History
Acquired as a rescue mission from being entombed behind a wall in a garage in Sydney for 40 years. The vehicle was totally dismantled and had obviously had a very hard life.
Originally imported as a chassis into Sydney probably in 1928 / 9 where it was fitted with a 2 seat sports body, allegedly one of two built with this design, The car was reputedly used, possibly in club style races at Marroubra Speedway in the early 1930's, it certainly looked like it had been severely damaged at some point, requiring some chassis repair and straightening during our restoration.
We have now almost completed a full restoration with a new body in aluminium rather than the original steel, but in very similar style to the original.
It is anticipated "Rufus" will have his debut long club run in November 2017, having had his first run under his own power in April 2017.
Modifications
Chassis boxed between center cross members. Extra cross member fitted between front dumbirons.
Fuel tank relocated to underneath rear of chassis from front scuttle. Electric fuel pump fitted, replacing gravity feed.
Twin SU's upgraded from 1 1/8 to 1 1/4. Cylinder head ported & polished, upgraded valve springs & valves.Brownrigg extractors, custom made.
New improved crankshaft & con-rods fitted with shell bearings. Flywheel lightened & balanced.
6 Cylinder oil pump and modern cartridge oil filter fitted.
Reprofiled camshafts, new timing gears and high comp. pistons.
Close ratio gears installed in gearbox, and 4:54 diff. ratio into back axle.
