calling all Ultima owners

[edward]

Drivers - Now that blue skies have returned, I wonder if there are any of you near Henley-on-Thames area that would care to proudly show off their vehicle? I'll happily return the complement but you might find a mere 320bhp too slow going (though it managed to get me to the shops & back quite well). I've been up to Ted Marlow's Hinckley workshop & sat in a Spyder & a Sport, but never on the move. Here's hoping...

[James]

I'm in Tadley, so not too far from you. The car's currently in bits being rebuilt ready for the race season. Once it's all together, we can organise a meet up and drive somewhere.

[edward]

Hurray - please get in touch when the time is near... Which model is it James?

[James]

It's a Sport Mk 4. By the time it hits the track again, it should be quite a quick one too

[rev-erend]

Could some of you Ultima owners post some build and running costs on the Readers Cars - then the rest of us could make some comparisons with our own cars. Mines a TVR Griffith 500.

[James]

Depends what you want to do with it. Mine was in a bit of a state when I bought it last year for £17k. Spent the winter rebuilding it (and spent about £20k on it). Running costs aren't too bad, except that I use 80 litres of fuel every race, and the tyres probably last about 400 miles )

[ultimapaul]

Hi Rev. I've not done the final count yet, in case the wife sees it!!! But about £40k to build mine with the big brakes & wheels, a/c, factory interior & lots of other options. Did the engine myself for about £5k. As for running costs, insurance came in at £650 for 5k miles and I'm 34, value set upto £35k. Yes it likes lots of super-unleaded but who cares?

[REV-EREND]

sounds nice ... are you planning to take it to
Lemans in June to stretch it's legs...

[ultimapaul]

Rev, I'll be taking it to Le Mans with the owners club, last I heard there will be about 10 cars traveling down on the Thursday & returning on the Monday. Should mean we get to have a little play on the Mulsane late on Sunday .... looking forward to it!!!!

[REV-EREND]

Paul - where are you all camping this year.

Myself and Barter must come over and see you guys this year !

We will be in 'Houx' if your over there - look out for
the banner 'TVR Car Club - East Sussex'.

Rev.

[ultimapaul]

Rev - Not sure what the name of the camp site is, I've not been involved in the arrangements. All I know is, it is situated about 10km away from Le Mans. It'll give us a chance to use the cars! I'll let you know when the details are forwarded to me. We can chat nearer the time & maybe arrange a meet?

[EdT]

..this banter is all very well but I still havent been in an Ultima for ages now...

...grumble grumble...

regards
Ed

[REV-EREND]

Damm - I just found out from camperman that he & Barter are going to the Ultima factory open day on Sunday and I've arranged to go on a Sunday blatt in surrey / Sussex in the Griff.
Damm, damm and double damm.....

Rev

[ultimapaul]

Open Days are once a year, Sunday blatt's are once a week ??????

Bring the Griff !

[ultimaclub]

The owners club are staying at Chanteloup, which is about 15Km up the D301, NW of Le Mans, camping, as befits the sort of person who's spent all their money on the car!