Peckmill's Special TR2 / TR3
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The thread on the "pop rivet Jaguar" spurred me to this post. Anybody know of the above? I almost bought one of them a couple of years back - the car in the second pic' if I remember right - but was too slow (dithered!). However they did pique my curiosity enough to get me digging for info'. As far as I could gather there were three in total. They were built on TR2 chassis with TR3 engines. One was completed by the original builder and the remaining two were sold unfinished. They were designed/built by an engineer working in the film industry. This was, I believe, in the late 1980s.
Having missed the opportunity to own one I would love to hear from an owner or any PHer who might know more about them.
Having missed the opportunity to own one I would love to hear from an owner or any PHer who might know more about them.
Hi,
I also looked at that car and almost bought it.
I think this is some more info I found out from an old Advert below and from Classic and sports car in 2005.
Known as 'The Peckmills Special', this TR2 was converted to 1920s-aping Special bodywork in the early 1990s by film model-maker Jeff Luff. The rear body is fabric over a wood frame, the front section is aluminium, while the radiator surround and mudguards are glassfibre. I have a set of moulds and templates. Mechanically it's mostly original TR2, although the Standard Vanguard engine now runs on twin Solex carburettors, is cooled by a modified radiator and it makes an authentic 1920s soundtrack.
The steering rack is non-standard too. I'm unsure of the total mileage but the engine was rebuilt approximately 2000 miles ago and the car is in very sound mechanical condition: the 1920s patina could be painted and polished out to a shiny newness, but I've always preffered the feel of it as it is. The car has twice been pictured in Classic & Sportscar and was featured in Autocar (20/27 December '06).
It has just been given a new MOT, during which the front nearside suspension was rebuilt, and indicators were fitted. There is no weather gear, there are no seatbelts, there's no heater and the seats do not adjust, but there is a surprisingly useful boot behind the passenger compartment. It's a beautiful, simple little car.
I also looked at that car and almost bought it.
I think this is some more info I found out from an old Advert below and from Classic and sports car in 2005.
Known as 'The Peckmills Special', this TR2 was converted to 1920s-aping Special bodywork in the early 1990s by film model-maker Jeff Luff. The rear body is fabric over a wood frame, the front section is aluminium, while the radiator surround and mudguards are glassfibre. I have a set of moulds and templates. Mechanically it's mostly original TR2, although the Standard Vanguard engine now runs on twin Solex carburettors, is cooled by a modified radiator and it makes an authentic 1920s soundtrack.
The steering rack is non-standard too. I'm unsure of the total mileage but the engine was rebuilt approximately 2000 miles ago and the car is in very sound mechanical condition: the 1920s patina could be painted and polished out to a shiny newness, but I've always preffered the feel of it as it is. The car has twice been pictured in Classic & Sportscar and was featured in Autocar (20/27 December '06).
It has just been given a new MOT, during which the front nearside suspension was rebuilt, and indicators were fitted. There is no weather gear, there are no seatbelts, there's no heater and the seats do not adjust, but there is a surprisingly useful boot behind the passenger compartment. It's a beautiful, simple little car.
Fancy digging up this thread after all this time...
Many thanks for the extra information - I always keep my eyes open for any news on these, I still kick myself for being too slow on the uptake with the one I was offered and still consider it as being almost the perfect vehicle for providing what I want out of a car. The plans (loose, flexible and always subject to change
), since selling my Vincent Hurricane, are to build something like this after I've finished my '36 Austin hot rod; the big challenge is finding a rolling chassis in the right condition at the right price...
Many thanks for the extra information - I always keep my eyes open for any news on these, I still kick myself for being too slow on the uptake with the one I was offered and still consider it as being almost the perfect vehicle for providing what I want out of a car. The plans (loose, flexible and always subject to change
), since selling my Vincent Hurricane, are to build something like this after I've finished my '36 Austin hot rod; the big challenge is finding a rolling chassis in the right condition at the right price...Gassing Station | Classic Cars and Yesterday's Heroes | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff