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April 9, 2013August 4, 2014

Going racing in a Fiat 1500

We have a new racer in this unusual Italian saloon, built in 1962 and having spent some time racing on the continent before Guy Harman brought the car to the UK. After a successful test at the HRDC Goodwood track day in March we are currently in the process of a complete mechanical rebuild and a fresh race preparation. The suspension has all been rebuilt with Nylatron bushes made in house, a new set of adjustable shock absorbers fitted and custom springs front and rear. The engine is out and getting a refresh before the cars UK racing debut at the HRDC All Stars race at Silverstone on April 21st.

March 27, 2013August 4, 2014

Bonham’s Riley 1.5 custom exhaust manifold and rolling road tune

Bonham’s Riley 1.5 has had a top end rebuild and a new custom exhaust manifold. Now on the rollers to get the 1860cc engine and Weber DCOE45 tuned up ready for the HRDC 2013 opener at Silverstone on April 6th. With the new exhaust manifold this Riley is now up 6bhp.

March 22, 2013August 4, 2014

Turner’s Turner ready for the track

At 9pm Thursday 21 March the Turner was ready for its Goodwood track debut. Many long hours went into getting this car ready but we are all very pleased with the result. There are a few final jobs to be completed before its first race. It is a drastic change from what came in the work shop and it really looks the part now. A proper little historic racer. Keep posted to see how it does and watch the cars development over the coming season.