History 1

A History of the B3 Trikes

1966/7. Rugeley, Staffs. First conceived as road usable version of Racing Morgan BUS 83, but only a few basic sketches and specs.

1973/4. Started building 1200cc Straight 8 engine with 2 coupled Reliant Regal 600cc engines, (similar to early Bugatti), but with power o/p in the centre by chain to motor cycle clutch, and with the gearbox alongside the rear of the engine. Abandoned due to moving house / garage.

1975. Caerleon, Gwent. BUS 83 sold. First serious drgs - Body & Chassis outlines.

1976/9. Courtney St, Newport. Built Boat Tailed F4 Morgan special AOE 458. Replacement Morgan gearbox with Morris 1000 gear cluster designed, made and installed in F4.

Feb 1980. Serious design work, with assistance from Dave Hodgson, and Tony Smith, of B3 front suspension, chassis, engine, gearbox and final drive. Patterns for chassis and torque tube lugs made, castings obtained, and machined.

1981/2. Rolling chassis made, with Anglia 105E engine /gearbox, Lotus Plus 2 hubs and wheels. First body mock up made with cardboard & masking tape over welding rod formers. Shape good enough to proceed to wooden formers and hardboard skin. Outlines OK, but shape too ‘hard’. Body sections modified several times.

Laurie Weeks sees bodywork ‘plug’ on Rolling Chassis and says, “Must have one”, but initially told no!

Jan/March 1983. Chassis modified for Escort gearbox, and finished ready for GRP bodywork. Wing mould made. (First ever GRP by RJB). More conversations with Laurie Weeks, agreed to build one replica.

April / May: G.R.P. moulds for bonnet & body made by RJB, Tony Smith and Steve Absolon

Agreement with Laurie Weeks for his Light Car & Cyclecar Restoration Co. to build B3’s under licence. Design for pre production prototype with more ground clearance and fewer specially made parts started.

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June/Sept: G.R.P. Bonnet and Body outer shell made. Steel body frame and footwell, G.R.P. interior, floor, and dashboard designed, made, and fitted.

Oct / Feb 84: First full assembly, braking system, wiring harness, & cooling system made and fitted.

March 1984: First trial runs at Black Clawson International carpark. 105E engine, 14” x 4½” MG B wheels, Cross ply tyres all round. No upholstery, nothing at all painted. Very satisfactory first test, all those present, (RJB, Tony Smith, Steve Griffiths, Steve Absolon, and Mark Smith) tried car, with only two problems, the front springs were too soft, and the key sheared in the bevel box O/P shaft.Set of chassis pressings & castings for D. Hodgson – B3 8402

April / September: New uprated springs were ordered, and a new bevel box output shaft made from EN24t with double keys. The Trike was then taken completely apart, and finished - i.e. shot blasted, etch primer, polyester undercoat, and ICI 2K FIAT Maroon topcoat on painted parts, and Chrome plating of all front suspension pieces. New 15” x 4 ” 48 spoke front wheels with 145 SR15 Firestone tyres, a 145 SR14 Firestone rear tyre, the Light Battleship Grey leather upholstery, and the tuned 1300cc Cortina Mk2 Pre Crossflow engine were fitted.

October: Chassis B3 8503 ordered from Star Engineering by L. Weeks Body moulds delivered to L.C. &C.R.Co at Hartlebury. New, purpose designed, King Posts giving 1” extra ground clearance ordered by L. Weeks.

November: B3 8301-registered AYX 428, passed M. 0. T. and taxed, then used as much as possible to ‘run in’, when weather permitted.

1st Jan 1985: 8301 taken to VSCC Verzons pub meeting, despite 3500 rev limit, (still running in), ‘looses’ Lotus Cortina support car through the lanes, but broke chain at half link. Trike taken from Verzons to L.C. &C.R. Co. workshops by L. Weeks, ready for road test by KIT CAR Magazine.

Feb/March: 8301 Road tested by ‘The CLASSIC MOTOR CYCLE’ and ‘KITCARS & SPECIALS’ magazines. Chassis: B3 8503 delivered to L. Weeks, with suspension parts, to be painted and plated ready for the Kenilworth NAC show. Escort GT Close Ratio gear cluster fitted to 8301 to improve acceleration.

March: 8301 taken to VMCC Mallory Park test day with Dave Hodgson driving. After adjusting tyre pressures, very competitive times, D. H. well pleased, and no chain problems. Decide to enter VOC Cadwell Park meeting.

April: First Road Test of 8301 in ‘KIT CAR’ magazine, very complimentary… ‘Possesses both the speed and handling to out perform some very sophisticated competition’. Lots of enquiries, one of which eventually became an order (Bob Raikes in 1992!). 8301 now fully run in, and breaking the final




drive chain at the half link when driven hard. Chassis B3 8503 was powder coated ‘Esso Blue’ & the chrome plated suspension fitted ready for Kenilworth NAC show, but new king posts not ready. Arrive at show with 8301 on new, hydraulic raised / lowered trailer, behind Steve Griffith’s Dodge Pick Up (more interest from ‘KIT CAR’ magazine) stand at show attracted lots of interest, resulting in an order years later (Harry Sales in 1987).

May: Back to back road tests of 8301 and Triking in ‘KIT CARS & SPECIALS’, B3...’more usable’. Road test and report on VMCC Mallory Park test day in ‘The CLASSIC MOTOR CYCLE’, both very positive… ‘All the panache you would expect from a sports motorcycle’. Colour picture on whole rear cover. 8301 exhibited at ‘Classic & Sportscar show at N. E. C. with more interest.

8301 driven from Newport to Cadwell in 3½ hours for Dave Hodgson to race in Vincent Owners Club Cadwell Park race meeting. Unplaced in first race, (learning circuit, 5th in second, leading the third until the chain broke the half link at the hairpin with 2 laps remaining. DH, RJB, & L. W. all Gutted!!

June: Discussions with L. Weeks regarding future, with regard to chain problems on 8301, non arrival of new king posts for 8503, and costs of manufacturing current design.

July 13 : MTWC Sprint at Long Marston. RJB in 8301 (17.59s @ 78mph)[Very rewarding day, although beaten by the Racing Morgans of Bill Tuer, Greg Bibby, and Dave Shotton, 2nd fastest Road Legal to Tony Divey’s Triking (with a higher terminal speed) was very satisfactory].

August: New Rear Suspension and Transmission designed to resolve the half link and other problems on 8301. A 2.5” dia. single trailing arm, pivoted on needle roller bearings, with rising rate adjustable length pull rod linkage onto an inboard adjustable spring / damper unit, and a new Bevel Box housing, Crown Wheel Carrier, & Rear Brake Drum were designed, and patterns made. The chain drive was changed to 33t Morgan sprocket on the Bevel Box, and a 39t specially made sprocket on the new 7” x 1” Brake drum, fitted to a Morgan 4/4 front hub. The fabricated sheet steel torque tube was changed to 2 pieces, to access the prop shaft, which was of the Metalastic type to absorb shock loads.

