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Hi guys. See events section for more comments. I might possibly be going again this year. Kind regards Bry.

Hello Martin, I can recommend this event. I've been to the last two, and on both occasions it was a great experience, and to be made so welcome by Italian R4 enthusiasts was wonderful. I hope you and other R4 enthusiasts take up the challenge of driving to Chianti Country. You won't regret it...

Some of you might be interested in an Italian road trip this year to glorious Tuscany.

This company sounds ideal, it won't be cheap I'm sure, but they look very professional, and it should come with a guarantee I would say. Plus you should get their advice regarding running in your engine. JdeW you are right, R4s were indeed assembled in Wexford from the early 70s right through to...

One thing is pretty sure, you're not going to find a new engine. If you buy a supposedly rebuilt one you can't be certain its been done to the correct standard, causing you more aggro down the line. I would say your best course of action is to get your engine rebuilt by a reputable engine...

Do any of you adventurous R4 R6 or Estafette owners fancy a trip to the South of France? I've done this one a couple of times, and can thoroughly recommend it. It's a very friendly affair run by true enthusiasts. Check it out on Facebook.

I'm glad to hear you got it all sorted in the end Harry, and happy I was able to help with the recovery to Devon. This is the extinguisher in my car, which I've mounted on the chassis cross member under the passenger seat for easy access. I've a second smaller one as backup in the passenger...

Well done to both of you, oh and the car too Reid, epic trip. I've had a staycation this year at home in Cornwall, but hope to hit the road again next year all being well. Anybody fancy an Italian trip?

Check out Autodoc website Simon, loads to choose from, and keen prices. I think your car is post 84, so you will need one stamped M20 x 1.5mm. Best to check before you order.

At Simply French, Beaulieu Motor Museum today.

Hello gang. Here's the latest goody I've fitted to Geneveive, a beautiful Cornett sun visor. Bought from De Marco Parts. A nice addition I think.

They are handy for manuvering the car in the garage too, and they do give the headlights a bit of protection as well when some idiot in a road-going barge decides to reverse into your beloved 4.

Hello purpaboo, nice to hear from you. Thank you for the extra information about the R4. Yes she had an issue with the cooling system when I bought her from Nic in Jan 2017, but she took me to 4L International that year, and the South of France the following year after I replaced the radiator...

You are very welcome Kevin, and good idea, new old stock is always good if you can find it. Kind regards Bry

I've had the self same problem. Some bottom steering joints are too long, and while it's fine when the car is on it's wheels, as soon as you jack it up the boot clip fouls the bottom arm. The problem arises when the car goes for its MOT. You must make sure the tester is aware of this and...

Hello Leonardo, a pleasure to meet you too buddy. Nice to see "old school" 35mm pictures. Kind regards Bry.

Same to you Andy, and all of you out there in R4 land. Kind regards Bry

Interesting article, but I've just checked that Wicki site. Production started at a place called Naas in 1962, later it was transfered to Wexford in 1972, and it did indeed close in 1984. I stand corrected. Hope this clears that up. Kind regards Bry

Hi Q plate. If your car was originally supplied new in 1985, like my GTL, it was built in Wexford in Eire. An assembly line was first set up there in 1978, and shut in 1986 to cope with the high demand for RHD 4s at the time, both in Eire and the UK. Regards Bry

Richard Sowerbys F4 pick up at the NEC last weekend.