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That's a 1275 A series, most likely bored to even more, and well modified by the looks of it.

From my days playing with the I can confirm that is a Cooper S cylinder head [anorak]

The rest isn't that subtle but still well executed, the Stack dashboard and lowered suspension etc

 

I hope that they uprated the brakes as well, because the standard drums could barely cope with the awesome power of the 948cc engine

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I keep 4 of my boss's escorts in check. A genuine mk1 bda engined rs 1600 completely standard, a mk1 rs 2000 which is his track car, a mk2 ghia that's his road car and a fully custom mk2 running 290hp and 220foot pounds of torque from a normally aspirated cossy engine. That's his rally car. Also his 43 willys jeep :L Il try and add some pictures.

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I keep 4 of my boss's escorts in check. A genuine mk1 bda engined rs 1600 completely standard, a mk1 rs 2000 which is his track car, a mk2 ghia that's his road car and a fully custom mk2 running 290hp and 220foot pounds of torque from a normally aspirated cossy engine. That's his rally car. Also his 43 willys jeep :L Il try and add some pictures.

Get some pics up bud :good:

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Currently in with the body shop for the next few months for a full monty bare metal number.

 

I get through my cars pretty quick but this is a practical classic and a keeper - it drives like all Mercs of the era (like a nice pair of slippers), it's got ABS, power steering, electric windows, cruise etc (all the mod cons we now take for granted) and it's built like grandpa's tool shed.

 

I'm looking at a well priced RR Shadow II this Saturday but the on account tax payment due this month has probably just put the kybosh on that nonsense :lol:

 

 

Like that Mungler, very nice indeed!

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Here's my pride and joy... 1978 Panther Lima S2, just over 5K on the clock

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That#s lovely to Nick.

I think I've seen that before!

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Cheers Chaps... This is what amazes me with PW. Brilliant , interesting relies to a Question.

 

I'd be forever quoting everyone's reply...

 

 

I've been after a decent White MGB GT for over the last 6years, Last week I was offered a 1969 MGB GT. White , one owner from new with a massive documented history.

Genuine 38000. Miles £4500. Looks as good as I've typed.

The original owner didn't bother with the optional white wheels, so running rostyles . only option they selected was the 3 speed auto box, which now is quite rare ???

 

 

Needs rear shocks and leaf springs etc renewing. Rostyles I hate... £490 for repro minilites with tyres.

Carpet set needed to tidy interior.

 

 

Better than £4500 in an ISA ???

 

 

Opinions please :)

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