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STING IN THE TAIL – TOM KILLEEN’S SCORPION K19
Aug 31st
The Scorpion K19 was created by serial specials builder, and ex-Jensen engineer, Tom Killeen and derived (funnily enough) from his Rycam Mirage K18 creation (qv) although it was 3in longer
Rycam Engineering marketed the kit package although in 1973 they went into liquidation. Innes Lee, part of Innes Lee Industries of Lutterworth, took over and launched the car at the Earls Court Motor Show in November of that year where it was part of the Tudor Safety Glass Campaign.
Powered by – and based on – Hillman Imp with the 875cc engine hanging out back, with a fibreglass semi-monocoque and pressed steel floorpan More >
SUPERCHARGE YOUR TYPE 1 VEEDUB ENGINE
Aug 25th
Now, here’s a brilliant new tuning kit for Volkswagen Type 1 air-cooled engine. Therefore, it has massive potential for most Beetle-based kitcars including Speedster, 550 Spyder and RSK replicas. It’s a supercharger kit for the Type 1 unit from aviation jet engine engineers, Mark Allen and Dave Godfrey of Nottinghamshire-based Kompressorhaus.
Two versions of the kit are available – the Sleeper at £1295 inc VAT includes items such as Serpentine pulley kit, Aisin AMR500 supercharger, stainless-steel brackets, pipework, fasteners and more. The Ultimate package costs £1650 inc VAT and adds genuine twin Weber DCOE carbs which are pre-tuned and tailored to your engine. The Ultimate better suits 1600cc More >
KITCARS AT THE BOAT SHOW
Aug 25th
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The latest missive from Tim Dutton is, as always, short but very sweet and to the point.
Tim will be at the Southampton Boat Show (Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 25) and can be found floating at pontoon ‘M015’ and will have the new facelifted version of their Surf model on display.
We haven’t got an image of a revised Surf yet but here’s one Tim made earlier.
More from www.timdutton.com ENDS.
THREE SPECIALIST ELECTRIC RETROMODS
Aug 25th
I like to keep an eye on developments within the electric car sector although naturally enough I have a particular interest in the specialist car side of things and three recent developments have caught my attention. Two of them are available to buy with the third one a concept – at the moment.
They definitely fit under the term restomod and are also very specialist but it’s good to see a couple of mainstream giants revisiting their pasts. I do wonder if these cars weren’t electric if they’d ever see the light of day, though.
First up is this lovely Fiat Jolly More >
BELT AND BRACES
Aug 25th
This nifty little gadget is a double-sided stretchy-belt tool that is used for safely removing and installing stretchy drive/alternator and accessory belts without causing damage to either the belt or the pulley. Just introduced by Laser Tools (part number 8331), this is a combination of removal and installation tools for most stretchy-belt applications.
On the face of each side of the tool is a strong magnet to keep it in position as the pulley is turned to remove or install a new belt. As you rotate the crankshaft or pulley (by hand with a ratchet), the belt is eased steadily over More >
OLD SCHOOL NEW SWITCHES FROM CAR BUILDER
Aug 25th
The latest batch of new products goodness from Car Builder Solutions has arrived at their Staplehurst, Kent HQ – don’t forget they have a shop onsite where you can personally collect your order. A lovely drive out in the Kent countryside is an added bonus of doing that.
Loving the range of old-school Bakelite-type switches that are new in including this on/off illuminated push/pull switch in green (they also have an orange one, too).
It mounts through a 12mm hole in panels up to 6mm thick. It features 1/4in spade terminals and is 16-amp. The knob (easy!) diameter is 2mm and the More >
WOOLIES OPEN TEMPORARY BRANCH AT BEAULIEU!
Aug 25th
Our friends at soft trim (and more!) parts meisters, Woolies will be at the Beaulieu International Autojumble on Sat 10th and Sun 11th September 2022. Obviously, it’s a great event, to find out more about it click here.
You will find Woolies in their usual location – Red Field – stand numbers R172, R173 and R174, near the information portacabin next to the embankment.
They will have a lot of products with them at the show but remember if you want a specific product(s) brought to the show please order in advance. This guarantees you will get what you came for and can save you time More >
SEALEY’S NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Aug 25th
Sealey’s latest promotion, valid from September 1 until the end of March 2023, showcases their New Lines catalogue showcases the continuous product development and commitment to incorporating the latest technology into their product range.
Sealey’s new 2180LE jack features an innovative 180° turning handle, which allows the jack to be used in the tightest of spaces. The heavy-duty chassis incorporates strengthening flanges along the top edge for extra torsional rigidity under load, while the profiled lifting arm allows a low clearance height of just 100mm, making it suitable for sports and custom cars. For safety, the heavy-duty, one-piece hydraulic unit with More >
THE STORY OF LYNCAR – INCLUDING WILT ‘THE STILT’ CHAMBERLAIN’S ‘SEARCHER 1’ PROJECT
Aug 25th
Most specialist car enthusiasts of today won’t have heard of a company called Lyncar, as they appeared on our radar for a very brief period nearly 30 years ago, but as STEVE HOLE reports there was quite a story behind the business.
Lyncar Engineering was based in Slough, Berkshire and run by a very clever engineer called Martin Slater, born in Windsor in 1936. Back in the Sixties, the motorsport enthusiast had built – and raced – his own Formula Junior and F3 cars.
Lyncar was debuted in kit form at the 1992 National Kit Car Motor Show
Slater’s first car build, the More >
LIBERTY F-6 – IT’S ACE!
Aug 18th
Pete Larsen of Seattle-based Liberty Motors has been producing cool three-wheelers for many years. Indeed, his Ace directly inspired the Morgan M3W and has now created the Ace F-6, which is powered by a Honda 1.8-litre engine but not from a Civic Type R but rather a Goldwing motorcycle meaning it is a flat-six unit, so must sound glorious.
Larsen worked closely with designer Pascal Golay of Rhino 3D and the shape is striking to these eyes.
The Goldwing is now up to its sixth version, but Larsen uses the fifth-generation engine and five-speed sequential gearbox. A Haltech ECU keeps things in More >