September: 8604 started for L. Weeks, using as many parts as possible from 8503, i.e. front suspension, hubs, stub axles, king posts, steering rack, body shell & bonnet.

October: after much correspondence with DVLA, 8301 was re registered BSV 526. Road Test ‘SPORTS CAR Monthly’ very enthusiastic. ... ‘No doubting the sheer unadulterated fun that it provides’

December: 8301 rear suspension and Transmission remade using a Bond Bug banjo casing & 3.55:1 CWP, new purpose made side plates, and the new




design crown wheel carrier. The swinging arm from 8503 was modified, and a Morgan 39t 8” brake drum / sprocket fitted to the special hub made for 8503. A rising rate adjustable length pull rod linkage onto an inboard adjustable spring / damper unit, similar to the new design, but amended to avoid remaking the chassis was fitted. Adrian Paffey wrote first Build Manual.

1986

January: Order for 8503 King Posts cancelled, and re-designed as fabrications. (flame cut from EN8, then machined to drawing by King Precision).

March: 8605 started by Adrian Paffey as ‘Self Build’ project – The Ultimate Kit Car - chassis a set of pressings, and the body paper templates, Rolls of CSM, and use of the Moulds and jigs! (Neil Harrison in fact made all G.R.P. for Adrian.)

May: RJB & Steve Griffiths attended Kenilworth NAC show with 8301 on South Wales Kit Car Club pitch, lots of interest. ‘Top Wheels’ magazine borrowed trike at the show for an instant road test.

June: Road test of 8301 in ‘AUTOCAR’. Very good report… ‘ You might even be tempted to compete’, although captions were inaccurate, viz ‘1600cc & 90 mph’.

September: RJB & Tony Smith attended 1st Castle Combe Action Day in 8301 as spectators, were told… ‘You should take this in the paddock, it’s much better than what’s in there’, so we did, and it was.

November: Road test of 8301 in ‘FORD News’… ‘Rave reviews from specialist press more than justified’.

December: Ian Hyne, editor of ‘KIT CAR’ magazine borrows 8301 for extended (2 weeks) road test.

1987

January 1 : RJB in 8301 at VSCC Verzons pub meeting.

March: Follow up road test of 8301 in ‘KIT CAR’, even more enthusiastic…. ‘As an out and out Sportscar with power and handling of the highest order, I can’t fault it’.

May: Attended Kenilworth NAC show with 8301 and 8605 (complete, unpainted rolling chassis, with unfinished body and wings), on S.W.K.C.C. pitch. Met Gregor Gunther, Harry Sales, and Rob Sheldon, among others.

June: Attended South Wales Kit Car Show at Newport with 8301 and 8605 (Unpainted, no trim) on S.W.K.C.C. Stand. Usual interest, Ian Hyne (editor of




Kit Car) very complimentary about the new ‘Push Rod Rising Rate’ front suspension on 8605.

Met Colin, Theresa and Suzanne Daly. RJB took Theresa, then Colin for test drive, Adrian Paffey took Suzanne. - Colin ordered car - Standard spec, quick rack, 4” ride height, no trim.

July: Road test of 8301 in ‘PERFORMANCE FORD’, by Ian Hyne… ‘The power, ease of driving, incredible roadholding and handling’. First pictures of 8604 in workshop, and of 8605 at South Wales Kit Car Show’.

August: RJB attended Sandown Park show with 8301. Met up with Harry Sales for test drive - ordered car - basic kit only, with non-standard body for fitting full width screen and hood.

September: Invited to take part in ‘Castle Combe multi test’ by ‘KITCARS & SPECIALS’ magazine. RJB brought Colin Daly in 8301, which was then used for the magazine test day, and for 50 + Track demonstrations next day by RJB, Tony Smith and Adrian Paffey at the ‘Castle Combe Action Day’. 8604 fully built rolling chassis was a static exhibit, L. Weeks was very impressed with the new transmission.RJB & Adrian Paffey attended Tredegar Park Vintage & Classic Show with 8301 and 8605 (fully finished Rolling Chassis - Esso Blue / chrome suspension) on S.W.K.C.C. pitch. Met Vera… and some others.Chassis No. 8706 started for Colin Daly.

November: RJB & V attended 1st. Southwest Kit & Sports Car Show at Bristol with 8301 on S.W.K.C.C. stand, and won the Cup for ‘Best Club Car’.

1988.

01/01/88 : RJB with 8301 at Verzons, where L. Weeks exchanged 8503 for 8604.

‘KITCARS & SPECIALS’ multi test published…. ‘Not practical, not sensible.. but a great deal of fun’.

February : 8707 body assembled on chassis 8706 to enable Harry Sales to source full width screen, trim and hood etc. before starting chassis build up. Standard chassis design modified - seat belt tower added, and seat belt mountings redesigned.

Jim Nevison ordered 8503, to be modified to current spec., as basic kit.

April: 8707 body, bonnet and wings collected by H. Sales.

May: Kenilworth NAC show. RJB &V with 8301 on S.W.K.C.C. pitch...

05/05/88 : 4th Gwent Classic Car Club Show at Caldicot Castle. RJB & V with 8301...




23/06/88 : 8301 used as wedding car, married Vera.

June - September : RJB in and out of hospital - unable to work for 8 months.

June : Cornelius Kloska came to Courtney St to see trike but RJB in hospital…

1989

February / April : Workshop, Jigs, and 8706 moved to Llanwern.

April : Jim Nevisson cancelled order for 8503, due to redundancy

May: Kenilworth NAC show. RJB &V with 8301 on S.W.K.C.C. pitch.

June : L. Weeks decided to retire and returned 8604 to RJB unaltered.

August : John Davies came for trial run in 8301, placed order despite being advised of at least 12 month waiting list. - full kit, with tan leather trim, chromed suspension parts, and exhaust system. Bodywork would be Black…

September : Bodywork, wheels, hubs etc. removed from 8604 and chassis sold to H. Sales – chassis No. 8707 cancelled.

1990

May : Kenilworth NAC show. RJB &V with 8301 on S.W.K.C.C. pitch.Colin Daly and friend Peter came to collect 8706, trike laid out in pieces on drive prior to their arrival with many cardboard boxes! As these would not all fit into the ‘Maestro’ when filled, the Trike was then assembled to put on the trailer in approx. 3 hours.

June: Peter Cahill of ‘KIT CAR’ magazine takes 8301 for 3 day road test.

September : 9107 chassis started for John Davies.

October : Road test of 8301 in and on front cover of ‘KIT CAR’ magazine… ‘B3’s exceptional Road Holding…..’

1991

March : Front & rear boot space added to 8301 ready for Le Mans trip.

May : Kenilworth NAC show. RJB & V with 8301 on S.W.K.C.C. pitch.

June : Ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race RJB & V in 8301




July : 9209 ordered by Bob Raikes – non standard body (to suit full width screen), additional oil temp gauge, non standard instruments,1300 Escort front brakes, and full trim.

August : John Davies collected 9107. Dave Jerwood started construction of 9208 and parts for 9209 & 9310. (suspension and machined parts).

1992

February : 9208 Basic Kit finished by Dave Jerwood.

March : 9209 started for Bob Raikes.

May : Kenilworth NAC show. RJB & V with 8301 on S.W.K.C.C. pitch.

June : Article in ‘WHICH KIT’ magazine… ‘One can see why there’s a waiting list’Ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race RJB & V in 8301

September : Invited to take part in Castle Combe Action Day test session in 8301 Cornelius Kloska taken for demonstration ride round circuit, then later borrowed trike for a test drive, came back and placed order for 9310. Complete trike, with modifications to dash layout, handbrake moved to top of prop shaft tunnel, ‘Hella’ switches, fire retardant GRP, lockable steering column, Continental pattern hub nuts, an efficient silencer (85 decibels ),and Quick Detachable tow bar.

November : Road Test of 8301 in ‘EUROPEAN KITCAR’ magazine, picture on front cover, but article in German….Castle Combe Action Day report on 8301 …. ‘ Nips inside Cobra’s round the corners...’

1993

March : Bob Raikes cancelled order for interior trim.

April : Bob Raikes decided to have a tow bar..

May : Kenilworth NAC show. RJB & V in 8301 and Colin & Theresa Daly in 8706, with 8706 on K.C.I. magazine stand, much admired. C. Kloska and B. Raikes also at show. 9209 collected by Bob Raikes.

June : Ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race. RJB & V in 8301 Lost idler sprocket at Bayeaux in very heavy rain, speed restricted to 30mph until spare brought over by Steve Griffiths.

July : 9310 started for Cornelius Kloska.




September : Castle Combe Action Day. RJB &V with 8301 on SWKCC pitch. Sump baffle came loose while demonstrating trike on track – ran bearings & destroyed crankshaft.

October : 8301 engine rebuilt, new crankshaft, rods, plus 30 thou. Pistons, and Kent Cams BCF3 camshaft and followers. 1994

April : Phil Whitmore upholstered 9209 to Bob’s specification.

May : Kenilworth NAC show. RJB &V with 8301 on Citroen Specials Club pitch. Brian Hamp ordered a special car to fit 1300 Fiat Twin Cam engine. A new chassis was designed, using as much of 8503 as possible, updated to fit a standard body. June : Ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race RJB &V in 8301

July 14 : Dave Jerwood sold 9208 to Mick Banks as unfinished rolling chassis.

July 17 : 15th South Devon Coastal Run. RJB & V in 8301, and Colin & Theresa Daly in 8706.

July : 9310 first taxed, and used by RJB.

August : V.S.C.C. ‘Serendipity’ meeting at Verzons. Tony & Jenny Smith in 8301, and RJB & V in 9310.

20/09/94 : MTWC Sprint Smeatharpe Weather : Dry, sunny. RJB & V 8301 15.98

Colin & Suzanne Daly 8706 17.01[Colin & Suzanne’s first taste of Motor Sport !!]

September : Castle Combe Action Day. RJB & V in 8301, Cornelius Kloska in 9310, and Bob Raikes with nearly finished 9209 on trailer, all on CSC pitch, where Trikes were examined and admired by Ian Hyne (K.C.I.) and Peter Coxhead (Kit Cars). Cornelius Kloska and Gregor Gunther had collected 9310 from Llanwern, visited the event, and driven back to Germany. Slight problems with plugs oiling up (E.C.V.) and over heating on M25 (stuck in traffic)

07/10/94 : C.K. fitted fan to 9310 (which cured overheating), and changed ECV (plug oiling reduced).




1995

February : Colin Daly and Cornelius Kloska still oiling plugs, despite changing ECV, so replaced ECV with breather tube to catch tank. Problem solved.

26/04/95 : Cornelius Kloska attended Prescott Hill Climb Drivers School in 9310….

April 95 : 8301 stripped down and resprayed due to micro blistering and signs of 70,000 miles hard use.

May : Kenilworth NAC show. RJB & V in 8301, Colin & Theresa Daly in 8706, Bob Raikes in 9209, and Cornelius Kloska in 9310, all on C.S.C. pitch. Group photo’ taken to record the event

May 95 : 8301 re – painted again (all one shade this time…..)

Keith & Kevin Smith took 8301 for extensive (2 ½ hours) test drive….

June : Ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race. RJB & V in 8301, Colin and Suzanne Daly in 8706, and Bob Raikes in 9209. Cornelius and Regina Kloska came in 9310 with their trailer tent ( 7 hour journey in heavy rain ) to watch the race, then continued their holiday in Jersey… 8706 sheared bevel box sprocket bolts (incorrectly fitted with 4.7 grade set screws instead of 12.9 grade bolts), on return trip.9209 had problems with the bevel box at Le Mans and was recovered by AA ‘5 Star’. Bevel box returned to RJB where problem was found to be incorrect assembly of pinion bearings (bearing cages were crushed by over tightening). Bob Raikes ‘improved ? ’ bevel box …… and fitted new bearings….

September : Castle Combe Action Day. RJB & V in 8301, and B. Raikes in 9209 on C.S.C. pitch. Cornelius & Regina Kloska took part in the German Three Wheeler Rally in 9310 in the Harz Mountains and former East Germany.Brian Hamp collected 9503.

October : Colin Daly sold 8706 ….’First car I’ve ever made money on, and never had so much fun, ever! ‘. to Gregor Gunther…A lockable steering column, an efficient silencer, and Continental Hub nuts were fitted to comply with TUV regs.

1996

05/01/96 : Nigel Clewley ordered 9611, standard spec, complete kit, chassis to be powder coated, with unplated suspension, but no trim.

5-6/05/96 : Kenilworth NAC Show. RJB & V in 8301, and John Davies with 9107 on C.S.C. pitch




09/05/96 ; Cornelius arrived from Germany, towing his trailer tent to compete in 9310…..

11/05/96 : NHCA Wiscombe Park Hill Climb. Weather : Dry, warm (ish).

Phil Brockbrank & K. Morrisey F2 Kawasaki 47.30 1 : 5.

Stu Stobbart & Judge Jefferies Kawasaki 53.03 2 : 5.

Dave & Hilary Millar 500 Honda 53.58 3 : 5

RJB & V 8301 56.42 4 : 5.

C.K.& T. Martin 9310 59.80 5 : 5.

[ RJB’s first Hill Climb, and CK’s first competitive event ]

12/05/96 : NHCA Manor Farm Hill Climb. . Weather : Warm, dry.

Phil Brockbrank & K. Morrisey F2 Kawasaki 24.17 1 : 5

Dave & Hilary Millar 500 Honda 26.42 2 : 5

RJB & V 8301 26.45 3 : 5.


