David Gray
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Malcolm I thought I would let you know I bought Maggie Murray's brown 1975 R4 that was on the forum for sale. Its a great car.
It must be one of the last 850s. The best engine as far as I am concerned.
I stay near Perth in Scotland. Two of flew down to Bournemouth for £18 each, picked up the car, Drove it to Stafford and stayed overnight.
The car was not running too well. Managed to blow a hole in the silencer ( not too bad though). After failing to start in the morning, took the air cleaner off to discover the choke cable was not working. Fired up no problem. The air cleaner was very dirty or as we would say- manky. We threw that away and adjusted the carb. Yeh presto. We drove the remaining 300miles with no problems. Kept up 60mph nearly the whole way. We passed plenty of slower moving cars. In total I think we covered about 500 miles. It was very comfortable and our hearing has almost recovered.
I told you about buying a great 1968 R4. It needs a little work, but it runs very well and I have decided to keep it as well and restore it.
I know I am mad, but I am even going to keep it 6 volt.
It has a really nice interior but is an unusual dark green colour.
Ebay is fantastic for picking up bits and the forum is great for getting in touch with people.
Hopefully Greeney in France is going to help me track down some wings.
I am going to France in May and hopefully will pick them up.
I have other cars - two Alvis and one Daimler Dart, but there is something about an R4 that I can't describe.
Keep up the good work.
David
It must be one of the last 850s. The best engine as far as I am concerned.
I stay near Perth in Scotland. Two of flew down to Bournemouth for £18 each, picked up the car, Drove it to Stafford and stayed overnight.
The car was not running too well. Managed to blow a hole in the silencer ( not too bad though). After failing to start in the morning, took the air cleaner off to discover the choke cable was not working. Fired up no problem. The air cleaner was very dirty or as we would say- manky. We threw that away and adjusted the carb. Yeh presto. We drove the remaining 300miles with no problems. Kept up 60mph nearly the whole way. We passed plenty of slower moving cars. In total I think we covered about 500 miles. It was very comfortable and our hearing has almost recovered.
I told you about buying a great 1968 R4. It needs a little work, but it runs very well and I have decided to keep it as well and restore it.
I know I am mad, but I am even going to keep it 6 volt.
It has a really nice interior but is an unusual dark green colour.
Ebay is fantastic for picking up bits and the forum is great for getting in touch with people.
Hopefully Greeney in France is going to help me track down some wings.
I am going to France in May and hopefully will pick them up.
I have other cars - two Alvis and one Daimler Dart, but there is something about an R4 that I can't describe.
Keep up the good work.
David
