottoms are also susceptible to rot, again due to blocked drain holes, and while the repair panels might be inexpensive at around £25.00 each, the paintwork required to finish the job properly won’t be cheap. Remember, if you are paying to have the work done, a solid second-hand door might be a cheaper option than cutting, welding, filling and spraying. Bootlids tend to rust along the lower edge where moisture
Above: Front trunnions are difficult to check during a pre-sale inspection. Right: Boot floor corners are another classic rust spot. Lower Right: The bottom of the flitch panel can rot away unseen. This one has a rather large hole in it!
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gets trapped between the inner frame and outer skin and even the bottom edge of the boot aperture itself is prone to rusting. The good news is that just about every body panel is available for the Morris Minor, especially the later ones. They are very inexpensive too, and even if you don’t need a full panel, there are repair sections for all the most common problem areas. Body parts for the very earliest ‘low light’ and ‘split screen’ cars are harder to find, so occasionally fabrication will be required, or sometimes parts from later cars can be modified to fit.
Engines A series of different engines was fitted to the Morris Minor throughout its production, starting with the rather underpowered 918cc ‘side 38 CPR Magazine
valve’ engine. This is the same engine that was fitted to the Morris Eight Series E (and the Wolseley Eight featured elsewhere in this issue) and although it is quite reliable, spares are becoming difficult to source. Next came the first of the BMC A-Series engines that the Minor would retain until the end of its production. The first one was a tiny 803cc version. Owners of these cars have joked that they would go faster is they harnessed a horse to the car! That was followed by the 948cc unit, the same as fitted to early MG Midgets and Austin Healey Sprites. These engines were extremely reliable and could easily clock up over 150,000 miles before requiring any serious work. They are also regarded by many as the nicest running
engine of the A-Series units used in the Minor. As far as a potential buyer is concerned, there are plenty of signs to look for when the unit does start to wear out. First of these will be exhaust smoke under power, noisy tappets and reduced performance. You might also hear big-end knocking when the engine is started, timing chain rattle and the oil light maybe slow to go out due to reduced oil pressure. Exercise caution if the car has been warmed up prior to you arriving for the pre-sale inspection – it is an old trick to disguise the big end knocking. After the 948cc engine came the 1098cc powerplant which provide a little more power and cars fitted with these engines are popular for their ability to just about keep up with modern traffic. A common
www.cprmag.com modification is the fitting of a 1275cc A-Series engine. These were never fitted as standard, but were used in cars like the MG Midget and Mini Cooper. They drop straight in without the need for major reworking of the engine bay and the gearboxes fitted to the 1098 cars seem to cope reasonably well with the extra power.
Right: Morris Minor engines are usually reliable and trouble free.
Achilles Heel Talking of gearboxes, these are sometimes regarded as the ‘Achilles heel’ of the Minor series as they tend to be rather weak by modern standards. None of the variants had syncromesh on first gear, and where it is fitted on other gears, it seems to give up rather easily. Look out for noisy gearboxes and problems with the car jumping out of gear, especially in second. Gearbox parts supply is variable, with later cars having the best spares availability. Parts for the early gearboxes are getting increasingly hard to find. One option around this problem is to fit a five-speed gearbox conversion kit, which uses the box from a Ford Sierra to replace the standard unit. Expect to pay around £4500.00 for the kit.
Braking One problem with fitting bigger engines and gearboxes is that it will allow the car to go considerably faster than the manufacturer intended. “Great!” you might be thinking, but don’t forget that the brakes on the Minor were barely adequate in the first place. Thankfully, there are several
aftermarket kits available which allow you to convert the drums to discs and you can even fit a brake servo for extra stopping power. Making these changes will make the car more usable in modern traffic and perhaps a little safer too, but don’t blame us if you are targeted by the ‘originality police!’ Overall the Morris Minor is a great car to own and benefits from a wide network of spare parts suppliers and excellent support from the Morris Minor Owner’s Club. Membership of the latter is highly recommended as experienced members are often available to answer any questions you
might have about the cars via the club’s excellent website. Just remember Ian’s words and you shouldn’t go too wrong: “All of the car’s value is in the under-body.” Owners’ Club
For details on the Morris Minor Owners’ Club, go to: www.mmoc.org.uk or call 01332 291675. Special Thanks!
Special thanks to Ian Allen at Minor Services for his help with this article. Ian can be contacted on: 01353 662485. March 2011 39
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Wolseley Eight Professional aviation photographer Keith Wilson likes to spend his spare time tending to a very special 1946 Wolseley Eight, sometimes referred to as an ‘upmarket Morris Eight’ Simon Hazeldine takes a closer look at this rare classic.
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s World War Two out cities and repairing the rumbled to its dramatic fractured supply lines that conclusion in 1945, the would ensure a steady supply last thing the population of of food could reach the shops Great Britain had on its mind and finally end rationing. was the state of its car industry. Automotive development had After all, they had far more stagnated during the war pressing things to deal with, years. There was no market like rebuilding the bombed for new cars as most of the 46 CPR Magazine
car owners and drivers in the 1940s were men…and they were overseas fighting for their country. Even if potential buyers had been there, they wouldn’t have found any cars because most of the factories had been taken over and were producing munitions, tanks
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The famous illuminated Wolseley badge.
and even aircraft. If there was an available factory, it wouldn’t have been any good as all the steel was being used for military purposes. No customers, no factories and no raw materials; it’s a miracle that any car manufacturers survived the war, but survive they did. One of those was Wolseley. The story of Wolseley – one of Britain’s earliest car
manufacturers – is a long and interesting one, and probably worthy of its own feature, but let’s take a look at a slightly condensed version. The Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Company was formed in 1901 as an offshoot of the Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machine Company. The first Wolseley cars emerged later that same year and were built at the manufacturer’s Adderley
Park factory in Birmingham. By 1914 the factory had grown in size from 3½ acres to 21 acres and between the wars, Wolseley had grown to become Britain’s largest motor manufacturer, turning out some 3,000 cars each year. The Adderley Park factory even became the largest motor vehicle production plant in Europe at one point, and it seemed that a great future March 2011 47
Oliver Wilson stands next to ‘his’ Wolseley Eight.
