CUNNING FAKERY. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE LOOK, DAH’LING!

Here’s one for owners of older-style replicas where a correct period underbonnet look is preferred, much like silicone hoses in classic black finish. It makes a difference.

The latest to offer a great hack is SNG Barrett. Many older-type alternators had separate voltage regulators, but today’s more reliable alternators are much improved and don’t need one.

So, with this cunningly clever part you can have your cake and eat it. You can get the benefits from a modern alternator BUT also fit one of these dummy voltage regulators, produced by Lucas Classic (part number NCB148DUM). What a cool idea.

The part costs £45.54 and the size is 8in x 10in x 3in and is available now via www.sngbarrett.com ENDS.