I fitted a new battery, spark plugs, cleaned the points, changed the oil, repaired the exhaust, put petrol in the tank and it started and runs. The clutch was free and the car drives forwards and backwards. The brakes do not work and need a full overhaul, the workshop manuals are coming with the car so you can service the car and brakes yourself. Also it will need general recommissioning and odd jobs doing to achieve your personal standard but this is a solid car and has the makings of a usable classic. The Triumph Mayflower club have an extensive parts list available to assist in the recommissioning.”
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More than £300k of automobilia from a single owner offered at Iconic Auctioneers’ Iconic Sale at Race Retro Iconic Auctioneers will present one of the most comprehensive single-vendor collections seen in recent years when more than 350 items of automobilia and 25 collectible motorcycles cross the block at the Iconic Sale at Race Retro in […]
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