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Dear Members. I'm happy to join BCF from the Netherlands. Not only for useful tips and tricks, but as Basil points out rightfully, camaraderie among likehearted.
Been oldtimer fan since my youth. Owned a VW T2 back in the late 80s. Tried to find an uncut gem since, but couldn't, so I settled for an 1967 Austin Healey Sprite MK4 two years ago. I did find that totally unspoilt original paint/rust 1972 VW T2 the week after ... and bought that too.
I came to love the Healey though. Previous owner knew about upholstery only. My wife says the last 2 years she mostly only saw my legs. So yes .. I dare come out of the closet ... I was secretly a vehicle mechanic all along and I love British engineering and design. Although luckily the 1275 engine itself purrrs beautifully, everything else was neglected, shoddy fixes, lack of use of original fittings, missing parts, etc.
For those who know him from TV, Mr Ed China from Wheeler Dealers is my hero. He motivated me to just grab that (British) spanner and dive into it.
 

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Welcome to the British Car Forum. Your car looks amazing! Sounds like you will fit right in here.
 
welcome and indeed, great car! Come over to the Spridget forum (Sprite + Midget) to chat!
 
Welcome to the BCF! Your car looks great! PJ
 
Tx all for the words of welcome. I'll go check the different forums and the Spridget one indeed. Spent the Sunday overhauling my four lever arm shock absorbers (and uncovering more missing original parts, shoddy work, worn rubbers and bolt threads, missing split pins, etc.). So, happy to chat, find and share first hand experiences on keeping these technical beauties on the road.
 
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