LITTLE BIG BENTLEY
Aug 31st
The latest model from the Little Car Company is an 85 per cent scale Blower Bentley called ‘The Bentley Blower Jnr’ an authorised collaboration with Bentley Motors and a tribute to the iconic 1929 racer.
Featuring an electric, 15kW, 48-volt powertrain (producing the equivalent of 20bhp) with several drive modes with a quoted range of 75 miles and top-speed in the UK and Europe of 45mph restricted to 25mph in the USA.
It is classed as a quadricycle (L7e class) in the UK, but unlike a Renault Twizy or Citroën Ami, you need to be 17 rather than 16 to drive it More >
TYPE 9s FROM BURTON POWER
Aug 31st
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The Ford Type-9 five-speed gearbox (also referred to as a ‘Type N’ gearbox in some workshop manuals) was Ford’s first RWD five-speed box.
Today, it is commonly used for five-speed conversions on older vehicles. However, it is not just suitable for classic Fords, but also for other classic makes such as MG and Triumph as well as for umpteen kitcars, of course.
Burton Power has just taken delivery of a batch of these gearboxes that have been reconditioned using the GBT9200 long first gear conversion kit to Ford’s original equipment standards.
This partial gear kit is designed to lower the ratio More >
WEBCON DISTRIBUTOR
Aug 31st
The Magneti Marelli distributor pick-up 71326901 was originally fitted to the Ford Sierra Cosworth and Lancia Delta Integrale, as well as a number of other Fiat and Lancia applications, but was discontinued by Marelli in 2021.
A small number of aftermarket options remained in production until early 2023, but these have also now been discontinued.
Webcon has announced the introduction of Webcon WPU088W which is a superb quality, replacement for 71326901.
WPU088W is priced at just £76.95 inc VAT and is available for immediate shipping.
Available now from 01932 787 100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk ENDS.
MINI BOOK
Aug 31st
Mini Spares is pleased to announce it now has stocks of the latest Haynes Workshop Manual – Mini 1969-2001 (up to ‘X’ registration).
The book provides excellent information on almost any repair task that can be performed by a home mechanic and helps give the confidence to do it yourself.
It even includes roadside repairs and pre-MoT checks that you can do yourself. It’s a must for any Mini owner and makes the perfect present.
Order as BOOK-10 at £26.25.
For more details contact Mini Spares on 01707 607 700 or visit www.minispares.com ENDS.
WANT SAMCO? SEE MERLIN MOTORSPORT
Aug 31st
Merlin Motorsport is celebrating 36 years in motor racing in 2023 and amongst the vast stocks at their Castle Combe circuit-based store is over £150,000 of Samco Sport hoses including various pre-cut lengths of aluminium hose and joiners and they can make up specific lengths and bends for customers.
They carry all the Samco racing parts including elbows, straights, T-pieces etc., Classic, Pro Fuel and Xtreme products. They also keep a large range of Samco car kits.
More from SAMCO SILICONE HOSE & HOSE KITS.
Common questions they often get asked when it comes to measuring hoses and tubes is what do you More >
SHIELDED FROM HEAT
Aug 31st
DEI put to good use all of its experience when developing the best turbo shields on the market. It is no surprise, then, that it also capitalised on that same expertise when developing the new DEI Wastegate Heat Shields.
The Wastegate Heat Shield features advanced textiles. A Titanium LR outer layer is combined with multiple stainless steel and silica inner layers, to produce what is, without a doubt, the strongest, most heat-resistant and precisely fitting shield available.
Wrapping the wastegate/blow-off valve helps to reduce engine bay temperature and minimise the chance of burns when working around the engine. There is the additional More >
NEXT GENERATION FROM MOTUL
Aug 31st
MOTUL’s NGEN range debuts with three new sustainable and resource-saving high-performance engine oils. The MOTUL NGEN range of motor oils either consists largely of high-quality regenerated oils (NGEN 5 and NGEN 7 for motorbikes) or contains a high proportion of raw materials from renewable resources (NGEN Hybrid for hybrid cars) and offers performance that matches or even betters other products currently available on the market.
“In the more than 170 years of the company’s history, MOTUL has not only always adapted to new technological challenges and regularly set new standards but has also remained true to its own demands for uncompromising More >
THE STORY OF THE FERVES RANGER
Aug 31st
STEVE HOLE looks at the story of the FERVES RANGER. Pix by Carol Hardy unless marked otherwise.
A great little paddock car!
Although designer Carlo Ferrari had a famous surname he wasn’t related to Enzo’s family, a point proven when he had to call his fledgling Turin-based car company FERVES, a portmanteau of FERrari VEicoli Speciali (Ferrari Special Vehicles).
His brilliant little Ranger was unveiled at the Turin Motor Show of 1966 and met with very strong critical acclaim. Best described as quirky it was based – like so many Italian Etceterinis – on Fiat mechanicals – 499cc, 18bhp twin-cylinder engine from the More >
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE TOMCAT MOTORSPORT
Aug 24th
A very rare opportunity to purchase a vehicle and kit manufacturing company with parts and accessory supply business – Tomcat Motorsport Ltd
The company was established in 2001 and has been continuously operating in the off-road, extreme cross-country, kitcar and vehicle modification sectors ever since.
Tomcat is being sold by the founder due to a personal change in direction and relocation.
The sale includes all assets and stock, inc jigs, moulds, technical information, rights, intellectual property and ongoing business.
Tomcats have always sold well in the UK with over 700 vehicles or kits having been produced since inception. This sale allows the purchaser to continue More >
BRIGHT SPARK!
Aug 24th
Burton Power now has stocks of the DLB198 Lucas 0.8 Ohm resistance coil for high-energy electronic ignition systems and Ford models with electronic ignition systems that use distributors.
The DLB198 Lucas coil delivers a high-performance, faster spark, that produces up to 40,000 volts!
The coil can also be used as a replacement coil for Lucas Rally electronic ignition kit FL302K and electronic ignition kits FT295K and FP299K.
Order as part number DLB198 at just £24.95 (inc VAT). For further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281 or visit www.burtonpower.com ENDS.
