After the initial shake down at Goodwood with Rupert Keegan a few areas were highlighted that needed some attention. The gearbox was tightened up a little. We changed the rear axle ratio from a 3:1 to a 3.55:1. We replaced the front springs with a stiffer set that were custom made for the application. A […]
Further development for the FIA Mustang Read Post »
This weekend July 6th/7th will see the HRDC descend upon Brands Hatch. We will be taking part thanks to the AMOC in the Aston Martin Centenary Festival. Saturday 6th will see the “Allstars” on the Indy circuit whilst “Touring Greats” get to use the GP circuit on Sunday 7th. Saturday night will also be the
HRDC coming to Brands Hatch this weekend! Read Post »
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
Going racing in a Fiat 1500 Read Post »
One of our regular customers has brought us his 1965 Ford Mustang. We received the car as a shell and a box of bits and we’ve been assembling it over the past couple of weeks. Most of the parts were there and ready to bolt on, some we’ve had to look for. The car will
1965 Ford Mustang race car build Read Post »
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been giving the Turner’s Zodiac a cosmetic refresh ready for Goodwood Revival. This has included a Zodaic grille, a repaired and re-painted bonnet, painted number roundels, and and interior re-trim with new seats and door cards. After a thorough polish this Zodiac looks stunning. James Turner will be
Zodiac looking good after a Revival refresh Read Post »
We are in the finishing stages of preparation of Ian Burford’s Sprite based racers. The first is Lumbertubs. Named after the street it was built in back in 1963. It features a one of a kind aluminium roof and GT back with a Sebring Sprite bonnet. It has genuine period race history and will be
Two cars prepped for Burford Read Post »
Got the camera out today for a few quick snaps of the Turner Zodiac. Looks pretty good at f1.8.
Turner Zodiac Photos Read Post »
Here at CCK we’ve been arguing for the past couple of weeks as to which colour to paint the Nash Metropolitan. Here are the contenders, Turquoise, Pink, Yellow and Orange. My vote is for turquoise, if you’d like to voice your opinion on this matter feel free to leave a comment. There is still a
Nash Metropolitan Colour Choice Read Post »
The Volga is being prepped for a track day at Snetterton in a couple of weeks. Graham has made a small modification to the rear wheel bearings and oil seals and will be re-installing the engine shortly. When prepping a race car for a race or a track day we work to check list to
Volga getting ready for track day Read Post »
