THE STORY OF ALEXIS CARS AND THE ALEXIS GT THAT DIDN’T OFFICIALLY EXIST!
Oct 20th
THE STORY OF THE ALEXIS GT
I spotted this stunning little GT car in archives recently but initially couldn’t find the notes that I knew should have been with it. It was called the Alexis GT and for a few weeks that was all I knew because I couldn’t find that pesky missing information.
I also looked at my book of words on Alexis Cars but that just confused me more as they only produced trials car and single-seaters for Formula Junior, F100 (single-seater formula for cars powered by Kent Crossflow 1300 engines), FF1600, F3 and F2 between 1959-1976.
They never built a More >
TIM DUTTON SALE
Oct 13th
Press release from Tim Dutton marks the beginning of the end of an incredible legacy building kitcars which began in the late sixties.
Tim changed the way that kitcars were sold and marketed. Numerous whole-page adverts in trade magazines every month got the message across. I wonder, how many more he would have sold in an internet age.
Until Tim came along kitcars were often quite high priced and quite often everything bar the body and chassis were considered extras. Tim changed that and very much adhered to the ‘pile ’em high; sell ’em cheap’ mantra with full kits often priced around More >
NO, NOT 9 TYPES. IT’S A TYPE 9!
Oct 13th
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Burton Power has announced that it can now offer its own fully reconditioned Type 9 (also referred to as a ‘Type N’ gearbox in some workshop manuals) five-speed gearbox as an outright sale; no exchange is required.
The gearbox comes with standard gear ratios: 3.65/1.97/1.37/1:1/0.82 and is suitable for Ford four-cylinder engines requiring a short input shaft.
This was Ford’s first rear-wheel-drive five-speed box, based on the four-speed Type E. It features a cast iron main case with an alloy tail housing.
This gearbox is the most commonly used for five-speed conversions on older vehicles, not just for classic Fords but More >
MGB WEBER CONVERSION FROM WEBCON
Oct 13th
Webcon has announced that it can now offer a manifold kit to convert the MGB and other BMC/BL ‘B’ Series engines to Weber carburation.
The manifold is suitable for the installation of a single Weber 32/36 DGV or DGMS carburettor, for both manual or automatic choke applications, and fits five port heads.
The kit contains a complete fitting kit and comprehensive instructions. There are two servo take-offs in the manifold and two blanking plugs are also included.
Order as part number MT0032 at £377.05 inc VAT.
For further details contact Webcon UK on 01932 787 100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk ENDS.
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GREAT BRITISH SPORTSCARS AT THE CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW 2022
Oct 13th
BGS will at the Classic Motor Show in November – here’s a beautiful ‘lad/dad’ built Zero just completed. Stunner.
Great British Sports Cars will be one of the kitcar manufacturers exhibiting at the Lancaster Classic Motor Show at the NEC on November 11-13. They’ll have a Zero or two on their stand as well as some examples of their ATR range and also some Kitspares stuff, too.
More from www.greatbritishsportscars.co.uk ENDS.
MORE CATALOGUE SHOPPING
Oct 13th
The big new Machine Mart catalogue is out NOW and it is packed full of all the tools and equipment you need! Whether you’re a hobbyist, DIY enthusiast or professional, you’re bound to find something for you says Machine Mart.
Featuring over 300 price cuts and new products, the new 484-page Autumn-Winter catalogue is a ‘must have’ for anyone seeking a huge choice of tools and equipment at unbeatable value.
With over 6000 items of tools and machinery in the new catalogue and a further 15,000 extra products online, you’ll be sure to find all the tools and machinery you need!
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ON GUARD!
Oct 13th
Duel Auto Care is a car care brand I really like and their Oxide Hybrid Quick Detailer is a particularly good product in my view.
Not only did it give a good level of gloss on my paintwork but it is also designed to give a level of protection from just one quick application.
I also liked the excellent levels of beading and water repellency and is said to give durability lasting up to eight weeks. A 500ml spray bottle (good trigger, by the way) costs £14.99 and is available from www.duelautocare.co.uk ENDS.
PARTS ON THE MOVE
Oct 13th
Source the best gifts for the car buff in your life with inspiration from online car parts distributor, PartsInMotion.co.uk, and get the festive season wrapped up early!
Milwaukee Torx Precision Screwdriver Set 6pc
This screwdriver set offers tools with extended reach and vastly improved visibility thanks to their long shanks. Each is plated with chrome, which works to protect the tool from corrosion and rust damage and increase its working life. All of the screwdrivers have an all-metal core that strengthens their durability, as well as a 360° rotating back cap. The set comes in a hardwearing zipper case for ease of storage More >
WHEELIE GOOD MACHINE FROM SUMMIT RACING
Oct 13th
One for our American readers
Perfect for making trim and other small jobs, Woodward Fab’s Lil Wheelie Bench Top English Wheels help form compound curves with multiple contours and can maintain smooth surfaces when working on sheet metal.
Features include: • Rigid double-wall ¼in thick solid steel plate construction • Bronze linear bearing for smooth up and down anvil adjustment • Radius and flat lower anvils included
The Woodward Fab Lil Wheelie Bench Top English Wheel is available in versions with a 3in diameter wheel and a 10in throat depth or a 6in diameter wheel and a 16in throat depth.
More from www.summitracing.com ENDS.
More >A THREE WHEELER CALLED ‘DEREK, ROBERT & KEITH’ – AKA THE D.R.K
Oct 13th
D.R.K THREE-WHEELER by STEVE HOLE Pix from TKC MAG Archive
What a great little car the D.R.K was, originally intended as a fun one-off but met with such critical acclaim that it went into series built-to-order production.
Its origins date back to the mid-eighties when friends, Derek Callister and Keith Hamer from Ellesmere Port, decided that after many years of messing around with cars it would be a real hoot to build their own.
They discussed ideas and came up with a short-list of requirements that the car needed to have such as front wheel drive, air-cooled four-cylinder engine, two-seater sports and aluminium More >