C.K.& T Martin 9310 28.00 5 : 5

[ RJB improved to 26.34, and CK to 27.63 in the open runs.]

13/05/96 : Cornelius returned to Germany in 9310.…




June : RJB & V in 8301 ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race, stopped over with Herve and Marie. Returned via John & Jane Davies and attended Goodwood Festival of Speed. RJB & V in 8301, and John Davies in 9107.

20/07/96 : NHCA Classic Loton Hill Climb Weather : Dry, warm & sunnyRJB & V 8301

75.77 1 : 1.

26/07/96 : Cornelius arrived from Germany, with Regina, in 9310, for their summer holiday, and a few hill climbs…

28/07/96 : NHCA Curborough Twisty Sprint Weather : ??

C.K.& Terry Martin 9310 47.57.

[ CK stopped for a ‘picnic’ ?( according to Terry) ]

01/08/96 : 9310 had TIG welded front wishbones replaced with ‘SIF Bronze’ welded wishbones due to cracking near welds, and stiffeners added.

04/08/96 : W.S.S. Bryn Bach Hill Climb. Weather : Dry ,hot &sunny.

Phil Brockbrank & K. Morrisey F2 Kawasaki 31.58 1 : 6.


Dave & Hilary Millar F2 Honda 38.18 3 : 6

RJB & V 8301 38.60 4 : 6.

Sheelagh Neal & Dave White 650 Triumph 40.04 5 : 6

C.K. & G. Cratchley 9310 40.50 6 : 6.

10/08/96 : N.S.A. Weston Zoyland Sprint Weather : Dry, hot, thunder later.

Dave Goddard & Dave Knight F1 Kawasaki 11.87 1 : 4




C.K. & D. Dunk 9310 17.17 2 : 4

RJB & V 8301 17.21 3 : 4.

Phil Perret & Ballast 500 Honda 23.65 4 : 4

11/08/96 : N.S.A. Weston Zoyland Sprint Weather : Dry, humid.

C.K. & D. Dunk 9310 18.07 2 : 3.

11/08/96 : V.S.C.C. ‘Serendipity’ meeting at Verzons. RJB & V in 8301,

17-18/08/96 : NHCA Loton Park Hill Climb . Weather : Dry, hot.

Phil Brockank & K. Morisey F2 Kawasaki 62.82 1 : 6.

Stu Stobbart & Jamie Mitchell Kawasaki 65.63 2 : 6.

Fred Reeve & Jack Woods FRS 900 69.53 3 : 6

RJB & V 8301 73.88 4 : 6.

Dave & Hilary Millar F2 Honda 76.82 5 : 6

C K & Grant Cratchley 9310 79.71 6 : 6.

John Davies came to spectate in 9107.

19/08/96 : Cornelius & Regina returned to Germany

6-8/09/96 : RJB & V in 8301, Gregor Gunther & Uschi Mather in 8706, and Cornelius & Regina Kloska in 9310, took part in German Three Wheeler Rally in Harz Mountains, and former East Germany.

15/09/96 : NHCA Wiscombe Hill Climb Weather : Dry, warm.




RJB & V 8301 54.85 6 : 9.

06/10/96 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb Weather : Dull, cool.


RJB & V 8301 31.23 2 : 4.

Dave & Hilary Millar F2 Honda 33.40 3 : 4.

Gary & Roy Squance F2 Ireson 37.18 4 : 4.

[ RJB improved to 30.94 in open runs ]

November : 1st. Exeter Kit Car Show. Bob Raikes in 9209 on Kit Cars International

Stand with lots of local interest.

1997

18/1/97 : Keith Smith ordered 9712 to be a close replica of 8301.

16/03/97 : NHCA Cricket St Thomas Hill Climb Weather : Warm, dry.

Stu Stobbart &Andy Hardcastle Kawasaki 41.24 1 : 4.

Harry & Carol Foster. 1000 BMW. 41.49 2 : 4

RJB & V 8301 45.94 3 : 4.

Dave & Hilary Millar F2 Honda 47.33 4 : 4.

06/04/97 : NHCA Hartland Quay . Weather : Dry, mild.

Stu Stobbart &Andy Hardcastle Kawasaki 29.11 1 : 3.

RJB & V 8301 30.81 2 : 3.

Gary & Roy Squance F2 Ireson 38.14 3 : 3.




[RJB improved to 30.52 in open runs.]

08/05/97 : RJB fitted ‘Aldon’ distributor, and 4 ½” x 15” 60spoke front wheels with 145 SR 15 Firestone S-211 tyres to 8301.

10/05/97 : NHCA Wiscombe Hill Climb Weather : Wet, slowly drying!

Harry Foster & Mal. Coombes 1000 BMW 49.76 1 : 3.

Stu Stobbart & Simon Lilly Kawasaki 51.23 2 : 3

RJB & V 8301 56.33 3 : 3.

11/05/97 : NHCA Manor Farm Hill Climb Weather : Wet, Showery.

RJB & V 8301 28.42 1 : 2.

Gary & Roy Squance F2 Ireson 29.06 2 : 2

[ RJB improved to 26.47 in the open runs.]

25/05/97 : NHCA Gurston Down Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny.

RJB & V 8301 45.74 1 : 1.

01/06/97 : BOC Classic Prescott Hill Climb Weather : Hot, windy.

RJB & V 8301 60.46 1 : 1.


June : Ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race. Bob Raikes & friend in 9209, Transmission ‘noisy’ on return trip, upon inspection U/J’s were badly worn, so a new Propshaft was sourced by and fitted by B. Raikes…

C.S.C. Summer Rally in Scotland. Bob Raikes in 9209. (very heavy rain – other C.S.C. members went in ‘tin tops…..)




29/06/97 : NHCA Prescott Hill Climb Weather : Wet, windy.

Stu Stobbart & Jamie Mitchell Kawasaki 55.28 1 : 3

RJB & V 8301 60.18 2 : 3.

C.K & T. Martin 9310 65.39 3 : 3.

19/07/97 : NHCA Classic Loton Hill Climb Weather : Dry, hot, and sunny. RJB & V 8301 71.73 1 : 1

24/07/97 : 9611 delivered to Nigel Clewley.

03/08/97 : W.S.S. Bryn Bach Hill Climb. Weather : Very wet and windy. RJB & V 8301

[Crown Wheel Carrier broke on second practise – no time].

17/08/97 : NHCA Loton Hill Climb Weather : Dry, hot,P1,2&T1.V. Wet T2


Fred Reeve & Jack Woods FRS 900 70.66 2 : 4 RJB & V 8301

72.25 3 : 4.

Dave & Hilary Millar F2 Yamaha 72.93 4 : 4

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24/08/97 : ‘Finale du Championnat de France de la Montagne (French Hill Climb Finals) at GER in Normandy, RJB & V in 8301

[crashed at hairpin on 2nd practise – no time. Grant Cratchly and Pam also came along as part of their holiday.. ].

14/09/97 : NHCA Manor Farm Hill Climb Weather : Warm, sunny.