The restoration begins! lay ahead for the British car builder. However, things started going wrong for the company in the mid-1920s, when inefficient working practises led to Wolseley making a loss for the first time in its history. Downturn turned to 48 CPR Magazine
disaster when it eventually went bankrupt in 1927 and the remains of the company, including both its factories, were bought by none other than William Morris, the man behind Morris Commercial Cars Ltd. Under its new Morris
parentage, Wolseley continued to produce a number of cars of its own design, such as the Viper, and Wasp. In 1935 Wolseley became a subsidiary of Morris Motors Ltd and by the end of the decade, Wolseley was producing cars which were basically re-badged Morris cars with a few other tweaks and refinements. One of those cars was the Wolseley Eight, which was in fact a ‘Wolseley version’ of the hugely successful Morris Eight Series E, and it is one of these that is the subject of this feature. The prototype Wolseley Eight was built just before the outbreak of World War Two, and had been scheduled for a 1940 launch, but thanks to the impending hostilities, it didn’t actually start rolling off the
The Chassis and running gear after body removal.
production line until late 1945, after the war had ended. While the Wolseley shared many of the same components with its Morris stable mate, there were one or two major differences. The most obvious one was the redesigned front end which incorporated a stylish radiator grille, complete with the traditional illuminated Wolseley badge. The bonnet hinged upwards, and while access to the engine and ancillaries was adequate, it wasn’t as good as the earlier Morris cars. Round at the back end of the car the boot lid was hinged from the bottom while the Morris car had a top-hinged lid. Before the outbreak of the war, Wolseley had a reputation for producing cars with lavish interiors, and while the Eight’s was better than most, it was
The bodyshell was surprisingly solid for a car of its age. toned down considerably in keeping with the austere expectations of the immediate post-war population. After all, it would seem rather vulgar to cavort around in a luxury vehicle while half the country struggled to put food on the table! That didn’t mean that
the interior was completely Spartan; the Eight benefited from pile carpet, leather upholstery and polished wood trim. Back to the present day, and I find myself looking at a very pretty green and black Wolseley Eight basking in March 2011 49
When the car wasn’t quite finished in time for a show, a friend offered to tow it there with his freshly restored tow truck.
The engine required very little work. the weak, but surprisingly warm winter sunshine. It looks stunning as the sunlight sparkles in its highly polished chrome and paintwork. Its owner, Keith Wilson, carefully wipes away some of the dust that has settled on the bodywork during its winter 50 CPR Magazine
hibernation. ‘Winston’ – as this particular car is known – is a 1946 Wolseley Eight and is one of only 22 examples known to survive out of the 5,344 produced. Its history can be traced back to its first owner, a farmer in Norfolk, who bought
the car when new and used it as his daily transport. He ran it for a number of years and clocked up around 60,000 miles until it eventually broke down. Rather than scrap it or repair it, he simply pushed it into the back of a barn and purchased another car. The Wolseley gradually faded from memory and in typical ‘farmer fashion’ the car ended up with more and more clutter and farm equipment stacked around it until it all but disappeared from view. The years went by, and then in the early 1990s the farmer sadly passed away. His children inherited the farm and set about clearing out the barn and other out-buildings. Much to their surprise, there at the back of the barn sat the long
Work progresses on the bodyshell.
New inner wheel arch fitted. forgotten Wolseley. The family eventually decided to sell the car and it was purchased by a local man who set about having it restored by a Norfolkbased specialist. It seemed that fate was conspiring against the little car to prevent it from ever running again, as part way through the rebuild the new owner ran out of funds and had to put it up for sale. It was around this time that Keith, its current owner, was told by his wife Carol that she would actually quite like a classic car to run around in, and not being one to miss out on such an excellent opportunity, he started looking for a suitable car. After a little searching, he eventually came across the Wolseley. When he
first saw the car the restoration was almost complete and it just needed finishing off. After some careful consideration, he decided he simply had to have it, and once Keith had agreed a price with the restorers, the car was his. Within a few months, the car was finished
Front mud guards stripped and repaired. and Keith took it back to his home as a present for his wife to celebrate the birth of their first son, Sam. As I mentioned earlier, the car looks wonderful, but surely it must be difficult picking up spares for a vehicle of this age?
Wolseley Eight Specifications Engine Gearbox Wheelbase Length Width Height 0-60mph Maximum Speed Fuel Consumption
4-Cylinder 918cc OHV 4-speed plus reverse 2,261mm (89.0in) 3,658mm (144.0in) 1,350mm (53.1in) 1,524mm (60.0in) 29.2 Seconds 62mph 35 miles per gallon March 2011 51
Upper Class Morris? The Wolseley Eight was sometime scalled an ‘upper class Morris Eight’ thanks to its polished wood dashboard and leather trim. Although the interior was basic compared to some, it did have an air of luxary not seen in many postwar cars. In reality, the Morris Eight interior didn’t look that much different from the Wolseley’s. The trim was almost identical, and while some of the dashboards did have wooden trim, the gauges usually had plain black faces. These days, many restorers fit leather seat covers and luxary carpets to the Morris cars, so now there is little difference between the two models.
