We’ve been given the task of repairing the back end of a rare 1980’s Formula Ford chassis. Very little information seems to be available but we know it to be a Mantis FF1600 chassis built by Jim Lee Racing. We are currently reconstructing the back of the chassis and, fingers crossed, everything thing will line up once complete.
This week we have begun to strip an original BMW 3.0 CSL for restoration. Although the car is complete and relatively straight it has suffered at the hands of rust. Once the car is apart we will better be able to assess the situation.
Lotus Elan’s have a reputation for getting burned, which is exactly what has happened to this one. The fire was isolated to the area surrounding the carburettors but managed to spread behind the dashboard. Luckily the fire was put out before it got too far. There was enough left to warrant a restoration rather than parting it out for spares. The car was stripped and the engine removed before we cut the damaged bodywork out. A new section of bodywork was let in and joined seamlessly to the existing body. It was filled, shaped and rubbed down before being primed and painted. With a fresh coat of paint you can’t even see where we have been. Watch this space for further updates on the restoration of this British icon.
Over the winter we have been giving the FIA Triumph TR4 of Dave Griffith’s a thorough refresh. The car has been painted in it’s original black with a new livery. New brightwork and interior trim has been fitted along with a new steering wheel. The engine has been out and has been refreshed ready for the season with a new camshaft from Piper Cams that should see a few extra ponies. We will be testing with Dave and Goodwood Motor Circuit on Tuesday 24th of February. Dave will be competing at the GRRC 73rd Members Meeting on the 21st and 22nd of March. #73MM
Dave Griffith’s TR4 is looking distinctly different and if I must say so, quite stunning. The engine is out for a pre-season refresh and when it goes back in we will be testing ahead of the 73rd Members Meeting.