RJB & V 8301 26.57 1 : 5.

Roy & Garry Squance F2 Ireson 27.05 2 : 5. Garry & Roy Squance F2 Ireson 27.38 3 : 5. Brian & Bruce Mumford Mumford 30.90 4 : 5.




Ron & Heather Cheeseman 650 BSA 32.37 5 : 5.

[ RJB improved to 25.72in the ‘open’ run.]

14/09/97 : Castle Combe Action Day. Bob Raikes in 9209 on C.S.C. pitch.

Bob Raikes wrote 2 part article in Kit Car Magazine on the build and the ’Honeymoon’ !! with 9209….

21/09/97 : NHCA Wiscombe Park Hill Climb Weather : Warm, sunny.

Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew Kawasaki 48.20 1 : 8

Harry & Carol Foster 1000 BMW 48.76 2 : 8

RJB & V 8301 53.52 3 : 8.

Garry & Roy Squance. F2 Ireson 54.74 4 : 8

Dave & Hilary Millar F2 Kawasaki 55.34 5 : 8

Roy & Garry Squance. F2 Ireson 56.64 4 : 8

01/10/97 : Cornelius & Regina moved to Malvern for a 1 year exchange posting in order to compete more often !!!

12/10/97 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb Weather : Wet P1,dry,sunny P2,T1&2. RJB & V 8301

29.35 1 : 6.

Dave & Hilary Millar F2 Kawasaki 29.51 2 : 6


C.K. & G. Cratchley 9310 32.67 4 : 6.

Brian & Bruce Mumford Mumford 35.73 5 : 6

[ RJB improved to 29.32, and CK improved to 32.50 in the ‘open’ runs ]

10/10/97 : Nigel Clewley sold 9611 (due to lack of employment) to John Gill exactly as he had received it.




01/11/97 : Bob Raikes sold 9209 to Grant Cratchley….

1998

28/03/98 : NHCA Cricket St Thomas Hill Climb . Weather : Overcast, cold .

RJB & V 8301 55.25 1 : 1.

05/04/98 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny, windy.

Stu Stobbart & J. Jeffries Kawasaki 28.12 1 : 6

Bill Dingle & Jamie Mitchell F2 Honda 29.41 2 : 6

RJB & V 8301 29.70 3 : 6.

C.K. & P. Hooper 9310 31.18 4 : 6.


[RJB improved to 29.23, (37 of 52) and CK to 31.15, (46 of 52) in the ‘open‘ runs.]

09/05/98 : NHCA Wiscombe Park Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny.

Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew Kawasaki 49.47 1 : 5

RJB & V 8301 53.33 2 : 5 .

C.K. & T. Martin 9310 54.92 3 : 5.

Ron & Vince Cheesman 650 BSA 63.67 4 : 5.

Grant Cratchley & Pam Gale 9209 66.97 5 : 5




10/05/98 : NHCA Manor Farm Hill Climb Weather Hot, sunny. Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew Kawasaki

25.05 1 : 10


RJB & V 8301 25.87 3 : 10

Bill Dingle & Jenny Taylor. F2 Honda 26.13 4 : 10

C.K. & V. Weight 9310 27.35 5 : 10.

Tony & Cathy Quinn. Morgan SS. 28.43 6 : 10

Grant Cratchley & Pam Gale 9209 28.53 7 : 10.

[ RJB improved to 25.68 in the open runs, but CK had an ‘off’ at the 1 st

corner on the 2nd open run, and bent N/S bottom wishbone ]

24/05/98 : NHCA Gurston Down Hill Climb Weather : Hot, sunny.

Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew Kawasaki 39.88 1 : 4.

Harry & Carol Foster. 1000BMW. 40.52 2 : 4

RJB & V 8301 45.12 3 : 4.

C.K. & G. Cratchley 9310 47.86 4 : 4.

[ CK sheared 10 M5 countersunk bolts holding rear sprocket to brake drum on return from 2nd practice, which were replaced by 20 cap head. Missed third practice. ]

27/05/98 : CK fitted 5” x 15” 72 spoke wheels with Dunlop Racing tyres all round to 9310.




31/05/98 : B.O.C. Prescott Hill Climb Weather :Hot, P1&2.Wet overnight Dry T1&2

RJB & V 8301 58.46 1 : 4.

C.K. & Pete Hooper. 9310 61.32 2 : 4.

Grant Cratchly & Pam Gale 9209 63.49 3 : 4.

Sheelagh Neal & Dave White 650 Triumph 65.05 4 : 4.

June : Ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race. Grant Cratchly & Pam Gale in 9209 then continued on from Le Mans to Chambord ,(on the river Loire), for the C.S.C. Summer Rally. More problems with Transmission on return trip….

20/06/98 : BMOC Porthkerriss Hill Climb Weather : ??

C.K. & V. Weight 9310 38.29? :?

. [Had an ‘off’, and bent O/S bottom wishbone.]

21/06/98 : BMOC Porthkerriss Hill Climb Weather :

C.K. & V. Weight 9310 36.76? : ?

28/06/98 : BOC Prescott Hill Climb Weather : Hot, sunny.

Harry & Carol Foster. 1000 BMW. 54.62 1 : 5

Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew Kawasaki 54.63 2 : 5.

RJB & V 8301 57.97 3 : 5

C.K. & G. Cratchley 9310 61.52 4 : 5.


04/07/98 : 9209 was returned to RJB to resolve the Transmission problem, which was found to be incorrect Bevel Box Alignment ( approx.10 degrees misalignment). This had caused extensive wear to the chain and sprockets,




the front U/J, and the main shaft bearings on the gearbox main shaft. Another problem was that the Bevel Box pinion bearings were slack, and Bob Raikes ‘improvement’ to the housing had made it leak! A 3.23 /1 CWP, & new bearings were fitted to the Bevel Box, new chain & Sprockets, new U/J’s in the prop shaft, and an 1100, (wide ratio), gearbox was fitted until the close ratio gearbox was rebuilt.

18/07/98 : NHCA Classic Loton Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny.

RJB & V 8301 71.47 1 : 3

C.K. & V. Weight 9310 76.38 2 : 3.


25/07/98 : NHCA Barbon Hill Climb Weather :

C.K. & Y. Etem 9310 36.38.

26/07/98 : NHCA Curborough Twisty Sprint Weather : Hot, sunny.

Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew 750 Suzuki 34.00 1 : 9.

Bill Dingle & Jenny Taylor F2 Honda 33.76 2 : 9.

Fred Reeve & Jack Woods F1 FRS 39.47 3 : 9.

RJB & V 8301 41.28 4 : 9.

Garry & Roy Squance F2 Ireson 41.49 5 : 9

C.K. & J. Ambrose 9310 44.66 6 : 9.


Matt Cox & John Casement 750 R.Enfield46.65 8 : 9.

Moz Baines & Peter Jordan 650 Norton 48.43 9 : 9.