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The rebuilt chassis waits for the bodyshell.
The Wolseley has ‘suicide’ style front doors. “The main problem with operating the Wolseley is that it has a six volt electrical system,” said Keith. “For the first three or four years I used to go off to motorcycle shows and hunt down 6V light bulbs and other electrical items. The batteries were not so much of a problem, because cars like the early MGBs have 6V systems, so they tend to be readily available.” I asked Keith what the spares situation was like on the rest of the car; items such as body panels for example. “Thankfully I haven’t needed any panels since the car was restored so that hasn’t been a problem. Quite a few of the Morris Eight parts fit the Wolseley, but there are lots more that don’t. As for other
Engine bay is cramped and access difficult.
parts, the internet has made finding them so much easier because now I just type a part number into a search engine and I get a list of the places I can buy it from, which is just
fantastic. Perhaps surprisingly, some of the hardest parts to find are items for the ignition system. The spark plugs are quite special; the rotor arm and all the parts inside the March 2011 53
The polished wood dash houses original cream faced gauges. Note windscreen winder handle in centre of panel.
distributor cap can be a pain quality of it. He has noticed to find. You can get away with that the performance of the car running different condensers has deteriorated slightly over though; I currently have a 12V the last three or four years and one fitted which gives a slightly that is something he puts down fatter spark than the original to the ever decreasing quality 6V part”. of unleaded fuel. One area of contention for “I use the unleaded petrol Keith is petrol, or rather the with a fuel additive to prevent 54 CPR Magazine
valve seat recession, but it still isn’t anywhere near as good as leaded petrol. The compressions are definitely down, and it’s getting to the stage where I have to consider taking the head off and fitting hardened valve seats. I’m reluctant to do that because the car is exceptionally original; the engine is still as it was when it left the factory and no major work has ever been done on it and I kind of like that originality.” I like Keith’s sentimental attitude and it is certainly reflected in the car’s overall appearance. It looks and feels very original, just the way a car like this should be. As far as maintaining the car, Keith is happy to let a local garage deal with most of the complicated or time consuming jobs. He would
love to do all the work himself, but he makes his living as a photographer shooting air-to-air photographs of aeroplanes and often travels internationally on assignments. Some of the jobs can also be rather demanding as he explained. “It’s a very difficult car to work on without a pit or a ramp and it’s not easy to jack up. Luckily, there is a garage in the local town that is used to dealing with classic cars so if there are any major jobs that need doing, I take the car to them. To give you an example, one such job was when the exhaust manifold was leaking at the point where it joined onto the main system. It would be a simple job on most other cars, but on the Wolseley it is a real pain! The bolts that hold it together can only
be accessed from under the car and it would have meant jacking the car up, placing it on axle stands and crawling underneath to try and do the work which would probably take a whole afternoon. At the garage they just put it on the ramp and it becomes a ten minute job. The guys there
actually enjoy working on the older cars and are usually happy to it for ‘beer rates,’ so it saves me a lot of hassle and doesn’t cost too much either.” When Keith does work on the car, he is ably assisted by his 14-year-old son Oliver. “He loves working on the car and he has almost adopted it as
Windscreen opening mechanism. March 2011 55
The perfect setting for the Wolseley!
Winged Wolseley badge tops the chrome radiator grille. his own! He has driven it on private land and he has a great mechanical aptitude so he is quite happy working with spanners and hammers.” Keith describes the Wolseley’s driving characteristics as “interesting” while also being a lot of fun to drive. “I wouldn’t like to repeat some of the expletives we have used when 56 CPR Magazine
we have driven it flat out! Its acceleration is pedestrian and the clutch is quite hard which can make your legs ache after a ‘longish’ drive. It will cruise quite happily at around 50mph, but if you go above that speed up to about 55mph, it lets you know about it! Its lateral stability at higher speeds, especially on its cross
ply tyres, leaves a little bit to be desired. At those speeds, any sort of crosswind will get your attention very quickly, so generally I tend to run it at about 45-50mph. The brakes are pretty much what you would expect from a car of its age. The all-round drum set up is adequate, but nothing more. You press the pedal and wait for something to happen, but you aren’t really going that fast so if you drive accordingly, it’s not a problem. The gearbox syncro-mesh is not brilliant; going from fourth to third is fine, but third to second requires a certain amount of double-declutching. Reverse can be hard to find but otherwise works well.” One unusual feature on the Wolseley is what Keith jokingly calls its ‘air conditioning’ system. He is of course
reading this… referring to the hinged One final question for Keith; windscreen which can be why is the car called Winston? cranked open with a small “Simple. It begins with W handle mounted in the centre and the name Winston was of the dashboard. “It’s a great feature on hot summer quite a topical one back in 1946, thanks to a certain Mr days,” says Keith, “and it always attracts a lot of interest Churchill, so Winston the Wolseley it was!” whenever we take the car to Overall, the Wolseley Eight is shows.” a captivating little car. It looks Talking of shows, Keith and Oliver try and take the car to at least a couple of shows during the summer months, but when I quiz him about future plans for the car, Keith has one or two great ideas. “I’d love to see the Wolseley used in a film of TV programme. There are a number of period dramas that it would be ideal for, even if it was just used as a stationary prop, it would be great to see how it looks on a Cover artwork from the original realistic 1940s film set.” So Mr Wolseley Eight sales brochure. Spielberg, if you happen to be
fantastic, as did the Morris Eight, but the Wolseley has a bit more exclusivity to it thanks to its rarity. Is it fair to describe it as an upmarket Morris Eight? Maybe, but one thing’s for sure, Winston the Wolseley will be a treasured part of the Wilson family for a long time to come…especially if Oliver has anything to do with it!
