It still does, but THAT really is part of the character of the car! It just wouldn't be the same without the big V twin aircooled motor.
Leyland Trucks? If it was in the '80's you probably didn't know Jez Coates who also worked there on something similar? He went on to Caterham as Engineering Director to help eliminate bump steer in the live axle cars, and other important stuff too, of course.