NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT

[Geoff Kingston]

It probably was but driving then was about car control, before covid restrictions put us into lockdown I took my 401 LRU on its three brief road test runs, the first one or two I thought it was awful, fighting the remote change gear lever, missing gears because I could not remember where they where I was beginning to question what the hell I ever saw in them then on trip number three I took it a bit further and on the way back decided to drive it a bit hard, fast into corners change down keep the power on, pure bloody fun the magic was back.
More recently I have done a few runs with MXF which has a few teething problems as well but did a few hard charges up a local hill to try and provoke the problem, failed, but what fun.
As a VSCC friend said 60MPH flat out in an Austin 7 special is more fun than 120 mph + in a Ferrari and he should know he owns both.
Another great car to drive fast is an R Type or Mk Vi Bentley, heavy powerful and can be balanced on the steering through the bends and an awful lot of fun when you get it right, S2 Bentley even better performance up there with the V8 Bristols.
Total fun, Bristol 603 mine was set up by the previous owners and is a wonderful car to drive.

[Raymond]

Sounds like fun, Geoff. I hope my MG TC will be like that. I have uprated everything including fitting a supercharger. I just hope the darn thing can stop!

(I have a totally new braking system with Alfin drums and a servo but proof of the pudding is in the eating as they say.)
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[hesketh786]

evening all !

hope you all had a great xmas & new years !

some pics showing the 405 progress,

best

HM

[AndrewA]

Crikey - good for you.
I'd sort of presumed you might have tucked it away until springtime!

[hesketh786]

Thanks Andrew ! I thought i might as well get as much done !

[Nick Challacombe]

You have indeed had a busy time but must feel good to see the progress.
Carry on young man, you are doing brilliantly.

[hesketh786]

Dear Nick !

Hope you are well.

Thank you so much !

Yes, absolutely I cannot wait too see it all stripped down !

Going to be well worth it,

Thanks again
HM

[hesketh786]

quick update !

can see the light at the end of the tunnel

[AndrewA]

Is it moving away from you or towards you !!
Wow - it's moved on a lot - hopefully not too many unexpected surprises.

Best
A

[hesketh786]

Thank you Andrew !

Hahhaha yes which one of the two ?!

Yes - been slaving away at it with every spare second I get !

I polished the front nose this evening - take a look at the results, i cannot wait for the whole car to look like that !

How are you Andrew, you and the motors keeping well ?

Best
h

[Raymond]

That looks smart!

If you have the courage to do it, then polish the whole car.! It will look more expensive than it is!