No Reverse

Why not tell us about your car (start with a picture) and say what you have done with it; either restoring or using it over the years. Restoration of particular parts is of special interest. Club members can have their space on in their Personal Album to do this.
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Mike Allfrey
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No Reverse

Post by Mike Allfrey »

G'dday,

We were touring Scotland in the Jupiter back in 1963 and had had just had a romantic interlude, watching the sunset from Elgol on the Isle of Skye.

The Jupiter was parked with the front wheels towards the sea, with a drop in front. After the sun had set, it was time to head back to our hotel in Portree. There was no reverse gear! And this in a car that we did not yet know very well. I couldn't drive forward because of the drop, so it was out and investigate - the ball joint at the selector change link had a broken spring clip. The car knew when lack of reverse was most inconvenient!

A repair was made using a piece of copper wire that was carried in the car. It got us back to Bristol OK, where I was able to get a new joint off the shelf from City Motors.

A sunset never to be forgotten!

Mike Allfrey.
E0 SA 42R; Rover 75
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