[ RJB had a Big spin on T1 (see video) due to brain fade ! ]

03/08/98 : W.S.S. Bryn Bach Hill Climb Weather : Hot, sunny.




RJB & V 8301 37.03 4 : 8.

C.K. & Regina 9310 39.16 5 : 8.


Sheelagh Neal & Dave White 650 Triumph 40.00 7 : 8.

Tony & Cathy Quinn Morgan SS 42.28 8 : 8.

[ All three B3’s laden weight was measured and found to be very similar,

8301 685 Kg, 9209 735Kg, & 9310 720 Kg.]

23/08/98 : NHCA Loton Hill Climb Weather : Part dry P2. V. Wet P1,T1&T2




RJB & V 8301 77.74 4 : 6. .

Grant Cratchley & Pam Gale 9209 82.98 5 : 6.C.K. & Yvonne Etem 9310 83.63 6

: 6.

[RJB decided to convert caravan into trike transporter /caravan due to arriving, erecting tent, spending 2 days and nights, and taking down tent, in virtually non stop rain! ]

30/08/98 : B.M.O.C Tregrehan Hill Climb Weather : Dry ,sunny.





RJB & V 8301 25.44 2 : 4.

Andy Seward & Simon Rogers F2 Honda 25.80 3 : 4

C.K. & Regina 9310 26.63 4 : 4.

06/09/98 : B.M.O.C Wadebridge Hill Climb Weather : Dry.



RJB & V 8301 51.46 3 : 4.

C.K. & Regina 9310 54.34 4 : 4.

[RJB improved to 50.83 in the open run.]

07/09/98 : B.M.O.C Wadebridge Hill Climb Weather : Very wet!


Bill Dingle & jenny Taylor F2 Honda 44.88 2 : 5.


RJB & V 8301 49.96 4 : 5.

C.K. & Regina 9310 52.19 5 : 5.

[ Too ***** Wet for open runs ! ]

13/09/98 : Baitings Dam Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny ?

C.K. & Yvonne Etem 9310 36.92 ? : ?.

13/09/98 : MAC Cornbury Park Twisty Sprint Weather : Dry, sunny.

Garry & Roy Squance F2 Ireson 52.38 1 : 5.

Sheelagh Neal & David White 650 Triumph 53.53 2 : 5.

G.C. & P.G. 9209 54.44 3 : 5.

Tony & Cathy Quinn Morgan SS 56.06 4 : 5.

Harry & Carol Foster 1000 BMW Failed 5 : 5

[ Only Event ever held at this Venue ]

15/09/98 : RJB fitted new bigger bore 11/4” exhaust manifold to 9310.




20/09/98 : NHCA Wiscombe Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny.

Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew 750 Suzuki 48.08 1 : 7

RJB & V 8301 53.17 2

Bill Dingle & Jenny Taylor F2 Honda 53.49 3

Garry & Roy Squance F2 Ireson 53.94 4

C.K. & Regina 9310 55.39 5

Grant Cratchley & Pam Gale 9209 56.90 6

Tony & Cathy QuinnMorgan SS

57.71 7 [ GC achieved personal best time.]

27/09/98 : NHCA Manor Farm Hill Climb Weather : Wet.

RJB & V 8301 27.42 1 : 1.

[ Improved to 26.86 (7 of 17 ) in open runs.]

04/10/98 : NHCA Cricket St Thomas Hill climb Weather : Dry, cold.


RJB & V 8301 44.14 2

[RJB ‘s personal best, last ever event here ]

11/11/98 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny, windy.


RJB & V 8301 29.24 2 : 5.

Bill Dingle & Jenny Taylor F2 Honda 29.41 3 : 5

C.K. & Regina 9310 30.83 4 : 5.

Dave & Hillary Millar F2 Yamaha 33.31 5 : 5 [ No open runs due to Big Accident on T1]




1999

02/02/99 : C.K. fitted 9310 with 4 into 1 big bore exhaust manifold and exhaust system, and twin Dellorto twin choke carbs. Power increased to ?? BHP, but bonnet no longer fitted…

07/03/99 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb Weather Dry, cold.

RJB & V 8301 29.24 1 : 3.

C.K. & Regina 9310 29.52 2 : 3.

Tony & Cathy Quinn Morgan SS 32.32 3 : 3

[ RJB improved to 28.74 (39 of 51), CK slowed to 29.99 (43 of 51) in open runs, but C.K. visibly much quicker….]

12/03/99 : RJB fitted 8301 with 38 DGAS twin choke downdraft carb instead of 28/36 DCD progressive. More power and torque on rolling road, but very high fuel consumption on public roads on trip home …..

17/04/99 : CK fitted ‘paste battery’ to 9310. 03/04/99 : 8604 completed, taxed and in use.

01/05/99 : Auto 66 Olivers Mt. Hill Climb Weather : ? C.K. & Mitch Elliott 9310

58.87 ? : ?.

02/05/99 : Auto 66 Olivers Mt. Hill Climb Weather : ? C.K. & Mitch Elliott 9310

59.23 ? : ?.

08/05/99 : NHCA Wiscombe Park Hill Climb Weather : Dry, overcast.


Harry Foster & John Forsyth 1000 BMW 53.87 2

Patrick & Paul Keates Baker F1 56.71 3

R JB & V 8301 57.27 4 C.K. & Yvonne Etem 9310 58.32 5

Tony & Cathy Quinn Morgan SS 60.00 6

Grant Cratchley & Pam Gale 9209 61.94 7 [8301 flooding carb, except at full throttle]




09/05/99 : M.A.C. Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb Weather. Dry, sunny.

C.K. & Yvonne Etem 9310 43.28 ? : ?.

G.C. & P.G. 9209 47.60 ? .

20/05/99 : 8301 fitted with fuel pressure regulator to stop flooding, and exhaust manifold ‘Heat Wrapped’ to reduce engine bay temperature.

23/05/99 : NHCA Loton Hill Climb Weather : Dry & Windy

H. & C. Foster 1000 BMW 66.65 1 : 5.

Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrew 750 Suzuki 69.01 2

Fred Reeve & Jack Woods FRS. 69.03 3

RJB & V 8301 71.93 4

G.C. & P.G. 9209 77.43 5

[RJB fitted new, sticky, AVON front tyres on 5” x 15” wheels, – much more grip , but caused a big ‘off’ after ‘Museum’, recovered to get a time, but no second run as N/S front suspension was trashed ! Still flooding carb, despite pressure regulator. GC broke throttle cable first timed run]

30/05/99 : NHCA Gurston Down Hill Climb Weather Dry, sunny.

G.C. & P.G. 9209 xx.xx ? : ?

[ RJB had to scratch due to damage sustained at Loton.]

06/06/99 : B.O.C. Classic Prescott Hill Climb Weather Showery !!

RJB & V 8301 59.38. 1 : 4

Tony & Cathy Quinn Morgan SS 60.75 2 : 4

G.C. & P.G. 9209 61.42 3 : 4.




