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Old Sep 22nd, 2021, 19:35   #11
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Originally Posted by PVPVPV View Post
I spent a lot of time humming and hahing and watching the few PVs that were being bought and sold as they moved from eBay to Car and Classic or vice versa. I finally decided on a 1964 Sport that was first registered in the UK in 2011 and had Neil Oatley of McClaren fame among its illustrious owners. Buying was very straightforward but my wife tells me that the sellers were somewhat bemused by the fact that I intended to drive it back to Holmfirth from Herefordshire the long way, particularly when they noticed that I had set off in third. It survived the trip and so did I. My first impressions were of a rather fierce clutch and rather gentle brakes. I seem to have got used to the clutch and plan for the brakes but a disc conversion is on my longer term "to do" list.
So far it has met my expectations and feels like a car that could comfortably be used on shorter journeys - I use it most days and possibly for longer ones more occasionally.
I think it has had some good treatment by its previous owners but most original features have been retained.
Great that you've found one, you won't regret it. I've had mine for 4 years now, also a '64, and brought up to at least sport spec by previous owner, done several thousand miles in it, including in Europe. Won't be selling it.
If you're on facebook go on PVUK with some piccies and see a few others.
Regards, Andy.
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