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r.warr
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 08/05/2021 : 10:34:42
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Went to see a guy about getting some work done on a car and
Whilst discussing the job in hand we wandered around his workshop and came upon the vehicle in the picture.
I had not seen this particular vehicle before and thought maybe there were other members who do not know of it or ever seen it.
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6196 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2021 : 11:29:06
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MG 2191 is K2001 according to the printed Register listing.
Simon J
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George Eagle
United Kingdom
3246 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2021 : 17:12:56
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This car was a standard bodied K2, the first produced, and it was sadly rebuilt in the style of a pointed tail K3.
The standard 2 seat body survives but at the moment I cannot recall who now owns it.
George
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Westbury
United Kingdom
2054 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2021 : 18:10:32
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George.
The original body, I believe, is with Alan Whitham.
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Phil Standish
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2021 : 18:29:30
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| Yes that's right. I bought the body from Steve Baker some years ago to keep it all together. I sold it to Alan who wanted to build a musketeer type car. It's a great shame the car was turned into a K3 replica. |
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powerplus
United Kingdom
600 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2021 : 23:06:19
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Hello Phil,
Your comments regarding the parts from K2001 which I purchased from you, prompt me to let you know that I have made good use of them. They have in fact proved to be a very useful collection of ‘above chassis’ components to restore NA 0954 in a form which broadly maintains the appearance of K2001.
The body from K2001 ( following the fitting of some new timbers) is now fitted to NA 0954, and retains the appearance of an ND/K2. An ND/K2 style dashboard with correct instruments have also been fitted together with the original K2 windscreen.
The engine department is N type and an ENV preselector gearbox is fitted.
Still some way to go, but I hope you approve!
Powerplus.
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Westbury
United Kingdom
2054 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2021 : 23:36:41
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I am able to say that Alan has done a wonderful job on his N/ K2 as is usual with his cars. Although we would all agree that it is a shame that the original chassis and body have departed company, at least the body has survived and thanks to Alan has been put to good use.
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Edited by - Westbury on 08/05/2021 23:37:24 |
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George Eagle
United Kingdom
3246 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2021 : 09:55:20
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Well done Alan, your car will be effectively be an ND.
GEORGE
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Edited by - George Eagle on 09/05/2021 09:55:46 |
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Phil Standish
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2021 : 12:31:04
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Hi Alan
Thanks for your message. That's great news. I look forward to seeing you and the car sometime soon.
Kind regards
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Oz34
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/05/2021 : 21:05:18
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My best wishes too Alan. I'm sure regular Forumistes are well aware of my views on these things, even more so with such a rare beast as a K2, however it's great to hear that the body has been used to good effect rather than scrapped. Well done Alan.
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MGB
Netherlands
116 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2021 : 20:28:06
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quote:
Originally posted by r.warr
Went to see a guy about getting some work done on a car and
Whilst discussing the job in hand we wandered around his workshop and came upon the vehicle in the picture.
I had not seen this particular vehicle before and thought maybe there were other members who do not know of it or ever seen it.
Some years ago, in 2013, a friend of mine wanted to write an article about Eddie Hertzberger, a Dutch driver who raced his K3 to a win in the Grand Prix of Chimay. In the article he also wrote about his granddaughter who also raced. There is a picture of Eddie during this race with another car in the background that my friend wanted to recreate. So, I asked around for another K3 but to no avail. The only solution was to arrange a replica: the car in the picture. As a matter of fact: the picture shown here was taken that day!
Another picture, taken by me, of the car that day:
Gwendolyn Hertzberger and the owner of the car, giving instructions:
and a link to the article: https://svcc.nu/wp-content/uploads/078-087_Hertzberger_W.pdf
http://www.dioncre.nl/Algje/index.html |
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