Brian & Bruce Mumford Mumford 72.72 4 : 4.

[ RJB reverted to 28/36 DCD carb, tried new AVON fronts again for first practice, and put 2 wheels on grass at ‘semi circle’ !!!! Returned to Newport to collect original wheels & tyres, just in time for a 2nd run in rain. However, trike was now drivable again.]

24/06/99 : RJB fitted 9” x 2” ‘ALFIN’ - modified Datsun 260Z - front brakes to 8301, with ¾” Escort wheel cylinders, purpose made brake shoes with Very soft asbestos based linings, Mini adjusters, & cast aluminium back plates.

17/07/99 : NHCA Classic Loton Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny.

RJB & V 8301 72.25 1 : 3

G.C. & P.G. 9209 73.01 2 : 3.

C.K. & Regina 9310 73.73 3 : 3.

[ Commentator unimpressed by C.K. running 9310 without bonnet!

New brakes on 8301 very effective…]

19/07/99 : C.K. reverted 9310 to original exhaust as new system only gave 1.5 BHP more, and required a very large cutout in the bonnet. A new Aluminium / G.R.P. bonnet, (to suit either carb. set up), with additional louvers in top section, was fitted, and the front mudguards removed, (ready to fit cycle type for the ‘Liege - Targa – Liege’ endurance run).

25/07/99 : NHCA Curborough Twisty Sprint Weather : Hot, sunny

Fred Reeve & Jack Woods FRS. 40.22 1 : 8

C.K. & Regina 9310 41.77 2 : 8.

RJB & V 8301 41.92 3 : 8.





G.C. & P.G. 9209 43.37 5 : 8.

[ Fitting the new bonnet, and removing the mudguards made 9310 very fast on the straight. RJB & CK both faster in practice (41.21 and 41.47) but….]

1 - 14 August 99 : 9310 fitted with Cycle front wings ( mounted on King Post’s),Spare wheel and carrier, 3.23 : 1 C.W.P. and 15” rear wheel with 145 SR15 tyre, ready for the ‘ Liege - Targa - Liege Endurance run ‘ in September.

01/09/99 : CK refitted 28/36 DCD to reduce fuel consumption, and fitted a bicycle speedometer. Unfortunately, no road test was carried out before the event…

19/09/99 : NHCA Wiscombe Hill Climb Weather : Storms o/night, drying thru’ day.


Patrick & Paul Keates F1 Baker 49.82 2 : 8.

Robert Verrier & Ian Brinkley F2 Windle 49.90 3 : 8.

Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrews F2 Suzuki 51.42 4 : 8.

Bill Dingle & Jenny Taylor F2 Honda 52.21 5 : 8

RJB & V 8301 54.26 6 : 8.

Tony & Cathy Quinn Morgan SS 62.00 7 : 8 Terry Martin & Martin Palmer 650 Norton 63.28 8 : 8

[RJB fitted new, 5 1/2” wide rear wheel with 165 R 65 x 14 tyre, and refitted the 5” front wheels with the AVON tyres. Very heavy rain over night affected both the hill and the front brakes, which didn’t dry out until T2, so only one good run in the open, improved to 53.70.- balance much better !!.]

25 /10/99 to 07/11/99 : ‘Liege – Targa – Liege’ Endurance Rally. C.K. & Gregor Gunther in 9310. Retired on second day in Central France due to failure of sprocket carrier bolts, probably through a combination of serious overloading, over gearing, and carburation problems.

C.K. returned home, and completed the course on his motor bike!




25/09/99 : NHCA Loton Hill ClimbWeather : Hot, dry P1 & 2, T1.Storm T2.


Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrews F2 Suzuki 69.23 2

RJB & V 8301 71.01 3

G.C. & P.G. 9209 75.62 4

[Thunder showers made track very slippery so 2nd timed run lost due to excessive accidents in the car classes ! ]

26/09/99 : NHCA Manor Farm Hill Climb Weather : Rain o/night, dry to T1,rain T2.


Patrick & Paul Keates F1 Baker 24.76 2

RJB & V 8301 25.51 3

Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrews F2 Suzuki 26.12 4

Bill Dingle & Jenny Taylor F2 Honda 26.32 5

Paul & Jo Lumley F2 Honda 31.24 6

[ RJB improved to 25.31 (21 of 39 ) achieved a personal best in the open runs.]

10/10/99 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb Weather : Wet and windy.

RJB & V 8301 30.04 1 : 4

Stu Stobbart & Roger Andrews F2 Suzuki 30.30 2 Terry Martin & Martin Palmer Norton Wasp 36.38 3 Brian & Bruce Mumford Mumford 36.44 4

[ RJB slowed to 30.48 (29 of 40 ) in open runs – raining harder! ]2000

10/01/00 New aluminium sprocket boss with 6 dowels and longer shanked bolts fitting into counter bored holes in crown wheel carrier fitted to 9310 by CK.

19/03/00 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb Weather :Warm, dry, NO wind!!




RJB & V 8301 28.39 1 : 2

Garry & Roy Squance F2 Ireson 32.77 2.

[ New tyres and brakes worked very well, best ever times, under 29.00 all day. Improved to 28.36 (33 of 40) – best ever time - in first open run. ]

17/04/00 : CK fitted new front brakes - 9" x 2" Alfin drums, Humber Hawk brake shoes ( with asbestos free competition linings ), MG Y/B brake cylinders & adjusters on polished cast aluminium back plates to 9310.

19-20/04/00 : C. Kloska & Arne in 9310 took part in the ‘ Liege ‘ Welsh Rally & finished 2nd of 15!!

12/05/00 : G.C. fitted new front brakes - 9" x 2" Alfin drums, Humber Hawk brake shoes ( with asbestos free linings ), MG Y/B brake cylinders & adjusters on polished cast aluminium back plates to 9209.

07/05/00 : B.O.C. Prescott Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny.

Patrick & Paul Keates F1 Baker 52.45 1 : 4.

Harry & Carol Foster 1000 BMW 54.61 2

RJB & V 8301 56.69 3 G.C. & P.G. 9209 61.59 4

[ RJB’s personal best.]

13/05/00 : NHCA Wiscombe Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny.

Patrick & Paul Keates F1 Baker 47.60 1 : 4

RJB & V 8301 53.83 2

Tony Quinn & Ken Edwards Morgan SS 56.85 3

Harry Foster & Pete Isaac 1000 BMW 67.40 4

[ RJB had misfire T1 & 2, ( broken spark plug), very slippery at Martini ]





14/05/00 : NHCA Loton Park Hill Climb Weather : ‘Glorious’

RJB & V 8301 70.23 1 : 2.

G.C. & P.G. 9209 73.89. 2

[ 8301 balance much better - GC achieved personal best.]

20/05/00 : Mick Banks sold 9208 unfinished to Rob Sheldon.

