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18th June 2018, 18:06
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Sammio workshop & hq
The new SAMMIO web site https://www.sammiocars.com is now starting to generate some new business and I am now getting some very strange looking vehicle's through the workshop for repair or re-commissioning .
Here's the latest to arrive.
It's a OPUS HRT with Ford running gear and a Ford 1200cc pre-crossflow engine and box.
It's been in a garage un-used since 1984, but now the proud owner, a young looking 79 year old (who has owned it since 1983) wants it back on the road !!!!!
Although he has asked me to try and fit a step so he can get in and out easier!!!!
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21st June 2018, 20:29
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Wow!
Over 30 years sitting in a garage.
Makes my build look quick.
Good luck, Paul.
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22nd June 2018, 12:06
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Bit of an ugly duckling!
I hope Aero Screens a revised boat tail rear end and cycle arches are part of the refurb!......could be made into something quite pretty.
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24th June 2018, 07:16
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27th June 2018, 18:12
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27th June 2018, 20:08
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Great video...
Google tells me its an Opus HRF...
http://www.statim.co.uk/OPUS%20HRF.htm
According to DVLA is was last taxed in 1986 so it lasted 19 years on the road, not bad, eh!
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28th June 2018, 16:36
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Goddamit.....Having read the Blurb I had not realized the Elan`s were handed over by Clark or Chapman!
Might explain the Colin Chapman Signature I had on my S4 Elan......wish I hadn`t swapped it now for the Peugeot 504 34 years ago!!!!
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11th August 2018, 14:59
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That shouldn't hang around long at that money ...
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11th August 2018, 15:47
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Mechanically, it's one of the best I'v seen but the body mods are not to everyone taste.
Personally, I'v done about 100 miles in it and loved every minute so sorry to see it go but I need the room.
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17th August 2018, 10:01
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Just checked the DVLA web site and the car is now registered correctly with DVLA so it's for sale !!
Anyone interested before it's listed on E-bay!!!
The original Triumph Herald speedo is now stuck at 30mph so does anyone have a speedo the can sell me??
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17th August 2018, 11:45
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I SHOULD HAVE A COUPLE KICKING ABOUT ...It looks like its a 1200 unit , the larger one ?
You can have one ..pm me your address and I will send one to you ...
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17th August 2018, 11:58
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Many thanks, PM sent.
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11th September 2018, 15:46
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Car now sold and on it's way to a classic car dealer in France.
Now on to the next one.
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11th September 2018, 16:53
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Congrats on the sale!
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30th December 2018, 17:51
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Santa brought us a nice present.
It's a diesel powered steam pressure washer.
This is the before.
This is the after!!!
It will make life a lot easier for us around the workshop.
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