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Ferrari recently released the first images of its all-new FF. Boasting four seats and four-wheel drive, it represents a rather different direction that what we have become accustomed to from the Italian builder. Question is...who is going to buy it?
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amount of debate already in verybody knows that the dark, seedy world of the if you want a car with space for a set of golf automotive journalist. Lets face it, if Ford or Vauxhall had clubs and room for a couple produced this car, motoring of kids in the back, you don’t buy a Ferrari. Apart from the hacks would be wetting odd exception, cars emerging themselves with delight, but Ferrari…no. from the Maranello factory are almost exclusively two So what do we know about seaters. The word ‘practicality’ the FF? Well, according to the manufacturer the car is is completely absent from the company’s most powerful, Ferrari’s business plan. Until versatile four-seater ever, as now that is. The Italian manufacturer has well as its first ever four-wheel drive car. It says that the FF just released the first official images of the all-new Ferrari - an acronym for Ferrari Four FF; a four-seater, four-wheel- (four seats and four-wheel drive, shooting-brake style car. drive) - ushers in an entirely new GT sports car concept, If ever Ferrari were going to produce a ‘Marmite car,’ this is adding that it represents a it. You’ll either love it or hate “decisive break with the past, the new car represents not so it. It has certainly caused a huge much an evolution as a true
revolution.” Okay, but who is going to buy it? It is unlikely to appeal to the traditional Ferrari customer base that craves two seater, ultra-sleek sportscars, and while it might have four-wheel drive, it wont end up replacing all the ‘Chelsea tractors’ currently cluttering up the streets of West London, so it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly who Ferrari think will buy the FF. Delving into the blurb that accompanied the first pictures gives very little hint as to what the market could be. Ferrari says that the new V12 melds to an unprecedented level an extremely sporty, high-performance character with incredible
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Brembo. Power comes from the new 6,262 cc direct injection engine which develops 660 CV at 8,000 rpm. In tandem with its transaxle dual-clutch F1 gearbox, the car should return acceleration figures of 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. The new model’s class-leading weight-to-power ratio of 2.7 kg/CV, along with its ideal weight distribution, is designed to ensure exceptionally responsive handling. The result is that owners will be able to enjoy the FF’s prowess over a wide range of uses: city driving, on low grip or snow-
covered surfaces and on the track. Ferrari says that its latest model also offers standards of passenger space, comfort, in-car spec and equipment previously unheard of in such a high-performance car. It can comfortably accommodate four people and their luggage, thanks to the best cabin space and boot capacity (450 litres extendable to 800) figures in its category. A vast array of personalisation options and accessories has also been developed for the FF. These include six model-specific exterior colours and interior trim incorporating specially selected and treated aniline leather. The FF is set to make its debut appearance at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland on March 3-13. It will be interesting to see how it sells...and who buys it!
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collections of car in the UK, it certainly warranted a closer look. I was already sort of aware of its existence as it is located close to RAF Henlow and when I flew into the base with a friend a couple of years ago, I couldn’t help notice the museum, thanks mainly to the giant landmark by the main entrance, but more about that
later. However, although I was aware that it existed, I didn’t know much more about it than that. The museum itself is easy enough to find as it is only a ten-minute drive from the A1. Just come off at junction 8 or junction 10 and follow the brown signs. If you get lost, just follow the red signs to RAF Henlow and then take
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1932 BSA Three Wheeler. the road for Stondon. The entrance is basically a gap in a large hedge, easy to miss if you are not looking out for it. The site was a garden centre in a previous life and the gravel car park is typical of the kind you find at such places – plenty of space, but if it’s wet, lots of puddles too! A wooden archway bearing the word ‘Entrance’ in faded lettering guides visitors to the rather uninspiring front door. Passing through this, the first thing you encounter is a
reception area that doubles up as the museum shop and cafeteria. This area was undergoing some renovation work when I visited, but the welcome was friendly and the staff members were happy to chat about the museum. Now before I go any further, I need to clarify a few things. There is no polite way of putting this, but it has to be said. The museum buildings have seen better days...much better days. This isn’t one of those state funded museums
which are lavishly decked out with polished wood, chrome and glass. No, this is an old garden centre where the greenhouses now host cars instead of plants. I’m sure it looked great back in the 1980s, but it all looks a bit jaded now. That might sound a bit depressing, but all you have to do is look at it from a different angle. Lower your expectations a little, and what you find here is something of a motoring treasure trove. We have all heard stories of those mythical barns in the middle of nowhere, stacked full of forgotten cars from days gone by. Most of us would happily pay a small fee to look around just such a place and that is pretty much what the Stondon Transport Museum is like. Once you have purchased your ticket, you are directed down a narrow corridor which leads into Hall 1. The first car on show is a 1932 BSA three wheeler. These were produced from 1929 until 1936 and are extremely rare now. Like most of the vehicles in the museum March 2011 71
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it is in good original condition. Many of the cars look like they have been driven in, parked up and left. One or two seem to have been restored at some point, but most appear to be Nice line up of classics in Hall 1