May 26 – 28 : German Trike Rally at Schloss Dottingen. C.K. & Regina in 9310

28/05/00 : NHCA Gurston Down Hill Climb Weather Damp / dry, windy.


RJB & V 8301 44.74 2

[ Missed T2 due to RJB’ s ill health, but still achieved personal best ]

04/06/00 : NHCA Prescott Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny. Patrick & Paul Keates F1 Baker 51.40 1 :

3.Tony Quinn & Ken Edwards Morgan SS 59.90 2 G.C. & P.G. 9209 62.01. 3

[RJB & V scratched due to continuing ill health, Tony Quinn’s personal best time.]

June : Ten day camping trip to Le Mans 24 hours race. Grant Cratchley & Pam Gale in 9209 with NO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS !!

20/07/00 : RJB removed Front mudguards and lights from 8301.…

22/07/00 : NHCA Classic Loton Park Hill Climb Weather Hot & sunny !. RJB & V 8301 69.01 1 : 2. G.C. & P.G. 9209 74.61 2




[ RJB found a good balance for 2nd practice, then achieved a personal best on all sections of the hill on 2nd timed run, and beat all the MORGANS except for Chas Reynold‘ s JTOR on Methanol (67.62) ]

30/07/00 : NHCA Curborough Twisty Sprint Weather - Very hot / Sunny. John Woods & Jason Reeves F1 Koenig 39.60 1 :

7 RJB & V 8301 39.74 2

Paul Lumley / Jess Warren F2 Kawasaki 40.04 3 Simon Blenkin & Aaron Hall 900 FRS 40.05 4 .Garry & Roy Squance F2 Ireson 43.52 5 .Moz Baines & Peter Jordan 650 Norton 47.57 6

[RJB should have won, but could not select 2nd gear for hairpin on 2nd

timed run – still did 40.54, class winner crashed on 2nd run…..achieved another personal best. ]

August 18-20 : ‘ADAC – Eifelrundfahrt ‘ Regularity Trial at Nurburgring C.K. & Regina in 9310 (13 : 08 : 18)

26/08/00 : N.H.C.A. Withycombe Farm Weather : Hot, sunny. RJB & V 8301 22.04 1 : 1.

[ Set new class record ].

September 1 –3 : German Rally at ‘Burg Altena’ C.K. in 9310

02/09/00 :BMOC Wadebridge Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny.Patrick & Paul Keates F1 Baker 43.62 1 :

2 RJB & V 8301 49.61 2

03/09/00 :BMOC Wadebridge Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny. Patrick & Paul Keates F1 Baker 40.58 1 : 3

Stu Stobbart & Jamie Mitchell F2 Honda 43.34 2 RJB & V 8301 44.16 3

September 7- 9 : Rossfeld Klassic Regularity Run & Hill Climb C.K. & Regina in 9310 (04 :037 : 22)

17/09/00 : NHCA Wiscombe Hill Climb Weather – Overcast, Light rain T2

Patrick & Paul Keates F1 Baker 46.03 1 : 4

Harry & Carol Foster 1000 BMW 48.38 2 RJB & V 8301 51.71 3

Tony Quinn & Ken Edwards Morgan S.S. 57.29 4 [Despite being very slippery through ‘Esses’s, and around Martini, with

moss in the centre of the top straight – achieved personal best ever time ! ]




September 22 –24 : Tubingen/ Schwabisch Speed trial / Hill climb &Regularity Run

C.K. & Arne in 9310

24/09/00 : NHCA Manor Farm Hill Climb Weather : Dry, sunny.Patrick & Paul Keates F1 Baker 23.78 1 :

2RJB & V 8301 25.36. 2

[ Track very slippery through lack of use.]

08/10/00 : NHCA Hartland Quay Hill Climb Weather : Wet P & T1,Drying T2.

Rob Verrier & Ian Brinkley F2 Windle 27.23 1 : 2

RJB & V 8301 29.55 2 [RJB Spun at Gate on 2nd timed run & crashed. Extensive damage to

trike, both very badly bruised, V cracked her left thumb, and two ribs..]

October 22 : Keith Smith collected 9712.

2001

20/01/01 : NHCA AGM & Dinner Dance RJB & V received awards for winning the NHCA ‘ One Wheel Drive Three Wheeler / Sidecar Class Championship’, and the ‘J.Hainsworth Trophy’ for ‘Best Performance at Loton Park’.

08/01/01 : CK replaced Dellorto carbs with Weber’s on 9310…. Great improvement.

21/04/01 to 29/04/01 : C. Kloska & Arne in 9310 took part in the ‘ Liege / Corsica’ Endurance Run - 2,800 miles on back roads against the clock! Received finishers award, and were runners up in the team awards.

27/05/01 : N.H.C.A. Gurston Down . Weather : Dry.Harry & Carol Foster 1000 BMW 48.38 1 :

2 G.C. & P.G. 9209 46.60 2

[ G.C. achieved a Personal Best ]May 26 – 28 : Gregor & Friend at German Trike Rally near Hamburg in 8706.

10/06/01 : B.O.C. Classic Prescott Hill Climb Weather : Damp for Timed Runs

G.C. & P.G. 9209 60.75 ? : ?

[ G.C. achieved another Personal Best ]




June 29 / July 1 : Schauinsland Regularity Run C.K. & Regina in 9310

08/07/01 : N.H.C.A. Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb Weather : Hot & Sunny

Patrick & Paul Keates F1 Baker xx.xx

G.C. & P.G. 9209 44.81 ? : ?.

15/07/01 : Av. Falkhausen Regularity Run C.K. & Regina in 9310

21/07/01 : N.H.C.A. Classic Loton Hill Climb Weather : Wet

G.C. & P.G. 9209 77.11 1 : 1

08/10/01 : BOC Prescott Hill Climb Weather : Wet

G.C. & P.G. 9209 65.98 ? : ?

October : John Davies fitted new front brakes, 9" x 2" BMW drums, Humber Hawk shoes ( with asbestos free linings ), MG Y/B brake cylinders & adjusters on polished cast aluminium back plates to 9107.

2002.

02/02/02 : John Gill decides to fit 9” x 2” Alfin front brakes to 9611.

2003.

September/October 2003 : 9107 returned to Newport to rectify intermittent wiring problem, wheel cylinders were leaking – seals replaced and brake fluid changed to ‘DOT 4’, & softer linings fitted.




The Buckland has continued to be competitive to the present day of the 12 trikes manufactured all are still running.

In 2010 Penguin Speed Shop entered into talks with Dick Buckland with a view to reviving the Buckland B3. These talks resulted in PSS acquiring the rights to the trike in November 2010.

PSS has been busily launching the B3 with updated components in their development workshop in north wales and expect to start delivery of the initial 20 trikes in the summer of 2011.

These initial 20 units will be built as closely as possible to the original 12 units with respect paid to updated technologies in the form of braking and suspension. To allow the trike to be registered changes may have to be made to the frontal areas of bodywork to meet current legislation.




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