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Yep, noted!

Brian, Noted, so about 3 qts then.

Gents, My ‘71 P6 3500 has been sat unused for most of this past year and a half. In that time, it has leaked a considerable amount of ATF (which I expected knowing the converter drains down over long periods of disuse) so I’m wondering how much fluid would be good for the initial fill after I...

As I needed some other bits to freshen the cooling system (hoses, etc..) I went ahead and added the pump kit to my order and will get some sleeving on the way as well. Certainly would like to know I can use the car in 80 degree + temps without worrying about it quitting when I get caught at the...

Thanks Harvey. Also, I did need to chat with you on some gearbox questions. Will send over in either another thread or PM.

Thank you for those tips. I’m in the US where temps are typically a fair bit higher than those in the UK (although maybe this past summer speaks otherwise!). What’s an effective heat shield to use to wrap around the rubber fuel hose(s) between the mechanical pump and filter and the carbs?

Gents, I know has been covered ad nauseam and I’ve done a fair bit of reading on the subject but was wondering if anyone has used the electric fuel pump kit from Wins as here; Fuel pump kit Finally got my P6 out last week and despite it being a fairly cool evening, I was left stranded with a...

Thanks Harvey, always appreciated.

Greetings all from The Colonies! At long last, I’m finally able to get my P6 out of its [very long] winter layup. I last drove the car around Jan 1 when it arrived here in the US after it’s voyage across the Atlantic whereby I promptly parked it up for the winter. Now here we are in mid-June...

Thanks for letting me know! I’m having a look!!

Yes of course the car will remain RHD. It doesn’t bother me. After all, four of my cars are RHD so it better not bother me, ha! Haven’t driven it in the rain yet but it did get cold here again and I don’t seem to have much of any heat. The temp lever on the left of the console is fully down for...

Chris; thanks for noting about the stalk! As for the oil pressure, ‘‘twas quite a chilly day and the coolant temp was barely getting into the green band so I reckon that had something to do with it. Haven’t driven it again yet due to weather but may take it out for a trot this coming week as...

It’s here! Had my first drive yesterday. As it has been absolutely pouring down rain since, I’ve not taken it out yet again but the initial impressions were great. Starts, runs and drives incredibly smoothly and the car is in extremely nice condition and everything works. One can tell it is a...

Thanks gents, I might have a bit of a thing for - dare I say - "non normal" cars. Of course, the neighbors' kids all like it, so there's that ;) Besides, what fun would it be slogging about the daily commute in something practical???

Appreciate that Harvey. With snow on the ground here in Ohio, and hence road salt, the car will unfortunately stay laid up for a few more months unless we have a string of dry days, but maybe when I take delivery of it, I’ll have a chance to drive it a bit and pinpoint some more info on the...

Thanks Chris, I’ve noticed that from some other reading I’ve done. Will reach out to him once I’ve physically got the car and can see exactly what he’s describing. Is the oil filter the same spin on affair that all of the subsequent iterations of the Rover V8 used? If so that’s good as I’ve got...

He did say something to the effect that I need to keep an eye on the transmission fluid level because I guess the car has sat in the garage unused for a number of weeks or possibly months and he said it seemed like it was slow to change gears. If I’m not mistaken, these have a Borg Warner 35 in...

I reckon a bit of minor interior freshening should have it looking quite lovely. She’s set to set sail the 18th and should be on US shores on the 28th. Couple days to clear customs and then the final leg of her journey here to Ohio. Can’t wait!

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Alright fellas, loaded up and heading to Southampton to begin her voyage across the pond.. Been on a bit of an acquisition spree of esoteric British cars for my collection. Prior to this one I brought in a Dolly Sprint, a 2500S Estate and a TVR Griffith 500 so now I just need that elusive P5B...

Likewise ;) Good thing (presumably) is that if he’s got the means to have a blower Bentley and a 962 LeMans veteran Porsche, the P6 ought to be quite tidy! We’ll see when it arrives!!

Well, I ended up pulling the trigger on a 1971 Allmond Yellow car in the UK. Bought it from a gentleman who’s collection also includes a Porsche 962 which ran at LeMans in 1988 and a 1929 blower Bentley, among 60 other cars! Needless to say, the car has been redone and is stated to be in...

Thanks Chris, I see there’s a decent looking 3500S project on there in Connecticut although I’m really close to pulling the trigger on one in England.

Thanks Stuart, PM sent.