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wearing their factory paint. Further on in Hall 1 are a 1935 Morris 8 Series 1, a 1930 Rover 10, a 1934 Morris 10/4 and two Model T Fords. These are all very collectable
cars and like the BSA are in good original condition. They are not perfect by any means; some display signs of surface corrosion and faded chromework, but it’s nothing that a really good cut and polish wouldn’t sort out. Now to give you an idea if the diversity of cars on display, Hall 1 also houses a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, a 1983 Vauxhall Astra and three RollsRoyces from the 1970s. It’s a bizarre mix of cars for sure; I stood scratching my head wondering what the Cavalier was doing in a car museum and then it suddenly dawned on me. How many other 1990s Cavaliers are being preserved for future generations? Very few I would imagine and I can’t remember
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Yes...it really is a Vauxhall Cavalier in a car museum. the last time I saw on the road. What I was looking at was a car that could become a very rare (and valuable!) future classic! Moving from Hall 1 to Hall 2, it soon became apparent that there were quite a few ‘future classics’ on display, though none quite as modern as the Cavalier. Among the cars to catch my eye were a De Tomaso Deauville, a very presentable 1982 Porsche 911 Carrera, a 1966 Jensen CV8 and an absolutely massive 1958 Ford Fairlane Skyliner Retractable. One area where this museum really scores well is the way visitor can relate to the exhibits. For example, I overheard several visitors pointing out types of car that
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Porsche 911 Carrera. they had owned or driven in the past. I too could relate to some of the cars on display; the Mk1 Ford Fiesta, the Triumph Spitfire and Ford Capri were the first three cars I ever owned…and here were
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similar examples on show in a museum. If only I had known at the time that I was driving museum pieces I would have taken more care of them! One thing I must say is that the lighting in most of the
halls is excellent. Perhaps that isn’t too surprising as the buildings are converted greenhouses and they still have a lot of glass in the roofs, but it made a pleasant change from some of the dark, gloomy museums I have visited in the past. On the downside, the roof was leaking in numerous places with water dripping and splashing onto the exhibits. One of the cars even had a strategically placed bowl located on its boot lid to catch the falling water. I mentioned this problem to one of the staff members and was assured that this problem was going to be addressed in the summer, so hopefully next winter things will be a little drier inside. Still, maybe the water was hinting at what was to come. After all, where’s there’s water…there’s boats, and
A very tidy Triumph Spitfire MkIV on display at Stondon.
the Stondon museum has a big one! If you recall earlier I mentioned a giant landmark that made the museum stand out from the air. Well the item in question is a full-scale replica of Captain Cook’s HM Bark Endeavour. The replica was built at the site from copies of the original plans and even if you are not into boats, you would still have to admit it’s impressive! The Endeavour is open to the public, but only when accompanied by a museum tour guide. Tours of the ship are given daily at 12.00 and 15.00 and visitors can get a taste of what life must have been like for the ancient mariners that served on these ships. Heading back into the car museum, the pathway from the Endeavour leads into Hall 6 where most of the museum’s larger exhibits are displayed. The first thing you see as you walk through the door is
Stondon’s excellent collection of motorcycles.
Sunbeam Alpine. a massive Russian ZIL-137 military truck carrying a rather menacing looking SAM 3 missile! I guess it’s one way of keeping your neighbours
Ford Capri. under control. Also in Hall 6 is a collection of fire engines, including an American built Mack that previously served with the New Jersey Fire March 2011 75
The full-scale replica of Captain Cook’s HM Bark Endeavour.
An attractive 1926 Chrysler G70.
Department. Nearby is a small collection of military vehicles including a small tank. Aviation enthusiasts will also find something of interest at Stondon as hanging from the ceiling in Hall 7 are a few aircraft, including a replica of Mignet HM.14 Pou-du-Ciel and a Penn-Smith Gyroplane. 76 CPR Magazine
There is an impressive collection of vintage motorcycles and next to it sits a Skoda Rapid convertible… hmmm. Last but not least is Hall 8. The first thing you see as you enter this hall is a large Romany gypsy caravan, complete with all its
furnishings. Scattered around this is what appears to be the contents from several house clearances, including cuddly toys and other assorted brica-brac. Sat in one corner is a replica of Stephenson’s Rocket, the famous steam locomotive built in 1829. The original is currently preserved at the Science Museum in London, although it looks very different to the Stondon replica which represents the Rocket in its famous yellow and black paint scheme. Overall the Stondon Transport Museum is an interesting experience. It lacks the class and prestige of some of the UK’s better funded museums, and some of the buildings are in a poor state of repair, but some of the exhibits are well worth seeing. As I mentioned previously, this museum scores high with the ‘I had one
The replica of Spephenson’s Rocket.. A bowl placed on one of the cars to catch water leaking from the roof.
of those’ factor and the variety of exhibits means there should be something of interest to most people. I certainly intend to go back again later this year after the planned work has been carried out on the halls, so watch out for an update in a future issue of Classic, Performance & Retro.
Visitor Info A ‘cutaway’ of the Austin 1100.
The Stondon Transport Museum Station Road Lower Stondon, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6JN Telephone: 01462 850339 E-mail: transportmuseum@supanet.com Website: www.transportmuseum.co.uk Open 6 Days A Week - 10am till 4pm (Closed Fridays) March 2011 77
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1968 Bizzarrini 5300GT. (Coys)
1968 Bizzarrini 5300GT Tops Coys Autosport Sale Coys - Autosport International Show NEC, Birmingham, UK. January 15, 2011.
