New M owner

[djc100]

Hi,
Not sure what to call it but I have just acquired a 1975 1600M fitted with RV8 engine and box.
Is it a V8M or 4000M?
The original conversion is documented on M-Fix (Clifford Knight) but now upgraded from 3.5 to a V8 Developments 4ltr engine.

This post is just to prepare you for the endless questions likely to follow.

First impressions of the M are very good, just need to get used to the low ratio steering rack (compared to previous Wedge) and decide where to park my left foot when not on the clutch.

r's
David

[tegwin]

Wow... sounds like quite a monster... got any pics of the engine bay?

[heightswitch]

djc100 said:

Hi,
Not sure what to call it but I have just acquired a 1975 1600M fitted with RV8 engine and box.
Is it a V8M or 4000M?
The original conversion is documented on M-Fix (Clifford Knight) but now upgraded from 3.5 to a V8 Developments 4ltr engine.

This post is just to prepare you for the endless questions likely to follow.

First impressions of the M are very good, just need to get used to the low ratio steering rack (compared to previous Wedge) and decide where to park my left foot when not on the clutch.

r's
David

Dave you have a butchered 1600M.

its a bit like my butchered Vixen.

it does look nicely butchered though and I am looking forward to seing it at the next meet.

N.

[thermister]

nice one you can't beat the sound of a v8

[Pefkias]

Hi,
I know this is a very old thread but if the current owner of this 1600/3500/4000 M is still interested I am the person that built this car. If you have any questions I will try to answer them. Also if whoever owns the car is interested in selling, depending on the condition, I may be interested.

I am currently reduced to a mildly tuned 3000M which until Covid was used quite successfully on Classic rallies here in Greece and Italy. It is no match for my old V8 special.

[Polly Grigora]

Pefkias said:

Hi,

I am currently reduced to a mildly tuned 3000M which until Covid was used quite successfully on Classic rallies here in Greece and Italy

Please post links to good websites containing dates of events in Greece

Thank you in advance

[Pefkias]

Hi
Try these. They are in Greek but use Google translate if that is a problem.

https://ac3.gr

https://www.triskelion.gr

http://www.philpa.gr

[Slow M]

Pefkias said:

my old V8 special.

It does sound Special.
Any photos?
B

[Polly Grigora]

Pefkias said:

Hi
Try these. They are in Greek but use Google translate if that is a problem.

https://ac3.gr

https://www.triskelion.gr

http://www.philpa.gr

Thank you very much