The Italian Job, our 1965 E-Type restoration has been compartmentalized over the last month while we wait to receive the car back.
This left the enormous task of tackling the 4.2 engine which meant a proper seal, paint and polish before marrying it back into the chassis. We fit new engine and transmission seals, a 3-piece clutch kit, frost plugs as well as re-machined the cylinder-head deck and flywheel. The starter motor was also expertly overhauled by Brian Roberts Auto Electric which is all too easy while the engine is out.
Tarting up the biggest piece of automotive jewelery is a time consuming task of cleaning and polishing. Specifically polishing the aluminum cam covers, cylinder head, intake manifold, breather tube and carburetor bodies whose radiant charm is offset by the bell housing, crankcase and transmission which stay in the bare and carefully cleaned aluminum alloy.
Last we have the intake and exhuast portion of this equation which include the porcelain covered exhaust manifolds. More on those later.
The pace of the MG TF project is increasing with each day.
Today we put a final coat of enamel on the 1250 engine which should be in the chassis in short order. This engine has had a major rebuilt with a new crane cam, a Moss Motors Crank Oil Seal Conversion Kit, new plugs, gaskets, the works. The color we use is a 1979 GMC hue called Dark Carmine with a Dupont number of 45827.
The red seats arrived from Style’s Auto Upholstery who fitted the Moss Motors Complete Leather Seat Assembly ($2,259.95 USD) on some original blasted and painted seat frames.
We have also been busy sourcing many original parts for the toolkit, including many from local aficionado Hugh Pite. Once the kit is done we will make an entire post on it.
One of the greatest vintage car spectacles is the Goodwood Revival held near Chichester, England.
Below we have assembled some images and the complete 3 day video coverage which adds up to over 28 hours of entertainment.
Lavant Cup was reserved exclusively for Jaguar D-Types.
Anothony Reed won the St Mary’s Trophy in this Jaguar MKII
The 1 Hour RAC TT race includes a driver’s swap with a celebrity racer. The Aston DB4 GT was surrounded bt Ferraris, Cobras and the most exotic race cars.
Today the OECC South Island Branch concluded their calendar of events with the English Car Affair in the Park (ECAIP) held at the Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Park in Colwood, BC.
We used the occasion to show off our 1935 Bentley 3½ Litre Park Ward Sports Saloon among a great selection of RROC cars including another 1934 Bentley 3½ owned by Nick Northeast.
Jetstream Custom Auto debuted their Morgan S, a hybrid Honda S2000 and Morgan +4 that uses many original parts of each car such as the 8,300 rpm Honda engine and a widened version of the original Morgan body.
The great organizers of ECAIP celebrated Triumph this year with many TR3s, 4s, 6s, 7s and 8s in the centerpiece display. Hats off to them and the many volunteers that makes these events possible.
Triumph Feature Marque Display.
Our 1935 Bentley chassis B-90-EF alongside its Nick Northeast’s twin.
The impeccable Morgan S by Jetstream Custom Auto.
Stickered proof of a well-travelled and unrestored 1950 Austin A40 Devin of Margaret Daly.
Well enjoyed TR3s proudly showing off all they have to offer.
Pam Sinclair’s father Les Watkins was an adamant Austin fan.
David Gill’s 1935 Austin 7 Opal does just fine with 747 ccs
Beautiful Talbot Junior on Ian Hughes’ Austin Healey BN6
This 1978 MGB is presented in its rare and original color scheme.
Tom River’s lovely TR3 sits in its original colors as delivered to Mr B.E. Orondal of Vancouver.
Allan Millham wins our ‘award’ for best concours spread of the show.
Let’s end with the Bentleys. Our flying mascot leans back which they changed to have no interference with the hood.