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1975
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1997
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A 1968 Bizzarrini 5300GT was the star performer at the annual Coys auction during the recent Autosport International Racing Car Show at Birmingham’s NEC. The rare Italian exotic was the subject of a fierce telephone bidding war which was finally settled when the auctioneer accepted a final bid of £215,000, amounting to £238,000 including premium, £58,000 more than the guide price. Other notable sales at the event included a right-hand drive Ferrari 365GTB/4 from 1971 which sold for £151,000 including premium and a 1994 left-hand drive Jaguar XJ220 with less than 4,000km on the clock for £130,750 with premium.
1933 MG J2 Midget ‘Star of Show’ At Sandown Park
Barons held another successful auction at Sandown Park, Surrey, on February 8. According to the auctioneer, the number of entries was down slightly on the previous year but the quality of the lots was well up to standard with around 80% of them finding new homes. The star of the show was a beautiful 1933 MG J2 Midget, which came with five decades of history, and sold for a deserved £24,300. Another car attracting a lot of interest was an AK427 Cobra Replica, which had covered just 950 miles from new and was sold for £35000. A beautiful Rolls-Royce MPW two-door Coupe, which failed to sell in December, was re-presented correctly with reams of build history, looking like a different car and made £14,651. Just goes to show that presentation and attention to detail can make all the difference!
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1980 MG B GT £3950, Located in Scottish Borders TD6. Full restoration 2005 with work done since total over £11000 spent including full respray in original Vermillion. Rubber bumpers removed & lowered to chrome bumper height with uprated springs & pollybushes and spax rears. Complete ownership history known & full file of all receipts for work done. Unleaded conversion with K&N’s, AAA needles, s/s manifold & system & elctronic ignigtion. All new carpets with full leather interior. A great car always reliable and with MOT until June 2011, currently on SORN for winter but can be taxed for new owner at cost to make it a drive away purchase. Contact Philip Titley on 07795 400022 or email philtitley@aol.com
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MGBGT. Taxed/moted, my lightly restored Gt is for sale at £2500. Old English white, Webasco roof, woodrim, overdrive, Kenwood stereo/cd. New battery and tyres. Retro push button start and immobiliser. Mot history and full ownership record support mileage 522080. Very smooth engine and gearbox, full soundproofing, waxoyled. Retired engineers 6th mgb project. m.tomkinson@o2.co.uk or mobile 07802 449822. View Enfield, by appointment.
DAIMLER DS420 LIMOUSINE £10995 ONO. 7 SEAT WEDDING CAR. 89.000 MILES. MOT August 11th 2011. Black over cream. Beautiful car inside and out. Must see car ready for next wedding. Lots of photos just ring with email address. Price for quick sale. 01977-645034.
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1, 1976, Flared wheel arch model, Only 34,000 miles, Oxford Blue, Everflex roof, Light blue upholstery, RR service history, Handbook, Service book, Build history, Tool kit, Show condition, Every MOT certificate, Tax & 12 months MOT. Truly magnificent. £14950 ono. Tel: 01362-860961 or 07802-256298. Email: frank_michie@btinternet.com
MG Midget 1500cc Unleaded Engine Full/Half Tonneau Cover, Rollover Bar. MOT December 2010, Tax April 2011. Good Condition Some Service History. 64000 Miles, Tahiti Blue £2,650.00 ono (Somerset)Tel 01458445806 Or email: peter.b10@tiscali.co.uk
NISSAN 200SX 1991 1.8 16v AUTO 1956 MGA ROADSTER, Red, SILVER 6 MONTHS MOT CAR IN complete nut and bolt restoration EXCELLENT CONDITION. NO with all invoices, MGB 1800cc RUST. OWNED FOR 8 YEARS PART OF MY CAR COLLECTION engine, 5 speed box, 1,100 miles, BUT I NEED THE GARAGE SPACE. excellent condition. Genuine CAR IS IN PLYMOUTH £999 phone reason for sale, £21,950, 07595 07710872016 037932 (Hampshire)
DAIMLER DS420 LIMOUSINE £8995 ONO. 7 SEAT WEDDING CARS. 75.000 MILES. MOT August 14th 2011. Black over ivory. Beautiful car inside and out. Must see car ready for next wedding. Lots of photo just ring with email address. Price for quick sale. 01977-645034.
Austin Healey 3000 Mk 3 BJ8 Phase 2 1964 RHD rare home market car. Extensive but older restoration and upgraded to triple 45 DCOE carburettors inc. access panel in shroud as the works rally cars. Recent expenditure includes lead-free cylinder head conversion, gearbox overhaul, new clutch, battery etc. Finished in Ice blue over ivory white. Fitted overdrive and chrome wire wheels. For Sale £ 35,000. For further details please contact Jon Scott-Nelson on 01723 361227 or 07831 830270
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TRIUMPH TR4 - 2.5 1963 Signal Red fitted CP TR6 stage 2 engine, on triple SU’s. TR5 performance, superb drive. Body-off chassis/ suspension/engine upgrades by TR specialist. Strong and reliable £15,950 ono. For spec & photos call Mike 07979 531877 or e-mail mike@chadinman.com
MG MIDGET, WHITE, RUBBER BUMPER, 1979, 1500cc, 16,771 miles, luggage rack and radio, 12 months MOT and 6 months Tax. Very good condition. £2,500. Tel: 07947 551006 W.Sussex
Breaking a Rover Sterling 827 (G -Reg) Most parts are available! 01270 841573 or 07949642830. 1986 Mini Cooper recreation. Stunning car finished in grey with white roof. Full rebuild with a rust free shell, and is fitted with many period MK1 parts including MK1 boot lid, rear lights, cooper front grill, full wood dash and cooper alloys and wheel arch spats. 1275 GTA engine fitted Chevrolet Corvette 1992 Auto Red runs perfect. All in all this mini is LT1 47,000 miles always garaged. as close to perfect as they come. MOT till Oct 2011, Tax till Apr 2011. £5,995. 01733 270227 (Cambs) vgc. Reg Plate C20 VET incl. Unmarked black leather electric seats t/c, c/c, e/w, e/m, Bose cd/ radio included is car cover and GM Manuals. £8000 ono. tel 01242 574083. Glos.
