Replacing the bulkhead - The new plywood bulkhead in place. This
really ties the body together and was essential to fit before the
body could be removed from the chassis. A start had also been made
on the very lengthy job of paint removal from the aluminium body
skin. The green colour was not original, underneath the car was a
yellow/ochre shade.
The chassis - With the body off the chassis was found to be in very
good condition only needing cleaning and painting. Luvax hydraulic
dampers are fitted to the suspension, early examples have friction
type.
The roof - A big step forward. The body is now painted and the roof
covering going on.
The engine - The engine back in the chassis. This engine is actually
from a Regis and needed special engine mounts making. The fate of the
original engine is not known but a box of twisted remains came with
the car.The
finished product from the rear showing the boot and absence of rear
quarter windows which distinguish it from the Buxton. Originally the
cars did not have bumpers but they were left on as they were clearly
fitted many years ago, possibly when the car was bought. When the
photo was taken the car was missing its spare wheel cover.
(Photo- George Dutton)
On the grid at Mallory Park in 2003
The car has chassis number 10/1435 and engine MC1324. It is the
youngest Torquay surviving.
