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John Bonnett - 22/7/19 at 05:14 PM

To complete the story I just wanted to share a photograph of the finished car which is now in the hands of the new owner.

[Edited on 22/7/19 by John Bonnett]

AlexXtreme - 23/7/19 at 07:57 AM

Looks great John especially in the yellow.
Where does the new owner live?
Alex

John Bonnett - 23/7/19 at 09:22 AM

I love the colour too Alex. It's Porsche Signal Yellow.

The BMW conversion is a delight and is becoming very popular now with the owners of Imps and Imp derivatives. It's a very cheap way to a reliable and usable 100 and 130bhp depending on which engine is used.

The new owners are a father and son. The son lives in Exeter and I believe the father is in the New Forest area perhaps not too far from you.

Kind regards

John

AlexXtreme - 23/7/19 at 12:22 PM

Hi John,
Saw this car at a local motor event just a couple of weekends ago!
Chatted to what was must the father who lives near Romsey, just a few miles from me.
I had a good look round and he started the engine up for me and I was amazed how sweet it ran! He said it was a 100hp I think.
I especially like the finish inside with those seats - good work.
Have you posted this picture up on the Ginetta Owners club forum?
Cheers
Alex

John Bonnett - 23/7/19 at 12:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by AlexXtreme
Hi John,
Saw this car at a local motor event just a couple of weekends ago!
Chatted to what was must the father who lives near Romsey, just a few miles from me.
I had a good look round and he started the engine up for me and I was amazed how sweet it ran! He said it was a 100hp I think.
I especially like the finish inside with those seats - good work.
Have you posted this picture up on the Ginetta Owners club forum?
Cheers
Alex


Now that is a small world Alex. They are a nice couple of chaps and the car has gone to a good home where it will be looked after and enjoyed.

The engine I fitted is the K1100RS which gives 101bhp. Clark Dawson an Imp specialist masterminded the conversion and he designed a cnc machined bellhousing made from billet aluminium and a choice of adaptor plates to suit the three engines in the K series. Included in the kit is a flywheel and clutch with a concentric release bearing. All beautifully manufactured and the whole thing fits together perfectly.