Lets see a picture of your classic(s) [Vol. 2]
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illmonkey said:
Another car advert with BS info...They made 2,298 production cars, 1,150 in RHD and 1,148 in LHD.
Chrysler/Talbot made an additional 10 or so prototype and pre-production cars prior to the above number that went through the combined Talbot and Lotus assembly process.
Those numbers don't include any of the work's rally cars of course.
and31 said:
I bought this a few weeks ago-fitted with a freshly built ML motorsport 1330cc engine . Hilarious to drive.couple of little bits to sort out but overall very happy with it
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Had many Minis over the years, was never a fan of the Clubman though but it did have the 1275 GT model![url]
Is that a late 70s?
I remember a mate had a 1380cc in the 80s with a massive carby (Dellorto?) sticking out where the instruments should be. It was ridiculously fast and I honestly don't think I have been in a car that "felt" so fast!
I miss my blue Mini Van with an 1100 in it it. So much fun.
nismocat said:
Had many Minis over the years, was never a fan of the Clubman though but it did have the 1275 GT model!
Is that a late 70s?
I remember a mate had a 1380cc in the 80s with a massive carby (Dellorto?) sticking out where the instruments should be. It was ridiculously fast and I honestly don't think I have been in a car that "felt" so fast!
I miss my blue Mini Van with an 1100 in it it. So much fun.
It’s a 1980. I’ve had dozens of old minis, decided it was time to get another.Is that a late 70s?
I remember a mate had a 1380cc in the 80s with a massive carby (Dellorto?) sticking out where the instruments should be. It was ridiculously fast and I honestly don't think I have been in a car that "felt" so fast!
I miss my blue Mini Van with an 1100 in it it. So much fun.
and31 said:
nismocat said:
Had many Minis over the years, was never a fan of the Clubman though but it did have the 1275 GT model!
Is that a late 70s?
I remember a mate had a 1380cc in the 80s with a massive carby (Dellorto?) sticking out where the instruments should be. It was ridiculously fast and I honestly don't think I have been in a car that "felt" so fast!
I miss my blue Mini Van with an 1100 in it it. So much fun.
It’s a 1980. I’ve had dozens of old minis, decided it was time to get another.Is that a late 70s?
I remember a mate had a 1380cc in the 80s with a massive carby (Dellorto?) sticking out where the instruments should be. It was ridiculously fast and I honestly don't think I have been in a car that "felt" so fast!
I miss my blue Mini Van with an 1100 in it it. So much fun.
k but an utter pain in town!!
Dan Singh said:
and31 said:
nismocat said:
Had many Minis over the years, was never a fan of the Clubman though but it did have the 1275 GT model!
Is that a late 70s?
I remember a mate had a 1380cc in the 80s with a massive carby (Dellorto?) sticking out where the instruments should be. It was ridiculously fast and I honestly don't think I have been in a car that "felt" so fast!
I miss my blue Mini Van with an 1100 in it it. So much fun.
It’s a 1980. I’ve had dozens of old minis, decided it was time to get another.Is that a late 70s?
I remember a mate had a 1380cc in the 80s with a massive carby (Dellorto?) sticking out where the instruments should be. It was ridiculously fast and I honestly don't think I have been in a car that "felt" so fast!
I miss my blue Mini Van with an 1100 in it it. So much fun.
uk66fastback said:
Very nice - hope the track test was enjoyable.
Unfortunately the first track test did not go to plan, i did not get on track, the clutch plates would not disengage. With the car on axle stands I had run through the gears in my garage, what I did not notice was that the wheels kept turning. With that issue fixed I took it for another test last week. The clutch behaved but I did identify other shortcomings, the brakes were pretty hopeless, it was over-heating and the gearing was too short. I will be at Donington this weekend, I have changed the fan to increase airflow, the cwp has been changed to give longer gearing and I have repositioned the master cylinder by 5mm to give the piston more travel. I'm not expecting to be on the pace but I will see progress in comparison with last week and no doubt will identify other issues to resolve. All part of the development curve with a unique car which was last raced in the '60s.Keep it stiff said:
Unfortunately the first track test did not go to plan, i did not get on track, the clutch plates would not disengage. With the car on axle stands I had run through the gears in my garage, what I did not notice was that the wheels kept turning. With that issue fixed I took it for another test last week. The clutch behaved but I did identify other shortcomings, the brakes were pretty hopeless, it was over-heating and the gearing was too short. I will be at Donington this weekend, I have changed the fan to increase airflow, the cwp has been changed to give longer gearing and I have repositioned the master cylinder by 5mm to give the piston more travel. I'm not expecting to be on the pace but I will see progress in comparison with last week and no doubt will identify other issues to resolve. All part of the development curve with a unique car which was last raced in the '60s.
The Gilbern Chevy GT at Donington last weekend. Another day when things did not go to plan, the Chevy overheated very quickly and after a few laps the brakes locked on. The continued learning curve.Gilbern Chevy GT
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