1963 Morris Minor convertible. Delightful little convertible Minor. Finished in deep black (recently re-sprayed) with brand new interior including seats recovered, new door and quarter trims recovered over new hard board. Nice red carpets and red hood really make this car stand out. 1098cc engine starts on the button and pulls very well. Full MOT and service when sold. £5,995. 01733 270227 (Cambs)
Triumph TR4A. U.K. Car with Overdrive in Royal Blue with Blue Interior and Painted Wire Wheels. The paint has extensive micro blistering but the body including the floors and sills is generally sound. The interior is faded, the hood is not torn and still fits well but is also faded. The dashboard has suffered from delamination. Te chassis is in very good condition with the exception of one small repair needed on the left hand T-Shirt panel, this has not effected the outrigger which is sound. A car that would make a good rolling restoration or could be just used as is. £7,500. Call 01925 756 000 (Cheshire)
1972 MIDGET RWA WHITE. W/W. MOT Sept 2011, Tax exempt. Garaged, restored 2001, 500 dry miles since. Some history and books. Reliable, good condition £3250. Tel 01525 385645. Bedfordshire.
1974 BGT BLUE, O/D, gearbox, starts and drives, bodywork sound but requires paint, interior and trim work, no Tax or MOT. 07807 158816 evenings £1200 Devon
MGB GT 1976, O/D, W/W, webasto. Tax 31/01/11, full MOT. Recent black leather seats, radio/ MGB GT 1971, British Racing cd, speakers. 27k this engine Green, chrome bumpers, MOT gearbox, 1990s rebuild £13,000 June 2011. One previous owner, bills. Tahiti blue. Valuation £6000 excellent condition, full history. accept £4995. 01736 755148 £4,500 ono. Tel: 01580 819 209 Cornwall. Condition 2 (East Sussex)
1972 MGB ROADSTER, condition 1-2, Brooklands Green, original 74 MGB GT, 60k, 1800cc, shell restoration, new carpets, overdrive, SSE, undersealed, leather/green piping, 1k dry SORN, no MOT, 2.5k spent since miles, stored 13 years. FSH, full Dec04, good SH, spare tyre, CD, MOT, O/D, http://mgb.jonnyboy1. very reliable when in use, £750 fastmail.fm/pics/ £8000 ono T: 07590 364631 ono for quick sale. Contact owner by e-mail at titchierichie@sky.com for more info
MGB ROADSTER 1965, with overdrive, Red, Seebring bodykit, MGB GT 1979 1800cc, rubber flared arches, Wolfrace wheels, bumpers, restored, good engine wide tyres. Solid car. T&T. and gear box, alloy wheels, spare 5-bearing crank. Runs well, stiff set of steel wheels, no tax or MOT, suspension. Does need TLC. viewing recommended, Carlisle £3250 ono. 07817 850022 Day. 07584 067490 01895 236747 Eve
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MGF 1.8i, THAITIT BLUE, 2000 W plate 62k. Leather upholstery. New hood, cylinder head/timing Mini Red Hot (1988) in Flame Red belt. FSH. Garaged/covered. (Manual) with Grey interior trim. MOT and Tax until April 2011. This car has just undergone a full VGC, great fun. £2300. Telephone mechanical overhaul including 07768 323558 (Hampshire) new subframe and components. It’s a very tidy, presentable example and an ideal starter car for a young person. £4,995. 01325 311232
1971 RACING GREEN MIDGET for restoration. Off road for 12 years following MOT failure on body work. £500.00 Tel: 01590 644616, Hampshire.
