'Esmeralda' (purists look away now).
2017 was a busy year for me and Esmeralda, a steep but very enjoyable learning curve. I make no apologies for the occasional modifcation during the restoration, most of the resto had already been done in the U.S. prior to my ownership. Approx 90% of the wooden framework had been replaced as was the tinwork where neccessary.
To keep costs down I did the Deep Brunswick Green paintwork myself in cellulose. A young local trimmer did the black leather seating for me but everything else has been done by my own fair hands.
There are still various bits to do but for now I am enjoying driving her on the Lincolnshire roads even though I have to play dodgems with the potholes.
Regarding modifications, I know that a lot of people who restore classic cars prefer to maintain originality where possible and I respect and admire their tenacity with such projects. My car however has an alternator fitted for improved efficiency, and a bonnet mod to allow air filters to be fitted to the standard S.U. carbs. I still cannot understand why the TR engined Plu4s where sent out with no air filtration system. I know there is another mod available which allows the original bonnet to be used but it has potential problems (air starvation).
If anyone has had an attack of the vapours whilst perusing the pics then I can only refer you to the posting title.
Nev.
