Hello all!

Just been out for my first drive 

Wasn't forewarned by the seller of the hot start issue, but good to know (hope) that's all it is..

The seller only bought it in December 2022, he changed the wheels, added cream vinyl cobra seats, tacho and shift light, improved gear linkage.

I mention it as I'm keen to learn any history/knowledge of the vehicle. Elements suggest it was a high-end build (2007) and I have little idea of the tune.

Anyone recognise it by exterior colour and reg number?

Cheers, Lin

Welcome but no idea on the buggy or it's history

Quote from: snoopy on June 11, 2023, 10:56:13 AM
Welcome but no idea on the buggy or it's history

Thanks for the acknowledgment and welcome 👍

Welcome Lin.

That does look really tidy and a colour I've not seen before.

Where abouts are you and can you get to any of the meets ?

Does the seller or you have any more photos of it from the past ?

Thanks Hugh 👍

Monmouthshire- not really into meets, but will possibly hit Bristol/south wales events - if the stars align on the day...

I thinks it has spent time somewhere between Leicestershire and Yorkshire, looking over the last 5yrs MOT locations..

Photo portfolio and video on collecting cars.com, search Beach Buggy or Lot# 18887. That's all this year though. The interior and wheels were changed recently, I think it was likely black interior before.

No idea on what to expect of output/performance, based on the spec I was given:

AD engine code (type 2 1600)
1641cc
Twin solex (34s i think)
Scat lifters
Stainless pushrod tubes
Engle 110 road cam
009 Distributor
Flamethrower ignition


Otherwise,

200mm clutch & flywheel
IRS
Adjustable front beam, polybushed
Bug Pack front dampers.

Brakes are crap at first acquaintance, but it may be I'm not pressing hard enough, still feeling my way into it.

Welcome aboard - worth trying to meet up at some of the gatherings, we are not like the normal "car clubs" though - far more disfunctional 

Thanks!

It's not unlike the TVR (been there, done that) experience so far:

Day one

Number plate falls off
Wing mirror bolt loosens, inverting stalk.
Rear view mirror ditto
Hot start issue
Intermittent air/fuel starvation (009 installed)
Brakes? What brakes?

Hi LinleyW I am near Abergavenny so if u & your partner fancy meeting me & my long suffering hubby then give me a shout. We normally go over the beacons and Usk frequently. Away at mo but give me a shout. 👍Deb

Hello and welcome, nice looking buggy but I'd need to lift that column by at least 6 inches before I could drive it 

Was it built by a limbo dancer 

Deb, Hi!

We're the other side of Aber, near The Clytha Arms, so it's pretty inevitable our paths must cross 🙂

Thanks David, yes, a larger limbo dancer, who installed a 9 inch steering wheel to assist access, I guess, as it's not much use for steering 😆

Yes Lin I find buggys are one fix after another....but as Snoopy has often told me 'everything can be fixed' and boy are they terrific fun between times.

Quote from: LinleyW on June 12, 2023, 07:14:38 AM
Thanks David, yes, a larger limbo dancer, who installed a 9 inch steering wheel to assist access, I guess, as it's not much use for steering 😆

I like my steering wheel nice and high and of a reasonably size, I'm too old for struggling to get in or to park it 

Niggles, just niggles! 🤣

It`s a hi from me