1961 Austin Healey 3000 MKII Works Replica RHD. Colorado red, old English white works hard-top. Road/race/rally, full FIA papers past and present available. A fortune has been spent with leading race Healey specialists. Massive spec. Very fast. Please contact Martin Daly for full and detailed mechanical spec. Stunning machine. £48,950. 01663 733209
Jaguar 3.8 S Type. 1966. Manual, with Overdrive. Gun Metal Grey with Red interior. This is a top example of this famous Marque. This Jaguar 3.8 S Type comes with the original Service History from the 60’s and 70’s, also the wall maintenance sheet, and the original Log Book. Thick files of very detailed Service History from later periods. This Jaguar totally lives up to its pedigree. Sleek, fast, stunningly beautiful. Very special top condition. £16,900. 0114 231 5000
MGF, 1.8 VVC 2003. Silver, MGB ROADSTER 1977, black leather, air-con. Alloys, CD Flamenco red. Lady owner last player, central-locking/alarm, 84K, 29 years, all history, not used last serviced regularly (condition 3), 6 years. Mechanically excellent removable boot luggage rack/ but work needed for MOT. Ideal weather-proof suitcase. MOT restoration project, £1,750. Aug11, Tax Feb11. 01844 351211 Nottingham 0115 9261175. £1,950 ono
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1967 mustang, 289 V-8 with Flowmaster headers and C-4 automatic transmission giving power to the ground. Beautiful red exterior with handsome black vinyl top and red interior. Its stunning appearance is enhanced by 2008 16 inch GT wheels with optional spinners. Options include: power steering, power brakes, windshield washers, remote control exterior door mirror, console, vinyl top, selfretracting seat belt package, with new radiator, new bumpers, and has a Panasonic CD player, Vin # 7F01C214697. 43500 miles on odometer (unconfirmed). This is a clean Texas car. 001 336-7658312 (USA)
This superb example had a full engine rebuild to 250BHP by leading engineer Simon Armstrong of Ultimate Performance Ltd (a full page write-up can be seen in the Club-Lotus Magazine). Finished in Brooklands green with magnolia leather trim, alloys, sunroof, aircond, uprated brakes, suspension, stainless sportsexhaust. Presented in near Concours condition after a recent, full, re-commission. A very special Ferrari 2004 Ferrari Enzo Esprit. £18,950. 01663 733209 £875,000. Beautifully presented example of this amazing car that was a classic from inception. Finished in red with bespoke black alcantara with red quilted stitching. Contact Joe Macari Tel: +44(0)20 8870 9007 Email: sales@joemacari.com Joe Macari MGC ROADSTER with triple carb Downton Conversion. 1968 Old English White with Red leather interior, Red hood, boot rack. Good runner £14,995 contact Keith 07889 805432 keith@classicmobilia.co.uk MG ZA, 1956, RED lots of time and money spent restoring but now unable to finish. Engine running, interior needs refurbish. Modified gearbox, front disc brakes. Offers considered. Tel: 01638 660665 Newmarket
MIDGET 1973 RWA, 1275 engine, gearbox overhauled, complete clutch assembly, everything works! Professionaly maintained, garaged, tripod headlamps, bumper included, duck hood, leather seats, Taxed Oct11, MOT Oct11. 07930 521335. £4750 ovno. Lancs. Condition 2
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GT6 MKII 1971. OVERDRIVE. EXTENSIVE RESTORATION WITH GOOD HISTORY FILE AND PICTURES OF THE WORK, WHICH INCLUDES NEW FLOORS, SILLS FRONT WINGS, WHEEL ARCHES ETC. REBUILT SUSPENSION, BARE METAL REPAINT. TWIN PIPE STAINLESS EXHAUST. NICE STRAIGHT CAR. TAX EXEMPT. Telephone: 01487 842168
MG TF VVC 160 SPRINT SPECIAL EDITION (52). Chrome pack, luggage rack. Gunsmoke, b/ part/leather seats, e/mirrors, PAS, 16” Alloy, brand new hood, grey tonneau cover, 28k miles. £4995. 07766 167521
Jaguar E-type 3.8 coupe. Ex california car, totally original body, never welded. Repainted and re trimmed approx 10 years ago. Converted to RHD, recent 5 speed getrag gearbox conversion, new clutch, shock absorbers, stainless steel sports exhaust etc. Finished in Opalescent Silver Blue with blue trim. This is a fabulous example. Please note that this car is not sold with the cherished number. £ 39,500. 01723 361227
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MGB V8 3.5EFI ROADSTER Vitesse 3.5 big valve engine + R/Rover EFI. Very fast! New 15” polished wheels. Yokohamas. MGC axle. Professional respray 2010. New leather. Full MOT. A/ value £14K, accept £12,500. MGB ROADSTER 1967, 01332 833889 Midnight Blue, wire wheels. Rust gray.geoff@virgin.net free. Reconditioned engine, 4 syncromesh overdrive gearbox, black carpet, new dashboard, black leather seats, moto-lita steering wheel, new hood. £9,500. T: 07802 255555 London. Cond 2
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1970 Triumph TR6, good solid car, this is the 150bhp model with the 2.5L injection engine. Finished in red with black interior. Original TR6 wheels. MOT’d till May 2011 & tax excempt so ready to go!!! Good history file. Good early 6 at the right money! £7,995. 01733 270227 (Cambs)
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Austin Healey 3000. Rare Mk 2a BJ7 RHD home market car built in January 1963. Exported to South Africa, returned to UK in 2003 and has undergone a total nut and bolt restoration by leading marque specialist with only 4000 Austin Healey 100/6 BN4 1957 miles since. The car is finished early longbridge car. Ex north in Jaguar Gunmetal Grey over america LHD. Structurally superb. Ivory White with black trim, hood Very original black car fitted with and tonneau. Fitted with twin HD8 front disc brakes and louvered (Mk3) carburettors, period spot bonnet, running and driving. Easy lamps, overdrive and chrome wire wheels. Superb example. 01723 project. 01723 361227 361227
TR4 1962 FULLY RESTORED WITH GOOD HISTORY FILE AND PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD. EXCEPTIONAL BODY AND CHASSIS. OVERDRIVE. WALNUT DASH, MINILITE WHEELS AND PERIOD STYLE RALLY SEATS WITH FULL HARNESS BELTS. WILL COME WITH 12 MONTHS MOT. Telephone: 01487 842168
MGB Roadster 1972 Free road tax RHD UK car. Full body restoration by ourselves in 2003 with only Austin Healey 100/6 BN6 Rare 2 summer use since. Finished seater. Ex US LHD car. Upgraded in flame red, new black leather to 3000 spec, fitted with MK 1 seats piped in red and new black engine and front brakes. Finished carpets. Recent lead free cylinder in yellow with black trim and head, clutch and brake servo. black weather equiptment. Fitted Fitted overdrive and wire wheels. overdrive and wire wheels. £25,950. 01723 361227 £POA. 01723 361227
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