Dunsmore Special

[peterux]

Originally Posted by MartinClan

Very nice. It's a pity that the regulations nowadays prohibit building this sort of thing. Did you note the front wing stays - 3 arms. I bet his wings don't bounce around like the Sportster's!

Robin

Funny that, but yes I did notice that!!

It was clearly either newly built or newly rebuilt and restored? (I supect the latter, to be honest) The tax disc said Jaguar Historic so quite when it was registered i don't know? Presumably this was from the engine donor?
I'm no epxert but I think that was Ok before the SVA was introduced.

There was no sign of the owner when I was around so didn't get a peep under the bonnet or any other details. On first sight, I thought it was an original Alpha

[Robert010652]

Originally Posted by peterux

Funny that, but yes I did notice that!!

It was clearly either newly built or newly rebuilt and restored? (I supect the latter, to be honest) The tax disc said Jaguar Historic so quite when it was registered i don't know? Presumably this was from the engine donor?
I'm no epxert but I think that was Ok before the SVA was introduced.

There was no sign of the owner when I was around so didn't get a peep under the bonnet or any other details. On first sight, I thought it was an original Alpha

I know Dunsmore very well
The Designer Bill Haynes passed away in 1986 (I think) lived not far away from me in Midlands area in the UK.

Car was built on components of Sherpa van made by British \Layland. The Jaguar engined example is unique, Not many exist with that spec. One of them a green one made its way via Ebay to Oregon in USA which was sold again and I think it want to California . The original owner of the green one was a guy Powel who actually restores all types.
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The car you are talking about has always been kept in that shape there are a few of them about . Designed like a true vintage

[petercharman]

I have recently acquired a Dunsmore Mk 3 special with a 3.4 L jag engine and gear box working on various bits to get it on the road reg number VGC 560 love to hear from any other owners

[Robert010652]

I knew Bill Haines the builder of these who died in 1984 or thereabouts . A talented engineer.
It depends where the car is. If it is in the USA you would not have no chance as most parts are British and namely Sherpa van. There is only one in the USA which was brought to the USA and the owner things it is a real 1930's car and as such treats it like that and as no one has a clue he has crazy pricing but I don't think it is for sale.
In the UK you have a good chance though most body parts were made by Bill himself. I was only days away from ordering my car when he passed away. I am lucky that I had not yet parted with deposit. Nowadays I have a 1961 Le mans replica Morgan. I would be happy to help where I can
Regards
Bob
California

[petercharman]

Hi I am in the UK based near Gatwick, funy you should mention spares I am currently try to track some spring retaing clips for the front drum brake Austin JU 250 anyone have any idea
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[Robert010652]

Best is to ask in the club in the UK
I am too far away for that


http://morriscommercialclub.co.uk/about-the-club/

[peterux]

Originally Posted by Robert010652

Best is to ask in the club in the UK
I am too far away for that


http://morriscommercialclub.co.uk/about-the-club/

There is also a Dunsmore owners club listed here....but no idea if it is active?
https://www.totalkitcar.com/uk/uk-clubs/
There are usually 2 or 3 turn up at Stoneleigh each year.

Did you know your car is featured on Wikipedia?

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/F..._(VGC_560).JPG

Google your number plate and you'll see lots more pictures.

Good luck getting your car back on the road.